Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 2000 Volkswagen Passat

The contact owns a 2000 Volkswagen Passat. While driving 50 mph, the check engine and oil lights illuminated. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, it felt as if the rear tires were locking. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that there was computer chip failure with the abs and the entire computer needed to be replaced. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 83,000 and failure mileage was 82,978.

Vw Passat v6 wagon 2000 65k miles abs brake fault warning lights (abs, brake and warning illuminated; stop message) appeared while driving at high speed on freeway. Intermittent for fist day, remained illuminated day 2 -3. Dealer service indicated the abs communication module failed; when lights are on abs will not activate. Abs module replaced at a cost of $1189.

2000 vw Passat. Abs module went out causing loss of anti-lock brake system and reduced safety of car. Replacement will be $1200-$1500. Mechanic explained that this wa scommon to Volkswagen cars between 50-100k miles.

Abs braking system malfunction. Abs control module needed replacement due to ecu defect or failure.

Failure of abs brake system on vw Passat, yr=2000, model=passat, engine 2. 8l. Bosch abs 5. 3 (vw p/n 8eo 614 111 ah) has very poor reliability history.

Failed abs controller. Error codes on dashboard. Abs is no longer working. Quoted ~1200 to fix.

This vehicle had multiple problems. Consumer noticed that the abs braking system failed, and the srs air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer was able to shift the vehicle into drive and reverse without the vehicle being turned on. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the abs braking system, and the srs air bag light module needed to be replaced. Also, a transmission problem.

Antilocking brake system (abs) module failure. "no communication" abs system code received - not covered under manufacturer's warranty.

Malfunction of robert bosch 5. 3 abs module.

Braake pedal goes slowly to floor when brakes applied. Dealer could not repair. Needs further info from Volkswagen.

2-3 sec delay when brakes are used in wet weather. Problem present since new.

During wet weather braking, pedal is not firm and pronounced delay(2+ seconds)before brakes respond to driver input.

Brakes fade terribly in wet weather.

When it rains, there is a 3+ second delay before the brakes engage. This car is identical to the Audi a4 (same platform and brake system) which currently has a defect investigation open. The Passat should be included in this investigation (both cars are "b5" platform cars).

Braking power greatly reduced in the rain. Takes a couple of seconds for the brakes to work after applying brakes. The brake pedal drops quite far before you can feel the brakes start to work. This is not a matter of reduced tire grip. . Read more...

In wet weather brakes responded poorly. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they stated this was normal.

In wet weather brakes responded poorly. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they stated this was normal.

Brake pedal slowly went to floor. Vehicle at major intersection and situation dangerous. Next time, brake pedal went directly to floor and had to be pumped to stop the car. Reported to dealer on first warranty check. Dealer failed to check brakes at all. Returned to dealer with complaint that they failed to check brakes. Flushed hydraulic brake system and checked completely at request of owner. Dealer asserts "brake system is to factory specification. " I have no reason to believe problem resolved as dealer states he must still refer to vw in germany for advice and instructions. Vw in germany has been contacted and they can only refer to subsidiary in auburn mi who does not know anything except matter is entirely in hands of dealer.

I have had this problem occurring consistantly when in rain/snow. Initally the brake pedal goes to floorboard.

I have had this problem occurring consistantly when in rain/snow. Initally the brake pedal goes to the floor, but after a 1-2 second brake application, brake pedal feel returns to normal. This is a frightening situation, considering the extra caution required during adverse weather.

Vehicle engine fails to respond in emergency situation / pedal to the floor.

Very poor wet braking. Car is not predictable when braking. . Driving up interstate 83 in maryland, no standing water on road, just wet raining conditions. I attempted to brake suddenly and car pulled to left. Other occasions car had had substantial decrease in braking capability when wet.

Wet braking is poor - at highway speeds in rain at near-freezing temperatures, brake pedal application results in a lag time before braking begins. Occurs when roads are wet, not icy. Problem vanishes if brakes are applied first to "dry" them and then applied, but can't always plan for that.