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2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Reliability Rating
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Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the In-Tank Fuel Pump (diesel engines only), the Water Pump, and the Vacuum Hoses. The cost to repair the In-Tank Fuel Pump is estimated at $350.00 for parts and $104.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Water Pump is estimated at $115.00 for parts and $247.00 for labor (diesel engines) and $73.00 for parts and $169.00 for labor (gasoline engines) . The cost to repair the Engine Vacuum Hoses is estimated at $25.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
5 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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Minimal Problems
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Significant Problems
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