2006 Volkswagen Beetle problems by component
124 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 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 → | 46 | 37% | 70,800 mi |
| Electrical System → | 13 | 10% | 71,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 13 | 10% | 24,248 mi |
| Air Bags → | 10 | 8% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 7% | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 7% | — |
| Engine | 7 | 6% | — |
| Structure | 7 | 6% | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 5% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 3% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 3% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.