Brake Disc Pads Problems of Volkswagen Jetta - part 2

Rear brakes I feel their is a defect. Have replaced them once at about under 13 thousand miles and again now over 13 thousand miles the vehicle has the same issue. It is not reasonable for rear brakes to wear down before the front. Now Volkswagen is giving me the run around. It has less than a year since purchase and I have to spend another 5 hundred dollars to get these fixed. I can be going through brakes like that.

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My 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2. 5l started making strange noises from my rear brakes at 23,000 total vehicle miles. When I removed the rear brake pads, they were already worn to the studs and etching the rear brake discs. Braking effort and stopping distances were increasing. I have never owned a car with brakes that wore out in 20,000 miles, and if I did not know what to do, I would have destroyed the brakes entirely and/or had a failure. Apparently, this is a common problem on these cars because the hand brake is not fully released.

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I have a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta (wolfsburg edition). My car has 17,000 miles on it. I brought it to the dealer because the rear brakes were grinding extremely loud. Upon inspection I was told that I needed new rear pads and rotars. I have never in my life had to replace rear brakes and rotars at 17,000. I purchased this car brand new and have not even had it one year. I don't think any car should have rear brakes completely go at 17,000 miles.

20k miles, noticed rear grinding sound when braking. Sound seemed to dissipate after a few hundred feet of braking. However, it turns out that the grinding sound was the rear pads having been worn down to the rivets. I now have to replace the rear rotors and rear pads, at 20k miles. This is very unusual. Should be able to go to 60k miles on rear pads, perhaps as soon as 30k on fronts. Updated 12/12/2007 updated 12/12/07.

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I purchased a new 2007 Volkswagen Jetta in January 07 from gossett germanton in memphis TN. The week of July 18th, I started hearing my brakes squealing. I said to myself it could not be my brakes. At 17,800 miles, my brakes start rubbing and down to the metal. I took my car in for service on 7/27/07 and let the dealer know that this car needed new brake pads and it is only 6 months old. I was informed by kyle, vw representative that they would look at the car and would let me know if there was a defect on the brakes. Several hours later I was informed that there were no defects and that the cost of repair would be $380. I was taken off my feet. I was asked to call customer relations to see they could assist me. I voiced my complaint with customer relations and gave the same information. I was told that I needed to let them talk to the dealer and the latest that I would hear from them was Monday. It is now Monday and I have yet to hear from them or Volkswagen. There is no way that I should be responsible for brake pads for a 6 month old car. I am a safe cautious driver and I can't understand why the dealer does not want to replace the brake pads. This is highly unusual. I have purchased several cars, Toyota, Mazda and have never experienced anything like this. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Left rear brake pad metal to metal at 8000 mi. Told parking brake was not adjusted correctly at the factory. Dealer replaced both rear rotors and pads.

I noticed grinding in the rear brakes after only 20,000 miles on my 2007 vw Jetta 2. 0 turbo. No warning lights, no wear sensor trips, no indication of brake pad failure. I took the car in for service in monroe, michigan and I was told that vw rear brakes wear out faster than the front brakes and that it was normal, even after 20k miles. If this is the case, than why do they put the electronic wear sensors on the front brakes instead of the rears??? I was told that since it was normal wear, that I would be responsible for brake pad replacement costs. I argued that something must be wrong if the pads are wearing out so quickly and with no warning. They refused to cover it under warranty and made no adjustment or investigation as to why this happened.

The rear brake pads, on the vehicle side with the emergency brake cable attached, wear very prematurely. The dealer indicated this type of vehicle has faulty brake adjusters. They would not replace under warranty. This is a severe safety hazard.

1) vehicle is a 2006 vw Jetta, package 1 manual transmission; driving vehicle normally; no abnormal braking incidents or accidents whatsoever. 2) rear brake pads on driver's side worn down to rivets at around 11k miles; this resulted in scored rear driver's side rotor; passenger side rear pads also worn down but no damage to rotor yet; front brake pads still in excellent condition for both sides. Apparently for the 2006 vw Jetta, the rear pads wear out before the front pads. I consider this a major design defect especially since the rear brake system is not designed to be the primary brake load carrier, at least based on the size and construction of the rotors: a) front rotors are 25mm ventilated b) rear rotors are 12mm unventilated the rear brakes wearing out before the fronts for the vw Jetta is a common problem and this should be looked into. Search the vw forums and you will find many cases of this. 3) vw will be replacing both rear rotors and pads under warranty; not sure about keeping the old parts since the work will be done under vw warranty. The replacement of the parts is good but I'm not sure if this solves the ultimate issue of the rear brake biasing which is causing this problem in the first place. Either the entire vw Jetta brake system and/or the brake proportioning valve needs further investigation.

