Table 1 shows three common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the door latch (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Door Latch problems | |
| Trunk Lid Lock problems |
The automatic door lock stopped working for passenger door behind driver. There is not way to manually lock. Read details...
The left rear passenger door will not open. Despite using the unlock buttons on key, the drivers door, and the passenger door, the door latch will not engage. Each time one of the mentioned unlock buttons is pushed, you can hear the electronic mechanism sound like it is unlocking the door, but the Read details...
The trunk does not latch in cold weather. We took the car to the dealer, but they said that the part is on national backorder. Have searched around the internet and there are hundreds of instances of this problem in these cars nationwide. When the weather gets cold, the trunks cannot be closed. Read details...