2007 Volkswagen Jetta: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Dec 3, 2019 · Electrical · 121,000 miles · OK

Door locks fail to lock. Front driver door will lock but all other doors do not lock. Alarm will sound off if door is opened but will only work for 1 minute then shut off. This has resulted in an auto burglary at my sons work place parking lot. It also poses a danger to children in back seat if door is opened while car is in motion. Safety is at issue when people in the vehicle need to prevent being car jacked or robbed as well. We have researched this issue and have found that there are thousands of complaints on this same issue. What is it going to take to have a recall issued on this vehicle to force the manufacturer to repair these vehicles?

Filed Mar 31, 2015 · Engine, Suspension · 104,293 miles · IL

Right side drive shaft and left side drive shaft faulty. Vacuum pump leaking oil bad, and new gasket needed. Left side rear door latch also does not lock posing a threat to safety and leaving possibility for robber, vehicle damage and or bodily harm due to intruder.

Filed May 29, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 98,000 miles · MS

The airbag light came on one day while driving. Pulled over and shut car off then restarted and light stayed on. Looked light up in manual and it states there is a problem with the airbag system and they may not deploy in an accident. This concerns me as a major safety issue. Secondly my passenger side door lock fails to lock or unlock intermittently. As a result I have to leave my car unlocked at times since there is no way to lock the door manually. Also is a safety concern if the door won't unlock in a crash situation.

Filed May 26, 2014 · Electrical · 67,000 miles · WA

While shopping on black friday and intermittently since then the left rear door won't lock. Having a small child that is in the back seat, this is a safety issue for our family. It only takes one pull of the handle to open the door.

Filed Mar 6, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 90,000 miles · CA

The door lock doesn't work. It does not lock all the doors which can lead to a fatality if my little children open the door by accident. For what I seen this is a manufacture defect in all these vehicles.

Filed Mar 3, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 75,730 miles · WA

My back passenger door doesn't lock, the door latch is out. The diagnostic report states that eventually my drivers door latch is going to go out as well. Two car doors do not lock leaving my car available for possible break ins. Currently can't leave valuable things in my car since it wont lock. Car doors have been acting up, leaving certain doors to open and others not. My passenger front door wont open, and currently only the drivers door opens, this electrical issue changes often and certain doors will lock and the next day it changes again. Called manufacture informed me nothing they can do for me. Called my dealership they told me the same thing. Car currently isn't under warranty, bought it without a warranty. Still making payments and not having a car that will lock and let me in, is an issue.

Filed Oct 26, 2012 · Body, Locks · 80,000 miles · GA

Rear passenger side door lock fails to engage.

Filed Oct 11, 2012 · Electrical, Locks · CA

2007 wolfsburg edition jetta: experiencing issues latches/locks/linkages/ first with one door lock (rear left) around sep 2011. Then 2nd door (rear ) warranty already passed, the dealer told me that the locks can go bad and need to be replaced, costing $250/$200 each plus labor $100 hr./3 hrs or $300!! For grand ttl almost $800! Replacement. Now I already having problem with driver door!! This seems excessive specially vw should address this quality issue with their supplier now and have them fixed at no cost. This is a safety issue drive for work around some not nice neighborhoods, car can't be lock. I have 2 kids and afraid door can open so easily. I hope something is done before we hear really bad news. This is a serious issue as the locks serve as the first line of defense in anti-theft. I searching online and see others with similar issues, I decided to report, I still have issues with lock. Hope people reads and report the issue. I have bought 2 other vw is past and never had this problem. I don't think will buy a fourth vw.

Filed Oct 10, 2012 · Electrical, Locks · 65,000 miles · CA

Power door lock system failure. Can not lock entire doors. Key got stuck and could not remove key from ignition. Had to call a tow-truck, pay ($350) and have taken to dealer. Dealer recommended replacing entire power door systems. Cost me about $450...went ahead and approved replacement. $350 + $450 = $800. Power lock failed again...sep-oct 2012. Dealer again recommends replacing entire power lock system. What???? No recall has be implemented or set....

Filed Aug 6, 2012 · Electrical, Locks · 61,000 miles · MA

The electric door locks on my 2007 jetta failed to lock or unlock using the electric lock buttons in the doors or by using the remote. Only the driver's side rear door responds to any lock action. The driver's door only locks and unlocks with the key in the lock. This was not due to dead batteries in the remote control. This is a commonly reported problem (as observed by online reports by other owners) and could lead to safety concerns if a person is unable to unlock a door to exit the vehicle, or personal property concerns if a person cannot lock their door.

Filed Feb 7, 2012 · Locks · 61,000 miles · CA

Back right side passenger door lock fails to lock dealership said 9 times out of 10 it is the lock module that malfunctions and is very common in jetta's.