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2001 Volkswagen Passat Latches & Locks Problems

Latches & Locks complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Volkswagen Passat has 4 NHTSA latches & locks complaints and 0 latches & locks-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Volkswagen Passat

Engine
93
Brakes
57
Electrical
57
Fuel System
36
Powertrain
29
Visibility
29
Lights
25
Airbags
22
Suspension
20
Structure
17
Speed Control
15
Other
14
Steering
13
Seats
7
Tires
5
Latches & Locks
4
Seat Belts
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
Jan 8, 2005LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTRUNK LID LOCK BROKE ABOUT 5 DAYS BEFORE THE 8TH AND IT SLOWLY DRAINED THE BATTERY. WITHOUT MY KNOWI...
Jan 26, 2004LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTHE TRUNK LATCH BROKE WHEN CLOSING THE TRUNK NORMALLY AND WOULD NOT LATCH. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE DAM...
Oct 9, 2003LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTRUNK DOES NOT LATCH "BOOTLID OPEN." MESSAGE ON DASH AND WARNING BEEP AFTER HITTING BUMPS IN ROAD. ...
Mar 17, 2003LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTHE DOOR LOCK IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OPENS UP WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING. ALSO IT POPS UP WHEN YOU ...

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