2005 Volkswagen Jetta brakes problems

Filed Oct 26, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 100,000 miles · TN

I am reporting a safety concern for volkswagen jetta 2005.5. My jetta recently started having brake problems due to the master brake cylinder on 8/4/2017 I had to force my car off the road from hitting multiple vehicles due to the master brake cylinder failing. Volkswagen is very aware of this issue I have done research in found complaints as well as recalls but was told they couldn't help me the fuel line has also failed after replacing it causing a gas smell through out the vehicle when starting after pumping gas. I recently started having problems with the valve body damaged this is a big safety concern for my self in others who own the same vehicle the valve body damaged causes the car to slip in heavy traffic leading up to a car accident. I have done research and volkswagen is aware of this issue with complaints they did add extended warranty to end 100,000 miles. Back in 2005 leading up to 2014 there are multiple 2005.5 jettas around nashville with the same issues. But volkswagen will not help fix the problem of the safety of there customers

Filed Sep 6, 2012 · Brakes · 120,124 miles · NM

Abs control module does not allow brakes to fully engage.

Filed Jul 19, 2010 · Brakes · 56,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen jetta. While driving 10 MPH, she depressed the brakes and they failed to engage. The vehicle proceeded into incoming traffic. The contact was able to avoid a crash. The contact proceeded to drive and when approaching a traffic light, the identical failure recurred. The engine was shut off and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer stated that the brake cylinder and booster had failed but could not determine why they failed. The brake booster and cylinders were replaced at a discount rate to the contact. The dealer stated that the failure should never have occurred and the manufacturer took the liability for a partial repair cost. The failure and current mileages were 56,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2010 · Brakes, Engine · AL

Shortly after I bought car I noticed a noise coming from (sounded like) engine. I also noticed car not changing gears smoothly. Felt as if it was having a hard time shifting especially up hill, I took the car in and was told this is just how a vw shifts and sounds. I told them I did not notice it when I initially owned the car. They ran a diagnostic since now the engine light is on the windshield wipers come on at their own will, the clock looses time constantly, and the noise has got a lot worse and so has the gear shifting. The diagnostic they say showed the dual fans are both burned out. If they are burned out why are they still making a loud noise several seconds after I turn the car off? They have also told me no transmission problem exists but another dealer told me they cannot know that because the diagnostic will not pick up on a bad transmission only a totally failed one. Which the car will be out of warranty then. These cars have obvious transmission problems and electronic problems that are being ignored. After having all this problem I looked on internet and was astonished at the number of people with all the same problems as me. Slow and hard shifts, wipers, car acting as if it is stalling, clock losing time, battery going bad too quick. Brakes constantly bad. This car is just a lemon. Why will the government not do a total recall. There is tooooooo much wrong with tooooo many of them.

Filed Aug 18, 2009 · Brakes · 33,990 miles · MA

Epc light came on and brake lights do not turn off even when car is turned off. Need to replace brake switch and everything is fixed.

Filed Jul 31, 2009 · Airbags, Brakes · 22,000 miles · WA

The airbag light has come on 4 times in my 2005 new jetta 2.5 the seat belt sensors in front have been replaced once at dealership, this started when the car had only 22000 miles and kept coming on around every 10000 miles, they had to also replace the airbag(s) not sure which ones were replaced, the seatbealts don't wind back up properly sometimes as well. At around 25000 miles the brakes had to be replaced, we heard a clicking one day in the rear wheel well, we took it to the dealership they had replaced the brakes, rotors etc. I have documentation of these repairs.

Filed Feb 10, 2009 · Brakes · VA

My 2005 volkswagen jetta's left rear brake has worn metal to metal approximately every 10,000 miles. This vehicle has required 5 brake jobs to include brakes, rotors, and calipers.

Filed Dec 8, 2008 · Brakes · GA

Rear brakes on 2005 vw jetta - metal on metal after 19k and 38k miles. Told by vw that it is due to a smaller brake pad on the rear. Fear that a smaller brake pedal wears faster and is thus a safety issue.

Filed Sep 5, 2007 · Brakes · 20,500 miles · NC

20k miles, noticed rear grinding sound when braking. Sound seemed to dissipate after a few hundred feet of braking. However, it turns out that the grinding sound was the rear pads having been worn down to the rivets. I now have to replace the rear rotors and rear pads, at 20k miles. This is very unusual. Should be able to go to 60k miles on rear pads, perhaps as soon as 30k on fronts. *tr updated 12/12/2007 *bf updated 12/12/07

Filed Apr 9, 2007 · Brakes · 17,300 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that there was ABS failure. While approaching a stop sign at 15 MPH the contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact stated that this failure happened on several occasions, usually when decelerating and stopping. The vehicle was brought to the dealer twice, but the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer stated that the brakes may contain dust. The current mileage was 18,100, and failure mileage was 17,300.*ak update 4/25/07