Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows six common service brakes related problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the power assist brake vacuum (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the brake disc pads (one problem).


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Passat

The Power Assist Brake Vacuum problem

While traveling at approximately 40 mph consumer attempted to apply brakes to stop for a red light, brake pedal failed to move, causing vehicle to travel into intersection. Dealership examined vehicle, and determined that vacuum line coming off of booster in the braking system ruptured, and   Read details...

The Brake Disc Pads problem

Brake shoes make noise.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

Started with airbag light turning on. A week or so later the parking brake and abs lights turned on but only for the first few miles of driving. While these were on, the ac fan, wipers, and headlights do not operate. These lights now stay on most of the time.   Read details...


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