2000 Volkswagen GTI Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 396miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Volkswagen GTI, 4% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 396 miles.
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.
“Consumer 2000 GTI mass air flow sensor failed twice after repairs. ***nar*** the drivers door handle was loose. The left front window regulator was replaced. The dome light switch was broken.”
NHTSA complaint #10155190, filed 2006-03, 396 miles“Abs system. The warning lights come on and off at times and stays off for a while. The computer scan deduced that one of the ABS sensors was faulty. The sensor was replaced but the problem persist. Now computer scan deduces that ABS module is faulty. There seems to be some kind of electrical problem that's disabling the ABS system and asr (traction control system)system from this specific model. Also the door locks and alarm system doesn't work properly, it never has. The driver side door don't lock the door when the alarm system is activated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10293922, filed 2009-11Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Volkswagen GTI
20 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Volkswagen GTI
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.
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