Brake Abs Warning Light problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta

Nine problems related to brake abs warning light have been reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the 2001 Jetta.

1 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2016

My abs light has been on and I don't know how to get it to turn off. My traction control light has been on and don't know how to get it off. I have bought a new coil pack and spark plugs and spark plug wires and now my check engine has came back on. Please help me with this car. Thanks. God bless u.

2 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2015

The abs light came on and the brakes soft as a marshmallow not warning notice got stopped and there was a hissing noise but no brake fluid on any of the brakes. . . . . . I've also been having issues with after replacing the water pump it keeping fluid in it also using the geico discount equipment to see how my driving is the engine light and the one above that the looks like a triangle. . . . Did the diagnostic came up with a 1000 code and one other the deal didn't find the 1000 code but reset with no luck turning them off after service.

3 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2010

The contact owns a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving approximately 13 mph the abs light and the traction control light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that there was a problem with the control module for the anti lock braking system. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that NHTSA recall campaign id number 02v031000 (service brakes, hydraulic: anti lock) was related; however, the VIN was not included. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000. Updated 02/14/11 updated 02/22/11.

4 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 05/19/2008

The contact owns a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that his abs light illuminated. He called the manufacturer and they stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 02v031000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). He will take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic. The current mileage was 64,000 and failure mileage was 62,000.

5 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2008

The electronic control unit of the abs system on my 2001 Volkswagen Jetta is in need of replacement at a cost of $2,500. 00!! I know for a fact that there has been a recall on this part for this year, make, model but am being told that mine is not one of them-that my VIN # does not fall into the recalled ones. I do not know how this can be since all other information matches up and am having an issue with the part, which I am being told can cause fire hazard!.

6 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2003

Problems with 2001 Jetta brake system. Rear brake failure called for replacement of rotors, calipers and required a complete brake system flush. The consumer was concerned as to why the abs warning light did not activate.

7 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2003

The consumer stated the abs light illuminated. The dealer was contacted, however the problem had not been rectified.

8 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 09/25/2001

Abs light came on at startup, contacted dealer service and told them of the problem, asked if safe to drive. They replied yes without abs. Drove 30mi home, stopped and shutoff car, 1minute later, large amounts of smoke from under hood and in cabin. Fire dept responded. No visible flame, but burned wiring was evident. Dealer has only confirmed so far that the abs controller, pump and wiring harness has shorted out.

9 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2001

While driving windshield wipers quit. Also, abs light illuminated. Took vehicle to dealer, and they couldn't duplicate problem. Please provide any further information.



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