2001 Volkswagen Jetta Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 3%of 668 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,855miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta, 3% of the 668 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,855 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I drive a 2001 vw Jetta. As I opened my glove compartment today, the handle including the lock mechanism fell into my hand. It just broke off right then and there. I do not use my glove compartment often so it is not from wear and tear. My issue is that now there is a hole in my glove compartment. …”
NHTSA complaint #10154347, filed 2006-04, 62,000 miles“My trunk release will not work, with or without the remote key. I contacted vw of america and they refuse to indicate this is a defect, even though multiple complaints are found online by other vw owners.”
NHTSA complaint #10235278, filed 2008-07, 90,000 miles“I own a vw Jetta 2001 vr6. I have had to replace my rear brake pads at only 20,000 miles to me a very premature wear problem. The dealer refused to repair them at no cost to me due to the premature wear of the brake pads. The repairs to the brake pads cost me $200.00. The check engine light has come on on the same vw Jetta. To find out I know have to pay $292.20 to have the maf sensor replaced on a car that has only 22,500 miles. I am trying to seek reimbursement from vw of america for these expenses. …”
NHTSA complaint #10088896, filed 2004-08, 19,000 miles“On our 2001 Volkswagen Jetta model, the driver door latch failed which is tied into the alarm, the cabin interior lights, open door warning chime, etc. On most automobiles, this is a simple switch built into the door jamb. But on this poorly engineered vehicle, it's built into the door latch in the door, resulting in the entire door having to be taken apart to get to this part, a $250-350 repair bill. I called 3 vw dealerships to get estimates, and all three service departments told me within the first minute on the phone what the problem was and that it was fairly common. …”
NHTSA complaint #10106555, filed 2005-01, 66,300 miles“This summer my left rear door became inoperable. In late october the turn signals began operating intermittently. On a cold and rainy day this november my 2001 Jetta with 37000 miles stalled while making a left turn. I restarted and completed my turn, thinking I had just let out the clutch too fast. The car was a bit sluggish and a 1/2 mile down the road the check engine light came on. I took the car to the dealer on november 30 and was shocked not only at the problems but that they were not coverered by any warranty. The total repair bill was over $1000 dollars. …”
NHTSA complaint #10100856, filed 2004-12, 36,980 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10125748Jul 12, 2013Tech Tips (Rear Lid Does Not Open After Handle Replacement): If the rear lid handle is replaced with part number 1J0 827 566L, the microswitch from the original handle must be…
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 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
117 complaintsEngine cooling
109 complaintsAir bags
97 complaintsExterior lighting
80 complaintsBrakes
77 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
71 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
62 complaintsBody and structure
43 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsSeats
27 complaintsEquipment
19 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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.
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