Volkswagen New Beetle exterior lighting problems by year
18 NHTSA owner complaints name the exterior lighting across 5 New Beetle model years. The most reported year is 1998 with 9 reports.
| Year | Exterior Lighting reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 New Beetle | 2 | 10% | — | |
| 2001 New Beetle | 4 | 10% | — | |
| 2000 New Beetle | 2 | 5% | — | |
| 1999 New Beetle | 1 | 3% | — | |
| 1998 New Beetle | 9 | 30% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the exterior lighting. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.