2006 Volkswagen Jetta locks problems

Filed Sep 23, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 86,000 miles · SC

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 notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2014 · Body, Locks · 102,550 miles · TX

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. Updated 9/18/14

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 118,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Jan 22, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 136,000 miles · NC

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 address this issue asap.

Filed Jan 24, 2013 · Electrical, Locks · 180,000 miles · MD

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 responding to second turn. Passenger doors do no lock when manually turning key the right from the driver side door, which is the only manual keyhole. The passenger doors that do not lock cause the alarm to go off when opened. Depressing the silence alarm button on key fob does not silence alarm. The only way to silence alarm is by closing passenger door, closing driver side door and turning key right once to lock and left to unlock. Doing so only control driver side door. After some time dashboard shows "door open" symbol even when all doors are securely closed and indicator light on door is off. Dome light stays on while driving as if the doors are indeed open even though they are securely closed. At this stage the alarm system no longer works either by key fob depress nor by manually turning the lock in the drivers side door as described earlier. Doors must be locked by opening each one manually and pressing the lock door button located on each passenger door. Pressing the drivers side door lock does not lock passenger doors. All fuses are intact and no electrical issues reported.

Filed Dec 19, 2011 · Airbags, Body · 24,406 miles · CA

Bought new vw jetta sedan on 08/17/06. On 05/13/10 took the car to the dealer because of car decelerating while driving I.e. Dropping in seconds from 60 miles to 20 miles. It was taken to the dealer multiple times for the same problem. Dealer answer "unable to replicate problem" until warranty of four years expired. The problem continues even after the carbon accumulated on the throttle was cleaned and the fuel pump was replaced. Due to unsafe to drive, requested for the dealer to buy the car back as a lemon. The dealer refuses because the four yr warranty is over. Other problems experienced with this vehicle during this period: air bags lights going off, air bag cover falling off, trunk opening on its own while driving, rain water leaking inside the lining of the car, screws coming off a door panel, doors falling off the hinges, emergency switch falling inside panel, fuel cap not locking, recalls. Dealer recommending to replace the steering wheel column for 2,340.

Filed Apr 1, 2011 · Electrical, Locks · 75,000 miles · GA

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.

Filed Feb 2, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 44,000 miles · MD

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.

Filed Jan 11, 2011 · Body, Locks · 75,000 miles · IL

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 more frequently when the weather is colder.

Filed Jan 3, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 78,000 miles · CO

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.