1999 Volkswagen Jetta visibility problems

Filed Jul 20, 2009 · Visibility · 136,000 miles · CO

Vw window fell off track in to bottom of the door.

Filed Oct 16, 2008 · Visibility · 109,000 miles · FM

Window regulator going bad. Researched your site and found numerous complaints about this issue. Just purchased car used and was unaware of problem and of course it is too late for any extended warranties. This problem should be reconciled regardless of timeframe.

Filed Mar 6, 2007 · Visibility · 91,650 miles · VA

I own a 1999.5 volkswagen jetta iv gls. There is a major problem with the window regulators and volkswagen refuses to recall them. They know there is a problem as they have issued a 7-year extended warranty on the part. I have had to get the regulator replaced on my front passenger side window twice, due to window falling into door. This was under extended warranty. However my front driver side window (which I hardly ever use) has fallen into the door. I am now outside of the extended warranty period and the dealership is trying to charge me $500 to replace the regulator. I should not have to spend $500 I do not have on a part that is known and well documented to be faulty. This defective part poses several dangerous possibilities. For example I am currently driving with plastic where the window should be to secure the car from weather and intruders. I can hardly see through it; this is very dangerous, it is a huge blind spot. If there is an attacker I can not shut the window. I can not secure the car. If the weather was bad driving would be difficult. Sometimes the faulty regulators make the windows stuck closed. If there was a wreck someone could get trapped inside. Please put pressure on volkswagen to do a full recall on this part. Everyone who has a recent volkswagen has experienced the window regulator failure. It is irresponsible and negligent for volkswagen not to recall this.

Filed Dec 12, 2005 · Visibility · OK

In my 1999 volkswagen jetta, all four power windows have had to be replaced in the last 5 years and now another has broken and needs to be replaced. A very shoddy product from what used to be a great car company. I've bought three vw's but never again. Shame on volkswagen!

Filed Sep 23, 2005 · Visibility · NJ

Dt: the contact owns a 1999 jetta old body style. 4 door sedan with 2. 0 liter engine. The car was purchased in 1998. The car had the following problem; 4 windows fell down due to faulty window regulators and or holding clips. The contact took the vehicle to volkswagen service dealer, who offered an extended warranty. The extended warranty was offered 4 times .they repaired the windows 4 times. Customer still has problems with vehicle. Manufacturer has been contacted.

Filed Apr 30, 2005 · Visibility · 86,000 miles · OH

1999, volkswagen, jetta wolfsburg edition. Front and back passenger side power windows will not go down; back driver's side window fell down into door. Passenger's side windows was stuck in the up position could represent a hazard should there be a wreck and the windows could not be let down. Driver's side rear window fell down into the door was a security risk, not only for being able to secure the car, but from someone being able to enter the car while driving. Volkswagen had a service order to repair the known defective mechanism in the late model 1999 cars and later, but it did not cover the early 1999 models, even though it was the same problem and defective parts. Neither the dealer on lorain avenue in north olmsted cleveland, ohio nor volkswagen of america will repair the defect without charge to the consumer.

Filed Aug 24, 2004 · Visibility · MA

My 1999 vw jetta wolfsburg has major problems with the automatic window mechanisms. 3 of the 4 windows have failed for one reason or another. This is a faulty design, and vw will only cover the front 2 windows.

Filed Aug 16, 2004 · Visibility · 80,000 miles · PA

The window regulators have been replaced on 5 occasions. Twice on the same two windows and now two different windows are defective.

Filed Aug 6, 2004 · Visibility · VT

Consumer says that the rear driver side windows do not roll down. Consumer contacted the dealership.

Filed Aug 3, 2004 · Visibility · 84,000 miles · NC

Power window on drivers side will not go down due to bad regulator and possible motor. This is the 4th window to have this problem on this car. Inoperable window, compromise the safety of any person(s) in vehicle. Example:in case of fire they may not get out, example : in case of assault they may not be able to roll window up.