1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Issues in the 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

3 electrical systemwiringinteriorunder dash 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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Crashes
1
Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Complaints

#10116492 | Fire
I OWN A 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. ABOUT A YEAR AGO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND I WAS LOCKED IN MY CAR. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT USING A NEW REMOTE I HAD JUST PURCHASED.*AK SECONDLY, TWO DAYS AGO I WAS DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE, IT WAS WARM, AND I TURNED ON THE FAN. IT IMMEDIATELY STARTED BLOWING 'HIGH' AND WOULDN'T TURN OFF. WITHIN A MINUTE THE DASHBOARD BEGAN SMOKING AND THERE WAS A DISTINCT ELETRICAL SMELL. I STOPPED, RAISED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS NO FIRE. THE FAN STUCK IN THE 'HIGH' POSITION AND CAUSED A FIRE WHICH 'TOTALLED' THE CAR. THE DASH AND SEATS MELTED AND THE FRONT WINDSHIELD BROKE OUT FROM THE FLAMES.
#746433 |
BAD WIRING, ALARM GOES OFF IN THE MIDDLE OG THE NIGHT, REAR HATCH LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF, WIRING IS BAD IN COLD WEATHER, FRONT HEADLIGHTS KEEP BURINING OUT, EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, AT ABOUT 2000 MILES ENGINE WILL BE BONE DRY, EXCESSIVE ROAD NOSIE, RADIO NO LONGER WORKS, IN GENERAL THE CAR IS IN BAD SHAPE AFTER TWO YEARS OF USE AND IT SEESM TO BE ALL FACTORY RELATED TYPE OF PROBLEMS.
#734109 |
MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH CAR SINCE PURCHASE.

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 Systemignition 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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