Volkswagen Beetle electrical failures reports by year
32 NHTSA complaints describe shorts, wiring-harness and electrical faults on Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The most reported year is 2000 with 9 reports.
| Year | Reports | Share of narratives | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Beetle | 5 | 2% | |
| 2002 Beetle | 7 | 4% | |
| 2001 Beetle | 5 | 2% | |
| 2000 Beetle | 9 | 3% | |
| 1998 Beetle | 6 | 4% |
Counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives — one complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate. Raw counts favor years that sold in larger numbers.