Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2002 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows three common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2002 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the door latch (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (two problems).

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

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
3
Latches/locks/linkage problems
2
Hood Latch problems
1

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 2002 Volkswagen Passat

The Door Latch problem

Bought the car new and have had to deal with defective tires, defective ignition coils causing two major breakdowns at highway speeds with children in the car. The last two ignition coils were recalled.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

I was filling up my windshield washer fluid and was trying to put the cap back on my 2002 Passat when the hood strut failed and the hood crashed down on my forearm, pinning my arm between the hood and car frame.   Read details...

The Hood Latch problem

Failed of both left and right outer cv boots.   Read details...


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