Volkswagen Cabrio owners have reported 14 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact pushed on the brakes to stop the vehicle when the brake pedal felt as if it was pulled down to the floor and the tires locked up. Read details...
Less than a month after I bought my car, the brakes needed replacement. Less than a month after that incident, my brakes again needed replacement. Two months later, my brakes again needed work. My car failed its yearly inspection due to tie rods. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio convertible. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph and attempting a turn when the vehicle stalled with the intermittent illumination of the abs warning light. Smoke began pouring from under the hood and the vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer. Read details...
When starting car 75% of the time abs and (hand) brake light would switch on though brake not engaged; at the same time headlights and a/c didn't work. Was told it is an ignition switch problem. Also, window automatic close malfunctioning which dealer service says is unrelated. 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...