2000 Volkswagen Jetta: power window failure

Filed Jan 22, 2010 · Visibility · 114,000 miles · MA

Drivers side door. Window fell suddenly, dropping into door. Already happened to passenger side door year before. The car is a 2000 vw jetta. This sounds like a recurring problem with vw's. How does a recall happen? How many times does it take to get a recall?

Filed Jan 14, 2005 · Engine, Visibility · 40,000 miles · PA

Most recently, the water pump failed. Apparently this is another common failure, which should be covered by a recall. Here is the list of other problems I have had: -both window regulators failed (covered by recall) -tensioner pulley on serpentine belt failed at 40000 miles ($400) -maf sensor at 47000 miles (covered by recall) -catalytic converter failed 50000 miles (covered by emissions recall) -alternator failed at 55000 miles ($450 - using rebuilt alternator) -water pump failed at 60,000 miles ($350 repair bill). The question is...what's next? I plan to sell the car within the next few months.

Filed Jan 6, 2005 · Visibility · 58,800 miles · NV

My power window regulator went out on my 2000 vw jetta and the window fell into the door, in looking on the internet on sites such as msn.com I have found this to be a common problem for almost every single vw owner that has internet access.

Filed Jan 2, 2005 · Visibility · 52,000 miles · MT

My drivers side power window regulator failed, causing the window to fall down into the door. This required driving home for several miles in weather approaching zero degrees. This is a very common problem with vw's, as the same thing has happened to my mom's vw beetle (1999).

Filed Dec 15, 2004 · Body, Engine · MD

I purchased a 2000 vplkswagen jetta in the year 2002, pre-owned. I have had nothing but problems with it since I bought it, and now am trading it in, and taking a $3000 loss. Here is a list of the problems I have had in the last 2 years listed from first problems to most recent: 1. Window tray broke, window fell into the door. $300 2. Trunk latch broke, had to get replaced $50 3. Sunroof broke, would not move and needed the entire thing replaced including the motor. $1800 4. Water pump leaked out all coolant, needed to be replaced $ 600 5. Strut coil snaped in half while driving, needed to replace both sides $500 6. Lastly, (this is the point when I decided to file a complaint and trade the car in for another brand) water leaking from the electrical panel on top of inside roof. Sunroof then malfunctioned, opening when the car was started and the knob was not touched. Had to pay to disconnect power sunroof. Whatever you do, please, do not buy a vw jetta. That is unless you want to have it continually in the shop and having to spend a lot of money on repairs.

Filed Nov 8, 2004 · Visibility · 30,000 miles · NJ

(1) very loud bang on the driver side door (2) front driver-side window fell directly into the door panel (3) small plastic clip has to be replaced, at the same time dealer tryes to change a whole power windows assembly for $500.

Filed Jun 2, 2004 · Electrical, Lights · CA

Problems with vehicle's brake lights. *mr on three occasions, the window regulator clips were replaced. Currently the brake light switch needed to be replaced for a third time.

Filed Mar 3, 2004 · Visibility · NY

Numerous window regulator issues, one total replacement. Some actions must be taken, this is very expensive and most likely an easy remedy at the factory. There should be a recall on window regulators!

Filed Aug 5, 2003 · Engine, Visibility · 6 miles · MA

On three occasions my driver/and or passenger side windows fell into the doors. Vw fixed them at no charge...after much arguing. Ever since I first bought the car (brand new), my car is down 2 quarts before the 3000 mile oil change. Vw says that this is normal.I don't think that is right.

Filed Jan 14, 2003 · Engine, Visibility · 41,000 miles · NY

Window regulator: failed check engine light: on

Filed Oct 20, 2002 · Airbags, Body · NV

Date of first known problem provided. Have already been through bbb autoline regarding most of the defects listed and thought manufacturer had fixed them. Now vehicle has the same problems plus more. All work being done at dealership is at manufacturer's expense, however, this car is a major inconvenience due to unreliability. Electrical problems aren't solved with replaced wiring harnesses, unsafe door hinges and window regulators make for hazardous driving conditions, airbag sensor problems, and quick to wear out rear brakes are all very dangerous defects for a new car owner to suffer with. Dt

Filed Aug 7, 2002 · Visibility · AL

Power window regulator on drivers window broke causing the window to fall to the bottom of the door. Unable to raise window. I own two model year 2000 vw jettas and this is the second incidence of power window regulator failure.