Problems with 2000 Volkswagen Jetta VISIBILITY

Vehicle suffered a lost of power when check engine light illuminates.*mr on march 7 2002 university vw discovered a defective airflow meter. the windshield was replaced for a cracked rain drain. the brake servo was changed for a pin hole air leak. consumer was told that the glow plug harness might be the cause as to why the brake lights come on. the hazard switch switched on and off distressing other drivers behind. replaced the hazard relay switch (on the dash) by myself. back brake pad wore down to the rivets. vehicle overheated on 3 occasions had pressure test and thermostat changed and problem still exist.*ts *jb

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

This car has literally come unscrewed since i purchased it 2.5 years ago-parts inside and out! most recently the axle "came unscrewed" for no reason and the bolts snapped. the windows have malfunctioned and the rear suspension had to be screwed back together shortly after i bought it. the plastic covering underneath also fell off for no reason-also while i was driving. the windshield wipers have come unscrewed twice and ceased to function once on the highway at high speed during a rain storm. the glove compartment and cup holders have all fallen out. i bought this car new 2 1/2 years ago and i know fear for my life every time i get into it. i have reported this to both the dealer and to volkswagen. neither have expressed any concern whatsoever. dt

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

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 happens while you are driving.*ak

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

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

The driver's side window suddenly 'dropped' down into the door, leaving the window totally open with no ability to close.*ak

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

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 it. the drink holder first kept sticking inside the consul, then it slowly broke apart. the dealership is going to charge me hundreds of dollars to fix these things that shouldn't have broke in the first place. my warranty expired after only 24000 miles. my coolant (water) pump just broke last week, but they fixed it because it was covered under the powertrain warranty. that shouldn't have needed repair either. i'm in need of help and i don't like the way this dealership is treating me. this car is an expensive piece of junk. i'm waiting for the next problem to happen. thanks for your help!

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.

Window regulator: failed check engine light: on

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. rear passanger door leaks a thick, greasy substance. b-pillar trim vibrates on driver side.*ak

My front passenger side window made a loud noise and fell into the door when i tried to roll up the window nothing happened. i called volkswagen and they fixed it because my car was still under warranty. 18 months later it happened again and i called volkswagen and they told me since my car was no longer under warranty they would not fix it. i reminded them that this happened before and shoul not happen to the same window again in such a short period. the dearlership told me they only warrenty their work for one year and that they could not help me. so i called around and for quotes and was told by several companies that this was a common problem with jettas. i had to pay $300 to get it fixed. one month later it happens again only this time it happens to my driver side window. i call the dealership and they basically tell me tough luck. not only has this happened to me but it has happened to a friend of mine who also owns a jetta. lastly my ac goes out right after all my other problems.*ak

Left and right front power windows failed, powered down the front windows and heard a loud noise, when consumer tried to roll them up noting happened.*et

On 10/2000 d/s pwr window regulator broke and window fell into door frame, car under warranty and part replaced. was told by the service tech at dealership that there was a problem with this part failing. six months later on 04/11/2001 the passenger side pwr window regulator broke and the window fell into the door frame. on this occasion i contaced vw since my car had just passed over the warranty period, vw took care of the problem at no cost to me. i am hoping that this same problem does not happen with the rear windows. have been told by both vw and the dealership that this is a problem, possibly should be addressed since when the regulator breaks the noise is very frightening (sounds like a gunshot) and possibly might cause someone to have an accident.*ak

While i was driving, the driver side window in my brand new vw jetta collapsed inside the door and broke. i could not roll up my window. when i brought the car in, they said this is very common, due to hot weather. i think a recall is in order, to replace the part that cannot handle hot weather, and alert the public. thank you.

Right front window failed to go up or down and the left rear window popped while closing due to broken lifters. the left front window fell into the door. the window regulator failed twice. *yh *cb

This is a brand new car. a person should not be expected to accept whatever problems. dealer wishes to deliver. a person purchases a new car so that they won't have these kind of problems. i find it unacceptable that my new car has already needed a new rear window and now a new transmission. my family are past volkswagon owners and i had convinced two of my friends to by new jettas. i expect a new car...because i am paying for one!*ak

Rt rear and left rear windows have pinch protection that activate sometimes when there is nothing in the window bloking it and i have to push the button 3 times to close it and after the second time the pinch protection turns off. ...(2) the rt front seat belt will not pull down all the time it feels like it is locked in the position you must pull hard several times to get it to work and most of the time it won't come down at all. drivers side works fine, but pass side does not work at all sometimes. took to dealer and it didn't happen to te service worker but the service advisor could not get it to pull down, service worker took apart and found nothing wrong, but it did not work for me that night i got it home.