Table 1 shows nine common service brakes related problems of the 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the brake disc rotor (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (three problems).
Both rear brakes locked up, needed to replace calipers, rotors, drums, pads at 16,455miles. Read details...
My 2001 glx beetle needs the abs control module replace which the dealer tells me will cost $900. My vehicle only has 39,000 miles. There is a safety recall on the 2001 glx beetle for the abs control module but it apparently only affects vehicles where the last four digits of the VIN are 475001 or Read details...
2001 vw beetle, rear brake calipers locked closed causing excessive heat and dangerous conditions. Vw manufacturer refuses to take responsibility for problem. I believe this is a manufacturer defect. All service and inspections done by vw dealer as required. Read details...