1998 Volkswagen Beetle latches/locks/linkages problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1998 vw new beetle: both door locks failed. At first only driver door with fob. Progressed to not being able to lock either door with fob or key. Vw dealer in alexandria, va said problem could have deteriorated further to the alarm system and be unable to start the car. Repair cost $850. *tr”
filed Dec 15, 2007
“Since I purchased my beetle in 2001, it has been an ongoing money drain. In 6 yrs. I have replaced the manual transmission twice, had the brakes worked on a number of times, been unable to open the gas "door" on the car w/ the gas cap latch, had to replace the hood opening latch, had repeated…”
filed Aug 25, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Beetle years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Beetle | 3 | 5% |
| 2007 Beetle | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 Beetle | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Beetle | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 Beetle | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 Beetle | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 Beetle | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 Beetle | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 Beetle | 4 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.