Table 1 shows six common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Engine problems | |
| Engine Cooling System problems | |
| Catalytic Convertor problems | |
| Engine Noise problems | |
| Engine Turbo-charger problems |
The blue temp gauge comes on for a short period of time. . . Then when I slow down the jumps/jerk really hard. . . I notice it only does when I slow down. . . . To avoid it I try to let the car slow down on its own but it still does it. . . . Read details...
In August 2008 I went to have my oil changed at a Volkswagen dealer in kalamazoo, mi. They said that the aluminum oil pan plug had been overtightened and the pan was ruined. I was told that potentially the plug could have fallen out at any point in time, leaving me in a dangerous situation, either Read details...
I was driving home and my coolant light started beeping and flashing red. I ended up stranded. I got it to the mechanic and he says it is a water pump. So I am replacing the water pump. I feel this should be a recall. Read details...