Brake Drum Wheel Cylinder Problems of Volkswagen Jetta

I replaced my brakes with brand new brakes less than 6 months ago and still have all of the same issues. My brakes constantly lock, I've never been able to do a hardstop with this car for the 4 years I've owned it. I've avoided accidents by moving my steering wheel left and right to avoid other vehicles because my brakes lock pretty much every time. It scares me to drive this car with my 2 year old in the back seat. I replaced the ignition lock cylinder and the radiator on my car 3 years ago and my car still jumps when idle and although I can turn the ignition it most often fails to start on the first try. I have to turn it on twice for it to start. Often times when I'm at a stop light it sounds like my car is struggling to stay on.

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My 18 year was driving the car down a side street when the brake pedal went to the floor and the car wouldn't stop. She was able to avoid hitting anything or anybody by pulling to the side and allowing the car to drift to a stop. The car has approximately 43000 miles and just came out of warranty less than 9 months prior to incident. Car was towed to a vw dealer where it was discovered the master brake cylinder had failed. Vw refused to cover the repair which was over $1000. Vw insists this is not a chronic problem on their vehicles despite the fact that complaints of exactly this problem are prevalent on the internet.

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I am reporting a safety concern for Volkswagen Jetta 2005. 5. My Jetta recently started having brake problems due to the master brake cylinder on 8/4/2017 I had to force my car off the road from hitting multiple vehicles due to the master brake cylinder failing. Volkswagen is very aware of this issue I have done research in found complaints as well as recalls but was told they couldn't help me the fuel line has also failed after replacing it causing a gas smell through out the vehicle when starting after pumping gas. I recently started having problems with the valve body damaged this is a big safety concern for my self in others who own the same vehicle the valve body damaged causes the car to slip in heavy traffic leading up to a car accident. I have done research and Volkswagen is aware of this issue with complaints they did add extended warranty to end 100,000 miles. Back in 2005 leading up to 2014 there are multiple 2005. 5 Jettas around nashville with the same issues. But Volkswagen will not help fix the problem of the safety of there customers.

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While driving at any unknown moment the car will start to misfire in 1 or more cylinders (seems like usually when there is moisture in the air) but you still never know when it will happen. This causes the vehicle to suddenly go into engine power control and will sometimes cut off the steering and brakes. I've gotten caught in the middle of an intersection with no brakes and no steering. I had to use my parking brake and shut the engine off. Most of the time the steering goes out is when I'm trying to make a u turn. And most of the time the engine starts to misfire and/or shut off is when I'm trying accelerate either after being stopped at a red light or significant increase like merging on a freeway.

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The contact owns a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving 10 mph, she depressed the brakes and they failed to engage. The vehicle proceeded into incoming traffic. The contact was able to avoid a crash. The contact proceeded to drive and when approaching a traffic light, the identical failure recurred. The engine was shut off and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer stated that the brake cylinder and booster had failed but could not determine why they failed. The brake booster and cylinders were replaced at a discount rate to the contact. The dealer stated that the failure should never have occurred and the manufacturer took the liability for a partial repair cost. The failure and current mileages were 56,000.

Consumer purchased a used vehicle from dealer and vehicle needed rear wheel cylinders and brake shoes. The wheel cylinders were leaking, and the brake shoes crumbled when removed for repair done by consumer since dealer was not willing to do anything about it.

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