1998 Volkswagen Beetle seats problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Two small bolts that hold down the front of the drivers seat became loose and over time they eventually broke completely free allowing the seat to roll and tip backward and sideways. This was a complete shock when it occured, I had noticed the seat becoming loose but then to have it break free was…”
filed Mar 19, 2013
“My driver seat was dislocated n pushed to the back while the car was in motion. Luckily I was driving in the town n the speed was slow n I managed to park my car after much difficulty cos I could not reach the pedal of brake n had to pull myself forward to do it. God blessed me that nothing…”
filed Jan 17, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Beetle years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Beetle | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Beetle | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 Beetle | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 Beetle | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Beetle | 4 | 7% |
| 2007 Beetle | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 Beetle | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 Beetle | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 Beetle | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 Beetle | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 Beetle | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 Beetle | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.