Table 1 shows six common service brakes related problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the brakes failed (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brakes Failed problems | |
| Brake Light Switch problems | |
| Brake Disc Pads problems | |
| Brake Disc Rotor problems | |
| Brake Foundation Components problems |
The driver was driving the speed limit (55 mph) and tried to slow down as they approached a red light. The brakes failed to work, and the driver rear-ended the vehicle waiting at the stoplight. The airbags did not deploy. Read details...
The contact owns a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact was not the driver at the time of the incident. While driving approximately 55 mph on a snow covered road, the driver noticed an 18-wheeler heading towards the vehicle. The driver applied pressure to the brakes in order to avoid a crash. Read details...
I am reporting the second failure of a brake light switch on my 1998 vw Beetle. The first switch was replaced less than a year ago under a factory recall -- it failed, leaving the brake lights inoperative. Read details...