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Problems with 1999 Volkswagen Passat LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

On average, the 1999 Volkswagen Passat starts to “feel” problems with the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES and its various aspects after 41 000 miles.

Recently reported LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES problems on 1999 Volkswagen Passat

1.) normal usage 2.) failure of latch that secures the rear, fold down passenger seat in an upright position. possible consequences include personal injury due to object in cargo area impacting the seat during deceleration causing seat latch to fail and the seat to collapse into seated passenger. particularly vulnerable in wagon models where larger cargo items can be stored. 3.) we had seat latch release mechanism replaced. (failed part is not available). *tr

Power door locks (passenger side) - locks operated but doors would not open from inside or outside.*ak

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