Latches, locks and linkagesPart report
1998 Volkswagen NEW Beetle Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1998 Volkswagen NEW Beetle, 3% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Volkswagen NEW Beetle
Exterior lighting
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Volkswagen NEW Beetle
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology