Service Brakes Problems of Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen Passat owners have reported 884 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 34 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (195 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake antilock control unit/module (161 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Volkswagen Passat

The Service Brakes problem

Abs sensor warning lights are coming on showing there is an issue.   Read details...

The Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problem

Failure of anti-lock brake system control module on 2000 1. 8 t Volkswagen Passat with 90k miles. The failure is a problem with the abs control module. Requires replacement. Intermittent failure at first, that increases over time. Brakes will not function as anti-lock brakes.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

My vehicle does. Sudden stop while I�m driving emergency brake lights up nd then on dash it state to stop vehicle pull over and doesn�t want to advance to move out of danger from traffic on streets and freeway.   Read details...

The Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Abs light on and break light flashing   Read details...

The Abs Brake Fail problem

A lot of indicator lights came on in my dashboard including abs control failure among other indicators. I had this diagnosed at my local vw dealership and they said it was a failure in the abs control/pump unit and it would need to be replaced. It was a $2,500 repair.   Read details...




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