2001 Volkswagen Beetle: engine overheating

Filed Jun 23, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · WV

Driving down the road on 3 different my occasions car overheated now it won't start.

Filed Aug 20, 2016 · 20 miles · ID

Coolant system can not be fixed. When driving, sometimes the coolant will be boiling. Sometimes the coolant level is low lead the coolant system light on. When add more coolant to the water tank, after several miles driving, the coolant level will be higher than normal. It runs well then the coolant system/overheating light will be on. Keep driving then the light will be off. Then it will be off. Mechanics tried to clean and replace the whole coolant system. But the overheating issue happened again and again. Then after they tried four times, I was told that I need to get rid of the car cause they cannot fix it. And they knew other people's vw new beetle(2000) has the same issue. Seems like not only my beetle bug's problem.

Filed Feb 8, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · FL

Engine and transmission overheating just a terrible car. Wax material interior removes easily with nails children can eat it has crayola smell.should have been made of plastic or vinyl. This whole car should be recall. Epc brake switch always on had it repaired 3 times engine light is always on. Bad electrical. Interior AC light is always off. In and out of mechanic.

Filed Aug 7, 2007 · Lights · TN

2001 volkswagen beetle with turn signal problems customer states that the hazard warning switch rendered the turn signals inoperative or intermittent**cc the consumer believed his vehicle should have been a part of the recall that was issued. The consumer was told the cause of the failure was due to high current loads from the bulbs used that were overheating the relay.

Filed Sep 7, 2006 · Engine · 56,000 miles · PA

I purchased a certified used 2001 volkswagen new beetle in feb 2003. While driving down the turnpike suddenly the car lost power and all the lights on the dashboard lit up. I was able to get the car off to the side of the road. I had the car towed to a certified vw garage where I was told I needed a new engine. I had no warning that the car was overheating until it stopped and the dashboard lights came on. This car has only 56,000 miles on it. The mechanic is going to give me a rebuilt engine because he is trying to save me some money. So far my car is in the garage for over a month because it seems it is not easy to get a repairable used motor. This is going to cost me several thousands of dollars. Also I have been without a car for one month already which of course causes a hardship and a lot of stress. I don't feel that a motor should have to be replaced with only 56,000 miles on it. I thought I was buying a reliable car. Boy was I wrong!!