2000 Volkswagen Golf Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

“While driving my 2000 vw GOLF, with 78000 miles, I squirted my windshield with fluid to clear it, and the wipers, instead of the usual 2-wipe cycle slowed down, struggled and then, without warning, ceased to operate, stopping halfway on the upswing. I was unable to physically move the wiper back to rest position. Luckily, it was not raining and I was driving on a city road where I could pull over safely to the curb. …”

“1) rolling down passenger window 2) whole window fell in 3) car was brought to the mechanic and all inside door panel had tp be replaced since plastic piece holding this window broke.”

“I have had 3 out of 4 power windows (one twice) go down and fail to come back up. I was originally told that this was an isolated incident. I have come to find out that this is occuring with such regularity my dealership can not keep the part in stock. I am just waiting for window #4 to break while I am at work which is not the most savory neighborhood.”

“1. Passenger front window drops down in door. Has happened twice. There were four other people at the dealer for the same problem at the same time I was there. I was told it was an arizona problem and that the part that holds the window up melts and breaks. I was driving down the highway when my window fell down causing me to become distracted by the incident and nearly causing an accident. 2. Air bag light went on for no reason. Cost tom me was $618 to replace a faulty airbag and wiring harness. …”

“My window, while driving, just dropped into the door. I was in the countryside and not able to fix immediately due to no dealers. I was concerned about my safety --and the security of my car/belongings. The dealer told me this happens frequently and they would cover cost of parts ($150) if I cover labor ($156). I had no choice--and I appreciate their willingness to help. Vw dealer tells me this happens frequently. I have since had 3 different individuals in my neighborhood have the same thing happen. I called corporate -- they said, it happens and cars aren't perfect . …”