1995 Volkswagen Jetta locks problems

Filed Jun 12, 2007 · Locks · 138,544 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

Hood opened while driving rear brake line fail

Filed Dec 5, 2005 · Body, Electrical · OH

I bought my jetta iii gls in 1995 brand new. Within a year the molding on the doors started peeling off and eventually falling off. The dealer sent it to a body shop to have it glued and it never stuck. I've been driving for years with one molding missing. I have replaced multiple power window motors and parts. Failure of these power windows are consistantly failing one after the another. I had smoke and an electrical burning smell coming from the steering column and failing blinkers which were both related. I replaced the blinker system and problem was solved. The lock freeze easily in cold weather and I have had the driver side lock completely fall apart while unlocking the car. The seal on front windshield is wearing away causing leaking of rain and this will be fixed with $100 resealing of windshield. Rusting is occurring under car and on underside of doors, vw said it must be rusting from the inside out to be covered (wouldn't that be bigger problem if it occurred from the inside??). The oil seal is leaking. The oxygen sensor has been replaced and needs replaced again. The middle console was permanently locked and dealer took it lock out saying it was broken. The windshield washer fluid container has broken twice. This is all with 85,000 miles. These are common problems with jetta but window motors and molding are by far two main problems that should be covered with a recall, ask any jetta owner.

Filed Nov 26, 2003 · Locks · IL

Locks broken on both sides.

Filed Mar 22, 2003 · Body, Electrical · 100,000 miles · NJ

Where to start? Problem with the lock cylinders, which broke and had to be replaced, instrument cluster lights blown out, replaced the bulbs and 1 month later they are blown out again, window regulators failed, the steel cable snapped inside the housing faulty designed wheel and motors blown, can not buy motors separately need to buy the whole regulator which costs over $200, paint peeled and cracked, side molding fell off had to re-glue, and that is all I can think of off hand I am not including the numerous suspension and exhaust problems.

Filed Aug 29, 2001 · Locks · CA

While driving, hood flew up and smashed into the windshield, dealership was in posession of vehicle for 30 days, consumer was not aware of recall 98v16 until this incident happened, dealership refused to service the vehicle, consumer wants dealership to pay for all charges since this vehicle is included in recall campaign.

Filed Feb 17, 2001 · Locks · NY

Front drivers side door lock cylinder came out with key! Dealer replaced, as well as replacing passenger side door lock. I was charged labor and parts. Approx $110 . Complained to vw of america (customer service) told that locks to their knownledge not a known problem! Car out of warrenty and they could not make any $ arrangement with me. I have reviewed the federal safety agency records for 95-6 jettas. Sum total of at least 15 other people have had door lock cylinder problems. Luckily I did not get locked out of car somewhere far from home! However I was not able to lock the car either against theft! Vw should at least fix an item such as this no charge lock cyclinders should not come out, when you lock or unlock your car! The lock cylinder mechanisms are failing under normal usage. Thank you for attetion to this matter.

Filed Jan 15, 2001 · Locks · PA

The driver's side cylinder lock has come completely out of th door. The trunk lock is unworkable and just floats around when trying to utilize it. Dealer has stated there have been no other problems reported.

Filed Jul 18, 2000 · Locks · NH

Vehicle experienced hood latch recall componemt failure prior to recall notification, which resulted in damage to the windshield and hood when the latch failed and opened while driving. (98v‑160)

Filed Apr 14, 2000 · Locks · NJ

Driver's side door lock fell out. Vehicle could not be locked when this happened. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Feb 15, 2000 · Locks · MI

Door lock cylinder is faulty, causing driver's side door to stick and not open. Driver has to enter car from passenger's side. Dealer has seen vehicle, and repaired door lock cylinder 4 times, and still no solution.