Engine Exhaust System Problems of Volkswagen New Beetle

1. Normal driving. 2. Exhaust gas recirculating (egr) cooler connecting pipe fractures. This can occur anywhere between 30,000 and 120,000 miles. This fracture allows exhaust fumes to enter the passenger cabin. As of now the part has not been replaced, $178 dealer item. Old part will be available upon request.

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Vw catalytic converter warranty extension. Was 8 years/80k miles. Extended to 10 years/120k miles. I have a 2000 vw New Beetle GLS, which I purchased new in 1999. My model is currently covered under this extended warranty. My car is not passing smog - gross polluter status. Only has 73,000 miles on it. The issue: because the cat converter is not formally listed as a "recall" by vw America, the dealership wants to run a diagnostic (even though I'm providing the detailed paperwork from my smog station), and when the check engine light comes on, they want me to repair any and all issues that arise at a cost to me, before they will replace my catalytic converter under warranty. The problem with this is, the check engine light covers numerous issues the car may be having, including some that may not be related to the car not passing smog. And the check engine light is always on. Dealership turns it off - comes right back on within days. I want the catalytic converter replaced first, then see if it passes smog, then I will repair any other problems. I don't want to put money into problems possibly unrelated to smog, if the catalytic converter won't fix the issue. But per the vw dealership, I cannot proceed without spending money on supposed other problems, because the cat converter was not technically labeled a recall. I wrote the epa - the email I received back from them said they consider it a recall, but because vw America did not send out a formal recall notice on the cat converter, and instead just provided an extended warranty, there's not much that can be done. Dealerships can require a diagnostics run and ask you to pay to fix other problems prior to fixing the cat converter. Vw extended the warranty, so clearly they are aware there is a consistent problem. They should just call it a formal recall (since the epa does), fix the problem they know exists. Currently, I've brought to another dealership. Same issue. Don't have any other choice.

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Defective part. Catalyst failed on our 2001 New Beetle turbo. This vehicle, for some reason, was not of warranty extension for this issue from 80,000 to 120,000. We did not get any notice, and, as a result, vw refuses to replace our catalyst as we have 85,000 miles on the vehicle.

I have a 2001 vw New Beetle. I have replaced brake light, which was drains the battery, serpentine belt, remoteless key which is still broken- basically 6 days after buying this car- I spent $1200 on repairs- now the check engine light is on, the transmission is acting funny, and basically- my vw dealership has a field day with me. To top it off- my battery died a month ago- and caught on fire when I tried to jump it. I am afraid that this car will blow up on me at any time. Please help me!.

Mass air flow sensor failed.

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Several problems with car. Worst warranty and service. Dlr difficult to deal with. Poor attitude of service, and poor public relations. I love the car, but it will be the last vw I buy, due to the attitude, service, reliabilty so far,and warranty issues. No safety defect mentioned.

The 1999 New Beetle has been a nightmare (lemon). Its reliability / safety / enviromental impact is poor. Please assist new bettle owners. Vw assistance / knowledgement has been non existent.