Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volkswagen beetle. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light and coolant temperature warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the timing belt was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e007000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 235,403.
1999 Volkswagen Beetle: engine stalls while driving
7 of the 174 complaints about the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 20 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volkswagen beetle. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated to the contact that the clutch, pressure plate, and bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
While driving at 35 MPH vehicle began to stall, and shake, showed a sign of vehicle losing power.engine check light illuminated on the dash panel, and vehicle shut off. Dealer has been contacted. *ak engine also hesitates when accelerating from the start. Vehicle has had complaints regarding trunk and fuel release actuator cable. Steering rods came loose and had to be resecured and mounting bolt.. Window motor failed.
While driving about 55 MPH applied clutch and it will not engage, causing engine to stall. Then, vehicle was towed.
Hatchback rattles while driving. Also when putting vehicle in drive , vehicle hesitates and stalls.
While driving about 30 MPH vehicle will stall without a warning, and when consumer tried to start the engine again, it won't start. Failure due to relay part which was replaced by dealer. *ak
A hole developed in the oil pan, causing oil to leak which resulted in vehicle stalling. Dealer & manufacturer have been notified.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
- Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
- Engine replacement tip
- 17 17 01
- Technical Bulletin (Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard):
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle?
7 of 174 owner complaints about the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle (4%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle?
There are 0 recalls and 20 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle
Fire or smoke 13Check engine light 11Headlights 10Airbag light 9Won't shift 6Won't start 6ABS 5
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