Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the electrical system (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Electrical System problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Battery problems | |
| Starter problems | |
| Underhood Wiring problems |
Serious electrical long term quality issues, starting with under hood wiring for glow plugs melted away, air bag/seat belt wiring broke/failed, seat heater failed, passenger door switch failed, turn signal bulb holder failed, repeated head lamp and tail light failures, alternator pulley clutch Read details...
I have had my windshield wipers replaced twice, and the last time was at a Volkswagen dealership. While driving during a two-day 18 hour road trip in varying heaviness of rain, the windshield wipers stopped working during a downpour on a highway. Read details...
Airbag light came on. I took it in and they said it is caused by a bad wiring harness in the drivers seat, something to do with the seatbelt latch. It is my understanding that the airbags will not work if the light is on. There should be a recall. Read details...