2002 Volkswagen Beetle problems by component
165 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 43 | 26% | 65,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 36 | 22% | 60,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 23 | 14% | 65,234 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 20 | 12% | 51,933 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 14 | 8% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 12 | 7% | 65,000 mi |
| Visibility → | 12 | 7% | — |
| Structure → | 10 | 6% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 4% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 4% | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2% | — |
| Engine | 3 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2% | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.