Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 9802 | 05/01/1998 | 601938 | Subject regarding reposition oil cooler. *yc | 08/31/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| 010702 | 01/11/2007 | 10021315 | Dtc's p1297 (17705) or p1557 (17965) stored in dtc memory. this may be caused by intake hoses leaking (during boost conditions) due to incorrect torque on clamps or improper placement, worn or torn intake hoses. *kb | 04/03/2007 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0410 | 05/10/2004 | 10007712 | Evaluating fuel mixture diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) - how to perform effective diagnostic related to fuel system adaptation system too rich/ too lean. volkswagen. *mj | 07/08/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 09/26/2005 | 52000 | 2 | 08/01/1998 |
| The lock mechanism on the passenger side door of my 1998 beetle just fell out without warning. i discovered that it was missing and went to a repair shop to get it replaced, only to learn the this is a common problem with beetles because the lock is held in by only one tiny screw. this defect will cost me $350.00 to repair, in a car that has only 50,000 miles on it. i also recently had to replace a fuse that powered the radiator fan because there is no early warning system in the car to indicate that the fan is not working. i was only aware there was a problem when the check-engine light came on, by which time there could have been extensive damage to the radiator. the fuse itself had gotten so hot it had virtually melted. this problem cost me nearly $370.00 to fix. the mechanic noted that he had seen this happen with beetles several times because there is no temperature indicator on the dash -- you have no idea there is a problem until the check-engine light comes on. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/10/2000 | 9 | 06/30/1998 | |
| Ongoing problem with engine check light keep coming on. this has occurred on nine occasions, and vehicle stalled out while traveling at 40 mph or more on two occasions. dealer unable to locate cause. *ak consumer states other beetle vehicles have been recalled, however she has not received any recall notification. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 04/10/2000 | 9 | 06/30/1998 | |
| Ongoing problem with engine check light keep coming on. this has occurred on nine occasions, and vehicle stalled out while traveling at 40 mph or more on two occasions. dealer unable to locate cause. *ak consumer states other beetle vehicles have been recalled, however she has not received any recall notification. *slc | |||