Power Train Related Problems of the 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle

Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the constant velocity joint (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Volkswagen New Beetle

Problem Category Number of Problems
Automatic Transmission problems
5
Constant Velocity Joint problems
1

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle

The Automatic Transmission problem

2001 vw beetle. From the very beginning, it has been nothing but problems. For the first few years it was covered under the warranty, free of charge repairs. I have low mileage so I thought that by the time these items were repaired it would be fine when the warranty expired.   Read details...

The Constant Velocity Joint problem

Throttle body goes out (02-03-2009) cv axel goes out (03-31-2009 brake lights go out (02-18-2010) cv axel goes out again (4-31-2010) alternator goes out (06-21-2010) ignition coils fail (09-13-2010) ignition coils fail again(01-21-2011) brake switch replaced again (01-21-2011) air flow sensor fails   Read details...


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