1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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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 |
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...
#707290 |
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
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