1995 Volkswagen Jetta Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 17%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,272miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta, 17% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,272 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Where to start? Problem with the lock cylinders, which broke and had to be replaced, instrument cluster lights blown out, replaced the bulbs and 1 month later they are blown out again, window regulators failed, the steel cable snapped inside the housing faulty designed wheel and motors blown, can not buy motors separately need to buy the whole regulator which costs over $200, paint peeled and cracked, side molding fell off had to re-glue, and that is all I can think of off hand I am not including the numerous suspension and exhaust problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10010897, filed 2003-03, 100,000 miles“The drivers door lock has failed 4 times 10/4/96 repair cost 57.00 31k miles 3/24/97 0.00 40k miles covered under part warranty 9/19/97 200.00 50k miles 10/15/98 not repaired yet. 70k miles I telephoned vw requesting they cover the cost of repair. Vw refused to let me know if other jettas have experienced the same problems. I would like to know if a hidden warranty exists.”
NHTSA complaint #700039, filed 1998-10“I bought my Jetta iii gls in 1995 brand new. Within a year the molding on the doors started peeling off and eventually falling off. The dealer sent it to a body shop to have it glued and it never stuck. I've been driving for years with one molding missing. I have replaced multiple power window motors and parts. Failure of these power windows are consistantly failing one after the another. I had smoke and an electrical burning smell coming from the steering column and failing blinkers which were both related. I replaced the blinker system and problem was solved. …”
NHTSA complaint #10144435, filed 2005-12“Front drivers side door lock cylinder came out with key! Dealer replaced, as well as replacing passenger side door lock. I was charged labor and parts. Approx $110 . Complained to vw of america (customer service) told that locks to their knownledge not a known problem! Car out of warrenty and they could not make any $ arrangement with me. I have reviewed NHTSA records for 95-6 jettas. Sum total of at least 15 other people have had door lock cylinder problems. Luckily I did not get locked out of car somewhere far from home! However I was not able to lock the car either against theft! …”
NHTSA complaint #741068, filed 2001-02“While driving, hood flew up and smashed into the windshield, dealership was in posession of vehicle for 30 days, consumer was not aware of recall 98v16 until this incident happened, dealership refused to service the vehicle, consumer wants dealership to pay for all charges since this vehicle is included in recall campaign.”
NHTSA complaint #895406, filed 2001-08Related 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 1995 Volkswagen Jetta
45 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsEquipment
18 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta
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