Table 1 shows nine common service brakes related problems of the 2004 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light on (three problems).
The plastic underdash cowling can become warped over time and fall down on the brake pedal causing the car to stop or trigger the abs system when not needed. Read details...
Abs unit failure of 2004 vw Passat my abs module keeps flashing a brake failure on my dashboard. I don't know how safe it is to drive the car with a flashing brake light on the dash. Seeing how this should be a safety issue shouldn't the manufacture fix this brake problem under a recall? Read details...
At the 20000 maintenance inspection there was no observation done by the dealer. At about 22k the brake problem warning light came on and then off. I took the car at the dealer and they found that the back brake pads are almost completely worn off and they need to be replaced and the brake fluid Read details...