Air Brake Problems of Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen Passat owners have reported 106 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock control unit/module (56 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake abs warning light (34 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Brake problems of Volkswagen Passat

The Air Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problem

Fuel pump failure while driving on the freeway the car quite running. 1. 8 liter turbo in o3 vw Passat. Dealer calls and tells us our VIN number is not part of the recall. To call vw of north America and they should cover it.   Read details...

The Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem

My 2000 volkswagon Passat has started reporting errors, including brake faults, abs errors, check engine lights. I've taken it to mechanics and they are unable to find any problems. They simply reset the codes and send me on my way. A few hours of driving and the errors come back.   Read details...

The Air Brake Disc Rotor problem

At 35005 miles I was told by vw that I needed rear brakes pads and rotors so I had them installed at 35005 miles. Last week with the car at 52275 mile I was again told by vw that my rear brake pads and rotors need to be replaced. I find that 17270 miles is very quick wear for brakes.   Read details...

The Air Brake Antilock problem

Abs computer failure. No events leading to its failure it just shut down one day and the abs light has been on since. Failure = no abs, dealer wants over $1000 to replace entire setup however the pump is ok the computer is gone. Currently waiting for a cheaper fix or possible recall.   Read details...

The Air Brake Disc Pads problem

At 35005 miles I was told by vw that I needed rear brakes pads and rotors so I had them installed at 35005 miles. Last week with the car at 52275 mile I was again told by vw that my rear brake pads and rotors need to be replaced. I find that 17270 miles is very quick wear for brakes.   Read details...




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