Brakes Failed Problems of Volkswagen Jetta

"brake failure" son was driving vehicle in stop and go traffic. The car in front of him started to go he slowly followed. He was going about 10-15mph, and the truck in front of him slammed on brakes suddenly. When caused him to have to brake. When he hit the brakes he heard a boom ( sounded like a tin can crushing) and the continued to slide into the Toyota tacoma in front of him. The Jetta is a total loss.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact was included but not notified of NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The contact stated that while exiting an area of a store, the brake pedal had been applied, failed to respond and the contact crashed into the concrete. No injuries had been sustained with medical treatment, however the contact was a bit shaken up. The insurance company towed the collision center to inspect the damages. A dealer has not yet diagnosed the vehicle to determine the cause of the brake failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure to provide a dealer to schedule the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000. Dyd.

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The rear drum brakes failed on more than one occasion causing loss of break pressure which on one occasion almost resulted in a rear end collision. Both times the rear drum break failure was confirmed by a Volkswagen certified mechanic. On one occasion both rear brake systems were completely replaced including the brake drums. On the other occasion the rear brake drums were salvageable but the other components were replaced. The first time was on may 26th, 2015 and the second time was June 27, 2018. The first time a complaint was made with Volkswagen in the untied states on June 5, 2015.

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The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving approximately 45 mph and attempting to stop at a red light, the brakes malfunctioned and did not stop the vehicle in a timely manner. When depressing the brake pedal, the pedal felt hard. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer (wallace Volkswagen, 2805 se federal hwy, stuart, FL) where it was diagnosed that the brake camshaft lobe had sheared off, causing the brake vacuum pump to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 122,000.

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The contact owned a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving 30 mph, the abs warning indicator illuminated as the brake pedal was depressed. The contact's vehicle did not stop and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to call her insurance company. The manufacturer opened case number: 180215369. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The dealer was not contacted. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) after the crash, which could have contributed to the brake failure. The failure mileage was 163,129.

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta. While the contact's son was driving 50 mph, he attempted to make a right turn and lost control of the steering wheel. When he depressed the brake pedal, the brakes failed to respond quickly. As a result, the contact's son had to use the parking brake to stop the vehicle, which resulted in the vehicle spinning out of control and crashing into a lamp post. As a result, the front right fender was damaged. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (Toyota collision center, 966 International speedway blvd, (386) 947-7800). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

My brakes failed to work as I was driving down a hill and entering oncoming traffic at a nearby stop light.

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The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. While at a red light, the engine suddenly revved and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle from moving, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into the preceding vehicle, which then crashed into a third vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,907. The VIN was not provided.

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The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the brakes constantly loss pressure and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The contact had to pump the brakes each time the failure recurred without warning. The contact reported the concern to the dealer and the manufacturer who indicated that the vehicle would need to be further tested to determine a repair solution. The failure mileage was not available.

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I just purchased a 2016 vw Jetta s 1. 4 gasoline turbo engine on 3/5/16. It has under 400 miles on it with light driving. The check engine light came on within a week of purchase and was taken to vw dealer service immediately. I was told issue was "defective brake vacuum and relay". There is currently an NHTSA open recall (23r1) that applies to the 1. 8 and 2. 0 turbo gasoline engine, but it should clearly include the 1. 4 turbo gas engine. This is a major, safety critical issue to sell a car with. Brake failure could likely lead to fatalities driving in either highway or city conditions the Jetta 1. 4 turbo gas engine model should be included with recall 23r1, NHTSA campaign number: 15v705000 I feel fortunate that I was not driving the car to experience brake failure, collision or death. This is completely unacceptable in a new car and has caused me to lose faith in the safety of the vehicle.

On Tuesday, August 4, 2015, I was driving my leased 2014 Jetta with my 1 year old baby, when my brakes completely locked up. Unfortunately, at the time, we happened to be at a stop sign on a steep hill about a half a block from our house. As I began rolling backwards down the hill trying to do everything I could think of in that moment of sheer panic, I truly did not think the outcome was going to be good. Thankfully after about fifteen seconds of no brakes whatsoever, they finally popped back on. I lease this Jetta, so I had it towed for free to a dealership where I obviously have to get all of the work done. They called to let me know that my one year old car had faulty wheel bearings and it was causing the computer to get confused and therefore making my brakes seize up. My car is 1 year old and has 14,000 miles on it with no other symptoms and/or noises that would signify bad wheel bearings. Which made it even weirder is I called my old Volkswagen dealership (I just moved a month ago) and I asked him if it could indeed be my wheel bearings. He said it was extremely unlikely and that if it were, my brakes probably wouldn't have popped back on. Maybe I'm just being paranoid, but this all is so fishy to me. I feel like they be covering up and/or misdiagnosing the car to avoid a possible law suit because my brakes failed. I'm terrified to get back in the car even after they've "fixed" it.

The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving 15 mph, the brakes failed and the contact's vehicle rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was not injured and a police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a certified independent mechanic and the body damage was repaired. In addition, when the vehicle was in park or reverse, it would jerk. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

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The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. While attempting to accelerate at 35 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to respond effectively. The wrench and check engine lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The brakes failed to completely stop the vehicle on two separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be determined. The dealer reset the electrical system, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 92,629.

After failing inspection last week for the second time in two years, I preceded to change the rear brakes (which were the reason for the inspection failure). The driver's side rear brake pad was wore completely to the metal. The passenger's side looked as though it had come directly out of the box, no wear at all. The parking brake was not hung up, wheels spun freely after replacing both sides. This was the same case when the vehicle failed inspection two years, approximately 40,000 miles, ago. After reading many other Jetta owners have experienced similar issues with the rear brakes failing prematurely, I decided to submit this issue to NHTSA.

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The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the brakes failed to engage when applied. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to a local body repair center but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 23,000.

Premature rear brake wear and failure. Heavy brake dusting on rear wheels since new. Rear brakes need to be replaced at 25,000 miles and 50% of the miles were highway miles. Spongy brake petal and heavy rear wheel brake dust reported to dealer 3 times when new and at the normal service intervals. Vw dealer service manager said all 09' Jetta's rear brakes are wearing out between 20,000 and 30,000 miles. Either rear brake design or materials are defective causing premature wear and failure.

I own a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. The rear brakes had to be completely replaced at 28000 miles. Both the dealership and the Volkswagen corporate office refuse to cover brakes under warranty stating that for the Jetta it is "normal" to need new rear brakes in as little as 10000 miles. Edmunds. Com and carcomplaint. Com have hundreds of Jetta owners complaining about the premature rear brake failure in the 2007 models. It seems that we have been told the same thing, about the Jetta depending on the rear brakes to make safer stopping. It is not fair that automotive company is neglecting to recognize the defect in their car. Many people cannot afford to replace brake pad and rotors every 10000-20000 miles, that presents a formidable safety issue.

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At 18,000 miles my rear brakes sounded like a garbage disposal. When I brought it to the dealer they stated normal wear and tear. Brakes failed a month later. This month, 18,000 miles later the same thing has happened. A simple google search reveals that many other owners of the 2007 Jetta are faced with this dangerous and expensive problem.

Total brake failure. Vehicle has issue draining batteries--2006 car--currently on 3rd battery. When battery is close to failure, vehicle has strange electrical problems such as trunk releasing and brakes not working. Last incident was coming to a stop sign. When the brake petal was pushed, no response. Luckily there was no car was in front of me and I went through the stop sign. Incidents have been reported to two vw dealerships and to regional rep. They do not feel there is a problem.

On a clear day, dry pavement, went to brake in city traffic and brakes failed causing me to rear end the car in front ( causing $2600 damages) and totalling my car. No injuries. Air bag did not deploy, possibly due to the low speed I was travelling.

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The contact owns a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta. On two different occasions, the rear brakes locked up. The first failure occurred while driving 60 mph and the second failure, while driving 35 mph. The contact stated that the vehicle became engulfed in smoke. He went to the dealer to have the vehicle repaired under recall notice # 02v031000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock). Since the recall repair was performed, he has returned to the dealer twice due to the brake failure. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 127,000.

2007 Jetta 2. 5l rear brake failure in June 2007 resulted in accident where I was unable to stop and vehicle was hit driver's side. Reported to vw and was told it was normal failure. Brakes continue to function intermittently (grinding, squealing, seizing) December 2008 rear brakes replaced (30,000kms) at my expense as vw has refused to acknowledge this as an issue. August 2007 clutch fails and vehicle is taken to vw for repairs. Advised it was normal wear and tear (18,000kms) and would not be covered under warranty. Had clutch inspected by a clutch manufacturer who advises parts failed as a result of improper installation. Vw issues refund after legal action is pursued. Have had vehicle inspected at independent mechanic who agrees with sub standard workmanship and parts on this model.

The contacts own a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact has been experiencing brake failure since the first two weeks after the vehicle was purchased. He stated that the brakes grind whenever he attempts to stop. While driving 45 mph, he attempted to accelerate and the vehicle hesitated. On June 11, 2007, he arrived at wellesley Volkswagen and spoke to the service manager. The service manager acknowledged that the transmission was faulty and discovered an error registered in the computer. Wellesley would not provide a loaner vehicle, but the contact was able to retrieve his vehicle within a few days. However, the brakes continue to grind. He called Volkswagen, but no one would speak to him. The current mileage is 3,000 and failure mileage was 200. Updated 09/18/07. Updated 01-16-08. Updated.

2005 Volkswagen Jetta brake pedal failed, when attempting press the pedal it went to the floor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable duplicate the problem.

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The contact owns a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact reported transmission failure on the vehicle. The dealer remedied the transmission failure and one month later, the problem recurred. The contact stated that the epc lights began to malfunction. When the lights illuminated the current speed in which the contact was driving, reduced drastically. The indicator illuminated intermittently while driving to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the failure as bad wiring and performed the remedy, but the failure continues to persist. The contact then stated failure with the brake pedal switch, however it was unable to be duplicated by the dealer. The brake pedal switch failure also continued to persist. The current mileage is 52,908 , and failure mileage was 1,000. Ak.

When the brake pedal was depressed to disengage the cruise control brakes failed. This resulted in a rear end collision. The insurance was not able to prove that the failure was due to a malfunction in the brake mechanism.

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While driving 25 mph in inclement weather consumer applied the brake pedal and the brakes failed. This caused the vehicle to crash into a tree. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.

When attempting to stop the brakes failed completely. No impact reported.

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Consumer states that while driving the vehicle into her drive way she proceed to stop and brakes fail. Consumer says that there is a recall out but does not include her VIN number.

The vehicle experienced a total brake failure. The pedal offered little resistance, and sank to the floor. An accident was avoided by emergency procedures. The throttle was also inoperative. After bringing the vehicle to a eventual stop, the brakes slowly returned to normal, mushy at first, then to original feel. Not an expert at diagnosis, but it would appear that the "brain" that controls throttle and the abs systems experienced a temporary failure. No indicator lights were dispalyed to indicate any form of failure. Needless to say, this was an "exciting" experience for a couple of minutes!!!.

Brake failure, when applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor, loss of effectiveness, to stop vehicle used the parking emergency brake.

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