Complaints
330
Crashes
15
Fires
7
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Volkswagen Beetle Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#172 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:75,364 mi
Crash-related:2
#251 complaints
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Avg mileage:60,929 mi
#343 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:70,320 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Volkswagen Beetle.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 72 | 2 | — | 75,364 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 51 | — | — | 60,929 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 43 | — | — | 70,320 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 35 | 1 | 4 | 80,835 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 26 | 2 | 1 | 71,326 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 17 | — | — | 63,753 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 | — | — | 69,847 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | — | — | 90,368 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | 1 | — | 76,844 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 4 | — | 48,650 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 7 | — | — | 60,450 mi | |
| ENGINE | 6 | 1 | 1 | 100,309 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 4 | — | — | 52,625 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 4 | 1 | — | 19,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 81,412 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | 1 | — | 60,833 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 42,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 1 | — | 10,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 47,554 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | 49,375 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 50,742 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | 1 | 75,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 | — | — | 6,937 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 | — | — | 118,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 32,325 mi |
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