1994 Volkswagen Jetta Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1994 Volkswagen Jetta, 8% of the 117 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“While operating my vehicle (1994 vw Jetta) the hood latch broke and hood detached from lock flew up cracking my windshield, braking wipers, I lost control of vehicle crashing into divider of highway. By the grace of god I was able to avoid traffic and drove to safety as my hood covered the windshield. The glass shattered over the front driving area. Thank god my children were not with me at this traumatic time. I had to call for help and use first aid for cuts. I was unaware of recall and repaired windshield,wipers and temporarily stabilized hood.”
NHTSA complaint #10161216, filed 2006-07“Consumer experiencing problem with getting dealer to honor recall notice pertaining to hood lock/ hood latch ; bolt securing the front hood latch can loosen over time, the latch/lock would move causing disengagement of the hood striken from the latch. Dealer supposed to inspect the hood latch/lock and secure bolts and replace them if necessary.”
NHTSA complaint #830595, filed 1998-11“Recall 98v160000; while driving 70mph, the hood snapped, flew up into the windshield and cracked the windshield, hood stayed up. When assisted forced the hood back down, recall notice received after the fact, manufacturer contacted and no response back as of yet.”
NHTSA complaint #828489, filed 1998-10“When driving at any speed the hood light stays on and the doesn't work, causing the hood to pop open. Contatcted dealer and they can't service the vehicle until they receive the part.”
NHTSA complaint #829097, filed 1998-10“Unable to unlock vehicle with key from outside/key would go into passenger's side lock but would not turn/key would not go into driver's side lock at all.”
NHTSA complaint #478283, filed 1995-01Related 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 Jetta 1993–1996, Golf 1993–1996, GTI 1993–1996
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 14 | 2% |
| 2009 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 10 | 5% |
| 2007 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 | 14 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 1% |
| 2001 | 18 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 7% |
| 1996 | 3 | 10% |
| 1995 | 37 | 17% |
| 1994 | 9 | 8% |
| 1993 | 5 | 29% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1994 Volkswagen Jetta
26 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Volkswagen Jetta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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