2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Electrical Systemwiring Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
3 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 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 Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
THESE ARE SECONDARY SAFETY ISSUES: 1) GAS GAUGE REQUIRES $700 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 2) HEADLIGHTS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY MISSING RETAINER BAND AND REQUIRE $650 FIX JUST TO ALIGN. VW SAN JOSE, CA INVOICE [XXX] ON 2001 VW BEETLE LEMON [XXX]. *NM UPDATED 07/17/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
DAUGHTER'S 2001 VW NEW BEETLE, PURCHASED PRE-OWNED ODOMETER READING 34908 WITH HIGHEST LEVEL EXTENDED WARRANTY AVAILABLE. ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY (IGNITER OF AIR BAG) HAD SPORADIC VOLTAGE READING. PRE-EMPTYING WARNINGS OF AIR BAG MALFUNCTION. THE ACTUAL PROBLEM WAS IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY, HOWEVER SINCE THE BOTTOM LINE TO CORRECTING THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY WOULD RELY ON REPLACING THE AIR BAG, THE WARRANTY REFUSES TO COVER THE CHARGE. SERVICE TECHNICIAN INSISTS IT IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, WHICH WARRANTY DOES COVER...WARRANTY INSISTS THE CORRECTING OF ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT RESULTS IN AIR BAG REPLACEMENT...WARRANTY DOES NOT STATE AIR BAG COVERAGE-THEREFORE WE WILL NOT COVER EXPENSE. *JB
I OWN A NEW VW BEETLE AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS BEEN GIVING DISPLAYS THAT COME ON AND OFF CONCERNING THE ABS SYSTEM, AIR BAG AND ENGINE. I HAD THE CAR LOOKED AT AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS CORROSION OF THE TERMINAL STRIP FROM THE COOLANT TANK THAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. I WAS FURTHER TOLD THAT AND GIVEN A FIELD SERVICE TECHNICAL BULLETIN THAT OUTLINED THE PROBLEM DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. THIS CAN BE A PROBLEM AS THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS UNRELIABLE AND THE SAFETY SYSTEMS CANNOT BE SURE TO BE WORKING. I CONTACTED VOLKSWAGEN TO NO AVAIL. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT RECOURSE I HAVE TO HAVE A DESIGN FLAW CORRECTED? *NM
Other 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Problem Areas
Electrical System
29 complaints
Air Bags
25 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
15 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
15 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
12 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Power Train
8 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
7 complaints
Exterior Lighting
7 complaints
Seat Belts
7 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
6 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeindicator Light
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint