Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf. The number one most common problem is related to the door latch (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the hood latch (one problem).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Volkswagen Golf

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
3
Hood Latch problems
1

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf

The Door Latch problem

Possible to remove entire door lock core without setting off the car alarm in vw Golf.   Read details...

The Hood Latch problem

Got transmission work done on 9/19/06. Pick car up that evening and drove home on city streets. On 9/20/06 got on freeway to go to work and accelerated to 55 mph at which time the hood snapped back against the windshield. Had car towed to dealership where the service work was done.   Read details...


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