1995 Volkswagen Golf Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 19%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1995 Volkswagen Golf, 19% of the 43 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.
“Wiring under the hood is terrible- sunroof latch broke after 2years- battery leaks 3 times causing damages to the power steering reservoir twice, master cylinder leaks so often. Plastic parts that the mfg are using are bad quality therefore causing constant breakdows .. Ak..”
NHTSA complaint #725878, filed 2000-07“Recall 98v160000/vw hood latch; before recall received vehicle experienced hood latch failure while driving a t approximately 35-40 mp.; hood unlatched and hit top of roof and cracked front windshield. After receiving recall notice, took vehicle to dealer and was informed that latch was tempered with and bent. Dealer refused to repair hood latch. Asking NHTSA to help in this matter or provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #850771, filed 1999-10“Vehicle can not be locked. The tumbler have fallen out of the door handle leaving a hole. Prior to falling out the car locked from the outside and could not be opened, passenger and driver side.”
NHTSA complaint #535838, filed 1998-05“Consumer received a letter from dealer about two recalls, one is on the hood latch recall #98v160000, and the other is the rear brake line recall #98v195000. Dealer still does not have parts.”
NHTSA complaint #829301, filed 1998-10“The driver's door locked up in the cold and when trying to use the key, the door still will not open. Dealer tried to fix the door but they have not solved the problem yet.”
NHTSA complaint #808352, filed 1997-01Related 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 1995 Volkswagen Golf
12 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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