2000 Volkswagen Jetta Power Window Devices And Controls Problems
- 60
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 60 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- window regulator · 17 records
- window fell · 16 records
- fell door · 14 records
- passenger side · 12 records
- power window · 11 records
- side window · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Window Devices And Controls
The window fell in when i went to roll it down. Since then i have been in for other problems to the dealer and every time there are atleast 4-7 people waiting that had their window regulators break also.*ak
ODI 764621
Power Window Devices And Controls
Local vw authorized service center indicates that this problem is common on the make and model. They indicate that we should expect to have this problem again, on both doors. The repair cost $300 each time. Internet research show that some vw service centers replace the part at no cost. Ours did not. *ak
ODI 760982
Power Window Devices And Controls
Six months ago the rear passenger window fell into the door. Now the driver's side window has done the same. Car is used for business travel and is outside of warranty. From the volume of complaints i believe this item should be a recall.*ak
ODI 759501
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Window Devices And Controls
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. *ak
ODI 10030797
Power Window Devices And Controls
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ODI 756190
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Window Devices And Controls · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires · Unknown Or Other
Replaced rear brake light 4 times; emergency flasher & turn signals fail to work randomly. Twice had rear brake pads replaced; rotors turned second time -- total cost $550. Repeated sensor failures -- knock sensor, mass air flow sensor, coolant temperature sensor; induction coil failure & vehicle imbolized. Driver mirror repaired twice; passenger p/window stuck down; driver window lock twice; seat belt cracked
ODI 10068922
Power Window Devices And Controls
Vw knows that this is a junk window regulator, plenty of folks have this problem. It's unsafe to have window problems, especially with a new car.*ak
ODI 754901
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Fuel Injection System · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Power Window Devices And Controls · Vehicle Speed Control
My car is nightmare of failures. Cruise control light (dealer claims the car doesnt have one - but you can see it if you use a flashlight at an oblique angle) failure, abs module switch failure (according to dealer) causing cruise control to unexpectedly disengage. I also learned from other motorists that the same switch controls brake light illumination (all bulbs and other signal lights work). Fuel injection…
ODI 764145
Power Window Devices And Controls
Window regulator failed 35 miles from home. Failure was sudden and rapid. If this had occurred while driving, this could have caused an accident. *ak
ODI 754624
Power Window Devices And Controls
Both window regulators have failed and i think its a manufacturing defect because i know another vw owner who has experienced this same failure. I tried to get it fixed at a vw dealership but they referred me to a glass shop/independent shop because of the wait-time to get it fixed. In addition the a/c failed before i bought it from the original owner and again failed 6 months after i bought it because of different…
ODI 762969
Power Window Devices And Controls
On sept 14, 2001, my wife was driving through drive in at mcdonald's. She pressed the driver window power button and the window malfunctioned. The window went down but would not go up. The dealer replace left front window regulator at no charge to me. On june 7, 2002, my wife was driving on fort benning through the security gate. The window malfunction. It went down and would go up. I took the jetta to the dealer. I…
ODI 762997
Power Window Devices And Controls
Driver's and passenger's side power windows regulator broke. Window fell into the door. Unable to wind the windows up.*ak the first occurrence was covered under warranty. The second occurence was 75 percent coverage. Dealer replaced window regulator. *tt
ODI 8010179
Power Window Devices And Controls
Window regulator broke 3 times and i have been told it is a "bad part"- and vw is not doing anything to fix it.
ODI 762620
Power Window Devices And Controls
The front passenger door was opened while the driver was lowering the passenger window, with a 'pop' the window fell into the door. The dealer would not cover the $300 cost because it was out of warranty even though we were told that this is a common problem. *ak
ODI 753476
Power Window Devices And Controls
Consumer states both power windows dropped into door panel and would not work, dealer replaced the regulators and fixed the window.*jb
ODI 786036
Power Window Devices And Controls
My passenger side power window failed. The window collapsed into the door and wouldn't operate correctly again. This is a driving hazard, particluarly when covered by plastic until repaired. *ak
ODI 748731
Power Window Devices And Controls
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ODI 747733
Power Window Devices And Controls
While driving car on 06/08/02, driver side power window regulator broke and window fill into doorframe. I took car to window repair shop. Tech at shop said this was a common problem with vw's and suggested i check with dealer on replacement. Car is past warranty period. The car has 4 power windows. I can't afford nor should i have to pay for a new regulator for each window. This is a serious hazard especially if it…
ODI 762913
Power Window Devices And Controls
Front driver's and passenger side power window cable broke on two separate occasions, causing glass to break. Dealer and manufacturer have been contacted. But, unable to provide an explanation for these incidents. Please provide further details.*ak
ODI 892537
Hydraulic Power Assist System · Power Window Devices And Controls
Power steering began making a wheezing, strained noise after the 20000 mile service. Passenger side window regulator broke and window fell into the door; regulator was replaced by warranty.*ak
ODI 747769
Power Window Devices And Controls
The driver's side window suddenly 'dropped' down into the door, leaving the window totally open with no ability to close.*ak
ODI 745424
Power Window Devices And Controls
While pushing power button for window to roll down window will get stuck half way. Dealer has been contacted, delaer replaced window motor three times.*ak consumer stated there seems to be a defect with the power windows.*slc
ODI 8003406
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Window Devices And Controls
A wax melted out of the doors of the car, then a few days later the right passenger window made a screaching noise then dropped down into the door while electrically rolling it up. All other windows are making the same noise so i can't use them in fear i they too will fall down into the door. Sun roof cover came off the track while shutting it. The lever that you push to open the arm rest popped off while opening…
ODI 748784
Power Window Devices And Controls
The first defect was at night, but when the drivers window broke, it was pouring down rain. Very hard to see and drive when the rain is soaking you.
ODI 747720
Air Conditioner · Door · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Window Devices And Controls · Unknown Or Other
Both rear door panels vibrate--dealer unable to fix. Engine light illuminated--temp. Sensor replaced by dealer. Problem re-occurred two days later--dealer replaced temp. Sensor. Passanger front window went down and wouldn't go up--dealer fixed. Three months later, window went down again--dealer fixed. Air conditioner eminates musty smell--dealer says problem is due to a plugged drain hole in a/c unit--will no fix.…
ODI 748381