1998 Volkswagen Beetle visibility problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Owner was driving vehicle and attempted to turn on a/c. When a/c would not work properly, she pulled off roadway and stopped. Smoke and burning odor came out of vents, with fire eventually showing from climate control panel. Interior of vehicle was fully involved in fire when fd arrived. Engine…”
filed Aug 5, 2013
“Driver side power window stuck in down position. Pressing the window up toggle results in grinding noise and burnt/electrical smell. *tr”
filed Apr 28, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Beetle years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Beetle | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 Beetle | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Beetle | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 Beetle | 13 | 20% |
| 2010 Beetle | 4 | 13% |
| 2009 Beetle | 5 | 15% |
| 2008 Beetle | 4 | 7% |
| 2007 Beetle | 4 | 7% |
| 2006 Beetle | 9 | 7% |
| 2005 Beetle | 60 | 23% |
| 2004 Beetle | 62 | 18% |
| 2003 Beetle | 55 | 18% |
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.