Two months ago my passenger side window broke - it was the regulator (cost me $400 +), that got fixed and two weeks ago my driver side window broke, I have not taken it to get fixed until I checked on recalls but I did not locate any. I am sure it is the regulator and will probable cost another $400. Have any others submitted this issue.
2001 Volkswagen GTI visibility problems
10 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 32,000.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 32,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Power window devices and controls9
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater core1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Volkswagen GTI visibility problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2001 Volkswagen GTI owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle is in shop for replacement of catalytic converter and mass air flow sensor, both still under warranty because they are emission control. The culprit for the failure seems to be the coil pack has failed. The coil is not covered under warranty as the car now has 43,000 miles and is outside of warranty, cost is about $800. The coil pack failed and was replaced at 19,000 miles under warranty. Was told by dealer to expect to replace the coil about every 2 years. In addition had the drivers window clips fail twice and the window fell into the door, horn shorted 3 seperate times, the dealer finally replaced the relay the 3rd time it came in and that corrected it.
While driving vehicle's heater core failed. As a result vehicle was hesitant to stalling, then the check engine light came on and vehicle started loosing power. There's a recall for the heater core 92v05000 but VIN # is outside the remedy scope, because a different type of heater core was used, per the manufacturer.
While driving 2001 volkswangen gti right side passenger window suddenly dropped into inside door panel without notice. This almost caused loss of vehicle control and it could have caused an accident.
While driving 2001 volkswangen gti right side passenger's window dropped into inside door panel without notice. This almost caused loss of vehicle control, and it could have caused an accident.
While driving and with no warning electric two front windows will fall into window seal, and will be hard to get back up. Dealer notified.
While driving, power window on driver's side fell down into the window seal with no warning. *ak consumer has tried contacting the dealer for the parts on several occasions. After six attempts, the dealer called consumer to inform that the parts had come in. The defective parts were replaced on august 21, 2002.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Window regulator failed, window dropped in door panel.
This is the second time that my passenger window has fallen into the door. Please could you put pressure to bear on volkswagen to rectify this annoying and potentially dangerous problem.
Questions about the 2001 Volkswagen GTI visibility
Does the 2001 Volkswagen GTI have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Volkswagen GTI, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2001 Volkswagen GTI visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 32,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Volkswagen GTI visibility?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Volkswagen GTI have the most visibility problems?
The Volkswagen GTI model years with the most visibility complaints are 2000 (20 complaints) and 2001 (10 complaints).
Other 2001 Volkswagen GTI problems
Electrical 21Airbags 19Engine 6Lights 6Fuel system 5Transmission 5Brakes 4Seats 4Tires 3Suspension 2Steering 1
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