Volkswagen Jetta Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 167 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Volkswagen Jetta across 22 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (37). The words owners use most often: “door lock” (23% of reports).
- 167latches/locks/linkages complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 42%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door lock: mentioned in 39 of 167 complaints (23%)
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 108 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 167 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury.
Volkswagen Jetta latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Jetta | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2019 Jetta | 1 | 0% | 92,000 |
| 2014 Jetta | 1 | 0% | 4,700 |
| 2013 Jetta | 3 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 2012 Jetta | 2 | 0% | 107,000 |
| 2011 Jetta | 7 | 1% | 43,900 |
| 2010 Jetta | 14 | 2% | 45,000 |
| 2009 Jetta | 9 | 1% | 42,000 |
| 2008 Jetta | 10 | 5% | 86,300 |
| 2007 Jetta | 8 | 4% | 75,730 |
| 2006 Jetta | 14 | 2% | 76,500 |
| 2005 Jetta | 7 | 3% | 51,250 |
| 2004 Jetta | 4 | 2% | 80,150 |
| 2003 Jetta | 7 | 2% | 64,000 |
| 2002 Jetta | 6 | 1% | 64,000 |
| 2001 Jetta | 18 | 3% | 57,928 |
| 2000 Jetta | 8 | 2% | 89,250 |
| 1999 Jetta | 2 | 1% | 70,000 |
| 1998 Jetta | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1997 Jetta | 4 | 7% | 73,671 |
| 1996 Jetta | 3 | 10% | 101,500 |
| 1995 Jetta | 37 | 17% | 119,272 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Model years: 1995, 1996
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolts securing the front hood latch can loosen over time. The latch would move causing disengagement of the hood striker from the latch.
Risk: Unexpected opening of the hood could occur obstructing the driver's view of the road while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the hood latch and securing bolts and replace them if necessary.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the message "Driver Door Sensor" was displayed, and the electronic parking brake erroneously activated. During the failure, all the doors were closed and secured. The contact stated that late,r while…
Door stopped opening from handle from outside after unlocking with remote only opens from inside door handle
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving or parked, the door locks, gas cap sensor, and tailgate were not working as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who…
I would like to report driver door lock actuator goes bad over time, and could become an issue of getting out of the driver side of the door in a safely manner. I had to get door fixed a mechanic.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD UNLOCK AND LOCK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUBURN VW (3109 AUBURN WAY NORTH, AUBURN, WA 9800,2 [redacted]) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOCK ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Volkswagen Jettas have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 167 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the Volkswagen Jetta. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Volkswagen Jetta latches/locks/linkages?
Yes: 1 safety recall list latches/locks/linkages. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Volkswagen Jetta?
The most frequent phrase is “door lock”, in 39 of 167 complaints.
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