general problems of the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta

Abs control module does not allow brakes to fully engage.

Rear brakes on 2005 vw Jetta - metal on metal after 19k and 38k miles. Told by vw that it is due to a smaller brake pad on the rear. Fear that a smaller brake pedal wears faster and is thus a safety issue.

: the contact stated the brakes do not always depress. The first 3 times this happened the vehicle was in reverse backing out of a parking space and the vehicle stopped itself. The last time this occurred the vehicle was in drive, which caused the contact to hit a vehicle. This caused minor damage to the contact's vehicle. The dealership has seen the vehicle multiple times, but they were unable to duplicate the problem, and the computer determined the vehicle was fine. The manufacturer sent an area representative. He was unable to duplicate the problem. Updated 02/06/06.

The car is squealing ridiculously loud when the car comes to a stop or in reverse. (mostly in reverse) I have contacted Volkswagen multiple times. They have not been able to fix this problem or given any information on fixing this problem. The dealership has tried everything they could to fix it. I have other friends with the same year make and model with the same noise. The squealing noise is so loud, it sounds like an 18 wheeler coming to a stop. We keep getting the run around from Volkswagen. If I had known this problem would not be fixed, I would never have taken out a lease on this car. It is only with this model. My previous Jetta has never done anything like that. The car is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta gli 1. 8 turbo. I want answers from Volkswagen on when they are planning to correct this problem. I want this known that there is a problem and for people who have over $350 a month to have the car, that this problem does not need to wait 1 more minute.