I have a 99 vw beetle, 2.0 l 4 cylinder 5 spd manual gti. I have had continual ABS light problems since 10000 miles. The left rear speed sensor has been replaced 5 times. The vw dealer in hi at 16 k says it the control module after replacing the sensor and wire harness. Now at 28000 miles the ABS light is on and the brake light flashes and alarms. I seems this is a class engineering problem that requires a recall to fix.
1999 Volkswagen Beetle brakes problems
11 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 58,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 58,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4
- Foundation components2
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2
- Pedals and linkages1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Volkswagen Beetle brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1999 Volkswagen Beetle owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The ABS light stays on all of the time. Whenever I drive in wet conditions the brake warning light flashes and a buzzer sounds. Vw dealer recommends replacement of ABS control module at a cost of $1,680.
1999 volkswagen beetle having problems with tie rod equipment.*mr the vehicle was hard to steer and noisy on turns. The dealer replaced the rack and pinion gear and tie rod ends. The vehicle was taken bake to the dealer for front end vibration and it was determined that the tire rod ends were worn. The windows would not close due to defective regulators. The ABS light illuminated. The dealer replaced the left rear speed sensor and rest the readiness codes.
The brake sensor went out. This caused the brake lights to remain on even when the vehicle's engine was not on. The dealer has been notified. Please provide any additional information.
Vehicle rolled forward into a parked vehicle in a neighbors driveway. *ak the consumer was involved in an accident, when she tried to applied the brakes they did not respond. The consumer stated was going to have the master cylinder checked.
1)driver's side window had difficulty going up since vehicle purchase, have to push with hand to assist. 2) just a few months after purchase sensor behind brake pedal failed, vehicle would shift from park, replaced. 3) air bag came on and then engine light soon after, catalytic converter replaced. Both warning lights off and replaced. 4) headlights are constantly blowing out, evidence of a short when replaced. Burn marks, and exposed wiring because plastic on connectors got brittle and cracked off. 5) air bag light on again, two weeks later engine light on. Told two sensors on mass air flow and some others are malfunctioning and now been replaced. Told there is a broken clock spring in steering column along with bad wiring harness, both affecting air bags. Also, told air bag is now bad and needs to be replaced because other defective components have shorted igniter in air bag out. I am a college student and cannot continue to fund repairs to this vehicle. Cannot sell either because of these problems, and now reputation of beetle for problems. Vehicle has never been in an accident, even so much as bumped. Meticulously maintained. Dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis----------------770755. *ak
As you drive the ABS light displays on the dash and the brake pedal becomes very soft and long. It compromised braking distance. This has happen 3 times in the last 6 months. The first time after only 19 044 miles. We talked with volkswagen and they shared .
Battery was cracked causing acid to leak onto power steering reservoir.
While traveling 50mph with the cruise control on, went to apply brakes to release cruise control & failed to release or to slow down vehicle. Instead, vehicle started to increase in speed & hit a concrete barrier. Also had hit or clipped 2 other vheicles. Then the vehicle slid sideways & came to a stop. No injuries.
When the brakes are applied in a pantic situation one of the rear wheels will lock up along with one of the front wheels, throwing the vehicle into a spin . The dealer has been contacted.
Questions about the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle brakes
Does the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Volkswagen Beetle brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 58,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Volkswagen Beetle have bad brakes?
The Volkswagen Beetle model years with the most brakes complaints are 2000 (23 complaints), 2001 (22 complaints) and 2002 (13 complaints).
Other 1999 Volkswagen Beetle problems
Electrical 39Engine 34Transmission 29Visibility 26Airbags 22Lights 17Body 16Seats 11Acceleration 10Fuel system 7Steering 5Tires 5Locks 4Suspension 4
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