2002 Volkswagen NEW Beetle Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 20%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,792miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Volkswagen NEW Beetle, 20% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,792 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Seatbelt air bag sensor- air bag malfunction light came on 11/8/03 took the car to the dealership they ordered the part. Both headlights were not working by the time I got to the dealer, they replaced those, turn signals were going on and off along with the hazard lights, was told these needed to be ordered. Called in 2 weeks and was told the parts were on manufacture backorder and they would call me when they came in. I called every 2 weeks they part were not in. …”
NHTSA complaint #10088497, filed 2004-08, 41,583 miles“The transmission in my 2002 New Beetle fails to engage for a second or two after the car has been sitting for a while. Doesn't do it at other times, only when the car has been sitting an hour or more. Dealership replaced transmission module twice (two different dealerships) and the third and fourth time I brought it in with the same complaint, they said it was normal for the transmission to behave this way. Inherent to the design of the transmission was this small delay for emissions reasons. I am not buying it, not with all the other issues I have had with this car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10100587, filed 2004-11, 10,000 miles“I bought my New Beetle brand new in august 2001. The day after I brought it home (over 2 hours away), the check engine light came on. I called the dealer and they said it didn't mean anything unless it was flashing so I thought nothing of it. 2 months later my ABS went out while I was an hour from my house and it had to be towed and replaced. The windows continually go up and down by themself but the dealer can't fix it. I took my car back to the dealer yesterday because it was leaking brake fluid and told them again about the cel light. …”
NHTSA complaint #769375, filed 2002-11Related recalls
- 02V031000Jan 31, 2002On some passenger vehicles, short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (abs).Covers: Volkswagen NEW Beetle 2001–2002, Jetta 2001–2002, Golf 2001–2002
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Volkswagen NEW Beetle
8 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Volkswagen NEW Beetle
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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