Top 5 Problems Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe 1998-2010 1st Generation

[@Ilovemycomputer2013]

A 2006 VW New Beetle was my first car, it caught on fire lmao

[@peterdallman4550]

I have a 2004 VW NB Tdi. Five speed 515,000+ miles on the car. My daughter learned how to drive with this car. Never broke down on the road. MAP is one of the 5 I experience. 325K replaced the clutch 400k replaced glow pug harness and cam shaft while getting timing belt change. 440k heater core replaced. That’s it! Always use Liqui -moly oil 7,000, fuel filters ever 30K mile intervals and timing belt every 90K. Oh. I swapped out the headlight assemblies because I could buff out the plastic anymore.

[@BadBrad23]

Most sold car in the world is not chevy suburban. #1 Toyota Corolla #2 Ford F-Series #3 VW Golf #4 VW Beetle

[@vanemayo6077]

Thank you very much for the video!! I just bought a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle and i love it! But i have been having some of the problems that you mentioned 🥰 excellent video 👌🏻

[@sycotic7697]

I own a 2003 1.9 TDI beetle luna convertible with 130k plus mileage, only issue I've had is the power steering going faulty, other than that the engine/turbo is really reliable even passed 130k mileage. Nippy cars the 2.0's would recommend 👌

[@sammyt3514]

Faulty window motors are very common in VWs of that era; everyone I know who had a Golf or a Jetta from the late 90's/early 2000's has a story about how the window motors failed on them, often in a storm!

[@santileonsteinberg1441]

Yup, they also have this weird habit for dropping their windows inside the door panel. Mine has done this twice and one time the window broke inside and it was such a PITA to clean up all the broken glass!

[@neshiasmith9066]

I can vouch this both mines went out today was able to get one up but now stuck with one crack

[@jus10lewissr]

I wish these were the only problems my Volkswagens had! I'd have a lot more money, that's for sure. Unfortunately, I still haven't learned my lesson and continue to love these things, regardless of the financial stress they cause. Excellent video, though!

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[@wesley9735]

I'm confused why we talk about air filters and looking at dirty pollen/cabin filters.. then wonder how meany people haven't replaced the cabin filter since covid...😮

[@katieking6845]

They make the window regulator replacement as hard as possible mechanic dream

[@Derriqueen]

My 2001 Vw beetle was used when I bought it and I’ve put a few thousands in it over the 3 years I’ve had it. But now everything just be falling apart the door makes sounds the window don’t want to roll up sometimes now it’s driving funny. I love my car just wish it was more reliable

[@anilec333]

My friend 2003 beetle paid almost 5 thousand us on the car. The electrical issue is always !

[@Derriqueen]

@@anilec333 I swear my beetle has its own personality lol me and my family joke about my car because one day the door will be broke then the next time you look the door will be fixed on its own this car is a trip lol it was just broken down now it woke up on its on perfectly fine but I’m still going to put it in the shop but it’s strange everyone says my car is unique but it reminds me of that movie Herbie fully loaded with Linsey Lohan lol

[@bourbonciti]

Great video. I'm surprised you got it out without removing the intake housing. I won't even attempt it without removing the tube first lol.

[@user-ol6ri6lc2e]

I had a 2003 vw beetle convertible and it cost me soo much! First transmission went out completely, the side interior panels kept falling, 4 M.A. sensors, throttle body clean, thermostat, the heat never worked the people before me used premium gas so I had to use that and then my beetle left me stranded like 3 times ohh and the shifter for the PRNDL broke so I had to lift the plastic each time to get it to the next gear …and the trunk loved to pop open even when I didn’t touch it!

[@nelsoncollier]

Two things are missing: 1. Those with the 2.5 engine always develop a severe oil leak 2. The headlight connections can never be plugged back in right if you have to replace a bulb.

