Visibility Related Problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf

Table 1 shows five common visibility related problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf. The number one most common problem is related to the power window (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the side/rear glass (three problems).

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Volkswagen Golf


Recently reported Visibility problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf

The Power Window problem

Nice day, had windows rolled down. Was about to get onto the highway so I hit the window up switch and the right front passenger window slammed into the door. Obviously came off track, taking to the dealer today to see if window smashed as well.   Read details...

The Side/rear Glass problem

Driver's door window "exploded" while parked - totally fractured and a section "blown out" with the glass on the ground outside the vehicle.   Read details...

The Visibility problem

A plastic burning smell in cabin was noted at highway speed. Upon exiting the highway, smoke was seen coming from the hvac control panel. Recirculation fan was switched from high speed setting to off. The smoke continued to intensify, until all DC power was removed from the car.   Read details...


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