Hatchback/liftgate Lock Problems of Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen Beetle owners have reported 3 problems related to hatchback/liftgate lock (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen Beetle based on all problems reported for the Beetle.

1 Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem of the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Failure Date: 04/05/2001

Battery cable has burned out twice since date of purchase. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details. Rear hatch intermittently will not open with the remote due to it being out of adjustment, the left window switch is loose. Nlm.

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2 Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem of the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Failure Date: 08/01/1998

Rear hatch lock failed. Nlm.

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3 Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem of the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Failure Date: 06/20/1998

Trunk hard to close due to liftgate lock mechanism failure.


Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Volkswagen Beetle

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
7
Latches/locks/linkage problems
5
Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems
3
Hood Latch problems
2
Trunk Lid Lock problems
1


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