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2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Electrical Systemignitionswitch Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemignitionswitch Issues in the 2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

3 electrical systemignitionswitch complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Electrical Systemignitionswitch Complaints

#10184138 |
THE 2000 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE IGNITION SWITCH MELTED AT CONTACT WIRES IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CAUSE WAS THE FOG LIGHTS UNDERSIZED WIRING TO THE IGNITION SWITCH. WHEN IT MELTED THE CONTACTS THE HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, HVAC, AND GAUGES BECAME INOPERABLE, TO NAME A FEW. IT WAS OUT OF SERVICE FOR TWO MONTHS AT MY COST AND MY REPAIR. I COULD NOT AFFORD THE REPAIR THROUGH THE DEALERSHIP AND THERE ARE NO RECALLS ALTHOUGH THOUGH CONVERSATIONS WITH VW MECHANICS AND OTHERS THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT UNCOMMON. THERE ARE STILL NUANCES WITH ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE BEETLE TO THIS DAY. I WOULD HOPE THERE WERE NO FIRES OR INJURIES. *JB
#10141334 |
I DROVE AN HOUR AWAY IN THE RAIN, PARKED FOR 15 MINUTES, AND WHEN I RETURNED THE ENGINE WOULD START BUT I HAD NO USE OF WIPERS, HEATER/BLOWER, OR DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS. SINCE I DARED NOT DRIVE IN THE RAIN WITHOUT WIPERS, AND SINCE IT WAS A SUNDAY, I HAD TO GET TOWED HOME. IT WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH -- AND WHEN THEY TRIED TO REPLACE IT, THEY FOUND THAT ITS RECEPTACLE AND NEARBY WIRES WERE ALL MELTED! VW SAYS TOUGH LUCK, IT'S MY PROBLEM. *NM
#10126685 |
2000 VW NEW BEETLE IGNITION SWTICH - THOUSANDS OF FAILURES WITH DOCUMENTED PHOTOGRAPHIC PROOF OF OVERHEATED WIRING BURNING THROUGH INSULATION WITHIN STEERING COLUMN. FIRE HAZARD! MY SWITCH WENT BACK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ARIZONA DESERT. NO HEADLIGHTS, NO WINDSHIELD WIPERS, NO HORN, NO A/C, NO TURN SIGNALS, NO FOG LIGHTS, NO REAR DEFROSTER. MAIN CONCERN IS NO HEADLIGHTS, AND RISK OF FIRE OBVIOUSLY. VW OF AMERICA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM ACROSS MANY MODELS, AND DEALERS HAVE WARNED THAT CARS ARE 'UN-DRIVEABLE' DUE TO FIRE RISK WHEN PROBLEM SURFACES. VWOA REFUSES TO REPLACE OR RECALL SWITCHES. IGNITION SWITH REQUIRES REPLACMENT.

Other 2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Problem Areas

Air Bags 43 complaints Electrical System 33 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 17 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 14 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 12 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 12 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 8 complaints Structurebody 8 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 8 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 6 complaints Engine 6 complaints Exterior Lighting 6 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 6 complaints Power Train 6 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 5 complaints Electrical Systemignition 5 complaints Service Brakes 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 5 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 4 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 4 complaints Structurebodydoor 4 complaints Unknown Or Other 4 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Suspension 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Structurebodybumpers 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 1 complaint Fuel System Diesel 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steering 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint
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