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2000 Volkswagen New Beetle Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle, most often about the electrical (35% of complaints, typically around 30,500 miles). It is the most complained-about New Beetle model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle problems
Electrical
14 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 30,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, ignition, starter assembly.
Ongoing electrical problems/false positives for the check engine light. Gel-like substance in the oil. Frequent replacement of interior/exterior lights. Nlm
The ignition switch on the car failed sometime between 8:00pm monday 8/02 and 5:30am on tuesday 8/03. I went out to my car and started it, only to notice, I had no fan, no A/C, no defroster, no rear defroster, no headlights, no foglights, no power to some of my gauges. I researched the problem and found it to be the…
Engine
9 complaints · 23%Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
Ongoing electrical problems/false positives for the check engine light. Gel-like substance in the oil. Frequent replacement of interior/exterior lights. Nlm
I purchased a 2000 volkswagon beetle about two months ago and about two weeks after I brought it home the engine light went on. I read that these cars were coming with some kind of saftey defect in the engine and that's the same exact problem the dealer hasn't been able to fix twice already going on three times. The…
Air bags
5 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
Transmission
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, clutch assembly.
Transmission locks its self into park. You cannot release the car from park. Dealer cannot replicate problem. Will not fix te brake switch which has caused teh same problem in other cars.
Clutch suddenly and completely failed at 27,000 miles. Driven only by previous owner of two other vws. Have learned no replacement clutch is available. Was attempting to sell it since another car has already been purchased. This has presented a financial hardship. I am livid livid livid. No more vws for me ever.
Fuel system
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: fuel injection system.
Car has a history of stalling when it is decelerating, since original purchase date in june 2000. Problem still has not been resolved by dealer. Here is the history of the problem. July 2000: car spatters and stalls. I took it to the dealer in tampa where I had purchased the car from and they fixed it under warranty…
Car stalled out several times right after starting it. It would always start right back up normally, once the vehicle died on the interstate at approx. 70mph also came right back on. Took it to an independant repair shop (got no help from vw dealer at all) they told me it was an idle motor which is connected to the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle recalls
Lights: switch
Risk: If this happens, the brake lamps could become inoperative; or the lamps could come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake lamp switches. Owner notification began september 26, 2003. Owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.
Equipment: owners/service/other manual
Risk: These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.
Fix: Owners will be provided with a supplement for the owner's manual and also one set of four guidance fixtures intended to use in conjunction with child seats equipped with rigid or semi-rigid lower anchorage attachments. Also enclosed will be four decals together with installation instructions and a template for attaching the decals to the lower seat backs. Owner notification is expected to begin september 15, 2002. Owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.
Full defect summary
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." child seat anchorages installed in the vehicle's rear seats must be identified by markings, and their location and use be described in the owner's manual.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (14 complaints, typically around 30,500 miles); engine (9 complaints); air bags (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 25, 2003 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Volkswagen New Beetle?
- It is the most complained-about New Beetle model year since 2000, with 40 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Volkswagen New Beetle years
- 2000
- 2001