1995 Volkswagen Jetta Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch Problems
NHTSA component category: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 220 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta overview page.
What owners report
“FROZEN OUTER LOCKS WOULD NOT SPIN, CAUSING LINK BETWEEN LOCK TUMBLER AND SERVOMOTOR USED TO RAISE/LOWER LOCK BUTTONS & ENGAGE SECURITY SYSTEM TO FAIL. FAILURES…”NHTSA complaint 703709 — filed 02/24/1999
“LOCK CYLNDERS FELL OUT OF BOTH THE PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SIDE DOORS,LEAVING CONSUMER WITH NO WAY TO GET INTO THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.”NHTSA complaint 831785 — filed 12/04/1998
“DOOR LOCK FROZE, NOT OPENING W/KEY. WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN & THEN MAKING CLICKING NOISES WHEN TRYING TO ROLL WINDOW BACK UP. NEEDED TO PULL WINDOW…”NHTSA complaint 829563 — filed 12/01/1998
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta have latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch problems?
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch is the most-reported problem area on the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta: 24 of 220 complaints on file (10.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta have in total?
220 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 21 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, 52 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
