Table 1 shows two common service brakes related problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Golf. The number one most common problem is related to the brake light switch (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake foundation components (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Light Switch problems | |
| Brake Foundation Components problems |
This car has had a failure of the brake light switch 3 times in 2 years. This leaves the vehicle with no brake lights when the brake pedal is pressed. Obviously, this is a serious danger to anyone in the vehicle and other vehicles around it as there is no warning when slowing down. Read details...
While driving on a local highway, the brakes failed when attempting an emergency stop. Subsequent investigation concluded that hot exhaust gases where blowing on a brake valve which caused the brakes to fail. Exhuast system was rusted out and the valve is situated near the hole in the system. Read details...