Volkswagen New Beetle owners have reported 1 problem related to battery cable (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen New Beetle based on all problems reported for the New Beetle.
Consumer statedthe design of the battery cable assembly could possibly start a fire under the vehicle's hood. The battery cable was situated on top of the battery along with the fuse box. This resulted in the cable being "eaten" through and drained the battery. Consumer had to replace battery, cable twice and fuse box once. Ts.
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