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
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
1998 Volkswagen Beetle
One or more power windows may fail. our technicians tell us this is commonly due to a failed window regulator which...
1998 Volkswagen Beetle
One or both head lights may not work due to premature head light bulb burnout and/or bulb harness failure. care...

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2019 Volkswagen Beetle
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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.

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.
1998 Volkswagen Beetle
Vw dealer replaced numerous parts on our 1998 vw gas engine beetle including mass flow air sensor. the engine starts...
1998 Volkswagen Beetle
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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