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Best Year to Buy a Volkswagen Beetle

Reliability rankings across 10 model years, based on NHTSA owner complaints

Based on 10 model years of NHTSA complaint data, the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle is the most reliable year to buy with a Klunk Score of 97/100 ("Smooth Ride") and only 14 owner complaints. The 2015 model year is the least reliable with 98 complaints and a score of 74/100 ("Solid Pick").

Best Year

2019

Klunk Score: 97/100 — Smooth Ride

Year to Avoid

2015

Klunk Score: 74/100 — Solid Pick

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