1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
5 engine and engine coolingengine 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
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Deaths
All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints
WHEN CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY ACCELERATE BEYOND THE SET SPEED. THE DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE, AND FOUND THAT THE THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK THE VEHICLE'S SPEEDOMETER WOULD NOT GO PAST 60 MPH. THE A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED WHICH CAUSED A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE A/C ON. THE MIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE AIR HOSE , AIR PUMP AND MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. *NM
WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC. PLEASE ADD ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM
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WHILE DRIVING PLASTIC COVER THAT PROTECTS ENGINE/ EXHAUST SYSTEM AND PLUGS DISENGAGED FROM UNDER VEHICLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
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MIL LIGHT IS ON IN THE DASH DUE TO FAULTY SECONDARY AIR CHANGE VALVE. *MJS
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THE PISTONS IN THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE LEAKING OIL. DEALER DOES NOT KNOW THE CAUSE. *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
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