2000 Volkswagen Beetle Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 263 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,988miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, 2% of the 263 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,988 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car pulls hard to the left nearly causing a accident on several occasions..this happens all the time. Sept. 20, 2010 took the 2000 new vw Beetle into the vw dealership to have vehicle check out and repaired. This is the list of things they found wrong! 1. Rear axle bushings on both side was broken with one bushing was inside of frame which causes the car to swerve. 2. Frontend alignment needs to be done. 3. Rear emergency brake cable needs to be replace because it causes one rear wheel to drag. We never use the emergency brake since the vw is a automatic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10356682, filed 2010-09, 86,988 miles“Car rolled-over very easily after going off road when drive lost control on icy surface. My concern is based on the car rolling over too easily. Do not believe the grade that cause the roll over would have caused any other vehicle to roll. This indicates to me that the vw Beetle may not be designed correctly.”
NHTSA complaint #738045, filed 2000-12“The left front strut slipped down through the spindle, causing the spindle to hit the wheel well and the axle. The dealer has inspected the vehicle . The manufacturer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #855300, filed 2000-01Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 7% |
| 2017 | 1 | 7% |
| 2016 | 3 | 6% |
| 2013 | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle
64 complaintsElectrical system
58 complaintsEngine cooling
56 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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