2000 Volkswagen Beetle Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 8%of 263 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,450miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, 8% of the 263 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,450 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Turning on heater in window mode will cause windows to fog up in any weather any outside temperature. A search of the internet shows I am not the only 1 with my type of vehicle having this issue. A smell comes into the car that can't be good for your health.”
NHTSA complaint #10295031, filed 2009-12, 99,100 miles“2000 Volkswagen new Beetle turbo 1.8l, driver side window regulator breaks and regulator has been replaced and breaks again. All old parts in possession and vehicle purchased this year from original owner.”
NHTSA complaint #10286955, filed 2009-10, 156,000 miles“- the contact called regarding the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact turned on the heater and it would not turn on. The heater eventually turned on, the blower stopped ,and flames started coming from the heater vents. The failure mileage was 75,800. The fire was put out with a fire extinguisher. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The repair shop diagnosed the problem as a faulty heater/air conditioner control switch. The contact contacted the manufacturer and they will not do anything. The vehicle was being repaired at a non Volkswagen repair shop.”
NHTSA complaint #10183911, filed 2007-03, 75,800 miles“The windows in my 2000 Volkswagen Beetle will not let up or down. I think that there should be a recall on these volkswagens because it causes a major inconvenience at fast food restaurants and everyday life. Think about it if I was in the crash I would be further injured if they had to break a window t get me out.”
NHTSA complaint #10239430, filed 2008-08“May 2001 was the first time that a window (drivers) felt thruough door cavity on my vehicle. The dealer repaired and that was it. The next month the passenger window had the same luck and this time the service advisors at the dealer (camelback Volkswagen at phoneix, az) commented that this was fairly common on the volkswagens, and now that both of my systems where repaired I did not have to worry anymore. …”
NHTSA complaint #764953, filed 2002-07Related service bulletins
- 10123011Jul 22, 2015Technical Bulletin (Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear): Windshield or rear window is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or the surface feels rough. To avoid unnecessary…
- 10122956May 8, 2015Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open…
- 10242996Dec 8, 2014VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10239541Sep 24, 2014Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
- 10243011May 19, 2014VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242349May 19, 2014VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10239534Apr 18, 2014HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
- 10239533Mar 27, 2014HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
- 10243002Jan 27, 2014VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10239789Jan 24, 2014To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 7% |
| 2015 | 5 | 6% |
| 2014 | 5 | 10% |
| 2013 | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 | 21 | 32% |
| 2010 | 4 | 13% |
| 2009 | 5 | 15% |
| 2008 | 6 | 10% |
| 2007 | 4 | 7% |
| 2006 | 11 | 9% |
| 2005 | 62 | 24% |
| 2004 | 65 | 19% |
| 2003 | 56 | 18% |
| 2002 | 13 | 8% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 | 21 | 8% |
| 1999 | 26 | 15% |
| 1998 | 37 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle
64 complaintsElectrical system
58 complaintsEngine cooling
56 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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