2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Issues in the 2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
8 engine and engine coolingcooling system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 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 Coolingcooling System Complaints
ON APRIL 4, 2008, OUR 2000VW GLS BEETLE CAUGHT FIRE AS IT WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE INTERSTATE. CAR HAD BEEN HESITATING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON, SO WE HAD IT SERVICED AT OUR LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP ON MARCH 28. DIAGNOSTICS DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. WE WENT AHEAD AS ASKED FOR FUEL FILTER AND THE COOLANT SENSOR TO BE REPLACED. FOR THE NEXT WEEK, THE CAR CONTINUED TO HESITATE, ESPECIALLY AFTER BEING DRIVEN FOR MORE THAT 20 MINUTES. WE MADE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT WITH THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AND AS MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING TO THIS APPOINTMENT SHE NOTICED THE HESITATION AGAIN, AND ABOUT 10 MILES LATER, NOTICED SMOKE IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. SHE PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND SMOKE STARTED POURING INSIDE THE CAR. ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS CLICKED ON, THEN OFF. WITHIN 2 MINUTES, THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN...
AIRBAG SHORT TO GROUND COOLANT SYSTEM SHORT TO GROUND. *JB
THE A/C QUITE WORKING WHILE DRIVING, ONCE IT WAS PARKED IT TURNED COOL FOR A MINUTE OR TWO THEN WENT HOT AGAIN. WE TOOK IT FOR A/C CHECK, ALL WAS FINE FOR ABOUT 5 MILES THEN IT WENT HOT AGAIN. THE NEXT DAY TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, JUST BEFORE WE GOT THERE THE TEMP GAUGE CAME ON. THE DEALER FOUND THE WATER PUMP, THERMOSTAT, AND TIMING BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO OVERHEATING. THE PROBLEM IS THE LIGHT DIDN'T COME UNTIL THE DAMAGE WAS ALREADY DONE. *NM
THE CAR OVERHEATED AND THE TEMPERATURE LIGHTS CAME ON. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE AUTOMOBILE TO A SERVICE STATION. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A DEFECTIVE WATER PUMP. THE MECHANIC FOUND THE BLADES TO THE FAN LYING ON THE ENGINE. HE HAD TO REPLACE THE WATER PUMP WITH PARTS ORDERED FROM VOLKSWAGEN. THE MECHANIC WAS ASTONISHED AT THE PLASTIC PARTS USED BY VOLKSWAGEN. THERE WAS ONLY 60,000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. *JB
COOLING SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING THE ORIGINAL OVERHEATING. THE CAR HAS CONTINUED TO PERIDODICALLY OVERHEAT SINCE. THE CAR WAS FULLY REPAIRED FROM THE FIRST INCIDENT AND HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR MANY TIMES SINCE. NOW THERE ARE SEVERAL FAILURES WITH THE CAR.
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THE DEALER REPLACED THE RADIATOR, WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT.*JB
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THE DEALER REPLACED THE RADIATOR, WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT.*JB
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TEMPERATURE GAUGE WARNING LIGHT BROKE AND RESERVOIR TANK SENSOR FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. NLM
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
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 Systemignitionswitch
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