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.
2000 Volkswagen GTI visibility complaints
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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.
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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.
Both window regulators failed at the same time causing both windows to drop into the door cavity.
Power windows failed on both sides - within 6 weeks of each other and on a car only 6 months old! The windows fail in the down position - not pleasant during a ne winter and leaving the car a potential robbery candidate. This is happening all over - time for a vw re-design and voluntary recall on the power assembly?
Problem was reported to dealer and looked at. Dealer stated there wasn't any problem. Failed after 24,000 miles and dealer will not fix under warranty.
This part seems to be failing on cars all over the nation. There has even been a shortage of replacement parts as a result.
Power window reulator has failed 3 times, once on the right side twice on the passenger side.
Problem with window regulator/seems to be nationwide (www.edmunds.com/townhall).
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