1999 Volkswagen Beetle problems by component
174 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 39 | 22% | 89,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 31 | 18% | 42,372 mi |
| Power Train → | 29 | 17% | 59,000 mi |
| Visibility → | 26 | 15% | — |
| Air Bags → | 22 | 13% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 17 | 10% | — |
| Structure → | 16 | 9% | — |
| Seats → | 11 | 6% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 11 | 6% | — |
| Equipment → | 10 | 6% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 10 | 6% | — |
| Steering | 5 | 3% | — |
| Tires | 5 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 2% | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 2% | — |
| Engine | 3 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.