Volkswagen Jetta owners have reported 121 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (57 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (35 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Door Latch problems | |
| Hood Latch problems | |
| Trunk Lid Lock problems | |
| Electronic Lock/latch Actuator problems | |
| Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems |
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the message "driver door sensor" was displayed, and the electronic parking brake erroneously activated. During the failure all the doors were closed and secured. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the rear driver and front passenger doors did not lock when the alarm was activated. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred several times. Read details...
In late Feb 2005 purchased a 1996 Volkswagen Jetta (which was a certified used vehicle) and in (appox) sept 2005 while driving down a packed freeway during rush hour, in the middle lane, the hood of my vehicle flew up. Read details...
Bought new vw Jetta sedan on 08/17/06. On 05/13/10 took the car to the dealer because of car decelerating while driving I. E. Dropping in seconds from 60 miles to 20 miles. It was taken to the dealer multiple times for the same problem. Read details...
Door stopped opening from handle from outside after unlocking with remote only opens from inside door handle Read details...