2001 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE Electrical Systemignition Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE
2 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Injuries
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All Electrical Systemignition Complaints
THE COIL PACK ON MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE BURNED OUT CAUSING ME TO PRACTICALLY STALL ON A VERY BUSY FREEWAY. SO FAR, VW DOESN'T SEEM TO THINK THIS A SAFTEY ISSUE YET AND WILL NOT REQUIRE A RECALL ON THESE PARTS. THESE COILS WILL BURN OUT. NOT IF, BUT WHEN. I WOULD HATE TO BE GOING UP A HILL WHEN ONE OF THESE COIL PACKS GO OUT.
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THE 2001.5, 2002, AND CERTAIN 2003 VW/AUDI 1.8T ENGINES HAVE EXPERIENCED A HIGH RATE OF COILPACK FAILURES. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED BY THE MEDIA (AUTOWEEK MAGAZINE) AND DETAILED ON INTERNET MESSAGE BOARDS AT VWVORTEX.COM, AUDIWORLD.COM, NEWBEETLE.ORG, AND OTHERS, IN GREAT DETAIL. THE CURRENT PARTS SHORTAGE IS CAUSING OWNERS TO WAIT UP TO 3 WEEKS OR MORE. I WAITED 2 1/2 WEEKS. BECAUSE OF THIS SHORTAGE, ONLY THE FAILED COILPACKS ARE BEING REPLACED AT THIS TIME. THIS LEAVES THE OWNER WITH THE REMAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE COILPACKS THAT CAN FAIL AT ANY TIME. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT WARRANTS A RECALL. THE FAILED UNITS HAVE BEEN ISOLATED TO A CERTAIN PART NUMBER. PREVIOUS 1.8TS THAT USE A COILPACK OF A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT DESIGN AND PRODUCED BY A DIFFERENT SUPPLIER, HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED THIS HIGH RATE OF FAILURE. DT
Other 2001 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE Problem Areas
Electrical System
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint