Volkswagen Golf owners have reported 82 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 21 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (33 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc pads (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the abs and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the abs control module. The vehicle was not repaired. Read details...
Brake pads in the rear wore out. Had changed brake pads at least 3 times in 4 years. Dealer said this was normal wear. Seams on the discs wore off. Since October until now the inside of the discs wore out at least 1/8 of inch. Read details...
There was a brake switch short that caused the car to be stuck in park. So it had to be dragged out and was sent to Volkswagen service. Read details...
Consumer states the rear brakes were noisy. Read details...
Consumer states that while traveling at 40 mph, the vehicle in front suddenly stopped and consumers vehicle hit the other vehicle in the rear because brakes felled to stop properly. Consumer feels this problem is related to the recall 02 v 031 000 for the abs system. Read details...