Table 1 shows three common exterior lighting related problems of the 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the brake light switch (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Light Switch problems | |
| Headlights problems | |
| Hazard Flashing Warning Light Switch problems |
Recently I brought my niece's vw 2000 New Beetle to the vw dealer to have the brake light switch replaced. It was clearly evident from information available on the web and the recall notice below that the vehicle was experiencing the same problem described in the recall. Read details...
Since new, in the past (4) years, I have had to replace the drivers side headlamp bulb (5) times and the pass. Side headlamp bulb (4) times (daytime running and low beam). Now, the daytime running and low beam lights do no function at all! I cannot find any blown fuses or circuit breakers and after Read details...
Turn signal and hazard flashers quit working, this is a 2000 GLS model but there is a recall on the 2000 gti model for the exact same thing. According to vw the GLS model is not covered. The NHTSA number for the gti model is 04v584000. Read details...