First we would like to start by saying we love this car, we are and will continue to be loyal vw customers. There seems to be a problem with the tensioner on the rear brake pads. We had the tensioner fall off causing the right rear brake to clunk and the brakes to be touchy to the point where it was scary. We discovered this when we decided to put new pads on because the location of the noise were both pads on the rear passenger side of the car. Just wanted to make people aware of this problem and the possible dangers. Thanks.

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I recently purchased a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta gli with 9200 miles. Approximately one week after owning the vehicle, a clunking sound was coming from the rear of the car. The clunking noise has increased in sound level and sensitivity to road surfaces since then. I took the vehicle in to be serviced by fletcher jones chicago vw and was told that the brake pad is loosening in the caliper and is causing the clunking sound. I was also told that this would not be covered by my warranty as they suggested the car was still drivable and the problem was likely due to wear on the pad. At the time of the service diagnosis by fletcher jones, the car had 10,173 miles on the odometer. Prior to purchasing this vehicle, it was fully inspected by a service technician that has been in the industry for over ten years, and whom I know personally. I was told this vehicle did not have any issues with the brakes. Furthermore, the vehicle was not making a clunking sound when I purchased it. Rather, the sound developed over a week after I purchased the vehicle. \I am concerned that the part will fail and that vw is not going to fix it under my warranty that is stated to cover such things for 4 years/50,000 miles, or which ever one comes first.

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The rear brakes on my 200 vw Jetta sedan wore down to damage the rotor without any warning. Both front and rear brakes were original equipment. At 42,000 miles, the front had less than 10% wear. The rears had worn completely down. This generated excessive heat and smell of burnt metal. The dealer service representative told me that this was a known problem and they had received a service bulletin from vw related to the poor quality of rear brake pad material causing premature failure and uneven brake wear. Had I been notified that the rear brake pad material was defective, I could have replaced them prior to failure and damage to the rotors and risk of fire.

I am the primary repair person for this vehicle. Over its history, there have been numerous component failures that in my opinion are unacceptable for a vehicle with this mileage and age. I personally know the owner, and know that it is not operated under unusually harsh conditions. The vehicle was involved in a minor cosmetic crash early on, otherwise, there have been no unusual outside factors. At this point, the car has only 37,000 miles on the odometer. Primary use is on long trips. The vehicle is parked and stored for about 3-6 months each year. First problem: air conditioning system leak: the expansion valve failed, requiring replacement. Check engine/ malfunction indicator light: has come on several times, each time with the same dtc, a manufacturer specific code related to the mass air flow sensor. The power windows have failed, ultimately resulting in free repair of the windows with a revised retaining clip, as this problem occurs far too often, and finally, the rear brake pads have worn completely with the front pads in virtually new condition. This is accompanied by all four rotors being excessively pitted, with large areas of the rotor face actually flaking off. My research shows that I may end up needing to replace the rear calipers, as well, due to poor design.

I am the original owner of a 2001, vw Jetta tdi. I took my car to west broad Volkswagen, richmond va, to have the brakes checked because I heard a squealing noise (just once). The dealer told me that my rear brakes need to be changed very soon and the cost would be $427. 00! I asked, how could it just be the rear brakes? the service adviser could not explain. I stated to him that every car I have ever owned was front wheel drive and in all my years, it was always the front wheels to go first! I asked him didnt he think it strange that just one set of brakes have gone bad?&again, no answer. Based on what I have read, it is my belief that the brake pads are defective and it appears that this dealership is price gouging!.

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I own a vw Jetta 2001 vr6. I have had to replace my rear brake pads at only 20,000 miles to me a very premature wear problem. The dealer refused to repair them at no cost to me due to the premature wear of the brake pads. The repairs to the brake pads cost me $200. 00. The check engine light has come on on the same vw Jetta. To find out I know have to pay $292. 20 to have the maf sensor replaced on a car that has only 22,500 miles. I am trying to seek reimbursement from vw of America for these expenses. In addition this year I also had to pay $300. 00 to have the passenger door latch repaired as the spring broke that allowed me to open the door with the door handle. Regardless, my car is kept in pristine condition, and in no way should I be incurring these type of repairs on a vehicle that has only 20k miles on the odometer. Please help me.

