Volkswagen Passat power windows problems

Filed Sep 25, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 43,900 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 volkswagen passat. When the contact started the vehicle, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and the following codes appeared: (u1123-0017178 data bus error, p0441-0021406 evap ignition control system incorrect purge, p0456 evap system small leak, and p0303 cylinder #3 misfire). The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. In addition, the front driver side window failed to function. The vehicle was taken to nemer volkswagen (550 troy schenectady rd, latham, ny 12110, phone number: (518) 512-0024) where it was diagnosed that the window motor failed due to overheating. The dealer stated that this was a common issue among all volkswagens and nothing could be done. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that nothing could be done because the warranty ended. The approximate failure mileage was 43,900.

Filed Feb 5, 2017 · Visibility · 59,000 miles · OH

The heater will not keep front window defrosted and clear. On cold days makes it very difficult to see and drive car save. Driving on very cold days is dangerous as windows will not stay defrosted. Have had near accident because of reduced visibility.

Filed Aug 8, 2016 · Visibility · 123,718 miles · CO

Drivers side window fell partially into the door while operating window power control during driving operation on highway. Upon reaching the destination and touching the window power control, the window completely fell down into the door. This event is the second time it's happened on this vehicle.

Filed Apr 1, 2016 · Body · 34,990 miles · MA

1. Attempted to open the driver's side door on the vehicle after a cold night with below-freezing temperatures. The door would not open, and attempting to open it from the inside after gaining access to the vehicle through the passenger's side door left the door unable to latch shut. 2. The failure is with the locking mechanism and latch on the door. This was the first time it occurred. 3. Took the car to the dealer where the door latch was replaced in total with a new part and the window regulator was adjusted.

Filed Jan 18, 2016 · 85,000 miles · MI

The heater core plugs up because of flux left in cooling system components. The front windows won't clear because of no heat from plugged heater core creating unsafe driving conditions. Vw not covering all cost to properly repair this problem.

Filed Feb 18, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · 120,000 miles · VA

One of the passenger rear windows into fell into the door random on day, had to replace the window regulator. Eventually within the next two months the passenger side window and driver rear window also became defective, falling into the door and their regulators had to be replace. A recall should be issued, clearly this is a defect vw needs to take care of as many others with same car are having this same issue.

Filed Aug 17, 2010 · Visibility · CA

Passenger rear window regulator went out on mine first with a crunching sound and then the glass just fell into the door. I have already replaced the passenger front regulator. Typical cheap plastic vw parts.

Filed Jul 8, 2010 · Visibility · 82,051 miles · NM

I needed to replace the rear driver side window regulator on my 2000 vw passat. A week ago I the rear passenger side window regulator failed. Today my front passenger regulator failed. This seemed like a little more than bad luck. It turns out I'm not the only vw owner who has had extremely bad luck with their window regulators.

Filed Feb 17, 2010 · Visibility · 44,000 miles · WA

I own a 2004 vw passat. The window regulator went out in the back passenger side door. The window does not go down when the button is pushed. I have a friend who owns a 2002 passat and her passenger window regulators keep breaking also. She has had them fixed several times, but the problem still exists. I have not yet fixed mine.

Filed Dec 2, 2009 · Visibility · 110,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volkswagen passat. While driving he attempted to open he drivers side window and the entire window fell off track inside the door. The contact made several attempts to close the window with the automatic switch and was unsuccessful. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 110,000.