7.6

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,456 miles

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2000 Volkswagen GTI windows / windshield problems

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2000 Volkswagen GTI Owner Comments

problem #19

Dec 212007

GTI 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 65,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Was on the way home driving during rain and snow. Typical Minnesota winter. It was roughly 25-30 degrees outside. I lowered window to remove rain and snow before I started driving. Window regulator stopped working and the window would not come back up. I had to drive home with rain/snow pouring into my car. After the 15 minute drive my passenger side leather seats were destroyed. This is a very common issue in these particular cars. There needs to be a recall.

- White Bear Lake, MN, USA

problem #18

Jun 282000

GTI

  • Manual transmission
  • 396 miles
Consumer 2000 Gti mass air flow sensor failed twice after repairs. ***** the drivers door handle was loose. The left front window regulator was replaced. The dome light switch was broken.

- Waunakee, WI, USA

problem #17

Jul 192003

GTI 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 24,500 miles
Yesterday, when I went to raise the (electric) window on the driver's side of my 2000 Volkswagen Gti, the window fell down inside the door! fortunately, I was in a parking lot and the car wasn't moving. I hate to think what would have happened if I had been on the expressway. After doing some research on the internet, I discovered that I am not the only VW owner who has experienced this problem, and I understand that Volkswagen has redesigned the window mechanism on subsequent models. (my passenger-side window has been stuck closed for several months.)last year, Volkswagen offered a seven-year-from-purchase extended warranty for problems with the windows on my car. They did not specify what the problems were. I think they should have issued a recall. This is a safety issue! please investivate.

- Dearborn, MI, USA

problem #16

Apr 122002

GTI

  • 32,775 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The window regulator has failed twice on each the driver and passenger side window. The window regulators have been replaced, but the problem persists. I am aware that other post 99.5 VW's suffer from the problem yet no recall has been done by Volkswagen. ****dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis****760763

- Fremont, CA, USA

problem #15

Sep 162002

GTI

  • miles
This is a ongoing problem with Volkswagen power windows. A recall should be issued for all cars with plastic power window regulator clips. They are not adequate to support the weight of the window, let alone raise and lower it.

- St. Petersburg, FL, USA

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problem #14

Jul 302002

GTI

  • miles
Window regulator failed, causing drivers window to drop into the door. This is a safety and security problem that has been occurring since the introduction of the current model in 1999.5. a recent survey on the VW vortex website indicated that almost 50% of 1000 owners responding had experienced the problem. If this failure had occurred during the rainy seattle winter during my 40 mile commute the car would unsafe to drive.

- Puyallup, WA, USA

problem #13

Aug 012001

GTI

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Drivers side window regulator failed. Window was stuck down. Oxygen sensor failed the next day. The dealer claims this affects every VW. Why don't they fix them. Now I'm out of warranty and I'm sure my other window regulator and oxygen sensor will be going bad any day now. VW should be accountable for this.

- Grosse Pointe Park, MI, USA

problem #12

Nov 012001

GTI

  • miles
Driver's side and passenger's side power window regulator mechanism is defective which causes windows to roll up slowly and a come of the track. Dealer has been contatced.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #11

Nov 192001

GTI

  • miles
I have experienced four window regulator failures in two years. I am concerned that this problem is not being properly addressed. I recommend an action be initiated to force Volkswagen to recall all defective window regulators. Thank you.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #10

Jun 152000

GTI

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #9

May 282001

GTI

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Both window regulators have failed twice on me all at separate times, in separate conditions. According to hundreds of other VW drivers on the high popular internet forum vwvortex.com, this is a huge problem to many people and VW needs to take responsibility.

- Irving, TX, USA

problem #8

Jun 292001

GTI

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Centerville, OH, USA

problem #7

Jun 012001

GTI

  • miles
While attempting to roll window down, window stopped about 1/2 way. Consumer heard a cracking noise. Then, window slamned down into vehicle's door panel. When trying to roll up window it would not roll up. Consumer has yet to contact dealer.

- Humble, TX, USA

problem #6

Apr 012001

GTI

  • miles
Both window regulators failed at the same time causing both windows to drop into the door cavity.

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

problem #5

Sep 012000

GTI

  • miles
Problem was reported to dealer and looked at. Dealer stated there wasn't any problem. Failed after 24,000 miles and dealer will not fix under warranty.

- Worcester, MA, USA

problem #4

Nov 222000

GTI

  • miles
Power windows failed on both sides - within 6 weeks of each other and on a car only 6 months old! the windows fail in the down position - not pleasant during a ne winter and leaving the car a potential robbery candidate. This is happening all over - time for a VW re-design and voluntary recall on the power assembly?

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #3

Jan 012000

GTI

  • miles
Power window reulator has failed 3 times, once on the right side twice on the passenger side.

- Fort Wort, TX, USA

problem #2

Oct 262000

GTI

  • miles
This part seems to be failing on cars all over the nation. There has even been a shortage of replacement parts as a result.

- Arlington, VA, USA

problem #1

Sep 272000

GTI

  • miles
Problem with window regulator/seems to be nationwide (www.edmunds.com/townhall).

- Orlando, FL, USA

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