2003 Volkswagen Jetta visibility problems

Filed May 4, 2014 · Visibility · 180,000 miles · WA

The sunroof drain in my car is apparently made of 2 tubes that connect and were not secured together so they become detached and pour water into the car. This happened to me this year, I looked it up and found there was a recall on this that I never received. I called roger jobs(my local vw dealership) in bellingham, wa and they told me the recall expired and I would have to pay to fix this factory defect! I am a college student who cannot afford to fix this problem and really makes me mad especially since I received no notice of this recall. Now I have water flowing into my car every time it rains, it is starting to cause rusting under my seats and mold. Not happy!

Filed Dec 29, 2013 · Body, Visibility · 43,733 miles · IL

The clamps on the front driver's side window of my 2003 vw jetta detached leaving the window stuck closed.

Filed Jan 4, 2011 · Visibility · 140,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the front passenger side window fell into the door. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 85,000 miles · CA

2003 vw jetta: digital display would shut off when key was removed from ignition. Unable to lock vehicle doors with remote. Vehicle had to be restarted for digital panel to appear (re-set) and for door to lock with remote. Engine would also shut off while at a stop light and while driving on freeway. Possibility to cause a crash. All digital panels still illuminated, key would be locked in ingnition, un-able to turn or be removed until car placed back in park and hand brake pulled up. Issues occured bi-weekly, weekly, and now daily. Vehicle brought to dealership. Was told that ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. Would have been covered under warranty (warrant just expired last month). After trying to diagnose problem prior to bringing to dealership, I've found on several forums that this is not a new issue/repair for vw customers with the same make and model. Many customers have had similar complaints/experiences, all of which were taken in for repair after warranty expired. Vehicle is only 7 years old and is at approximately 85,000 miles. This vehicle has also had service for the following recalls: catalytic converter, failed ignition coils, failed rear window/door locks. This car is a lemon!

Filed Oct 5, 2009 · Visibility · 60,600 miles · OH

Passenger and drivers windows spontaneously drop from frame and fall into door. This incident caused my arm to be bruised when accessing my mailbox. The failure has occurred on two doors both door required new pulleys for the window system. According to the mechanic this is a very common problem with volkswagen.

Filed Sep 27, 2009 · Electrical, Visibility · 121,000 miles · NC

Sun roof drain clogs!!! No direction in manual for cleaning nor warning that it can happen. I found nearly three inches of water in the floor and water all over the interior fuse block. My concern is fire related. Corrosion can lead to high impedence connections and after water intrusion I have no idea how safe my electrical system is. This is the second or third incident and I finally found out what was causing the problem by doing research on the internet. Many others have experienced this problem and it appears that the design of the outlet nipple is the issue.

Filed May 29, 2008 · Visibility · 76,000 miles · GA

There is significant distortion through the windshield.

Filed Mar 9, 2008 · Visibility · 44,589 miles · OH

While traveling down the highway the drivers side window fell into the door. The call is undrivable in this condition as it is around 20 degrees outside and the car cannot be locked securely due to absence of window. The dealer wants to charge us $456 for a window regulator and motor.

Filed Feb 25, 2008 · Visibility · 58,900 miles · NJ

I bought an 2003 vw jetta wolfsberg on jan. 17th, 2007. I was driving on an interstate and hit a bump and the right passenger window fell into the door panel. I went to the dealer and they said they could fix but its out of warranty and I will be responsible for all charges. I called vw and they said there are no known defects or any pending at this time.

Filed Aug 3, 2007 · Visibility · 7,455 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen jetta. While driving 15 MPH, the contact stated that the driver side window fell when she attempted to roll it down. The dealer stated that the regulator that holds the window in place cracked. The failure mileage was 7,455 and the current mileage was 7,500.