2010 Volkswagen Jetta: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Jul 18, 2024 · Electrical, Locks · 160,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving or parked, the door locks, gas cap sensor, and tailgate were not working as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who related the failure to several unknown recalls; however, the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2023 · SC

Every time it rains, water comes down im assuming from my sunroof, ive cleaned the drains multiple times, it doesnt make a differenc, the water goes through my fuse box on the driver side fuse box inside the car like a white water rapid and collects in the floorboard. It blows all of my fuses, it also blows out my headlights, brake lights, and turn signals. Not to mention the mold that must be growing in the car from all the water. I tried contacting volkswagen but they wont do anything.. eventhough ive spent who knows how much money replacing all those bulbs and fuses. Plus the damprid containers ive bought to help dry everything up, and the cleaners, the air freshners, the cost of vacuuming all that water up.. also my doors wont lock, i cant control anything in the car with the drivers side controls, cant open my trunk with the switch by the drivers seat. This has changed my whole opinion of volkswagen vehicles.. i used to think they were really good cars, not anymore!

Filed Nov 30, 2020 · Electrical · TX

Rear driver side door locking mechanism has failed, in the unlocked position, rendering securing the vehicle impossible. There is no secondary method of locking the door, since the actuator is solely electrically operated. There are also indications that this condition is responsible for draining the car's battery when left for more than 5 days without starting.

Filed Oct 27, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 122,000 miles · SC

Abs module has failed. Fuel pump has failed. 3 door lock modules have failed. Radio has failed. Fuel pump issues caused battery drain issues.

Filed Oct 20, 2019 · Body · 100,000 miles · TX

Door locks stopped working for my vw jetta s 2.5 l. When I press the car key to lock the door, it gives sound that everything is locked. One day to my horror, I saw someone opening my car at night. I immediately rang alarm, went to my car and checked every door to find that they are not getting locked. No manual locks for this vehicle too. This really questions the safety of the vehicle. I took it to vw service. They told that mechanical part of latch failed. They told that since mechanical and electrical parts come together both were replaced at a cost of 670 bucks. That's too much for a single door.

Filed Jan 13, 2019 · Electrical · 85,855 miles · GA

The door locks/latches for vw jetta wolfsburg edition 2010 are not working (currently, three out of four doors/latches are not working). The estimated cost for replacement is $595 per door latch (total estimated cost: $1,785). While it may pose a safety risk, it is also possible that the side airbags may or may not work when there are electrical issues with the door locks/latches. There is also a possibility for theft when the door locks are not working. Also, turn signals on both side-view mirrors are not working. The estimated cost for replacement of turn signal on each side is $437 (total estimated cost: $874). For the replacement of defective door locks/latches (3 out of 4 doors) and turn signals on side-view mirrors (both left and right side), the estimated total cost will be $2,659. Another important point: between december 2017 and december 2018, there were several problems in this car (vw jetta wolfsburg edition 2010). Examples of these problems were clock-spring/airbag/engine-light-on, build-up of carbon in engine valves, coolant and water pump leakage, and timing chain/tensioner. During this one-year period with 3 visits to vw dealership/service department, an amount of over $5,000 has already been spent. Thus, there is a constant problem with vw jetta wolfsburg edition 2010.

Filed Nov 28, 2017 · Electrical · FL

I have problems with the blinkers, emergency flashers, sunroof and door locks coming on, not working properly and adjusting all on their own. Now my radio is not working at all. There are no recalls on any of this only warranty extension is on the secondary air sensor. Most happens vehicle is on or off. Parked or running.

Filed May 8, 2016 · Electrical · 78,000 miles · MN

About aug 2013 (mileage ~ 63,000): intermittent issue that driver's door lock would not lock with key fob. Door would be unlocked and door could be physically opened using the door handle and then car alarm would go off. About august 2014 (mileage ~ 78,000): driver's door stopped locking or unlocking at all with key fob. When pressing lock button on key fob, driver's door remains unlocked and door can be physically opened using door handle without car alarm going off. Need to manually lock and unlock driver's door by putting key in the lock and turning clockwise. Once locked, driver's door will then not unlock with key fob and needs to be manually unlocked by putting key in the lock and turning counter-clockwise. [note that this problem still exists and has not been fixed as of may 2016.] one year later, about august 2015 (mileage ~ 94,000): now there is also an intermittent problem wth the rear passenger side door lock - sometimes when unlocked with the key fob, the door will not unlock and the door will not open using the outside door handle. The door would also not open when tried with the key in the lock or when using the inside door handle or when the lock/unlock button inside the car is pressed. This rear passenger door problem has happened at least 3 times and this door is used infrequently, so it could be happening more often. These door lock issues are a potential safety issue if a person gets locked in and cannot get out of the door in an emergency.

Filed Feb 4, 2016 · Electrical · 95,000 miles · CA

None of the door locks work, they don't lock. Stereo system does not work, completely black. No blue tooth at all. Seat belt front passenger side dings though the belt is in place and locked.

Filed Jan 28, 2016 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · SC

My radio in this car suddenly went black. All door locks work when they want too. I have two small children and the child safety locks do not work. Bluetooth is no longer working since it is tied into the radio. In my city of greenville, sc is it illegal to talk on phone when driving. These are major safety concerns since it relates to my wife and two small children. This is obviously a big problem with this year jetta from all the complaints online. I will never again buy a volkswagen if they as a company do not see the urgency on this issue. What's it gonna take someone losing their life because of a electrical problem they are clearly aware of?

Filed Jan 14, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 53,000 miles · PA

The tail lights and brake lights were not working. Discovered during annual state required inspection in september 2015. I was driving the vehicle regularly on rural, city and highway roads without tail and brake lights and was unaware. A repair to the electrical wiring was required. Addtionally, the trunk latch was only working intermittently prior to this repair. Since the wiring repair was made, I have had no issues with the trunk release not working. The rear passenger door on the drivers side doesn't lock and unlock when you depress the keyfob or the button in the car to lock all the doors. This is a very infrequently used door and it is the door used the least in the vehicle. Dealer states it is a bad door latch. I have not repaired it. It doesn't always open from the outside, sometimes I have to reach in and open it from the inside to get the door open. On 01.12.2016 the car radio stopped working. The fuses are good and intact. The bluetooth no longer works since the radio doesn't work. It is completely out of service, nothing works on the radio. I relied heavily on the bluetooth for hands free phone calls since the vehicle is manual transmission. Vehicle was stationary when discovered. Vehicle has approximately 55,000 miles on it.

Filed Dec 21, 2015 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · TN

Door locks failed and had to be replaced. Battery drain when not used for two weeks, requiring jump start (replaced battery one year ago). Car would not start (battery wouldn't even turn over, yes the same new battery) towed to dealer who said they replaced some fuses. Recently, radio will not power on. Dealer states the radio failed, fuses fine. I have seen 100s of reports of failed radios and door locks in the 2010 jetta. There must be a faulty electrical system in this vehicle. Cars that are 5 years old (I have seen reports of this happening when the car is only 3 years old) are not supposed to have these problems. All of these problems have occurred in the past year, mileage between 100-110k.