3 Volkswagen Problems You WILL Have
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Published 2020-12-08
This list of problems is as follows:
Volkswagen Mirror Flap
Coil Spring Failure, both front and rear
Electronic issues, specifically power windows and door locks
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All Comments (21)
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As Volkswagen owners we like to use our mirrors unlike bmw owners shots fired LoL
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avoid the mirror glass issue by not having the mirror heaters on all the time, mirror heating is turned on by putting the mirror adjust switch in the central position and turning the rear screen heater on, so just keep the heater off unless needed and you'll be fine
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Window motors... take the negative lead off the battery for an hour to reset the computer. Put it back on, turn the key on for 1 minute, start the car. Use the window switches to put all the windows down and up over and over until the switches reset and the automatic function will eventually work as it should
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I've owned two 2003 Jettas and a 2013 Passat and I've experienced all three problems over the years. The window switch issue has happened in all of them. The front coil spring failed in one of the Jettas in 2011. The mirror-flap issue occurred in the Passat just a few years ago.
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The BMW joke about mirrors 😂
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tsss dude youre killing me😂i am driving golfs for 20yrs and never had these issues
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I remember not long after getting my GTI, I just washed the car, folded out the mirror, and the glass just... Fell off and shattered on the ground. I was stunned.
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Thanks for that!! I have a mk4 golf, owned it for 8 years . It's got to be THE BEST vehicle I've had. Ok, it's had a few minor issues and general wear and tear, including the electric window problems, BUT it's done 217,000 miles and still going strong. I LOVE my golf and would definitely buy another when this one eventually retires 😊
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I have a '69 Beetle, and I haven't experienced any of these problems.
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add to this: ABS sensor frequent failure( less than a year) we are forced to replace. This is quite common in all India make VW cars.
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On the 2003 Passat, I had two of the three problems listed. The mirror had come off and my rear spring had broken. But since I drove it for 16 years, that was to be expected. Overall though I was so happy with the Passat that I bought it again (2016) and am happy with the car again.
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I can agree with the windows/power lock problems and also the falling mirror (fell down twice on a T4 caravelle and caught it on time on B6 passat, and weirdly it's the right one on both vehicles) but I've never heard anyone complain from spring-related issues. I've owned a couple of VW's, springs were never an issue.
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the mirror thing usually only happens when you don’t turn your heated mirrors off
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I gave up on VW vehicles after buying 1 new and after 60000 miles the problems started popping up regularly. The look good , they ride good, they get good gas mileage but they cost too much to maintain. I switch to Japanese and the difference in reliability is dramatic. Yes there are some VW's that are relatively reliable but too many become money pits as they age.
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Thanks for the video. I have the auto window down/up switch issue on 1 window, but will use my extended warranty. 2013 GLI, 128K.
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2002 Passat Estate. It’s had two clutches ( 1 at 100000 miles and 2nd one at 200000) it has been used for towing a caravan too so I wouldn’t complain, I think it’s done well. Flappy mirror, coil springs and door lock / window issues, I’ve had the lot, but these other issues didn’t occur until after 240000 miles. I wouldn’t trust any other make or model to be this dependable.
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The problem you had with auto-roll up and down is not a broken switch but happened because you removed the car battery. The windows lose calibration and you need to recalibrate them: - key on, engine off - roll the window all the way down - release the button - press down the button twice - roll the window all the way up - release the button - pull the button up twice Enjoy!
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Very informative video. On my previous MK5 golf, I had door lock problems as described twice, mirror issue, and front spring broke. So good to warn those who are yet to own these cars.
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2013 jetta owner here. I've had 3 of the 4 locks changed the past year. He's right. It's possible to do it yourself but a major pain.
