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2012 Volkswagen Beetle repairs by problem area
Engine (50%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 10 repairs.
2012 Volkswagen Beetle repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Beetle in Missouri, United States May 2019 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Jun 201941000 miUS $65 | The vehicle won't start at 7am after my night shift, had somebody jumped start it, started, went straight to Autozone and bought a new Battery, works fine now, | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201758000 miUS $90 | Full beams not coming on | ||
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Beetle in Brazil Jun 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201514260 mi | Window regulator was loose, one bolt had come out. Fastened by dealer under warrantee. | ||
| Dec 201739680 mi$50 | Passenger side door lock didn´t want to lock anymore. A new lockmotor solved the problem. | ||
| Oct 202049600 mi$50 | Check engine light came on. Scanner showed problem with the evaporative system coal canister. Change canister, problem solved. | ||
| Jun 202146500 mi$300 | Engine misfiring with a misfire code for cylinder #1. Changed all ignition coils and plugs, all ok after that. | ||
| Mar 202252700 mi$200 | Coolant system overflow bottle low level light came on. Filled bottle, next day light on again. Found slight leak coming from water pump area. (known problem area) . Changed waterpump, found the impeller bearing shot and the cause for the leak. The plastic waterpump housing is also prone to cracking, which was not in my case. Installed an aluminum waterpump. Repair took long time, because engine inlet must be removed to get good access. The dealer seems to do the repair from below without removing the inlet, but without a bridge this is not doable at home. | ||
| Jun 202252700 mi$100 | ABS/ESC and steering control lights lit. Using my Vcds cable for scanning, found left aft ABS sensor circuit fault. Checked wiring, all ok. Installed a new (Bosch) ABS sensor, problem solved. | ||
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Beetle in Missouri, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2020 | |||
| May 201530000 miUS $200 | Replaced emissions secondary air injection pump located at rear of the car. | ||
| Mar 201843000 miUS $150 | PCV valve developed leak, causing rough running and a fouled MAP sensor. Replaced valve cover with integrated PCV valve, cleaned MAP senor. | ||
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