Volkswagen Jetta owners have reported 5 problems related to brake drum (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the Jetta.
While driving consumer heard a noise. Rear passenger side wheel came off, and the brake drum split in half. Consumer was notified that wheel bearing failed, and right side wheel bearing was very weak.
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Rear brakes have worn to nothing after only 20k miles. Rotars are now ruined. No warning was given. Dealer said that only the front brakes have a warning light. Why wouldn't the rear brakes have a warning system if they wear out more quickly than the front?.
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Rear brakes and rotors were badly worn and required replacement at 23440 miles. Rear shoes were replaced at an independent garage as vehicle was out of warranty.
Consumer states his daughter 2001 Jetta has 17000 miles on it and the rear brakes are gone.
Date of first known problem provided. Have already been through bbb autoline regarding most of the defects listed and thought manufacturer had fixed them. Now vehicle has the same problems plus more. All work being done at dealership is at manufacturer's expense, however, this car is a major inconvenience due to unreliability. Electrical problems aren't solved with replaced wiring harnesses, unsafe door hinges and window regulators make for hazardous driving conditions, airbag sensor problems, and quick to wear out rear brakes are all very dangerous defects for a new car owner to suffer with. Dt.
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