1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Electrical Systemignition Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
3 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemignition Complaints
THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD A SERIES OF PROBLEMS SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A VOLKSWAGEN ENTHUSIAST. SO WHEN I SAW THE NEW BEETLES I WAS NATURALLY EXCITED AND COULDN'T WAIT TO OWN ONE. WHAT I EXPECTED WAS VOLKSWAGENS USUAL EXCELLENT QUALITY AND VALUE FOR MONEY. WHAT I GOT WAS A VEHICLE THAT NOT ONLY IS AN INCONVENIENCE TO DRIVE, BUT IS ALSO A SAFETY CONCERN. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD AT LEAST 8 MAJOR DEFECTS. I CALL THEM DEFECTS BECAUSE SO MANY OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THEIR NEW BEETLES. KEEP IN MIND THE VEHICLE IS REGULARLY MAINTAINED, AND IS ONLY AT 97,000 MILES. 1. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND VEHICLE STALLS OR CUTS OUT ON A REGULAR BASIS. 2. THE LOW BEAMS ON MY HEADLIGHTS ALWAYS BURN OUT. I CHANGE THE LIGHTS AND THEY JUST BURN OUT AGAIN. I ALWAYS HAVE TO DRIVE INSTEAD...
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LEFT HEADLIGHT WENT OUT FIRST, THEN AGAIN. AIR COMPRESSOR REPLACED 3 TIMES. CAR NOW STALLS. REPLACED FUEL/AIR FILTERS, STILL STALLS. CAR WAS RECALLED FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS UNDER HOOD, RECALL STATES ALL PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD. I WAS NOT THE OWNER AT TIME OF RECALL. APPARENTLY WAS NOT FIXED AT RECALL. *AK
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LEFT HEADLIGHT WENT OUT FIRST, THEN AGAIN. AIR COMPRESSOR REPLACED 3 TIMES. CAR NOW STALLS. REPLACED FUEL/AIR FILTERS, STILL STALLS. CAR WAS RECALLED FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS UNDER HOOD, RECALL STATES ALL PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD. I WAS NOT THE OWNER AT TIME OF RECALL. APPARENTLY WAS NOT FIXED AT RECALL. *AK
Other 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Problem Areas
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
24 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
14 complaints
Electrical System
13 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
13 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
11 complaints
Seats
11 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
10 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
9 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
6 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
6 complaints
Air Bags
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
4 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Diesel
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint