Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the door latch (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the trunk lid lock (one problem).

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

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
5
Trunk Lid Lock problems
1

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat

The Door Latch problem

During the last two years the door locks on my 1998 vw Passat failed seven times so far. In most of the cases, they just could not be opened from the outside while the inside door handle worked. In all cases, the vw service people knew about the problem (a cable had slipped off the track) and were   Read details...

The Trunk Lid Lock problem

Trunk latch motor failed causing the rear deck lid not to close and the indicator light to be illuminated. Nlm   Read details...


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