Volkswagen Beetle latches/locks/linkages problems by year
35 NHTSA owner complaints name the latches/locks/linkages across 10 Beetle model years. The most reported year is 1998 with 11 reports.
| Year | Latches/locks/linkages reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Beetle | 3 | 5% | — | |
| 2007 Beetle | 1 | 2% | — | |
| 2006 Beetle | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2004 Beetle | 1 | 0% | — | |
| 2003 Beetle | 5 | 2% | — | |
| 2002 Beetle | 4 | 2% | — | |
| 2001 Beetle | 4 | 2% | — | |
| 2000 Beetle | 1 | 0% | — | |
| 1999 Beetle | 4 | 2% | — | |
| 1998 Beetle | 11 | 6% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the latches/locks/linkages. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.