2003 Volkswagen Jetta Latches & Locks Problems
4 owner-reported latches & locks complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (4)
I OWN A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GL 1.8 T, WHEN I PRESS THE LOCK BUTTON, THE CAR DOORS DO NOT ALL LOCK, OR WILL WORK SOMETIMES, I ALSO AM NOT ABLE TO GET INTO THE TRUNK. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH I DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS MORE THEN A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE, IN ORDER TO GET THE TRUNK OPEN I HAVE TO CRAWL THROUGH SPACE AND PULL THE EMERGENCY LEVER INSIDE THE TRUNK, IN ORDER TO LOCK THE CAR I HAVE TO MANUALLY PUSH DOWN THE LOCKS WHEN THE KEY DOESN'T WORK AND 40 % OF THE TIME I OR A PASSENGER GETS LOCKED IN THE CAR, UNTIL IT DECIDES TO GIVE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN NEW JETTA. WHILE DRIVING IN WINDY CONDITIONS, THE HINGE ON THE TRUNK FRACTURED AND THE TRUNK OPENED. WHEN THE TRUNK OPENED, IT SLAMMED INTO THE WINDSHIELD, AND CAUSED IT TO SHATTER. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 70,000.
I HAVE A 2003 VW JETTA. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, WHEN I START THE CAR AND GET OUT TO SCRAPE THE SNOW & ICE OFF OF THE WINDOWS, THE DOOR LOCKS ENGAGE AND LOCK ME OUT OF THE RUNNING CAR. SINCE I HAVE JUST LEFT MY CAR TO REMOVE SNOW, OF COURSE MY PURSE AND CELL PHONE ARE IN THE CAR, SO I HAVE TO LEAVE THE LOCKED CAR RUNNING WHILE I KNOCK ON NEIGHBORS DOORS TO CALL SOMEONE TO BRING ME A SPARE KEY TO MY HOUSE, SO I CAN GET THE SPARE KEY TO MY CAR. I HAVE NOT HAD THE LOCKS REPAIRED, BUT WHEN I TOOK MY CAR TO GEBHARDT VW IN BOULDER FOR OTHER REPAIRS, I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM IS SO COMMON THAT THE MECHANICS ROLL THE WINDOWS DOWN WHENEVER A CAR COMES IN FOR SERVICE, TO MAKE SURE THEY WON'T GET LOCKED OUT. THE MECHANIC ACTUALLY HAD A BROKEN LOCK SITTING ON HIS DESK, AND SHOWED ME HOW THE LOCK WAS SUPPOSED TO WORK, BUT WHAT IT DOES INSTEAD. *TR
INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION OF REAR DOOR LOCKS. CAN'T OPEN. REPORTER TO DEALER WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. DEALER COULD NOT REMEDY. AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED, DEALER RECOMMENDER SERVICE. DEALER CHECKED AND VERIFIED THAT THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN REPORTED PREVIOUSLY WHEN SERVICED(FROM THEIR RECORDS).NEFTIN VOLKSWAGEN, THOUSAND OAKS CA. *TR