Volkswagen Beetle engine problems by year
96 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 18 Beetle model years. The most reported year is 2004 with 13 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Beetle | 1 | 2% | — | |
| 2015 Beetle | 7 | 8% | — | |
| 2014 Beetle | 6 | 12% | — | |
| 2013 Beetle | 10 | 11% | — | |
| 2012 Beetle | 6 | 9% | — | |
| 2010 Beetle | 1 | 3% | — | |
| 2009 Beetle | 2 | 6% | — | |
| 2008 Beetle | 1 | 2% | — | |
| 2007 Beetle | 3 | 5% | — | |
| 2006 Beetle | 7 | 6% | — | |
| 2005 Beetle | 6 | 2% | — | |
| 2004 Beetle | 13 | 4% | 74,000 mi | |
| 2003 Beetle | 9 | 3% | — | |
| 2002 Beetle | 3 | 2% | — | |
| 2001 Beetle | 10 | 5% | — | |
| 2000 Beetle | 6 | 2% | — | |
| 1999 Beetle | 3 | 2% | — | |
| 1998 Beetle | 2 | 1% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.