Visibility Problems of Volkswagen GTI

Volkswagen GTI owners have reported 71 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power window (35 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (17 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of Volkswagen GTI

The Power Window problem

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.   Read details...

The Wiper problem

Sunroof exploding in the highway at 70mph. No traffic nearby, no rock hit it. It just exploded super loud   Read details...

The Sun Roof problem

Tl the contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Gti. While the contact's son was driving 65 mph, the sun roof exploded. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to camelback Volkswagen (499 e camelback rd, phoenix, az 85014, (602) 648-9181) where it was   Read details...

The Side/rear Glass problem

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.   Read details...

The Windshield problem

The windshield has many chips. It seems to me that the glass is highly affected by small road debris (rocks, salt) which causes the glass to chip easily. It is becoming a distraction while I drive.   Read details...




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