Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen jetta. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle overheated and stalled without warning, the parking brake failed, and the rear driver side door had issues opening. The contact also stated that the vehicle leaked fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the main coolant fan, engine valve cover gasket, both rear shock and mounts, both front strut mounts, front lower control arm bushing, and both outer tie rods needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 137,354.
2001 Volkswagen Jetta: brake failure
12 of the 668 complaints about the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 127,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
2001 jetta. In traffic, a car stopped suddenly two cars before me.... I stopped in response and my brake pedal went to the floor - brakes failing , anti-lock system failing - and hit the car in front of me. My car was totaled.
On a clear day, dry pavement, went to brake in city traffic and brakes failed causing me to rear end the car in front ( causing $2600 damages) and totalling my car. No injuries. Air bag did not deploy, possibly due to the low speed I was travelling.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen jetta. On two different occasions, the rear brakes locked up. The first failure occurred while driving 60 MPH and the second failure, while driving 35 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle became engulfed in smoke. He went to the dealer to have the vehicle repaired under recall notice # 02v031000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock). Since the recall repair was performed, he has returned to the dealer twice due to the brake failure. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 127,000.
I have just purchased a 2001 vw jetta. In the last month since I have purchased the vehicle. I have had boh of the rear brakes failed since purchasing the vehicle. I have had to replace all pads and calipers on the rear brakes. They were both defective and had to be replaced. I am very disapointed in the quality of this vehicle. I dont know if this is a common problem but I thought I would report it and find out some more information on the subject.
Problems with 2001 jetta brake system.*mr rear brake failure called for replacement of rotors, calipers and required a complete brake system flush. The consumer was concerned as to why the ABS warning light did not activate. *ph
Had problems prior with brake pedal vibrating when depressed slightly and also during turns with loss of brake power. Abs system replaced by local dealer. Had an incident after replacement. Going down a hill at 45 MPH with a right bend, applied brakes. Same vibration in brake pedal, no braking power and steering kicked car sharply to left and ended up off the road. Then everything seemed to work again but still experiencing problems car going in for more service yet again. Dt
Vw dealer refuses to provide a solution to this problem, nor do they recognize the brake failures. The vehicle's fuel injectors have not been repaired and was serviced on 11-28-01 by the dealer. They refuse to cooperate with me in working these matters out in a fair manner.
The vehicle experienced a total brake failure. The pedal offered little resistance, and sank to the floor. An accident was avoided by emergency procedures. The throttle was also inoperative. After bringing the vehicle to a eventual stop, the brakes slowly returned to normal, mushy at first, then to original feel. Not an expert at diagnosis, but it would appear that the "brain" that controls throttle and the ABS systems experienced a temporary failure. No indicator lights were dispalyed to indicate any form of failure. Needless to say, this was an "exciting" experience for a couple of minutes!!!.
While driving in rush hour traffic the master cylinder failed resulting in loss of braking ability. Nlm
Car was parked on near-level surface of driveway. Car was left in neutral (manual transmission) and parking brake was set. Doors were locked. Car began to roll 165 feet down driveway about 20 minutes after use. Car rested in a fence post. Dealer claims that car should be left in gear because the parking brake system on this car is hydraulic, and while the car is driven, the rear disc brakes heat up, and when the car is parked, the brakes cool down. The same brakes that cool down are the same brakes that heat up. When a brake pad heats up, it expands, when it cools down, it contracts. My parking brakes failed because they cooled off and became inoperable, causing the car to roll all on its own. I was never informed that the parking brake system on this car was not a separate drum brake, and I was never advised by the dealer during delivery to leave the car in gear while parked because the parking brake will be useless after every trip.
While driving down at steep incline vehicle would not stop. Also, expierenced a problem while traveling at 50 MPH, consumer tried to brake, and pedal went to the floor.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- On some passenger vehicles, short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
- Risk
- This can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ABS control unit. Owner notification began march 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.
Recall number 02V031000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta?
12 of 668 owner complaints about the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta (2%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
Check engine light 57Stalling 40ABS 27Power windows 27Loss of power 26No deployment 16Grinding brakes 13Engine failure 12Misfire 12Oil consumption 12Won't shift 12Door locks 11Airbag light 10Jerking 10Headlights 9Transmission failure 9Fire or smoke 8Wipers 8Fuel pump 7Overheating 7Hesitation 6Slipping 6Water leak 6Knocking 5
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