I have a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta. I had the brakes checked due to vibration. Even though there was 40% of the pads left the front rotors had to be replaced. I have been told the rotars on the Jetta are lighter/thinner and with a combination of harder brake pads it is not unusual for the rotars to warp with heavy city driving. It is not uncommon to have to replace the rotors with the very first brake job. I was told that with subsequent brake repairs the replacement rotors probably could be turned and not need changed. There is an obvious issue with the factory rotors and/or pad match. A first time brake job should not require rotor replacement.

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Transmission failed. The dealer replaced the part. However, two weeks later the part failed again. The vehicle would not go into reverse. The transmission slipped and the vehicle had run into a pole at a gas station on the right front side. This problem remained the same. The engine light had come on along with the transmission problems. Other problems were: the tire pressure had to be reset on numerous occasions, rear pads, a/c was not cooling, glove box, power windows, console, power sunroof, interior trim, steering/suspension, driveability, trim electrical, sound system, and heating/cooling. The consumer did not report any damage to vehicle when she hit the pole.

After only 20,000 miles on my 2001 Jetta, a loud grinding noise began from the rear driver side wheel. There was no warning light, and no squeel prior to the grinding. After taking it to the dealer, they informed me that the rear pads and rotors would need to be replaced, at a cost of $375. They seem to want to blame it on me using the brakes too much. This is ridiculous. I also own a Toyota with 75,000 miles on it. The brakes on it are still the original.

Last year I took my car to the dealer becuase my brakes were grinding. They could find no issues. Today I took the car for a recall service on my ignition coil, and they tell me my rear brakes are bad and need to be fixed. So I got it done. Problem is, I only have 20,000 miles on the car. I have had it since August of 2000 and I do not drive very far in a year.

Rear brakes on vw Jetta -- calipers seized, rotors ruined, pads metal-to-metal. Front brakes virtually in factory condition.

I was driving in the city. Heard a grinding noise in the rear of my vehicle. Brought car to mechanic. Was told rear caliper froze due to wearing of brake pads. The calipers had damaged the rear rotors. The car had to be towed to dealer. Rotors were replaced for a cost of $500, and I was told none of the repairs were covered under warranty.

Vibration and grinding when coming to a stop the rear brake pads had to be replaced and the rotors.

Read brake pads wore out prematurley. When taken to the dealer for service and notified them of that we heard grinding and boise in the rear, they were quite surprised. This resulted in $283. 05 in parts and labor to replace the pads. Parts 1j0-615-601-c (2) and 160-698-451-d (1).

I have just purchased a 2001 vw Jetta. In the last month since I have purchased the vehicle. I have had boh of the rear brakes failed since purchasing the vehicle. I have had to replace all pads and calipers on the rear brakes. They were both defective and had to be replaced. I am very disapointed in the quality of this vehicle. I dont know if this is a common problem but I thought I would report it and find out some more information on the subject.

See similar complaint #8000894 rear brakes wore to bare metal with no warning at 2500 miles. No audible warning, and the prior service at 2000 miles revealed no imminent wear problem. Seems to be common problem based on web searches on this problem. Vehicle was made unsafe by this aggressive brake wear and reduced stopping ability. Would like to see vw add some sort of warning device. Lack of warning lead to rotor damage and replacement (unnecessary expense).

My 2001 vw Jetta just rolled 30000 on the odometer. I have heard that there are problems with the brake pads on the rear of the car. I had to pay $350 to get the pads replaced and get the rotors refinished. I don't drive the car unusually hard and did not expect the brakes to go so quickly. Also, this past winter, all of the spark plugs were shot. This not surprisingly occurred right after the warranty expired. I have had numerous little problems with the car since I bought it. I am leaning toward never looking to purchase a Volkswagen again.

