1998 Volkswagen Beetle lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 28 complaints for the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, 10% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 10% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Vehicle caught on fire, possible engine failure, while driving the vehicles brake system failed and the driver had to use the emergency brake to stop vehicle. The head light malfunctioned and the vehicles is flling apart after one month of ownership. The dealer refused to fix it.
My 1998 volkswagen beetle is falling apart. I've had to replace my headlights 6 times within the past 4 years that I've owned this used vehicle. My interior trim, window switches, gearshift knob & several plastic covers in the car have fallen now fallen apart. My 6 headlights have cost me approx. $600.00 plus rent-a-car fees which my warranty doesn't cover! Please help me.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle
- Electrical system 63 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 39 complaints
- Engine 32 complaints
- Body & structure 17 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints