Volkswagen Jetta owners have reported 5 problems related to power assist brake (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.
Brake power booster suddenly fails in stop and go traffic and vehicle brakes really hard and the brake pedal floors on its own. This can cause serious accidents.
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all problems of the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
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The booster and master cylinder were defective. When touching the brakes they locked up. . Booster and master cylinder are good, but shaft between the two misaligned and hangs up. Cannot realigned. . . . . Manufacturer insisted that booster and master cylinder were good, but shaft between the two was misaligned, could not realign it. Has to replace it at $640. 00.
Volkswagen of America is refusing to notify consumers & dealers of this potentially dangerous condition experienced by many new 2002 1. 8-t Jetta. Dt.
Car dies while driving at any speeds no power-brakes or steering.
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all problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta
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While driving under normalconditions power assisted brakes lost all pressure, causing loss of brakes. Cause is unknown please describe incidents.
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all problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
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