1995 Volkswagen Passat Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 10%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- 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 1995 Volkswagen Passat, 10% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 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.
“Driver side door fails to open 75% of the time, you have to yank the handle multiple times for it to open, the rear driver side door doesn't open from the outside anymore, the other doors are starting to have the same problem, when you lock the car the rear passenger doors lock mechanism slowly rises to the unlocked position. Drivers side door and passenger side door many times fail to close. When you close the doors they fly back open either immediately after closing or while operating the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10255026, filed 2009-01, 165,000 miles“Heater core is dead care smells like antifreeze. Driver's door no longer opens from outside, and other doors are starting to do the the same. Car can't be shut off for short stop or it will not start again. A/c went out 2 years ago contacted vw of american no help.”
NHTSA complaint #737705, filed 2000-12“The consumer believes there are a number of electrical failures with the vehicle including, 5 batteries in five years, right and left front windows will not roll down, trunk light illuminates for no apparent reason and the door locks are inoperative. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #552644, filed 2000-06“Consumer notice in cold weather vehicle doors will not unlock. Consumer would have to warm up the vehicle to unlock vehicle doors. Dealer was contacted. Please provide further information. Ph”
NHTSA complaint #10002125, filed 2003-01“1995 vw Passat. Door locks have been repaired several times by authorized vw dealer and repair shop. Doors do not open in cold weather despite car being in heated garage.”
NHTSA complaint #10052741, filed 2004-01Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 8% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 6 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 3 | 0% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 11% |
| 1996 | 5 | 13% |
| 1995 | 9 | 10% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1995 Volkswagen Passat
20 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Volkswagen Passat
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.
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