2004 Volkswagen Beetle Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls Problems
NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How visibility:power window devices and controls ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 349 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle overview page.
What owners report
“PASSENGER REAR WINDOW REGULATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. BROKEN. I READ THAT MANY OTHER VW BEETLE OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND TO REPORT MY…”NHTSA complaint 10293701 — filed 11/27/2009
“REAR WINDOW MOTOR AND OR REGULATOR BREAKS LEAVING THE REAR WINDOW IN THE DOWN POSITION.”NHTSA complaint 10289756 — filed 10/25/2009
“REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WILL NO LONGER COME UP. THE REGULATOR IS BROKEN AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.”NHTSA complaint 10284102 — filed 09/16/2009
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Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle have visibility:power window devices and controls problems?
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle: 43 of 349 complaints on file (12.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle have in total?
349 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's visibility:power window devices and controls category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
