Brake Electric Antilock Problems of Volkswagen Passat - part 2

Vehicle stalls intermittently at speeds of 25-65 mph. Vehicle taken to dealer 10-15 times, cannot find a cause. The mirror switch is inoperative due to window switch failure. The driver seat warmer was inoperative. Engine has a burning smell due to oil leak. Vehicle made noise in front end on left turns due to a stabilizer bar clamp being loose. Front brakes make noise. Steering makes noise and locked while driving. Steering column sliding cover cracked.

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

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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.

Ongoing problem with brakes squealing when applying brakes. Vehicle been in dealer shop on four occasions. Repairs were made on the disc brake system, and problem stilloccurring. Please feel free to provide any further details.

Gas gauge sending unit has been replaced once. Malfunctioning again. Shows full tank when more than half empty. Brakes have never worked adequately. Dealer has inspected and says they are "normal". After inspection, worked better for a brief period.

Front brakes started squealing but now are rubbing,grinding,groaning and braking rough. I am being told that these are normal brake sounds and that they cannot find anything wrong. Although on the last visit to the dealer I was told they did "something different" to the rotors this time. After at least 6 visits, I have the same problem and am being told to seek a scond opinion.

Shortly after bought car, had many makeup problems: trim panel falling off, 3 our 4 windows have been fixed numerous times. Cannot have trim fixed unless do whole car, which is too expensive and I didnt pay all that money for a car to have dish out more money for something that should not happen. I have paid to have all the windows fixed except this last time, I just will not do it. No accidents, nothing for these problems to be occuring. Also, the tie rods have been replaced numerous times. Lastly, steering/suspension has been a problem. All these problems took place four months after purchase and since then has been a problem.

The drivers side seat has excessive movement in the fore-aft direction and in the vertical. It is most noticeable when braking. It feels very unsecure. I have taken it to the dealer. They claim this level of play is normal.

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.

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While driving 10-20 mph and applying the brakes the pedal is hard and there aren't any brakes.

We were notified of a recall regarding the brakes on our vehicle. The dealership told us they completed have the work on the brakes but did not have the parts to complete the recall. We have contacted the service department to complete the job on numerous occassions. We have been told the parts are coming from germany. As of 1/18/00 we were told the company is holding back the parts. As an accident reconstructionists and a safety professional, I find this explanation unacceptable and Volkswagen is not compling with recall notice issued by your agency.

While making a stop vehicle would idle intermittently. Occasionally, just at the point of coming to a stop, it will lunge forward while brakes are being applied. Happens in both hot and cold weather.

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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.