1999 Volkswagen Beetle electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 50 complaints for the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 15
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 71,000 miles, and 35% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 15 fires.
What owners wrote
Please see photo's at [link removed] this car just exploded into flames without any warning. Volkswagen admits car is defective and is taking vehicle to mexico.
Purchased 1999 VW beetle 20 months ago. Car has only 54,000 miles. Since owning the car have already over $3,500 in repairs. All of the repairs were done at my local darcar VW repair shop. I believe some of these repairs were recalls and have all receipt. Is there someone I can sent my repair receipts to to see if I can be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses which should have been recall services? I can forward receipts.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle
- Engine 34 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 27 complaints
- Transmission 23 complaints
- Air bags 22 complaints
- Lighting 19 complaints
- Body & structure 17 complaints