Brake Electric Antilock Problems of Volkswagen Passat - part 1

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.

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Abs brakes have been pumping without inclement weather. It pumps randomly at any speed and any weather. Nothing has been resolved from the dealer. The brakes also make excessive noise, grinding or metal to metal type of sounds or contact. In addition, multiple electrical or malfunctions within the year I have owned the car- only 9491 miles. A. Air bag light went on and stayed on until I brought it to the dealer. B. The driver sun visor shorted and was inoperative. C. Ignition was weak and would not start after several times. Car would die. Brought the car to the dealer, no resolve. The computer could not duplicate problem. Finally as I am driving the other day, a malfunciton light appears and the car dies. I had the car towed to the dealer. D. After 5,000 miles check up, the service light appeared and stayed on until I brought it into the dealer to turn off. E. At this time, the car is in the dealer. They found that the ignition switch faulty and will be replacing it.

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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.

High idle during high ambient temperatures. Idle is raised to 1000-1050rpms during temperatures above 90f. This causes loading of the transmission and additional brake pressure is needed to keep the car at a stop. This can occur suddenly and randomly presenting a safety issue. I have almost ran into several cars at various times when stopped at a light or in traffic. It has happened countless times during the high ambient temperatures.

I purchased my vw 3. 6 4motion Passat with 71 miles. When the vehicle reached 200 to 250 miles, the engine started shaking when gently applying brakes at slow speeds. I also experience this when the gear is in drive and their is no gas being applied. I have serviced the vehicle with Volkswagen twice and they state that this is normal behavior. I have researched this through a internet forum and discovered that not all owners of the same vehicle type that I have experience this symptom. The shaking topic can be found at the following url. . Read more...

I am one of an already large and constantly growing number of persons with Volkswagen's and Audi's who have abs (automatic braking systems) that have stopped working after only a mere 60-70,000 miles. I have taken my car in to the dealer several times to resolve this issue and each time they (deal) say it's something else. With many people complaining now and more to join in as the days go by, one can only imagine the large quantity of other people who have this snafu. Our experience has been that vw/Audi appears to refuse to acknowledge the problem. Lately, several persons have said that the problem is generally being caused by the electrical unit in the abs module. Yet at this point, vw and Audi are having users replace the entire unit. This cost is prohibitive for many of us ($2000 upward in my case). In the meantime, many of us are having to drive with faulty abs systems, with resultant safety problems: for me, the abs problem causes the brakes to go on at inappropriate times. The brakes on my car grab and activate unexpectedly during the first several minutes of driving after my car has sat overnight. Others have experienced this too. I fear that this may cause an accident. This problem on my car seems to be growing worse. The more obvious safety hazard is that all of these cars lack the abs during crucial times of driving on icy or wet pavement. Again, this problem is aggravated when the abs goes on and off intermittently, without the driver's knowledge (since in many cases, the dash warning lights remain on throughout). At this point, I'm fearful whenever I drive my car.

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Purchase 2006 Passat with 4 wheel motion in Feb 2006. Approximately 6 weeks later engine light came on. Took to dealership where they took out the gas tank to repair vacuum problem. Then there was groaning when I turn the wheel left and right. Took to the dealer and they replaced brake parts. It is now three weeks later and I still have brake problem. The car now groans when ever I turn right, left or straight. Especially loud in stop and go traffic. I fear that the brake system is unsafe. Dealership showing no concern. I am on my second attempt to fix the brake. I will contact a lemon law lawyer if this fails.

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

The contact took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs. Upon inspection the technician noticed the steering assembly came loose. The vehicle was being repaired at the dealership. They replaced both lower control arms and both tie rods. Also, the dealership also found there was an oil leak and the abs was defective. The technician discovered the steering rack assembly was loose to the point it could have fallen of from the frame. Updated 11/29/05.

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.

Abs electronic control module failure.

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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.

The abs brake control unit of my 1999 Passat has failed. Dealer quotes cost in excess of $1000. To replace a part that costs less than $100 to manufacture. I found a car forum where many, many people talk of this bosh part as failing in their Passats and audis.

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

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 system (abs) warning light blinked intermittently over many weeks. I was first told that the abs was working okay, but the problem was just with the indicator light. A direct test of the brakes on a slippery road proved that the abs was not working at all. A second visits to vw dealer's service department over resulted in diagnosis of faulty abs control module, replaced at a total cost of over $1500.

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.

Anti lock brake control unit.

Reported when slowing down to 5-10mph care hesitated and then jerked as if someone hit from behind, also when braking to stop,car lurches forward. Vw dealership replaced brakes and rotors and did software update after 3 times in shop. Now car hesitates when either slowing down or from stop then kicks in all of a sudden,will be calling regional technician to report, still feel slight jerk at slow speeds. All happens when engine hot or cold.

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

Ignition coils failed two times, resulting in loss of power and causing vehicle to shudder. Coils were supposedly replaced. On a separate occasion (following the coil repair) vehicle completely shut down on the interstate- going from 80 to 0 mph in the matter of seconds. I had already been driving the vehicle for over an hour. I lost all power and was barely able to get the car to the shoulder. Problem was diagnosed as bad gas (not possibly the coil). In addition, my rear door quit closing, headlights have burnt out, filters have gone bad causing front of car to become flooded, vacuum hose defective, rear brakes went bad, and radio quit working. Parts were replaced either under the warranty or out of my pocket. Vw refuses to admit there is a problem with this car. I have approximately 40000 miles on it.

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Malfunction of robert bosch 5. 3 abs module.

While driving at 25mph, the vehicle experienced total brake loss. Causing a fire to the front and rear wheel. Dealer has been notified and will cost $2,8000 to replace the abs. Please provide further information.

Brakes vibrate noticeably when slowing down or stopping at variable speeds. Dealer replaced rear brake discs under factory warranty.

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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.