Six problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1998 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Abs electronic control module failure.
I have a 1998 vw Passat that has had it abs system go out. From what I understand this is a common occurrence with this car. The only problem is when the abs module goes on the car it has a hard time modulating the brakes correctly causing a dangerous situation. I will have to either buy a new unit or send it out and have it repaired.
98 Passat, abs pump is not working anymore at 106000 miles. I wanted to replace the part but the dealer told me I have to pay $1200. 00 just for the part. Is vw USA considering a recall because in my opinion a $1200. 00 part should not fail to work so fast.
I drive a 1998 Volkswagen Passat. After about 2 weeks of annoying warnings that something was wrong with my abs system I took the carto my independent mechanic. He hooked a scanner up to it and checked the brake system all day, and found nothing wrong with the car, other than the fact that the brake fluid was overfilled. He fixed that minor problem, but did not fix the original issue. After another week, I finally broke down and took the car to the dealer - heritage Volkswagen on reisterstown road in owings mills, MD. They hooked a scanner up to it as well, and found that I needes a new abs control unit. This was a part that, they said, would cost $3,000 just for the part! after doing my own research, it seemed this was one of many Volkswagen Passats that experienced the problem, but every one was being charged $1,500 for the part. This ought to be a class action lawsuit against Volkswagen of America, and heritage Volkswagen ought to be investigated for overcharging their customers.
Anti lock brake control unit.
When driving and applying the brakes there are no power assist brakes, and the brake pedal is hard, which isn't stopping the vehicle. Consumer has to apply the brakes very hard to stop the vehicle.