2006 Volkswagen Jetta Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems
- 12
- 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.
What owners report
- rear doors · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that both the driver side and passenger side rear doors failed to open and the passengers were unable to exit the vehicle using the rear doors. The contact indicated that the doors could not be opened from inside or outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 102,550.…
ODI 10606280
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
After using the fob to lock the doors we noticed the rear doors would not lock. If the car is just sitting the rear locks will not lock leaving the door open to children or would be thieves. We also noticed the rear doors would show they were locked once we were moving, but were actually unlocked allowing the rear passenger to be able to open the doors at highway speeds. Extreme safety issue! Volkswagen needs to…
ODI 10561093
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Driver's rear door lock stopped responding to the buttons on it, and on the main control, and on the remote. It intermittently worked until march and is now dead. The car cannot be locked and that is a safety issue. *tr
ODI 10569191
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
First, vehicle's electronic locks stop responding to depresses from both remotes. Replace the batteries to the remote and still the car will not respond. The only way to open the door is by manually inserting the key into the drivers side, which is the only manual keyhole, and turning left twice. Once turn unlocks the driver's side door, another turn unlocks the passenger doors. After some time passenger doors stop…
ODI 10494587
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Ignition key will not go in the key hole. It is as if you are trying to start some other car. It happened at parking lot without any warning. *tr
ODI 10393946
Latches/Locks/Linkages
2006 vw jetta trunk will not latch shut, trunk button on key doesn't work to open and the trunk light on dash states that its open. When went to shut the slamming it really doesn't help, it'll latch when it eventually. The trunk open light on dash will be on when the trunk is closed and i can't open it. Middleton ford stated that its part of the issue with jetta's and will not cover it, even though i just bought the…
ODI 10370972
Electrical System · Interior Lighting · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The car doesn't recognize that the door is open. The interior lighting does not come on and the notification that the headlights remain on is not functional. This has left me with a dead battery twice. Also, the car alarm rearms itself if the engine is not started within 30 seconds. I believe this is a safety issue in that the lighting is not functional which is a security concern at night. *tr
ODI 10373945
Air Bags · Body · Electrical System · Horn · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the headliner fabric detached, which distorted the contact's vision whenever the vehicle was being driven. In addition, the doors would only unlock manually. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously and the horn would not activate when engaged. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10638468
Cooling System · Electrical System · Interior Lighting · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Bought used volkswagen jetta turbo. After one year of perfect functioning, the interior lights and air conditioning have totally stopped functioning. Mechanic can't figure it out. Additionally, trunk latch would not latch upon opening trunk. *tr
ODI 10379913
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Trunk Lid
The trunk of my 2006 volkswagen jetta turbo will randomly open while driving and/or parked. This has happened while i have been driving on several occasion blocking the visibility from my rear view mirror. The trunk will also close, however, the car/dashboard recognizes the trunk as being open; disabling the ability to opening the trunk with the keyless entry and within the car. I notice this issue usually occurs…
ODI 10376308
Equipment · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Visibility
This vehicle design allows for poor rear visibility in general; however, it is amplified in low light situations with the combination of high rear head rests, a glare on the back glass from the third brake light, and if you have a rear spoiler this makes for a really bad combination. Nighttime visibility in a jetta is the equivalence of wearing a blind fold. Oh and the salesman neglected to mention that the all…
ODI 10256171
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions, the trunk door unlatched unexpectedly and without assistance. The driver pulled over to the side of the road, but the trunk failed to close tightly. The failure occurred intermittently and more frequently in cold weather conditions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the failure…
ODI 10255882