Volkswagen Beetle engine and engine cooling problems by year
249 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine and engine cooling across 12 Beetle model years. The most reported year is 2000 with 56 reports.
| Year | Engine and Engine Cooling reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Beetle | 2 | 7% | — | |
| 2008 Beetle | 4 | 7% | — | |
| 2007 Beetle | 2 | 4% | — | |
| 2006 Beetle | 13 | 10% | 24,248 mi | |
| 2005 Beetle | 10 | 4% | — | |
| 2004 Beetle | 20 | 6% | 64,000 mi | |
| 2003 Beetle | 18 | 6% | 86,273 mi | |
| 2002 Beetle | 20 | 12% | 51,933 mi | |
| 2001 Beetle | 41 | 20% | 70,000 mi | |
| 2000 Beetle | 56 | 21% | 68,000 mi | |
| 1999 Beetle | 31 | 18% | 42,372 mi | |
| 1998 Beetle | 32 | 19% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine and engine cooling. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.