1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Issues in the 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
2 engine and engine coolingcooling system 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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All Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Complaints
#745010
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CAR OVERHEATS ROUTINELY. INITIALLY IN FOR REPAIR ON 1/25/01 WHEN DEALER CLAIMED TO HAVE REPLACED THE WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT. SINCE THEN, CAR HAS OVERHEATED ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND WATER LEAKAGE HAS BEEN OBSERVED. DEALER SAYS THEY CAN NOT REPLICATE THE ISSUE. DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR DOES NOT LOCK AND UNLOCK RELIABLY, FORCING ME TO ENTER AND EXIT CAR THROUGH PASSENGER DOOR. REPORTED TO DEALER THREE TIMES (INITIALLY 5/31/00). ONE TIME DEALER LUBRICATED LOCK; CURRENTLY THEY SAY THEY CAN NOT REPLICATE THE ISSUE AND WILL NOT FIX. AFTER WATER PUMP REPAIR IN 1/01, CAR EXHIBITED A WHINING NOISE AND POWER STEERING STIFFNESS AT LOW RPMS -- LIKELY DUE TO IMPROPER WORKMANSHIP DURING THAT REPAIR. DEALER CLAIMS POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW, AND HAS BEEN "TOPPED OFF" TO ALLEVIATE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, I RECENTLY HAD ROUNTINE MAINTENANCE AT ANOTHER ESTABLISHMENT JUST 4 DAYS PRIOR TO TAKING INTO SHOP; DURING THAT SERVICE, POWER STEERING...
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PLASTIC CLIP IN COOLING SYSTEM BROKE, CAUSING ALL COOLANT TO BE DISCHARGED ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. DEALER REPLACED PLASTIC CLIP WITH METAL CLIP. VW SENT DEALER 8 METAL CLIPS THE WEEK PREVIOUS. THEY SAID OTHER BEETLES PROBABLY HAD THIS PROBLEM, THAT'S WHY VW SENT THEM 8 METAL CLIPS AHEAD OF TIME. *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 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 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