Volkswagen New Beetle owners have reported 2 problems related to engine oil leaking (under the engine and engine cooling 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.
The contact owns a 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle. While driving the vehicle lost oil. The failure mileage was 23,775. The dealer informed the contact that the piston rings were installed upside down which caused the oil leak. The curent mileage was 23,800.
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At various speeds vehicle will stall out and die without warning. Dealer has repaired electrical system, and fuel tank. But, problem still exists vehicle experiences oil leaks. Air bag light is on, dealer secured loose connector clear codes. Passenger seat would not move up or down. Trunk very hard to close, dealer adjusted upper and lower trunk lock assembly.
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