NHTSA — Exterior Lighting Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,884 miles

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2001 Volkswagen Beetle lights problems

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2001 Volkswagen Beetle Owner Comments

problem #7

Mar 012014

Beetle

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Left turn indicator rapid blinks even with all new bulbs

- Atlanta, GA, USA

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problem #6

Jun 012011

Beetle 4-cyl

  • miles
The hazard lights, turn signals and headlights on my car do not work. I've taken it in to an auto shop and they cannot find out what is wrong with the car. Hoping maybe there is a recall that I have missed.

- Bishop, CA, USA

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problem #5

Mar 142009

Beetle 4-cyl

  • 69,890 miles
Throttle body goes out (02-03-2009) cv axel goes out (03-31-2009 brake lights go out (02-18-2010) cv axel goes out again (4-31-2010) alternator goes out (06-21-2010) ignition coils fail (09-13-2010) ignition coils fail again(01-21-2011) brake switch replaced again (01-21-2011) air flow sensor fails (01-21-2011) air flow sensor fails again (07-26-2011) timing belt replaced (06-15-2011) thermostat replaced (06-15-2011) water pump replaced (06-15-2011) now having problems with throttle body/ throttle body sensor/ electrical issue. Dealer is not sure what the problems is and wants to throw money at it to see what the problems is. This car is just one problem after another after another.

- Warner Robins, GA, USA

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problem #4

Dec 202010

Beetle

  • 64,300 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The headlamps have been replaced four times. According to a VW dealership who serviced the vehicle, I was informed that the vehicle's wiring harness is defective, causing the headlights and instrumentation cluster to fail. The dealership informed me that they are aware of the wireing harness problem, but are not aware of any service recalls.

- Barrington, IL, USA

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problem #3

Feb 152001

Beetle

  • 168,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Volkswagen new Beetle. The contact stated that whenever he drove 35 mph or more at night the headlights failed. They are not adjustable; yet, the one on the drivers side was aimed lower and the passenger side was aimed higher. The vehicle was taken to the dealer previously who adjusted the headlights but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 168,000.

- Galien, MI, USA

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problem #2

Apr 052008

Beetle

  • 75,000 miles
I have a 2001 VW new Beetle. I have replaced brake light, which was drains the battery, serpentine belt, remoteless key which is still broken- basically 6 days after buying this car- I spent $1200 on repairs- now the check engine light is on, the transmission is acting funny, and basically- my VW dealership has a field day with me. To top it off- my battery died a month ago- and caught on fire when I tried to jump it. I am afraid that this car will blow up on me at any time. Please help me!

- Delray Ebach, FL, USA

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problem #1

Jan 142004

Beetle 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
2001 VW Beetle - gasket for headlights and headlight lenses deteriorated. Had to have replaced.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

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