Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta

Table 1 shows three common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the trunk lid lock (one problem).

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


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

I have a 2003 vw Jetta. On numerous occasions, when I start the car and get out to scrape the snow & ice off of the windows, the door locks engage and lock me out of the running car. Since I have just left my car to remove snow, of course my purse and cell phone are in the car, so I have to   Read details...

The Trunk Lid Lock problem

The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen new Jetta. While driving in windy conditions, the hinge on the trunk fractured and the trunk opened. When the trunk opened, it slammed into the windshield, and caused it to shatter. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

Vehicle description - 2003 Volkswagen Jetta gli. Vr6 with 6 speed manual transmission. VIN 3 v w v h 6 9 m 1 3 m 0 5 4 8 0 3. Date of purchase - 17-oct-2002. Mileage at time of NHTSA complaint - 1550. Problem: door "rattle" under any driving condition.   Read details...


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