Door Latch Problems of Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf owners have reported 9 problems related to door latch (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 Golf based on all problems reported for the Golf.

1 Door Latch problem of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf

Failure Date: 01/01/2005

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

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2 Door Latch problem of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf

Failure Date: 07/11/2004

The latch for the door on the center console broke off.

3 Door Latch problem of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf

Failure Date: 01/02/2004

Automatic transmission failure, mass air flow sensor failure, premature rear brake pad failure, automatic door lock malfunction, water pump failure, third brake light failure.

4 Door Latch problem of the 2000 Volkswagen Golf

Failure Date: 05/01/2001

The car has had squeaking and creaking front doors since two weeks after delivery. The dealer has tried several times to lubricate, adjust the door and striker. The problem has never been solved. It can be heard whenever the car accelerates, decelerates, or changes direction. It also has buzzes, creaks, squeaks, and rattles in the dash. The problem is growing worse and no one knows how to solve it. This car has been doing this since it was two weeks old. It only has 30,000 miles on it at present.

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5 Door Latch problem of the 1996 Volkswagen Golf

Failure Date: 04/01/2001

Door lock cylinder- separated from inner assembly , #2. While in hyway traffic, radio failed, followed by ,in approximately 10 seconds, engine cutting off ( fuel/water guage functioned), coasted to roadside. Attempted to start engine, acted as if battery dead. After 1 hour wait, attempted to restart engine, starter turned slowly but did not start engine. However, standard alarm system sounded. I turned of alarm by inserting key in door (standard procedure). Tow truck gave boost at battery. Vehicle immediately started . The battery low power thing, occurred about two weeks prior, in vw dealer's customer pick up area, after dealer had replaced a headlight fuse/ aligned headlights/wheels. When alarm went off and starter did not turn over engine, service manager immediately arrived w/booster unit and started car. He said battery probably got low from technician holding down brake pedal for extended period of time? duh? I did not think anything more about problem at the time(denial). Problem h.

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6 Door Latch problem of the 1996 Volkswagen Golf

Failure Date: 11/29/1998

Driver's side door lock cylinder failed. Yh.

7 Door Latch problem of the 1996 Volkswagen Golf

Failure Date: 12/26/1994

Door lock has failed several times.

8 Door Latch problem of the 1997 Volkswagen Golf

Automatic door lock intermittently malfunctioned in cold temperatures. Door knob popped up, but the door failed to open automatically or manually. As a result, consumer was trapped in or locked out of the vehicle. The cause of the failure had not been determined.

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9 Door Latch problem of the 1997 Volkswagen Golf

Drivers side door lock broke. Nlm.


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

Problem Category Number of Problems
Hood Latch problems
10
Door Latch problems
9
Trunk Lid Lock problems
1
Latches/locks/linkage problems
1


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