Latches, locks and linkagesPart report
2004 Volkswagen Beetle Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 349 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, 0% of the 349 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 3 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 11 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle
Transmission and drivetrain
157 complaintsAir bags
73 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
65 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
157 complaintsAir bags
73 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
65 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology