2000 Volkswagen GTI: power window failure

Filed Dec 22, 2007 · Visibility · 65,000 miles · MN

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. I had to drive home with rain/snow pouring into my car. After the 15 minute drive my passenger side leather seats were destroyed. This is a very common issue in these particular cars. There needs to be a recall.

Filed Mar 29, 2006 · Engine, Lights · 396 miles · WI

Consumer 2000 gti mass air flow sensor failed twice after repairs. *ts ***nar*** the drivers door handle was loose. The left front window regulator was replaced. The dome light switch was broken.

Filed Jul 20, 2003 · Visibility · 24,500 miles · MI

Yesterday, when I went to raise the (electric) window on the driver's side of my 2000 volkswagen gti, the window fell down inside the door! Fortunately, I was in a parking lot and the car wasn't moving. I hate to think what would have happened if I had been on the expressway. After doing some research on the internet, I discovered that I am not the only vw owner who has experienced this problem, and I understand that volkswagen has redesigned the window mechanism on subsequent models. (my passenger-side window has been stuck closed for several months.)last year, volkswagen offered a seven-year-from-purchase extended warranty for problems with the windows on my car. They did not specify what the problems were. I think they should have issued a recall. This is a safety issue! Please investivate.

Filed Sep 16, 2002 · Visibility · FL

This is a ongoing problem with volkswagen power windows. A recall should be issued for all cars with plastic power window regulator clips. They are not adequate to support the weight of the window, let alone raise and lower it.

Filed Jul 31, 2002 · Visibility · WA

Window regulator failed, causing drivers window to drop into the door. This is a safety and security problem that has been occurring since the introduction of the current model in 1999.5. A recent survey on the vw vortex website indicated that almost 50% of 1000 owners responding had experienced the problem. If this failure had occurred during the rainy seattle winter during my 40 mile commute the car would unsafe to drive.

Filed Apr 16, 2002 · Visibility · 32,775 miles · CA

The window regulator has failed twice on each the driver and passenger side window. The window regulators have been replaced, but the problem persists. I am aware that other post 99.5 vw's suffer from the problem yet no recall has been done by volkswagen. *ts ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis****760763

Filed Jan 4, 2002 · Engine, Visibility · MI

Drivers side window regulator failed. Window was stuck down. Oxygen sensor failed the next day. The dealer claims this affects every vw. Why don't they fix them. Now I'm out of warranty and I'm sure my other window regulator and oxygen sensor will be going bad any day now. Vw should be accountable for this.

Filed Nov 27, 2001 · Visibility · PA

Driver's side and passenger's side power window regulator mechanism is defective which causes windows to roll up slowly and a come of the track. Dealer has been contatced. Please provide further details.

Filed Nov 22, 2001 · Visibility · TX

I have experienced four window regulator failures in two years. I am concerned that this problem is not being properly addressed. I recommend an action be initiated to force volkswagen to recall all defective window regulators. Thank you.

Filed Jul 3, 2001 · Visibility · CA

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.

Filed Jul 2, 2001 · Visibility · TX

Both window regulators have failed twice on me all at separate times, in separate conditions. According to hundreds of other vw drivers on the high popular internet forum vwvortex.com, this is a huge problem to many people and vw needs to take responsibility.

Filed Jun 20, 2001 · Visibility · TX

While attempting to roll window down, window stopped about 1/2 way. Consumer heard a cracking noise. Then, window slamned down into vehicle's door panel. When trying to roll up window it would not roll up. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. Please provide any further information.