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2008 Volkswagen Jetta Latches & Locks Problems

Latches & Locks complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta has 4 NHTSA latches & locks complaints and 0 latches & locks-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta

Powertrain
51Electrical
35Brakes
22Airbags
17Engine
14Other
12Visibility
8Fuel System
5Latches & Locks
4Steering
3Seats
3Tires
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Latches & Locks Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 12, 2021LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESI would like to report driver door lock actuator goes bad over time, and could become an issue of g...
Mar 2, 2015LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTHE DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM STOPS WORKING AND THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE IN A LOT OF VW FORUMS ONLINE. THE...
Oct 8, 2013LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESDOORS DO NOT LOCK, OR UNLOCK, RANDOM OPENING OF SUNROOF AND DOOR LOCK MECHANISM. *TR
Jun 1, 2011LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES2008 WOLFSBURG EDITION JETTA: STARTED EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH ONE DOOR LOCK AND THE DEALER TOLD ME ...

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