1998 Volkswagen Beetle Repair & Maintenance Costs
A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your 1998 Volkswagen Beetle
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1998 Volkswagen Beetle
Most Common 1998 Volkswagen Beetle Problems
1998 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles have 22 reported problems.The most commonly reported 1998 Volkswagen Beetle problem is: Power Windows Fail More Often Than Manually Operated Window Cranks
One or more power windows may fail. our technicians tell us this is commonly due to a failed window regulator which...
One or both head lights may not work due to premature head light bulb burnout and/or bulb harness failure. care...
Volkswagen Beetle Repairs and Prices
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Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement
$335 - $397
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Cabin Air Filter Replacement
$77 - $122
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Oil Pressure Sensor Replacement
$138 - $179
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Air Conditioning Refrigerant Recover
$56 - $82
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Oxygen Sensor Test
$56 - $82
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Window Regulator Replacement
$442 - $955
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Engine Mount Replacement
$490 - $599
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Turbocharger Assembly Replacement
$2,593 - $2,901
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Hood Latch Replacement
$168 - $195
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Turbocharger Boost Pressure Solenoid Replacement
$344 - $462
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Above Average
The Volkswagen Beetle Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 24th out of 36 for compact cars. The average annual repair cost is $612 which means it has average ownership costs. Repairs are less severe than average, and the frequency of these issues is average, so major repairs are not common for the Beetle.
1998 Volkswagen Beetle Reviews
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Most Common 1998 Volkswagen Beetle Questions
There are 106 related questions for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked 1998 Volkswagen Beetle questions.
Vw dealer replaced numerous parts on our 1998 vw gas engine beetle including mass flow air sensor. the engine starts...
My beetles fans don’t work, and it used to only overheat when idling and dump coolant but now it overheats while...
1998 Volkswagen Beetle Recalls
1998 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles have 2 known recalls. The most common recall is: Volkswagen Recalls 1998-2002 Models Due to Malfunctioning Brake Light Switch.
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