Power Window problems of the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta - part 2

Driver's and passenger's side power windows regulator broke. Window fell into the door. Unable to wind the windows up. The first occurrence was covered under warranty. The second occurence was 75 percent coverage. Dealer replaced window regulator.

Window regulator broke 3 times and I have been told it is a "bad part"- and vw is not doing anything to fix it.

The front passenger door was opened while the driver was lowering the passenger window, with a 'pop' the window fell into the door. The dealer would not cover the $300 cost because it was out of warranty even though we were told that this is a common problem.

Consumer states both power windows dropped into door panel and would not work, dealer replaced the regulators and fixed the window.

My passenger side power window failed. The window collapsed into the door and wouldn't operate correctly again. This is a driving hazard, particluarly when covered by plastic until repaired.

While driving car on 06/08/02, driver side power window regulator broke and window fill into doorframe. I took car to window repair shop. Tech at shop said this was a common problem with vw's and suggested I check with dealer on replacement. Car is past warranty period. The car has 4 power windows. I can't afford nor should I have to pay for a new regulator for each window. This is a serious hazard especially if it happens while you are driving.

Front driver's and passenger side power window cable broke on two separate occasions, causing glass to break. Dealer and manufacturer have been contacted. But, unable to provide an explanation for these incidents. Please provide further details.

Power steering began making a wheezing, strained noise after the 20000 mile service. Passenger side window regulator broke and window fell into the door; regulator was replaced by warranty.

The driver's side window suddenly 'dropped' down into the door, leaving the window totally open with no ability to close.

While pushing power button for window to roll down window will get stuck half way. Dealer has been contacted, delaer replaced window motor three times. Consumer stated there seems to be a defect with the power windows.

A wax melted out of the doors of the car, then a few days later the right passenger window made a screaching noise then dropped down into the door while electrically rolling it up. All other windows are making the same noise so I can't use them in fear I they too will fall down into the door. Sun roof cover came off the track while shutting it. The lever that you push to open the arm rest popped off while opening it. The drink holder first kept sticking inside the consul, then it slowly broke apart. The dealership is going to charge me hundreds of dollars to fix these things that shouldn't have broke in the first place. My warranty expired after only 24000 miles. My coolant (water) pump just broke last week, but they fixed it because it was covered under the powertrain warranty. That shouldn't have needed repair either. I'm in need of help and I don't like the way this dealership is treating me. This car is an expensive piece of junk. I'm waiting for the next problem to happen. Thanks for your help!.

The first defect was at night, but when the drivers window broke, it was pouring down rain. Very hard to see and drive when the rain is soaking you.

Both rear door panels vibrate--dealer unable to fix. Engine light illuminated--temp. Sensor replaced by dealer. Problem re-occurred two days later--dealer replaced temp. Sensor. Passanger front window went down and wouldn't go up--dealer fixed. Three months later, window went down again--dealer fixed. Air conditioner eminates musty smell--dealer says problem is due to a plugged drain hole in a/c unit--will no fix. Rear passanger door leaks a thick, greasy substance. B-pillar trim vibrates on driver side.

My front passenger side window made a loud noise and fell into the door when I tried to roll up the window nothing happened. I called Volkswagen and they fixed it because my car was still under warranty. 18 months later it happened again and I called Volkswagen and they told me since my car was no longer under warranty they would not fix it. I reminded them that this happened before and shoul not happen to the same window again in such a short period. The dearlership told me they only warrenty their work for one year and that they could not help me. So I called around and for quotes and was told by several companies that this was a common problem with Jettas. I had to pay $300 to get it fixed. One month later it happens again only this time it happens to my driver side window. I call the dealership and they basically tell me tough luck. Not only has this happened to me but it has happened to a friend of mine who also owns a Jetta. Lastly my ac goes out right after all my other problems.

Left and right front power windows failed, powered down the front windows and heard a loud noise, when consumer tried to roll them up noting happened.

On 10/2000 d/s pwr window regulator broke and window fell into door frame, car under warranty and part replaced. Was told by the service tech at dealership that there was a problem with this part failing. Six months later on 04/11/2001 the passenger side pwr window regulator broke and the window fell into the door frame. On this occasion I contaced vw since my car had just passed over the warranty period, vw took care of the problem at no cost to me. I am hoping that this same problem does not happen with the rear windows. Have been told by both vw and the dealership that this is a problem, possibly should be addressed since when the regulator breaks the noise is very frightening (sounds like a gunshot) and possibly might cause someone to have an accident.

Rt rear and left rear windows have pinch protection that activate sometimes when there is nothing in the window bloking it and I have to push the button 3 times to close it and after the second time the pinch protection turns off. . . . (2) the rt front seat belt will not pull down all the time it feels like it is locked in the position you must pull hard several times to get it to work and most of the time it won't come down at all. Drivers side works fine, but pass side does not work at all sometimes. Took to dealer and it didn't happen to te service worker but the service advisor could not get it to pull down, service worker took apart and found nothing wrong, but it did not work for me that night I got it home.

Back door window regulators malfunctioned upon activation, on several occasions. The windows were rolled down to defog, and then failed when trying to close. I had to press the button several times for them to go back up. Dealer will not fix because they cannot "duplicate the problem. " this is a known issue with the Volkswagen dealerships and service departments, and many feel it should be recalled. They have failed on me before, and I don't want this happening when I am away from home, leaving my car vulnerable to rain or other weather damage, as well as theft and vandalism.

The consumer stated that the front passenger and driver?s window regulator broke due to manufacturer defect. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for replacement and they told them the warranty was expired and the part was on back order.

Electric power window, when lowered down, failed due to a window regulator popping. The parts are on back order even used/after market parts. Please describe details.

While driving and without warning tried to open window by pushing electronic window lever; however, window was not operable.

Consumer states power windows and locks have failed.

Power window regulator breaks prematurelly causing window to fall down into door. Problem occurs with either door on both the two door and foue door Jetta and golf. There is a long list of owners that have had this problem and have recieved very little assistance from dealer or vw about issue. . Read more...