Window regulators are easy to break.
2004 Volkswagen Beetle: power window failure
46 of the 349 complaints about the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle describe power window failure.
- owner complaints
- 46
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,200
- typical mileage
- 59,100
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 42 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Power window failure by model year
What owners say
The windows on the driver side will not roll up. They have been repaired on the passenger side. This leads me to believe that this is a volkswagen problem. I have not repaired the window side as of this date. If there is a recall, please advise. I need this fixed as soon as possible. I was told it was the window regulator.
The back passenger window motor was replaced. Today 12/09/14 not the front passenger window motor needs replaced. I think this is faulty. This is a common occurrence according to the local vw repair dealership.
Car has sudden jerky when shifting also rear windows will not roll up or down. Dealership said needs new transmission but have only had car 8 months. The windows quit working after owning it for one week cost 400 just to fix one window. Dealership estimate to fix transmition 6700.00.
Car was shifting very hard, tires would squeal as shifting between 1-2 and 2-3rd gears. To replace the transmission it will be between 2-5000.00 dollars we have had to replace window regulators, thermometer.
1) inferior automatic transmission pump valve assembly caused very hard down and up shifting that could startle the driver. It was replaced at owner's expense. 2) left side rear window regulator failed and was replaced at time of purchase (feb. 2012). Right side rear window regulator has failed july 2012 and must be replaced at owner's expense.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen new beetle convertible. The contact stated that both the passenger and driver side windows were inoperable and remained open. The contact was unable to close the windows. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the window regulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 44,000 and the current mileage was 50,000.
This the 3rd window regulator to fail. One door and now both rear regulators.
Vehicle is seven years old with 59,100 miles and already needs a new transmission due to incorrect gear ratio fault 17114, and po330. Also, needs a catalytic converter, has air leak from brake booster vacuum pipe. Vw corporation advised converter under warranty and offered $1,000 toward a new or used vw. The transmission is approximately $4,000. I declined their offer. I also had to replace three window regulators. ...updated 01/30/12
Right rear window regulator failed, vw paid for regulator but charged $389.00 labor to fix (window up and down less then 20 times up to this point. Left rear window regulator failed june 2011, labor charge $403.05 vw paid for regulator. Left driver window regulator failed aug 2011. Vw will not cover regulator, or labor of $375.00 to repair. Vw knew these parts would fail and had issued a tech bulletin to this effect with no notice to owner! Failed parts are known by vw as failure parts, cost to customer for known bad parts is extreme.
Window regulator faulty on all windows.
This is for a convertible beetle: the rear window rolled down while opening the top, made a grinding sound, and now will not go up either with the convertible top close button, nor with the individual window button - the window motor works, but the regulator mechanism makes a grinding sound and the window stays in open position (on-line entry system won't accept correct phone # so I list it here: correct daytime phone is [xxx]) . Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Service bulletins that may apply
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle power windows
Is power window failure a common problem on the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle?
46 of 349 owner complaints about the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (13%) mention power window failure. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
How much does it cost to fix power window failure on the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,200 (median of 11 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle?
There are 0 recalls and 42 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle
Jerking 60Airbag light 58Transmission failure 54Slipping 26Check engine light 20Headlights 16Harsh shifting 15Stalling 15Won't shift 15Seat belt 10Hesitation 9Grinding brakes 7Fire or smoke 7Loss of power 6
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