Both motors for power windows (driver and passenger) died one month after end of warranty. total cost over $1800 getting replaced.
Other dealer trips... all happened 2-12 months after warranty ended
Heated driver seat, would not turn off, fun in the summer!
Radio theft protection went off and code did not work.
Engine light constantly going off. O2 sensor replaced. Light went off on way home from dealer. Now light goes on for a few days sometimes week at a time. Dealer told me not to worry about it.
Rubber around doorhandles worn off within 6 months, looks horrible.
Plastic around door locks falling off within 6 months.
For the price paid, you think the dealership or volkswagen would take a little more pride in their cars. It is totally not worth it. I would not reccommend this car to anyone unless you have money to waste, it will be in the shop for electrical problems within 2 years. The engine light problem is frustrating. Trading it in or selling it is all the tougher when the light is always coming on, and the dealer cannot resolve it. From the service men I spoke to at two different dealers, electrical problems are so common for these cars that it is a joke. I was told it would be better off ignoring it than wasting my money.
Had a Toyota Celica for 10 years before this and never had a problem except usual maintenance. Can't believe the price I paid, the service I got and the poor workmanship of this car.
My 02 Cabrio GLS had a check engine light being intermittent too. What I noticed was the mileage going downhill when it would come on. It turned out to be the evaporative cannister. The VW mechanics in Tuscaloosa Alabama said it is common on the model and had it replaced with no problem. If your miles aren't too high, it is an emissions warranty replacement.
I have a hard time beleive 1800 to replace power windows... there is simply no way. And if you did pay that much, shame on you for being that foolish.
Power windows really are crazy expensive to replace -- my dealer quoted me $750 for one window... ugh!!
My 2000 Cabrio GLS has junk for an electrical system. Of course my check engine light has been illuminated for almost 2 years now. It went off for 2 days last fall and I immediately took it to get an emissions test which was past due. In the state of Georgia no matter what you will not pass an emissions test if your check engine light is on even if there is no problem with the engine. My Power windows will only work at this moment if I have my headlights on. Power Windows will also not work if I am in reverse... as well as my reverse lights not working now. I know of so many people who are kicking themselves for buying this car. One more note, all my electrical problems started when my mileage hit 52,500. My warranty
ran out at 50,000. I will never buy a volkswagen again!!
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