2000 Volkswagen GTI Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 44%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,638miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 Volkswagen GTI, 44% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,638 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was on the way home driving during rain and snow. Typical minnesota winter. It was roughly 25-30 degrees outside. I lowered window to remove rain and snow before I started driving. Window regulator stopped working and the window would not come back up. I had to drive home with rain/snow pouring into my car. After the 15 minute drive my passenger side leather seats were destroyed. This is a very common issue in these particular cars. There needs to be a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10212575, filed 2007-12, 65,000 miles“Yesterday, when I went to raise the (electric) window on the driver's side of my 2000 Volkswagen GTI, the window fell down inside the door! Fortunately, I was in a parking lot and the car wasn't moving. I hate to think what would have happened if I had been on the expressway. After doing some research on the internet, I discovered that I am not the only vw owner who has experienced this problem, and I understand that Volkswagen has redesigned the window mechanism on subsequent models. …”
NHTSA complaint #10028659, filed 2003-07, 24,500 miles“The window regulator has failed twice on each the driver and passenger side window. The window regulators have been replaced, but the problem persists. I am aware that other post 99.5 vw's suffer from the problem yet no recall has been done by Volkswagen. ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis****760763”
NHTSA complaint #10008788, filed 2002-04, 32,775 miles“Consumer 2000 GTI mass air flow sensor failed twice after repairs. ***nar*** the drivers door handle was loose. The left front window regulator was replaced. The dome light switch was broken.”
NHTSA complaint #10155190, filed 2006-03, 396 miles“Drivers side window regulator failed. Window was stuck down. Oxygen sensor failed the next day. The dealer claims this affects every vw. Why don't they fix them. Now I'm out of warranty and I'm sure my other window regulator and oxygen sensor will be going bad any day now. Vw should be accountable for this.”
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 6% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 7 | 10% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 9% |
| 2012 | 2 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 8 | 6% |
| 2001 | 10 | 14% |
| 2000 | 20 | 44% |
| 1999 | 2 | 25% |
| 1998 | 1 | 10% |
| 1996 | 1 | 11% |
| 1995 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2000 Volkswagen GTI
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Volkswagen GTI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology