Power Assist Brake Problems of Volkswagen Passat

The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that his brake lights remain illuminated while driving and fail to dim. The current mileage is 66,346 failure mileage was 65,500.

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- the contact owns a 2002 Volkswagen passsat wagon GLS with a failure mileage of 41,926 . The contact stated that when she tried to start the vehicle it would not start. She noticed white smoke coming from the tail pipe, and some fluid squirting from the brake hose. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and the contact was informed that there was water in the engine. Also, the dealer determined that the brake booster had condensation build up which was getting into the intake manifold. The manufacturer stated it was an environmental issue due to the climate in which she lived. The current mileage was 42,400.

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While driving driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. Driver was able to stop. Then, noticed that fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The pedal was hard when pressed. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brake booster needed to be replaced.

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The brake booster on my 2002 Volkswagen Passat started acting up in freezing weather on numerous occasions. When this happened, I lost all power assist for the brakes and braking performance was severely degraded. On several occasions this also led, for reasons unknown to me, to the front brakes locking up, immobilizing the vehicle. The problem was eventually fixed by the Volkswagen dealer, who replaced the brake booster unit under warranty. I think there is a class problem with the brake booster system in at least 2002 Passats and no effort has been made by Volkswagen of America (voa) to communicate this to owners of these vehicles. I learned from the dealer that they had experienced many similar instances with the brake booster system on Passats. If not a formal recall, at least some communication to owners from Volkswagen should be forced as this is serious safety issue. I have talked to voa customer service by phone and their response was that they do not issue voluntary recalls. This is done, according to the voa rep, only when ordered by the government. If true, this seems a sad commentary. So I am working this issue through NHTSA asd my only recourse.

Water accumulated in the brake power booster. The consumer removed about 5 cups of water. The dealer was notified.

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Second time this has happened. Last report to NHTSA was 6/17/01 jb. No safety defect listed.

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Lost power assist and had to use hand brake to stop. Vacuum line was replaced and failed again at 79363 miles.

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When first starting car in morning, brakes don't hold for about 30 seconds, and the brake pedal "fades" when I press on it. Afterwards, brakes work correctly. Nlm.

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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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Vacuum pipe broke, causing partial loss of power assist during braking. Power loss increases greatly with each successive stop.

Received recall 99v131001. Contacted dealer on 15-Nov-99 and still no parts available. Issue has since been resolved.

Brake booster vacuum and tie rod on recalls,but recalls repairs were not completed on appointment day because parts were not available. (99v-131 and 99v-248) yh.