2000 Jetta - VIN 3vwsa29m0ym175992 when replacing my brake disc pads I noted that the front discs pads are in show room quantity. It appears that only the rear brakes are working. To have 40000 miles on a car and have virtually no wear on the front disc pads gives me cause for concern. What is the brake design basis for the 2000 Jetta? is the operation of only the rear brakes a safety concern? can the 2000 Jetta meet the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) standards for allowable stopping distance with only rear disc brake operation? vw International responded by phone call noting that they were not concerned if the front wheel brakes were not working. Our family purchased two 2000 Jetta's at the same time. The second Jetta had the rear brakes replaced at 30000 miles at dealer cost. They called it premature wear. Also at 40000 miles the second Jetta front brakes had to be replaced. The dealer called this normal wear. Iã‚??m not sure what is considered normal based on what vw says. I do know I am concerned that the front brakes are not working.

Volkswagen of America knows about a brake problem with 2001 Jetta's. They are soft brake pads, wearing out before it's time with no indication what so ever. The brakes grind into the rotors, which need to be replaced. Vw has replaced both pads and brakes with some customers (outside of the warranty problem) but continues to deny it in others - such as myself.

Brake pads went callipers went and rotters went with brakes. Vw used the wrong callipers for the car. Ac went did not go cold. Starter went had to replace with new one that was the other. Paint staring chipping part of the cost was a key scratch. Engine light came on had to replace massive air flow meter.

At appr 30,000 my d/s rear brakes locked until the pad was gone. The vehicle operation did not change. Upon hearing a metal to metal noise I drove immediately to my dealer. I replaced the rearpad and declined replacing the rotor as it did not have any grooving. I have nad an an occasion were my abs did not kick in and one were the abs was activated upon regular braking. This is vw #3 and last vw for me. This along w/ having an electrical problem that resulted in a new computer, new wireing harness and 2 new sets of glow plugs is unacceptable.

Rear brake pads worn out at 18,000 k. Rotor had to be replaced. Caliper was named as defictive and no explanation was given.

I have had nothing but problems after purchasing my brand new 2001 v. W Jetta. I had vehicle only 6 months and it left me stranded due to malfunction of emission control sensor. 5 months after that, ignition lock cylinder was inoperable, needing them to repair. 2 months later, owned for 1 yr 1 month, car was burning a lot of oil so consumption test was done and determined to be true,that the car was in fact consuming abnormal amount of oil. As "a courtesy to me, the customer" Volkswagen replaced piston rings, rod bearings and deglazed cylynder walls. They had my car 6 days to rebuild engine. 6 months later car was shaking really bad when driving on the freeway, took it in and service technition discovered that rear brakes were warped and rear brake pads had "premature wear. " those were replaced. Throughout this course of time the passenger brake light had been replace 2 times,air condition vent was not working and had to be remove and install new center air outlet,armrest broke and had to be replaced, glove compartment latch broke, and the brake lights have gone out and been repaired numerous times but are still faulty,not working at this time. Volkswagen has treated me as though I was the one inconviencing them!! I regret purchasing this vehicle and will continue discouraging anyone from ever buying a Volkswagen! I don't feel safe in this car!! after doing some research I see now that I am not alone. Knowing there are many other vw's on the road with the same mechanical problems my car, I'm concerned with the safety of others as well as myself!.

There have been three instances where the same right rear brake pad have worn down before any of the other brake pad on our vehicle. At the time we had an extended warrenty and contacted the dealership and the vehicle warrenty owner through the dealership. The warrenty owner indicated that it was normal wear and tear therefore they would not cover it. We fought with the dealership about the issue but they also indicated the same thing although they commented that it was very unusual that only one side of the vehicle would have such a problem. We met another customer at the same dealership that was having the same exact issue with her vehicle and had brought it in for repair. We mentioned this to the service agent but it was again not regarded as something significant. The following year we had the same issue with that side of the vehicle again. We went to the same dealership with our compliant and showed them our repair order the year before and they did not regard it at all. We had the problem repair at pep boys because it was going to be too much at the dealership. We again had the problem a third time and by this time our extended warrenty was over and we knew the dealership would not listen so we went ahead and repaired the problem yet again. After reading the owners manual and speaking with a few friends we decided to finally report the issue to NHTSA after hearing about the tire issues with SUV's. Thanks.

Rear brake pads replaced 5 times, rear rotors replaced 3 times, new compound pads replaced 2 times- car is having additional changes performed July 30,2000 . Manufacturer called 12/5/2000, letters(certified mail) on March 23 2002 and June 9,2001- July 25 2001, manufacturer recognizes that 'the particular non-conformity that wxists in your vehicle presents a potenial safety concern'.

Brake pads continually failing causing vibration.

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