1. Volkswagen Jetta
  2. Problems
  3. 1999
  4. Latches/Locks/Linkages

1999 Volkswagen Jetta Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 7, 2005 · 70,000 miles

    External · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Lock

    Three out of four door lock alarm sensors went bad within the last year and a half at about the same time whereas while the door was open, the car alarm would sound. The system functions so that if keyless entry is used and computer does not sense doors are open, the vehicle will relock after an allotted time. The vehicle should (and used to) disable the alarm as soon as any of the doors opened. The alarm goes off…

    ODI 10151534

  • Cruise Control · Glass, Side/Rear · Hinge And Attachments · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Windshield Wiper/Washer

    The windshield wipers were intermittent. The dealer stated the wipers were incompatible. The wipers did not work in cold weather and did not have the proper speed in warm weather. The driver side window had fallen down into the door, the locking mechanism had malfunctioned and was replaced, the metal triangle pieces on the doors had been replaced, the cruise control never worked from purchase, and the front brakes…

    ODI 10014865