[@prettybaby80]

I agree with everything here . All issues. The window regulator broke at least 3 times this year alone

[@luisschafer3259]

I have a 1999 9c1 2.0 and have had none of these issues :D One thing that often does brake is the lambda thing. It causes massive fuel consumption

[@juanluisvalenciaga6060]

Thanks for your excellent video, but the biggest problem on this Beetle, is chassis corrosion. Just disassemble the front and rear fenders and you will find a big surprise, even if the car has been taken care of to the maximum.

[@walterjunovich6180]

My daughter's 2006 had a constant issue with Volkswagen's version of a P.C.V. Valve. There's a rubber diaphragm that literally looks like a piece of Salami that wears out and dosen't allow the car to idle correctly. We were also advised not to fill up the gas tank past 3/4 or there would be issues with flooding out the Carbon Canister. Aside from all it's little quirks , when it was running right it was a great little car . Amazingly even in an Ohio winter.

[@OwlManoloPR13]

Lol. I deleted the PCV before it died. Nope, not dealing with that.

[@squirtqween8791]

Watch Out For The Fuse Box Melting On Top The Battery! It Will Make The Coolant Fans From Working. And Numerous Other Electrical Issues.

[@davidray4655]

You forgot #6, the leaking 3rd brake light that cause corrosion in the connectors which in turn causes the loss of power to the hatch and it won't open

[@1AAuto]

+david ray Thanks for the feedback!

[@anilec333]

@@1AAuto can you spot the battery drain problem? Seems every beetle has this problem

[@gregcrabb3497]

I've had my 2001 beetle since new, 22 years now and 329,000 miles. Only real issues I had were the window regulators in both doors. Mine's diesel so it doesn't have some of the other problems.

[@jimhabsfan]

Very good video. Straight to the point. Thank you 👍.

[@LadyMoonstar6601]

My friend had a blue 2004 VW new beetle, we were driving out of the car park of a shopping centre and the engine begun to rev up and down of its own accord, we were moving less than 5 miles an hour with cars beeping us behind, I was genuinely concerned that the engine might stall itself but it didn’t .

[@bern4248]

Greetings from NL. Canada!!Thanks for video ! My 59 yr old son purchased a used 2010 VW Beetle for his wife back over a year ago it drove like a new car the first 3-4 months then the problems started #1 Drivers side window regulator stuck got many new and used parts but nothing worked ! #2 water pump leaking garage say cost over $3000 dollars to replace. .also need single radiator fan , car still drives perfect but after driving 30-40KM it over heats. Is there a fix besides replacing water pump?? Your videos sure helped me over the years thanks for that.

[@the4thj]

I suggest adding negative battery to the alternator wires, and starter they seem to burn. How many window regulators should I buy once the OEM breaks? I have installed 4 or these and machined brass pulley wheels to get them to last longer. The door pulls break off and needs an after-market replacement.

[@alexanderblackwell6114]

very minor problems imo, although mine has almost all of these problems

[@bartdaw6681]

The wife has a 2015 beetle convertible and the window regulator broke and I could only get it from VW . They had a 2 week waiting period for a service appointment so I put it in myself but it had some thrice to installing it and adjusting it. Putting the door card back on was a real pain.

[@notesonwheels]

Greetings. I own a 1.8 20vt Beetle Turbo S and you were right, had to change the coolant temp sensor. Know, there is the weird sound on full throttle, usually after the car sits a long time, that sounds like tiny tiny knocks, and I was told it is the knock sensor. There are no fault codes stored on the ECU. I run some tests on a dyno, the car is full health, 174bhp. Should I change the knock sensor with an aftermarket improved one just in case?

[@klausman6719]

2004. My window motor went out both sides. Plus it will go down automatically when it put it in up position 🤔

[@cdoublejj]

The core support is plastic, so if you have a cheap aftermarket core support it may sag preventing the hood from latching when closed. I have to adjust my latch all the way up. I may actually add a removable metal frame to raise and stiffen up the core support

[@USCG.Brennan]

A friend has a 2004 Beetle and it won't shift properly until the car has warmed up. Otherwise you have to lift your foot off the gas and then it will. Kind of like Chevy powerglides would do when they were getting old. Any ideas....water temp sensor??

