2004 Volkswagen Beetle problems by component
349 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 157 | 45% | 69,760 mi |
| Air Bags → | 73 | 21% | 44,963 mi |
| Visibility → | 62 | 18% | 54,202 mi |
| Electrical System → | 47 | 13% | 75,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 20 | 6% | 64,000 mi |
| Structure → | 16 | 5% | 39,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 15 | 4% | 64,000 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 14 | 4% | 35,851 mi |
| Engine → | 13 | 4% | 74,000 mi |
| Equipment | 9 | 3% | — |
| Seats | 5 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | — |
| Steering | 2 | 1% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.