Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the door latch (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (one problem).

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

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
2
Latches/locks/linkage problems
1

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Passat

The Door Latch problem

Power door locks (passenger side) - locks operated but doors would not open from inside or outside.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

1. ) normal usage 2. ) failure of latch that secures the rear, fold down passenger seat in an upright position. Possible consequences include personal injury due to object in cargo area impacting the seat during deceleration causing seat latch to fail and the seat to collapse into seated passenger.   Read details...


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