1999 Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe 1.9L TDI 5MT
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The 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe 1.9L TDI 5MT is a 90-hp 1.9-liter turbocharged inline-4 coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 38 mpg combined.
It makes 90 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 155 lb-ft of torque at 1900 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 35 mpg city and 44 mpg highway (38 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Diesel |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.9L SOHC 8-valve turbocharged diesel inline-4 (TDI) |
| Displacement | 1.9 L |
| Horsepower | 90 hp @ 4,000 rpm |
| Torque | 155 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC 8-valve |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 35 MPG |
| Highway | 44 MPG |
| Combined | 38 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Diesel |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Volkswagen NEW BEETLE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 25, 2003 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE; OR THE LAMPS COULD COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCHES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 26, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.
NHTSA campaign 03V265000
213 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1999 Volkswagen NEW BEETLE
Owner Complaints
213 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Volkswagen NEW BEETLE (19 mention a crash, 20 a fire, 16 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 46 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 38 |
| Power Train | 29 |
| Visibility | 28 |
| Air Bags | 24 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1999 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.