Side/rear Glass Problems of Volkswagen GTI

Volkswagen GTI owners have reported 3 problems related to side/rear glass (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Side/rear Glass problem of the 2013 Volkswagen GTI

Failure Date: 11/22/2013

I purchased my Volkswagen Gti March of this year. During ownership, I had the windows tinted and each time it was serviced by the dealership subcontractor, the windows were scratched. The door glass and rear window was replaced with the rear glass quarter being replaced twice. This was not the safety concern, but it leads to my main concern; the windshield. The glass of the windshield has now started to chip excessively. There are at least 40 chips that refract light during driving and it has been getting worse. I have taken it to the dealer and they state that it is "normal wear". I have contacted Volkswagen of America with no response. I have never had this type of glass issue with any vehicle I've owned, and I have owned nearly every make. Please advise.

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2 Side/rear Glass problem of the 2003 Volkswagen GTI

Failure Date: 01/13/2005

Consumer was driving at 5 mph and struck a pot hole and side door air bags deployed. Also, side window malfunctioned, and seat recliner broke.

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3 Side/rear Glass problem of the 2000 Volkswagen GTI

Failure Date: 07/20/2000

Failure of window regulator causes window to fall into the door, has to be fixed at dealer, out of warranty repair is approx $500, which is rediculous for a known bad part. This causes a saftey concern, not only because the vehicle can be vandalized with no windows, but due to extereme weather, the driver could be endangered.

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