2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Issues in the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

2 electrical systemwiringinteriorunder dash complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Complaints

#10162433 | July 14, 2006 Fire

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE DASHBOARD CAUGHT ON FIRE SETTING OFF AND FREEZING THE ALARM. THE FIRE ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT INTERIOR. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE ON THE SCENE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE CLOSEST DEALERS WERE CONTACTED AND REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THEY WERE WILLING TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE ORIGINAL DEALERS FOR A FEE. PRIOR TO THE DASH BOARD CATCHING ON FIRE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BECAUSE OF A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE DETAILER SPRAY WAS CAUSING THE SMELL BUT THERE WERE NO REPAIRS MADE. *AK

#10044317 | October 20, 2003

AFTER VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A PERIOD OF ONE HOUR DRIVER TRIED TO START IT BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. ALSO, SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE DASH. VEHICLE DID NOT CATCH ON FIRE. DEALER FOUND THAT THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION IN THE WIRING UNDER THE DASH, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

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 Electrical Systemwiring 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 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

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