2001 Volkswagen Beetle problems by component
203 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 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 → | 43 | 21% | 70,298 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 41 | 20% | 70,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 40 | 20% | 49,175 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 30 | 15% | 63,499 mi |
| Power Train → | 24 | 12% | 75,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 17 | 8% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 11 | 5% | — |
| Engine → | 10 | 5% | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 3% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 4 | 2% | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 4 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
| Steering | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.