One problem related to horn assembly has been reported for the 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle based on all problems reported for the 2000 New Beetle.
2000 vw New Beetle ignition swtich - thousands of failures with documented photographic proof of overheated wiring burning through insulation within steering column. Fire hazard! my switch went back in the middle of the arizona desert. No headlights, no windshield wipers, no horn, no a/c, no turn signals, no fog lights, no rear defroster. Main concern is no headlights, and risk of fire obviously. Vw of America is aware of the problem across many models, and dealers have warned that cars are 'un-driveable' due to fire risk when problem surfaces. Vwoa refuses to replace or recall switches. Ignition swith requires replacment.