[@coburn_karma]

My 1999 New Beetle 1.8 turbo had faulty window motors, MAF sensor, Bad Clutch, peeling plasti coating on interior trim, halogen bulb on the right headlight that kept burning out prematurely......all within 75K miles. Sold it to Carmax for $12k in 2005. Good Riddance.

[@Matt-kt9nm]

My sister had a 2000 that caught fire, and burnt up. Electrical problem in the dash .

[@cqse199]

What cars do you own now 😭

[@TheSouthIsHot]

Top 5 Problems Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe: EVERYTHING.

[@BlueWaterCozumel]

Burns oil like a siv. Always replacing spark plugs. No blue smoke. 2000 gls 2.0 litre.

[@maverickcollie5366]

Also forgot trans solenoids on 09g 6 speed,vacuum pump seals leaking oil on 2.5 liter, and various interior pieces that are prone to breaking lol

[@autisticrebel1253]

my mum and dad's VW beetle has a problem with the driver side window, it has been stuck up for years now, other than that the car has been running seamlessly since it wa ls bought in 1999.

[@bepriceless]

Wow, I've had none of these, but about 25 other major issues, including air conditioner that the repair will cost twice as much as the car is worth. I still love to drive my Turbo.

[@Meoooweww]

The cost to fix things are crazy...replacing the heating core...$1700.00 ..they had to remove the entire dash board to get to it...8 hrs of work.....replaced the radiator..650.00 they had to remove the front end to do that....labor $$$ is crazy!...I like my 2010 buggy 150000miles ...but next time its a Honda or Toyota...way cheaper to fix and they run forever before problems appear!

[@meskobe]

Also the factory radio on these Beetles puts a trickle draw on the battery. So if you don't drive it for a bit, dead battery.

[@devinahunter3868]

I own a 1999 beetle, my drivers side window regulator was bad and wouldn’t roll the window up fully… I would push my window up by hand then one day I guess I put too much pressure and the window shattered.

[@annierussell379]

Really touchy when removing coolant cap on a sealed system. Very easy to get air pushed or sucked into system...then.u get air pockets in the system. Then it gets locked, and will lead to the system being bled wich is a process that is time consuming, but not necessarily hard to do. Patience is the ticket, there's no way to do anything on German vehicles that is rushed.

[@ladytoad7220]

0our 2006 vw diesel automatic new bug k window kept stopping midway, We rplaced the motor and regulator and still didnt work. I then noticed that the inside window rubber channel moulding was warped to this problem i let the windsow fully down and srayed wd40 in both channels and then the window went up without getting stuck, I beleive this was the main problem and wasted 440$ on a window repair. Once a month i do this to both windows and no more problems

[@ReviveAndDrive-mk1]

Only problem ive got is abs pump and the window buttons broke but cheap to order online , and 70$ later a new pump was coded 😊

[@sirbacharach1]

I e got an issue where the door handle works. But it pulls out beyond where it is supposed to. It must have some kind of a stop mechanism to stop it coming out too far but this isn't the case with mine. Any ideas?

[@williamobrien7926]

Don't forget the transmission solenoids going bad and having to replace them or the whole unit they go in.

[@chriskobe4704]

3:19 I just replaced the hood latch for my 2000 Beetle, but it doesn't shut properly now. How can I fix or adjust it?

[@bh2155]

Can you do a video for 2012 to 2019 VW Beetle problems.

[@1AAuto]

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[@justinnkim]

So cool love your vids

[@garymorton-tg7nd]

YOU CAN ACCESS THE M A P SENSOR FROM THE TURN SIGNAL LENSE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE USE A SMALL RACHECT TO GET IN THERE USE A FLASHLIGHT TO SEE IT HARD TO FIND REMEMBER THIS TRICK I HAVE O5 N BEETLE 1.8 20V TURBO CONV

[@bennygreene1421]

Did the dirty MAF sensor cause the car to surge?

