1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Electrical Systemwiring Problems

9 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

9 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints

#10119021 | April 21, 2005

WHILE DRIVING. THE HEADLIGHTS SHORT OUT WHICH BURNS THE BULBS. THE WIRING HARNESS IS DEFECTIVE. THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER. THE PROBLEM STILL REMAINS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *NM

#10078586 | June 22, 2004

MY 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE IS FALLING APART. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE MY HEADLIGHTS 6 TIMES WITHIN THE PAST 4 YEARS THAT I'VE OWNED THIS USED VEHICLE. MY INTERIOR TRIM, WINDOW SWITCHES, GEARSHIFT KNOB & SEVERAL PLASTIC COVERS IN THE CAR HAVE FALLEN NOW FALLEN APART. MY 6 HEADLIGHTS HAVE COST ME APPROX. $600.00 PLUS RENT-A-CAR FEES WHICH MY WARRANTY DOESN'T COVER! PLEASE HELP ME.*AK

#882482 | March 8, 2001

ELECTRICAL WIRING LOCATED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO ENDGE OF VEHICLE BATTERY TRAY. WIRING BECAME DAMAGED BY CHAFING. AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR AND FUEL PUMP COULD MALFUNCTION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

#880110 | February 8, 2001

WHILE DRIVING PLASTIC COVER THAT PROTECTS ENGINE/ EXHAUST SYSTEM AND PLUGS DISENGAGED FROM UNDER VEHICLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

#551264 | March 27, 2000

ELECTICAL WIRING LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE BATTERY TRAY CAUSING THE WIRE TO DAMAGE (RECALL-98V-100), OWNER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH VEHICLE WITH THIS DEFECT. YH

#857490 | February 24, 2000

WHEN TRAVELING UP AN INCLINE VEHICLE STARTED JERKING. VEHICLE CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSING IT TO ROLL BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. ALSO, RECALL 98V100000 DID NOT INCLUDE THIS VEHICLE. *AK

#609557 | September 8, 1999

ELECTRICAL WIRING UNDER BATTERY TRAY.

#830693 | November 12, 1998 Fire

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. DEALER CLAIMED THE CAUSE TO BE A FAULTY WIRING IN THE MOTOR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

#823468 | May 19, 1998

RECALL # 98V100000 VW/ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING. OWNER UNABLE TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT WITH DEALERSHIP BECAUSE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. DEALER NOT SURE WHEN PARTS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE. *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 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 Systemignition 3 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

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