Major Problems with 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle

1999 Volkswagen New Beetle AIR BAGS Victims: 1

1999 Volkswagen New Beetle ENGINE Victims: 1 Mileage: 55000 miles

1999 Volkswagen New Beetle ENGINE

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Problems with INTERIOR/UNDER DASH, LOCK and POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Volkswagen New Beetle owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM instrument cluster failure. *yc...	3 ~ 14333 miles
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES remote hatchbatch lock release failure- 2nd occurrence. first occurrence about a year ago and was dealer repaired....	2
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY power window switch breaks and must be replaced often. we know many new beetle ownwers - nearly all have had...	2
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM cooling fan fuse holder assembly sit on top of the battery in the engine compartment. this holder has a history...	2
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the 1999 new beetle has been a nightmare (lemon). its reliability / safety / enviromental impact is poor. please assist	2 ~ 34160 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL runaway engine - engine speeded tachometer to red line. *ak...	2
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING at various speeds vehicle will stall out and die without warning. dealer has repaired electrical system and fuel tank. but...	2 ~ 27500 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the engine shut down suddenly with absolutely no warning at about 50 mph. the car restarted after sitting momentarily. this...	2
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT the jack does not properly support the weight of the vehicle causing it to penetrate the ground rather than raise	2
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS drivers seat adjuster bolts fell out resulting in drivers seat silding fully to rear and seat coming off tracks. the...	1 ~ 34000 miles
CONCEALMENT DEVICES > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING low beam headlight on drivers side no longer functions. dealer states cracked housing allowed water in which in turn burned...	1 ~ 80000 miles
STRUCTURE the roof cover is falling down. the glue that is use to keep the cloth attached to the roof is...	1 ~ 30000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS at less than 27k miles i had to replace the brake pads and rotors. the dealer said the rotors for...	1 ~ 26950 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY the roof cover is falling down. the glue that is use to keep the cloth attached to the roof is...	1 ~ 30000 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM nar 02/28/2003 mr the consumer has had ongoing problem with the catalytic converter and the emissions control system. *cb...	1 ~ 55287 miles
AIR BAGS while driving on an icy road at 20 mph my car skidded of the road and hit a tree head...	1
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE the hood latch has failed twice including the original and a replacement. the hood pops open while driving once at...	1
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE remote fuel door release failure- 2nd occurrence. first occurrence about a year previous and was dealer repaired. unable to fuel	1
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer statedthe design of the battery cable assembly could possibly start a fire under the vehicle's hood. the battery cable...	1 ~ 50421 miles
POWER TRAIN runaway engine - engine speeded tachometer to red line. *ak...	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM at various speeds vehicle will stall out and die without warning. dealer has repaired electrical system and fuel tank. but...	1
SEATS at various speeds vehicle will stall out and die without warning. dealer has repaired electrical system and fuel tank. but...	1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE at various speeds vehicle will stall out and die without warning. dealer has repaired electrical system and fuel tank. but...	1
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS at various speeds vehicle will stall out and die without warning. dealer has repaired electrical system and fuel tank. but...	1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE this vehicle uses an excessive amount of fuel. when refuling the gas pump continually cuts off even after less than	1
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driiving at any speed vehicle enters a safe mode restricting engine power. the vehicle slows down to 10-15 mph...	1
FRONT > SUSPENSION while traveling on i70w through indiana vehicle bottomed out extremely hard resulting in momentary loss of control. incident occurred during...	1
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN since purchased the vehicle has been slow to shift into gear from park or neutral the consumer has had near	1
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS in the 1999 vw new beetle the front (both driver and passenger) head restraint height adjustment does not allow the...	1
HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle was smoking because of oil leaking onto the engine from a faulty hose. dealer has had vehicle for	1

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