Windshield problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta

Seven problems related to windshield have been reported for the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Windshield problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2002

Consumer on behalf of daughter. In may, the left front window fell down inside the door and the regulator had to be replaced. They were informed that the window regulator was a common problem with this vehicle.

2 Windshield problem

Failure Date: 06/21/2001

While driving about 65 mph passenger's side door glass fell down due to failure on glass support. Vehicle could not be repaired due to over mileage. Please provide more information.

3 Windshield problem

Failure Date: 05/11/2001

The passenger window broke in the down position and became inoperable.

4 Windshield problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2001

Engine transmission light failed after 3 months, both windows have fallen down into door, front bumper has been torn off, antena and other plastic objects around car have fallen off,abs system light is on again, cover for gas tank will not open (I had to pry it open), cup holders and mirror covers have broken, inside of car started to bubble after 6 months, because of the plastic. All the service department in san antonio could say was that I did not know how to manage car. I didn't know I had to take a class in opening the gas cover. Oddly enough, most of these things started to break after my two year warranty expired. All they had to say was that "when it rains it pours". I would never recommend this car to anyone.

5 Windshield problem

Failure Date: 06/24/2000

Consumer was involved in a collision in which seat belts did not lock up upon impact, and driver's/passenger's air bags did not deploy. Cause unknown, also steering rack and pinion was damaged . Passenger window fell off twice.

6 Windshield problem

Failure Date: 09/02/1999

Driver side and passenger side windows fall down inside door, then, customer not able to put window up. Please provide any further information.

7 Windshield problem

Failure Date: 05/20/1999

The drivers side window failed. Nlm.




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