Table 1 shows seven common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the engine belts and pulleys (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine exhaust system (two problems).
I own a 1999 New Beetle with the 2. 0 engine with 37,000 original miles. The car quit running approx. 2 1/2 yrs ago,approximately two months after I purchased it from a certified Volkswagen dealer, used. Read details...
Mass air flow sensor failed. Read details...
Nar 02/28/2003 mr the consumer has had ongoing problem with the catalytic converter, and the emissions control system. Read details...