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Volkswagen Beetle
Report: Power Windows Fail More Often Than Manually Operated Window Cranks
Volkswagen Beetle Problem
Model Years Affected: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Average Mileage: 69,807 mi (4,300 mi - 170,199 mi)
One or more power windows may fail. Our technicians tell us this is commonly due to a failed window regulator which will require replacement.
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mjcancro, 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, 24,000 miRookie
Bought this car less than a week ago and the back passenger window won't go up or down. I hear the motor and a crackling noise.
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Visitor, 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, 103,791 mi
window goes down fine but will not close all the way.
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Visitor, 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 47,000 mi
first was front driver window and now front pass window is out
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Visitor, 2007 Volkswagen Beetle
Passenger window is stuck and won't roll up
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Visitor, 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, 10,000 mi
The passenger side window would go down, but not come back up. My car was still under warranty. VW replaced it twice. It still has this issue.
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Visitor, 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, 89,000 mi
Us too. Passenger side ear window won't go up.
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Visitor, 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 51,230 mi
Back passenger's window is making grinding sound and not working at all. Not sure how much this is going to cost me. I just dropped a lot of money on fixing the transmission.
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Visitor, 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, 4,300 mi
Back window on driver's side started making grinding noise and stopped working. A local vw garage ordered and installed a repair kit to fix the problem
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Visitor, 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, 30,524 mi
Both of mine need replacing.
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Visitor, 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 46,000 mi
The passenger window goes up & down but rattles like there's a lose wire inside the door panel when driving. A mechanic said it's the regulator which will have to be replaced?
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