Dorman 82863 Interior Door Handle - Front Right or Rear Right

OE-Style Interior Door Handle for Passat

This Dorman interior door handle is a specific-fit replacement for select Volkswagen Passat models. It matches the original handle’s fit and appearance for the front right or rear right door, making it a practical choice when the factory handle is worn, cracked, or broken.

Built from black plastic and shaped for the original mounting location, Dorman 82863 is made for 1995-1997 Volkswagen Passat applications. It uses a clip-on and screw-on attachment style and is supplied as the interior door handle lever only, without cable or linkage.

Key Features

• Specific-fit interior door handle for select Volkswagen Passat models
• Black plastic construction to match the original interior appearance
• Fits front right and rear right door positions
• Clip-on and screw-on attachment type
• Replacement lever only; cable and linkage are not included
• Dorman 82863 for direct-fit service on covered applications

Product Details

Dorman 82863 is engineered as a replacement interior door handle for 1995-1997 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. It is shaped to follow the stock handle profile and is intended for the right-side front and rear door positions listed in the fitment data. The handle measures 3.6 inches in length and 1.8 inches in thickness, with an irregular shape that matches the original interior door pull design.

This part cross-references 3A0837226AA94 for the same application. If you are searching for a 1995 Volkswagen Passat front right interior door handle, a 1996 Volkswagen Passat rear right door handle, or a 1997 Volkswagen Passat replacement interior handle, Dorman 82863 is the listed OE-style option.

Common Problems This Part Can Solve

• Broken or cracked interior door handle lever
• Handle that no longer opens the door properly
• Worn plastic that affects grip or operation
• Damaged original handle on the front right or rear right door
• Interior trim mismatch after replacing a failed factory handle

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the door position before ordering: this part fits the front right and rear right locations on select Volkswagen Passat models. Compare the original handle shape, attachment style, and mounting points before installation. Because mounting hardware, cable, and linkage are not included, reuse the existing components if they are serviceable and confirm proper engagement after installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures replacement parts to match original fit and appearance on specific vehicle applications. For this part, the focus is on direct replacement geometry and OE-style presentation for covered Volkswagen Passat models. Dorman 82863 is intended to restore normal interior door handle function on the listed fitments.