Component Record

Volkswagen Jetta 1995 Latches, Locks and Linkages Problems

39 distinct owners reported a latches, locks and linkages problem on the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta - 18% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage39 complaints

39 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

98V160000Reported July 16, 1998 - 238,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on July 16, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 238,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System51 Engine31 Visibility29 Brakes23 Air Bags22 Power Train22

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.