[@anastasiatonisson6177]

I have Beetle 2002 and I have a really strange sound when I release the brake pedal like shhhhh. I was in several services but everybody said that it is ok for this car. Does someone have the same sound?

[@bennygreene1421]

I think i would like a five speed jetta or rabbit. 2.5 engine. Had a vw quantum five cylinder. Very tough engine.

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[@timothychristian4051]

1998 - 2003 that dang brake light switch

[@anniejohnasmr3963]

One of my friends had the VW new beetle and suffered this problem.We were coming out of an entrance to a parking lot and lost power almost to where we were not moving at all. The engine was idling up and down of its own accord,

[@DJJDSKREWED]

I got window problem on the one and also ac problem

[@hull5768]

Being that the beetle has such a small radiator grill do they have cooling issues? Anybody know?

[@lowgriffo]

forgot to mention all the plastic junk its gonna break once you replace the window regulator and the windows are gonna go up and down by their selves

[@Danilo111]

My 2005 came with a bad leak, I fixed it by replacing the valve cover

[@Foodstampsandfuelclamps]

The climate Control module is a big issue and if it fails you lose windows interior lights, hatch pop button and sun roof. So kinda annoying at 350 dollars! If all the fuses are good and nothing works still it could be this

[@enricopolazzo33]

Disintegrating interior and sticky, failed soft touch coating on everything.

[@santileonsteinberg1441]

Yup, everything gets gooey with age on old German cars with soft touch rubberised coating. However if you take the pieces off and let them soak in warm water overnight the coating sheds off, that’s what I did on mine and the interior looks fantastic

[@nelsoncollier]

A microfiber towel and a can of isopropyl alcohol cleans it up great

[@kimhowell-torres8402]

nice tips. thank you!

[@johnallan1786]

No mention of headlight issues?

[@jaysellwood787]

Daughter was going to be stung 2.5k for an abs pump as the diagnostic stated but afta a 2nd opinion turned out to be just dirty fuses.

[@bellaboo6098]

driving my 2000 new beetle and it did a complete black out. Anybody know why? Please help 👋🙏

[@onewolfhowls7670]

So, I need a transmission valve body or a solenoid kit. Can you help me find them?

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[@janetyoba4208]

I have a 2008 VW beetle. I need to put a kill switch on.

[@scottmeuchel]

How about the crank position sensor. PITA!

[@scottmeuchel]

Also, had to remove the entire front-clip to change the fog lights.

[@santileonsteinberg1441]

@@scottmeuchel Not really, you can just take off the wheel well liners and access the bulbs from there, much easier to do than remove the front clip. Although you’ll have to remove it when the radiator or fans inevitably stop working 🥲

[@miguelzamora7146]

Anyone one know if all those years have interchangeable body parts such as doors I got a 2010 hardtop would older years work they look the same

[@caspilde]

How do you adjust the aim of the headlights?

[@Tironsrilanka]

hi pls tell me how to repiar digital speedometer

[@bennygreene1421]

1.8 Jetta, 4 cylinder, turbo or not, non interference. Same with 2.0 Correct me if I'm wrong on this.

[@Melemel-lq5kn]

2001 VW beetle doesn't move forward . but reverse is good

[@antoninocutrupi8641]

Quando sono con la seconda marcia al minimo e accellero , lauto singhizza e strattone. Sai il motivo?

[@carolhoward2000]

I have 04 convertible new bettle turbo 1.8. Twenty valve with rally wheels. Im selling it cheap on marketplace cause its got blown head. Live in cburg wva. Am im not doing the right thing i kno someone can fix it. Should i dont kno what to do hate to loose out on it.

[@PurpleTeddy89]

My car when im putting up the driver side window the window goes back down once or twice like half way then it closes

[@PurpleTeddy89]

Or it looks like its getting caught on something

[@chuckconnors615]

Most common vehicle WORLDWIDE IS the Honda Cub 125 cc....

[@waltermiller249]

Door locks stop working too

[@alisarogers1485]

All these problems we have with our 99 diesel but the water temperature sensor is still a problem when we have connected the computer keeps saying it’s too hot and the car won’t start at all so we have it disconnected anyhow does anyone know what we could do?

