2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Structure Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
3 structure 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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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
I PURCHASED A 2001 NEW BEETLE GLS TURBO WITH 42K MILES ON IT IN 2008 FOR MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR GARAGED, OIL CHANGED, AND HAVE ONLY PUT 8K MILES ON IT IN THE THREE YEARS I'VE OWNED IT. AT MY MOST RECENT OIL CHANGE, I EXPLAINED TO THE VW DEALERSHIP OF THE TRANSMISSION ISSUE WHICH THEY BRUSHED OFF AS BEING THE WAY VW TRANSMISSION'S DO IN AND THAT THEY ARE NOT SMOOTH RUNNING TRANSMISSIONS. DURING THIS 8K MILES, I HAVE WENT THROUGH TWO NEW BATTERIES UNTIL THE DEALERSHIP MADE ME AWARE OF THE NEED FOR A NEW ALTERNATOR. AFTER GETTING THE NEW ALTERNATOR FIXED THIS WEEK AT THE TUNE OF $500, THE TECH INFORMED ME THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACING AT A COST BETWEEN $4K-$6K. I HAD BEEN NOTICING WHEN I STOP AND THEN ACCELERATE AGAIN, THE ENGINE HESITATES AND THEN SLINGS FORWARD SO FAST THE TIRES...
2001 BRAND NEW BEETLE STARTED DEVELOPING STAINS ON THE SEAT FROM DAY ONE. BLUE JEANS AND DARK SWEATERS STAIN THE INTERIORS TO THAT COLOR EVERYTIME SOMEONE SITS DOWN IN THE CAR. THE THROTTLE BODY HAS GONE OUT THREE TIMES, COSTING ME OVER COUNTLESS DOLLARS IN REPAIR FEES AND IS NOW OUT FOR THE FOURTH TIME. CROWN VOLKSWAGEN IN TYLER, TX HAS REPAIRED IT EACH TIME, THE LONGEST REPAIR LASTING ABOUT FOUR MONTHS. THEY'VE PAID FOR THE REPAIR ONCE, BUT DO NOT PROVIDE ME WITH A REPLACEMENT RENTAL VEHICLE, REFUSE TO PICK UP THE PHONE DURING THE DAY OR RETURN PHONE CALLS, AND HAS COST ME TONS OF TIME AND MONEY TRAVELING FROM DALLAS TO TYLER TO CHECK ON THE CAR AND PICK IT UP. ONCE, I DROVE TWO HOURS FROM NACOGDOCHES, TX TO TYLER, TX ON THE SCHEDULED PICK UP DAY, HAVING TRIED TO CALL BEFORE LEAVING TOWN TO MAKE...
INSTRUMENT PANEL MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT, SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE READ IMPROPERLY. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED.*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
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