Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen beetle. While driving at a low speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. In addition, the brake warning light illuminated even though the emergency brake was disengaged. The check engine warning light also illuminated intermittently. The contact also stated that the low beam head lamps failed to fully illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2000 Volkswagen Beetle: headlights failing or too dim
13 of the 263 complaints about the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 70,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 9 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
Headlights keep going out. I have to replace them about every three months.
We own a 2000 volkswagen beetle...in 2008 the water pump went in it...had that replaced and 4 weeks later had to have it replaced again then the following year 2009 the window motors in both windows went..had to have those replaced... The headlights and tail lights are falling out have to constantly push them back in....now 2011 the water pump went in it again..now the car is sitting in the drive way acting as a paper weight..had I know that there were so many issues with this type of vehicle I would have never bought one..I hope that volkswagen is happy raking people over the coals by selling them nothing but junk and god forbid if you have to take it to a dealer they want everything up to and including your first born child...
The 2000 volkswagen new beetle ignition switch melted at contact wires in the steering column. The cause was the fog lights undersized wiring to the ignition switch. When it melted the contacts the headlights, turn signals, HVAC, and gauges became inoperable, to name a few. It was out of service for two months at my cost and my repair. I could not afford the repair through the dealership and there are no recalls although though conversations with vw mechanics and others this problem was not uncommon. There are still nuances with electrical components in the beetle to this day. I would hope there were no fires or injuries.
2000 volkswagen beetle passenger side headlight fell out onto the roadway. Upon inspection mechanic determined the plastic piece holding the headlight broke and needed to be replaced. Consumer would like reimbursement for the repairs to the vehicle. *kb
Faulty instrument cluster that effects all electronics of the vehicle. Causes door locks and remotes to not work properly. Causes door warning and seat belt warning chimes to not turn off for a minute after either starting the car or turning on the headlights. May also effect engine immobilizer causing the car to shutdown at any time or place.
2000 vw new beetle ignition swtich - thousands of failures with documented photographic proof of overheated wiring burning through insulation within steering column. Fire hazard! My switch went back in the middle of the arizona desert. No headlights, no windshield wipers, no horn, no A/C, no turn signals, no fog lights, no rear defroster. Main concern is no headlights, and risk of fire obviously. Vw of america is aware of the problem across many models, and dealers have warned that cars are 'un-driveable' due to fire risk when problem surfaces. Vwoa refuses to replace or recall switches. Ignition swith requires replacment.
Since new, in the past (4) years, I have had to replace the drivers side headlamp bulb (5) times and the pass. Side headlamp bulb (4) times (daytime running and low beam). Now, the daytime running and low beam lights do no function at all!*ak I cannot find any blown fuses or circuit breakers and after reviewing several vw owner support sites, I'm told it is a problem with the wiring harness do to corrosion from the windshield washer bottle spillage. The only way to drive the car at night or dusk is by using the high beam lamps. There is obviously something wrong with the wiring or electrical system on this car, 2000 vw beetle with the 1.8 turbo engine.
I have a 2000 volkswagen beetle and its right head light has gone out and I have noticed that a lot of volkswagens right headlight is out as well not just on bettles but also its other models. Just wondering if there is a defect in there light assembly.
Was wondering if there is a problem/recall with the new vw beatle. I have a 2000 and I have had to replace the headlights 4-5 times within a year or so. Also I see alot of them on thge highway with one headlight out. Do you have any information inreference to this issue.
Consumer states the headlights will burn out without warning while driving. Has happened twice over last 2 months. Consumer has to replace entire headlight unit.
Consumer states vehicle has a problem with electrical system resulting in the horn, radio and headlights failing intermittenly.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses
- Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light...
- Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation):
- Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- VW Elsa Newsletter
- Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): Exterior light assemblies (headlights,...
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic or manual transmissions and cruise controls, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03v‑265 or 04v‑096.
- Risk
- The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on november 27, 2006. Vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v‑183, but not both. The remedy is the same for each recall. Volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the VIN number of the vehicle. Owners may contact vw at 1‑800‑822‑8987.
Recall number 06V183000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle?
13 of 263 owner complaints about the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle (5%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle?
There is 1 recall and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle
Airbag light 45Stalling 20Fire or smoke 17Check engine light 14Loss of power 9ABS 8Overheating 8No deployment 6Door locks 6Brake failure 5Won't start 5
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