Table 1 shows six common service brakes related problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake abs warning light (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brake Abs Warning Light problems | |
| Abs Brake Fail problems | |
| Brake Foundation Components problems | |
| Brake Light On problems | |
| Brake Disc Rotor problems |
The rear brakes wore out before the front brakes. The rear brakes and rotors were replaced. Read details...
At 2 miles when braking in reverse a loud grinding noise would come from rear wheels. Vehicle has been to the dealer on several occasions, and they were unable to locate the problem. Abs light came on, replaced rotors. Read details...
On most Volkswagens (and some Audi's) that were built between the years 1998 to 2002 it appears that the abs computers fail after approximately 5 years. The problem appears to be a fault in the internal wiring of the computer that allows wires to overheat, rendering the unit inoperable. Read details...