2002 Volkswagen Beetle engine problems

Filed Oct 1, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · IN

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Filed Apr 2, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · CA

When I drive the car go slow then fast

Filed Jul 27, 2013 · Engine · MD

The vw new beetle I just got has a strong interior smell of crayons. Is this harmful to our health?

Filed Apr 26, 2013 · Engine · 52,000 miles · IN

The ignition coils on my 2.0l azg engine crumbled during a tune up,which resulted in a $647.00 repair bill. New vw ignition coil, spark plug wires and oem spark plugs were installed. Today, 4/26/2013, ignition coil crumbles again during tune up. Vw claims their warranty on parts is 12 months. Vw recalled a ton of ignition coils for 1.8l engines in the 2001-2003 time period claiming higher than normal failure rates. I would say that one ignition coil every 4 years is a high failure rate as well, considering of the three cars I have currently own (one for 15 years), I have never had a coil fail except for twice for this beetle. A search of vw owner websites and you tube video sites show a plethora of failed ignition coils and how-to's for replacement of the coil. If this isn't a prevalent problem, why are so many people claiming it happens? It seems that vw is limiting their losses by ignoring these failures.

Filed Dec 5, 2011 · Engine · 74,430 miles · FL

The blue temp gauge comes on for a short period of time...then when I slow down the jumps/jerk really hard...I notice it only does when I slow down....to avoid it I try to let the car slow down on its own but it still does it....others that ive discussed the issue with advised me that it may be the transmission...and upon researching the vw beetle I found out that im not the only person experiencing this is issue and that it is indeed the transmission

Filed Nov 11, 2011 · Engine, Fuel system · 51,933 miles · TX

There is an unusually strong, and obnoxious, odor (smelling of burnt crayons) coming from the interior of the car. The smell is so over-powering I have to open the windows, and leave them open, the entire time I am driving the car, otherwise I become dizzy and nauseous. I searched the internet, and there are many people who have blogged they have a car made by volkswagen with the same odor problem -- a few of these websites are; ----(1) http://www.fixmystinkycar.com/?p=706 ----(2) http://forums.automotive.com/70/6371584/volkswagen/chemical-odor/index.html ----(3) http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/volkswagen/jetta/2001/page-57/ ----(4) http://www.webanswers.com/automobiles/what-is-causing-my-car-smell-5b4bd0.

Filed Jul 27, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 134,000 miles · FL

2002 vw beetle turbo 1.8 while driving the red light sensor would come on stating my car was overheating. Nothing was leaking, sensors were replaced a few months prior due to the same issue along with a ring and it happened again. The red light flashes then about 2 miles later the oil light goes on and if the car is not pulled over immediately then you risk engine damage. The entire engine is made up of plastic parts pretty much which crack and melt very easy when heat gets to them. So now after spending money on water pumps, assemblies, hoses, sensors which total over 3k it is now an issue once again and the car is undrivable. I am extremely disappointed in this vehicle. Also my igniter coils were replaced 8 times (2x each one) prior to a recall and they do not reimburse you all the monies spent. Now there is a recall in my sunroof which the dealership will not fix since the water damage is already affecting the roof of the vehicle. So with all of my receipts not including rental cars for repairs only I have invested over 6k in a car worth less and I doubt no one will pay to take it off my hands which will leave a single mother car less.

Filed Dec 23, 2009 · Engine · 78,000 miles · MT

I was driving home and my coolant light started beeping and flashing red. I ended up stranded. I got it to the mechanic and he says it is a water pump. So I am replacing the water pump. I feel this should be a recall.

Filed Oct 19, 2009 · Engine, Transmission · 70,000 miles · WV

2002 turbo vw beetle. Seems to be jerking when shifting into gear. Last week it jerked me forward quite hard. Scary!! Car has 70,000 miles. I see there is alot of people with this same problem. I've spent 1200.00 in the last year on various repairs. As I saw with other complaints, A/C stops working and then this. Wondering if this is a safety issue with the seriousness of this jerking affect. Jerking now has gotten harder and is everytime it shifts into gear. This is an automatic! When recently taken into a vw shop they did a computer scan on it and nothing comes up. Various hoses, water pump, thermo reader have been replaced.

Filed Apr 14, 2009 · Engine · 40,000 miles · CO

I have a 2002 vw new beetle. Problem..engine light comes on, then goes off. Had many costly repairs. Problem reoccurs. Mechanic stated that I may need a new catalytic. Have been told that car maintains an 80,000 or 7 year warranty. Is this true and if so how do I get my car fixed asap before this warranty expires? Car has 54000 miles and is now 7 years.