1994 Volkswagen Golf Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 17%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1994 Volkswagen Golf, 17% of the 41 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The driver's side door lock cylinder snapped when trying to unlock vehicle in a dark parking lot, all locking and unlocking must be done on the passengers side, the broken lock cylinder is easily removed and may increase the risk of a brake in when unattended.”
NHTSA complaint #785105, filed 2000-12“The consumer received two recall letters. Recall 98v195000 rear brake line, and recall 98v160000 hood latch. When the consumer received the recll letters, dealer was unable to provide any parts for the vehicle. Since then, it has been a month, and still the parts remain unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #829917, filed 1998-11“Had received recall notice (98v160000). Notified the dealer. Informed no parts available for the hood latch. Will notify the owner when they do become available.”
NHTSA complaint #831246, filed 1998-11Related recalls
- 98V160000Jul 16, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolts securing the front hood latch can loosen over time. The latch would move causing disengagement of the hood…Covers: Volkswagen Golf 1993–1996, Jetta 1993–1996, GTI 1993–1996
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2004 | 2 | 7% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 14% |
| 1995 | 8 | 19% |
| 1994 | 7 | 17% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1994 Volkswagen Golf
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Volkswagen Golf
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