This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Timing chain stretched and valves went against pistons. Engine light goes on and off all the time. Ignition switch fail and lights go off. Right window doesn't work. Ignition coil is defective.
The rear power window motors have failed to operate on several occasions. After removing the door panels and checking the wiring for good contacts, the windows will opperate for a short while. I see this as a potential safety problem due to the fact that one might be trapped in the vehicle and unable to escape by other means than the window. If you were not able to open the window, you can't escape. My kids ride back there.
Electric rear window stuck in down position. Vehicle brough to auto-glass shop to repair. Interior door panel removed for repair. Cause of damage was a wire bundle that had rubbed against a sharp metal edge on interior of door. Two wires were exposed and were arching to the door when the window button was depressed. These sparks are a potential fire hazard.
Consumer window mechanisms are not functioning properly. Front driver's side, front passengers side, and rear driver's side windows either do not move up/down or come out of alignment. Please provide any additional information.
Driver's side front power window failed and 3 of 4 door handles failed on car owned by initial buyer for 4 years, 4 months. Failure of so many parts is excessive, as is quote from dealer for repairs (>$1,000). Reported via phone to VW, but no response.
Windows fog up very easily with an unusual amount of moisture with minimal driving and sub normal engine coolant temperatures (when the car is "cold"). fogging forces driver to pull to the side of the road ot defog windows. Front passenger window regulator unit failed on highway causing window to roll down on its own and stay down. Owner forced to disconnect motor until problem could be diagnosed. Window regulator/motor replaced. Driver's window produced a clicking sound upon reaching the closed position. Window regulator replaced.
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- Hamilton, UN, USA