1999 Volkswagen Beetle power train problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volkswagen beetle. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated to the contact that the clutch, pressure plate, and bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…”
filed Jun 17, 2013
“K I recently bought a 99 vw beetle and now all of a sudden my car jerks when it hits like 3000rpm and it idles higher then it should. *tr”
filed Oct 19, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Beetle years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Beetle | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 Beetle | 6 | 7% |
| 2014 Beetle | 3 | 6% |
| 2013 Beetle | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 Beetle | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 Beetle | 4 | 13% |
| 2009 Beetle | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 Beetle | 7 | 12% |
| 2007 Beetle | 12 | 21% |
| 2006 Beetle | 46 | 37% |
| 2005 Beetle | 116 | 44% |
| 2004 Beetle | 157 | 45% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.