2000 Volkswagen Jetta Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 77about this part
- Share
- 18%of 439 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 77 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta, 18% of the 439 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My drivers side power window regulator failed, causing the window to fall down into the door. This required driving home for several miles in weather approaching zero degrees. This is a very common problem with vw's, as the same thing has happened to my mom's vw beetle (1999).”
NHTSA complaint #10104945, filed 2005-01, 52,000 miles“2000 Jetta (vw) 2 weeks ago my passenger side window broke and bought new regulator and had fixed. Today my drivers side window broke. 60k on vehicle and I think this is absurd. Vw should recall all units manufactured with this regulator. I will be going to dealership tommorow to see what they say.”
NHTSA complaint #10043906, filed 2003-10, 60,500 miles“On three occasions my driver/and or passenger side windows fell into the doors. Vw fixed them at no charge...after much arguing. Ever since I first bought the car (brand new), my car is down 2 quarts before the 3000 mile oil change. Vw says that this is normal.I don't think that is right.”
NHTSA complaint #10030797, filed 2003-08, 6 miles“I have a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta and within the past 2 months my driver side window just fell down into the door. There's little plastic clips that hold the window on track and they broke. But you cant buy those clips, you have to buy the whole door assembly. 2nd yesterday, oct 6th, my passenger window just fell down into the door, and again, the same thing. I search alot of vw related forums where people around the nation have the same problems and have file numerous complaints with vw and complaints with consumer affairs. Why hasn't vw issued a recall for these clips? …”
NHTSA complaint #10205170, filed 2007-10, 120,000 miles“When raising the passenger side window up, glass drops into door panel and will not come up. Makes loud grinding noise when pressing button to raise window. Dealership replaces window assembly and says they goodwill it to me with no charge - even though this was still under warranty and I should not have been charged in the first place. Dealership does not have part in stock and I have to drive with a trashbag taped where my window should be in rainy weather during my 30-mile (one-way) all highway commute to and from work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10000782, filed 2003-01, 27,463 milesRelated 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…
- 10122911Apr 20, 2015Technical Bulletin (Rear Door Glass Inoperative): The rear glass cannot be opened / closed, the rear glass may slide down into the door, or the rear glass motor operates but the…
- 10242996Dec 8, 2014VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10243015Nov 17, 2014VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242353Nov 17, 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
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 9% |
| 2024 | 4 | 9% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 4 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 26 | 5% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 8 | 2% |
| 2013 | 13 | 3% |
| 2012 | 24 | 5% |
| 2011 | 26 | 4% |
| 2010 | 14 | 2% |
| 2009 | 10 | 1% |
| 2008 | 8 | 4% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 24 | 4% |
| 2005 | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 | 11 | 5% |
| 2003 | 21 | 5% |
| 2002 | 45 | 6% |
| 2001 | 71 | 11% |
| 2000 | 77 | 18% |
| 1999 | 81 | 23% |
| 1998 | 42 | 22% |
| 1997 | 16 | 30% |
| 1996 | 13 | 42% |
| 1995 | 26 | 12% |
| 1994 | 15 | 13% |
| 1993 | 4 | 24% |
| 1992 | 3 | 10% |
| 1991 | 7 | 23% |
| 1990 | 4 | 18% |
| 1989 | 6 | 21% |
| 1988 | 2 | 11% |
| 1987 | 4 | 22% |
| 1986 | 3 | 21% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta
121 complaintsElectrical system
60 complaintsBrakes
45 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsExterior lighting
34 complaintsEquipment
22 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSeats
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology