Suspension Problems of Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen Beetle owners have reported 27 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension noise (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Suspension problems of Volkswagen Beetle

The Suspension problem

I started to hear clanking noise on left front side (drivers side) while driving. I removed the left front tire. Upon looking inside the wheel housing I observed that spring on the suspension strut was broken and lower part of spring the was no longer inside the lower spring seat.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

When going over speed bumps or bumps in roads, the suspension is squeaky. In motion on city streets the gas cap became defective and the check engine light is on. Service department at vw states the gas cap needs replaced.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

While driving 55-65 mph steering wheel started to shake and vehicle pulled to the right. *akthe dealer replaced the cu axle and related front end parts.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

I purchased this vehicle used with original warranty still going and I also purchased an extended warranty (high tech) with it. Within a few months the car started to jerk and then shift into gear or sometimes it wouldnt shift into gear or it would barely move.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar problem

#1 my check engine light came on and they replaced a sensor and it did no good, it came on again, and they could not fix it, I took it back four times and they still did not get it fixed properly. # after that there was a problem with a noise in the front end and I told them about it and they said   Read details...




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