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Problems with 2001 Volkswagen Passat LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

On average, the 2001 Volkswagen Passat starts to “feel” problems with the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES and its various aspects after 57 982 miles.

Recently reported LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES problems on 2001 Volkswagen Passat

Trunk lid lock broke about 5 days before the 8th and it slowly drained the battery. without my knowing that that would happen i did not attend the problem right away. the charges from vw to fix are: trunk-$ 120.85 battery- $318.18. *nm

The trunk latch broke when closing the trunk normally and would not latch. there was no visible damage and the dealer said the inside components were shattered. i had to pay for the deductible because my extended warranty covered the item. i have heard of this happening to other passat owners. is this a manufacturing defect?*ak

Trunk does not latch "bootlid open." message on dash and warning beep after hitting bumps in road. *la

The door lock in the front passenger side opens up when the car is moving. also it pops up when you shut the car and try to lock the doors using your remote key or with the buttons inside the car. so potentially anyone can open the passenger side door. to avoid this, you have to press it down manually before leaving the car.*ak

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