[@Melemel-lq5kn]

2001vwbeetle reverse good doesn't move forward . what do I need to check some one reply

[@normvw4053]

This is actually the second generation, the first generation was the air cooled engine, you know, the one designed and built by Porsche. So a Volkswagen is a Porsche's cousin.

[@lowgriffo]

I HAD A MANUAL 99 GOOD ENGINE AND TRANY HOWEVER BUNCH OF ELECTRIC PROBLEMS WINDOWS , DOOR LATCHES NOT LOCKING , EVERITHING INSIDE PLASTIC ONCE U PULL IT IT WILL BREAK ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO WORK ON.

[@Ryan_1997]

When you have to do maintenance on the radiator system 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@Arlo-s6f]

It's probably issues with someone trying to steal your catalytic converter and use that to you know nothing to do with your mechanical ability one

[@davidross-oo2vh]

I bought a window regulator and motor from a junkyard for $65 and replaced it in 20 minutes... Nothing to it

[@frisco-2.0]

That's incorrect! The original beetle is still the most build car in the world! The beetle was mostly the same car throughout its history with only minor changes. The high number of Suburbans, Corollas and Golfs is the result of all their different generations. The 21,5 million beetles are all together the same car.

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[@montawilliams3092]

How to replace fuse for window wipers

[@desidinero2960]

car shudders when it shifts in 1st and 2nd then runs smooth

[@scaleartsg]

looks like a simple car to maintain

[@OwlManoloPR13]

They can be a pain in the but to work on but not a bad car if it's properly maintained. I love mine.

[@Derriqueen]

Oh no it’s not it’s very costly something always breaking down I’ve had mine for 3 years and have spent thousands. I love my car but it’s a pain at time

[@BretBerger]

lol

[@mewtrixster9884]

You say that until you take a good look in the engine bay. Cant get around NOTHING. have to take off every little peice to get to something a little further down. It's such a small compartment. I'm a women with small hands and it's still a pain to reach some things.

[@jameshawkins8966]

I was expecting german cars has to be reliable im dissapointed id stick with japanese

[@sailur]

Every car is gonna have problems

[@terrypierson5807]

You’re wrong brother the most produced vehicle ever is the Toyota corolla over 50 million sold more than the suburban or the Volkswagen beetle

[@mattwillman10]

Oxy sensors?

[@MalcolmXpat]

Chevrolet Suburban most produced vehicle ever? no chance...

[@OLYMPICHELLO]

It would be nice if d vid was well lighted under d hood n d camera focuses in on what parts ur talking about. Also use a different colored glove so viewers can differentiate what yr talking about. Plz move a pointer or laser light to help viewers d part location. Suggest moving yr hand so viewers no what yr talking about.

[@ahotdj07]

@0:19 - Actually you are wrong...it's the Toyota Corolla.

[@KJ-iq7fm]

Corolla definitely the most (>43 million produced). ✅ While Suburban is oldest, surviving nameplate in USA. 💫

[@sneakerfreak2002]

Beetle is “cooler” than a suburban? Ok there chief thats somewhat subjective don’t you think, oh wait you dont

[@jedtaneomusic9391]

I thought German cars are not a headache. Japanese is the way to go!

[@jamespisano2958]

500 bucks for a 99 green bug. Now i know y he inly wants 500 lol

[@rosendodominguez-dw4rt]

I GAT BW. BOG THEAT GAST HOT AFTOR 10 MANATS OF DRIEVIIN AT WAT CUOD BE 2002

[@bern4248]

😇😊

[@InterCity134]

Chevy? Are you joking? The Chevy is no where near the top. Not a strong start to tell such a lie. And no mention of one of the bigger issues - the badly designed rear 3rd brake light that’s leaks water into the trunk where it causes connectivity issues in the read hatch lock switches to set off false alarms or prevent opening.

[@garyduensing3495]

Chevy suburban 😂😂😂😂😂