Power Window problems of the 2001 Volkswagen GTI

Nine problems related to power window have been reported for the 2001 Volkswagen GTI. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 10/08/2005

Two months ago my passenger side window broke - it was the regulator (cost me $400 +), that got fixed and two weeks ago my driver side window broke, I have not taken it to get fixed until I checked on recalls but I did not locate any. I am sure it is the regulator and will probable cost another $400. Have any others submitted this issue.

2 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2005

Vehicle is in shop for replacement of catalytic converter and mass air flow sensor, both still under warranty because they are emission control. The culprit for the failure seems to be the coil pack has failed. The coil is not covered under warranty as the car now has 43,000 miles and is outside of warranty, cost is about $800. The coil pack failed and was replaced at 19,000 miles under warranty. Was told by dealer to expect to replace the coil about every 2 years. In addition had the drivers window clips fail twice and the window fell into the door, horn shorted 3 seperate times, the dealer finally replaced the relay the 3rd time it came in and that corrected it.

3 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2003

While driving 2001 volkswangen Gti right side passenger window suddenly dropped into inside door panel without notice. This almost caused loss of vehicle control and it could have caused an accident.

4 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2003

While driving 2001 volkswangen Gti right side passenger's window dropped into inside door panel without notice. This almost caused loss of vehicle control, and it could have caused an accident.

5 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2002

While driving and with no warning electric two front windows will fall into window seal, and will be hard to get back up. Dealer notified.

6 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2002

No summary listed for above vehicle.

7 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2002

While driving, power window on driver's side fell down into the window seal with no warning. Consumer has tried contacting the dealer for the parts on several occasions. After six attempts, the dealer called consumer to inform that the parts had come in. The defective parts were replaced on August 21, 2002.

8 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 05/12/2002

Window regulator failed, window dropped in door panel.

9 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2001

This is the second time that my passenger window has fallen into the door. Please could you put pressure to bear on Volkswagen to rectify this annoying and potentially dangerous problem.