1999 Volkswagen Beetle seats problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volkswagen beetle. While driving, the driver's seat moved by itself and prevented the contact from reaching the accelerator pedal. The driver observed that the seat had completely separated from the vehicle. Aaa stated that the plastic failed in the seat and that the…”
filed Sep 19, 2007
“After being rear ended, the drivers seat reclined causing the driver to sustain whip lash. After making contact with the manufacturer, they stated the seat was designed that way. The vehicle was totaled. *jb”
filed Apr 22, 2005
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 1999 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.