2005 Volkswagen Beetle problems by component
261 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 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 → | 116 | 44% | 65,925 mi |
| Visibility → | 60 | 23% | 55,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 35 | 13% | 75,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 31 | 12% | 59,235 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 21 | 8% | 56,243 mi |
| Structure → | 13 | 5% | 63,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 10 | 4% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 3% | — |
| Engine | 6 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.