One problem related to battery has been reported for the 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle based on all problems reported for the 2003 New Beetle.
My fuse panel has burnt out four times in a year and a half at a cost of $100. 00 each time plus all the other parts it ruined when it burned. I had to get a new a/c compressor a new battery. I know from looking online trying to find out info about this problem that its happening to alot of people and this should have been a recall a long time ago.