Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Volkswagen Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg owners have reported 11 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

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

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
6
Latches/locks/linkage problems
5

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Volkswagen Touareg

The Door Latch problem

Inside door handles "stick" open, and when you close the car door they pop back open since they can't catch the lock. I have had the door lock handles malfunction on two different cars of the same make and model.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

2004 vw Touareg v-8 many problems but 3 worth reporting: for no apparent reason passenger door could not be opened or unlatched by using any known means including the inside door handle or outside door handle, electric lock actuator clicks as if the door is unlocked but the door can not be opened   Read details...




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