Volkswagen Passat owners have reported 8 problems related to brake foundation components (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the Passat.
While driving had a flat tire and brakes locked up. Dealer contacted.
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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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The brakes squeak. Nlm.
Brakes squeak.
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The brakes squeaked, the dealer filed the brakes and the noise went away, the brakes weren't working, the dealer replaced the brakes and the rotors.
Consumer began to smell burning or smoke. He checked and found out that the scent was the brakes left rear wheel. Dealership repaired brakes twice and the problem still exists. Lee high valley Volkswagen--allentown, PA.
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Consumer states brakes are noisy. Dealer replaced front brakes and found rear brake drums were rusty.
Vehicle experiencing brake problems. Nlm.