Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen beetle. While driving approximately 15 MPH, all the warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery died. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the same failure occurred several other times. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000. ...updated 08/15/16 *bf the consumer stated the alternator was replaced and the battery was charged.
2002 Volkswagen Beetle: engine stalls while driving
8 of the 165 complaints about the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 55,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 36 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 2002 volkswagen beetle. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.
Vehicle stalled approaching an intersection. It would not restart, and none of the electronics functioned. The vehicle had to be pushed into a nearby parking lot. Upon repair, it was discovered that the battery fuse block had melted, and the in-line fuses were all damaged. The battery fuse block needed to be replaced.
I own a 2002 beetle. It has 55,000 miles on it. Two months ago the air bag light came on and won't go off. Now, the turn signals won't work. To add to this once in awhile the sun roof will open on it's own!!! The dealer said it will cost about $650 to fix. This is not the first time with electrical problems with this car. The complete lighting system went out, the security door lock system stopped, the rear brake lights quit working, both windows have stopped going up and down. A couple of times the engine won't start and three times it will just shut down while driving. This car has a mind of it's own. Luckily no one has been hurt yet. Some of this has been recalled and some not.
I purchased my vw on 11/21/03 the next day the I was driving car and noticed that it was not picking up speed then the brakes was really hard and it was making a roaring sound. The next day I took car into vw svc dept and was adv oh since you have a diesel car it will do that I was not tkn that for an answer I expl to svc tech that thers something wrong with my car, but they would not look at it.on 11/23/03 I was driving on a major highway and I my car was stalling and would not go pass 45 and then I smelt something burning and then smoke the brakes had locked up and I pulled over and had car towed to dealership.the dealership where I purchased it from told me that it was ok and didnt replace anything. And advised me that I was ok so I took car home and 3 days later it did it again, I took it to a different vw dealership and they took car overnight and they found that the hydl booster was bad,they replaced that and then I expressed my concerns about the brakes because they just didnt feel right to me. I was adv that oh the brakes are good and sent me on my way. About 2 weeks later I didnt trust to tk my car to dealership I took car to actor gator which was great! To check my brakes and they found problem and showed me how back brakes should look like and how mines was (there was hardly any left ) and they replaced brakes for me. Im upset that even though I purchased a used ceritifed vw from a vw dealership I felt comfortable and I didnt understand how they could sell a car with no brakes which is a safety issue.and then a customer having to pay for brakes not even a month after I got it.
Consumer states his vehicle stalls while driving at 60mph, problems is due to a faulty electrical system. The steering wheel is uncontrolable. Dealer and manufactures has been notified. Please provide further information. Ph
While traveling on the highway the vehicle has stall more than one occasion. Please furnish additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Mr
Consumer states that vehicle loses power while driving on freeway. Vehicle "sputters" and then stalls. Mr
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
- Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
- Engine replacement tip
- 17 17 01
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle?
8 of 165 owner complaints about the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle (5%) 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 2002 Volkswagen Beetle?
There are 0 recalls and 36 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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