Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible owners have reported 21 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (12 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's alternator/generator/regulator (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Electrical Failure problems | |
| Car Will Not Start problems | |
| Instrument Panel problems |
Head lamp assembly does not fully engage with headlight connector (socket) when replacing head lamps and re-installing assembly. Head light can go off unexpectedly due to road vibration. We had drivers side repaired under warranty (6/24/09, 37,779 miles). Read details...
I have had the regulator replaced in my rear driver's side window and my front and rear passenger side windows. It seems that there might be a manufacturer defect with the regulators/windows. Thank you. Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible. The contact stated that the front passenger and driver side windows would involuntarily open and close independently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told there was an electrical failure causing the Read details...
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen new beetle. The contact stated the vehicle would not start, the ignition switch failed and the brakes do not respond immediately when they were applied. The trunk would not open, the drivers window would not open or close. Read details...
The contact owns a 2004 Volkswagen beetle convertible. The contact stated that the instrument cluster and obd devise failed. The dealer refused to inspect the vehicle because all the gauges on the instrument panel were disabled. Read details...