2007 Volkswagen Jetta brakes problems

Filed Oct 13, 2021 · Brakes, Tires · CO

TPMS failure on each tire and ABS went out immediately. Was on he highway when failure happened; had to use the emergency run away truck ramp to stop. Break pads seized on back left side causing damage to rotor that was just replaced. Only thing that saved my life was it was in the middle of the night.

Filed Nov 24, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 50,200 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. In addition, the vehicle shook and previously made abnormal noises. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (timmons volkswagen of long beach, 3940 cherry ave, long beach, ca, 90807) where it was diagnosed that the starter failed, the brake booster vacuum was leaking oil, the driver and passenger outer cv boots were torn/worn, and the sway bar link was fractured. All the parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 50,200.

Filed Jul 22, 2014 · Brakes · 68,000 miles · MN · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that when driving, a burning odor emitted from the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear brake cable failed causing the rear brake to seize and emit smoke. As a result, the brake cable, the rear pads, and rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 68,000.

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 3,100 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the anti lock braking system had malfunctioned. The vehicle was repaired and the defect was remedied. The contact also stated that the front passenger seat had malfunctioned. The dealer diagnosed that the air bag system was defective and needed repairing. The vehicle was repaired. No further information was available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 3,100.

Filed Apr 7, 2011 · Airbags, Brakes · 38,600 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen jetta. While having the vehicle serviced for routine maintenance, the contact was informed that the rear brakes were completely worn and rubbing metal on metal. The vehicle was repaired. Three weeks later while driving approximately 20 MPH the contact was involved in a crash in which the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and the contact suffered minor injuries. The vehicle was towed to an insurance lot and was not examined for the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 38,600. Updated 06/02/11 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was totaled. Updated 11/28/11

Filed Sep 20, 2010 · Brakes · 59,500 miles · KS

Normal driving habits. Mileage on vehicle = approximately 59,500. The rear brake pads and rotors wear at excessive rate on my 2007 volkswagen jetta - 2.5l wolfsburg edition. I've never had a vehicle where the rear brake pads or rotors needed to be replaced before the front pads/ rotors. Vw offered to replace the rear pads and rotors for standard brake replacement cost (no discounted price for premature wear). The rear brakes wearing prematurely presents a potential safety hazard.

Filed May 15, 2010 · Brakes · 52,000 miles · CA

I have a 2007 vw jetta that is wearing out pads to fast. The 1st time they wore out the car had approx 16,000 mi. We were told by the dealership that it was caused by the emergency brake lever not totally releasing. The 2nd time the car was out of warranty with approx. 28,000 mi. But the dealership and vw were willing to replace the pads since they wore due to the brake lever again. But it was suggested that audi pads be put on because they wore longer than the vw. The mechanic at the time said there was a problem on the jetta with the lever not always releasing. Now at 54,000 mi the car had to go in for a brake job. Unfortunately the pads wore down to the rivets and scoured the rotors. So I had to pay for pads and turning the rotors. Now vw is saying that they design the brakes to wear in 12,000 to 20,000 miles. I have never heard of pads only lasting that short of time. And if that is so then why am I still using the original front pads. Then they state that they set the car up so the rears do more work then the front to make the front not do all the braking. Yeah, we do that on tractor and trailers to, but not to make the rears do all the braking. I worry because my son uses this car at college and I don't want a call saying he had an accident due to the brakes going out. I worry vw may have problems with the rear pads prematurely wearing and don't know how to fix the problem like toyota can't fix their problem.

Filed May 1, 2010 · Brakes · OH

I am leasing a 2007 jetta 2.5 and just took my car in this morning for it's 35,000 mile tune-up. I was told that my rear brake pads and rotors were at less than 10%. I was not notified 5,000 miles ago that they were low or would be causing issues. Now I'm being told on top of my $250 tune-up, I need to replace all that for 310. This seems to be a documented issue, and I'm highly upset that I would have to deal with this in my lease. In 5,000 miles I went from being "fine" to the pads being ground into the rotors.

Filed Feb 11, 2010 · Brakes · 18,000 miles · PA

I have 2007 volkswagen jetta wolfsberg ed and I am having serious issue with the rear brakes. I bought this brand new at 60 miles on it in june 2007.. Around 18/19k I had to replace rear brakes n rotors cause they were worn and were rubbing metal on metal.. I went to the vw service they said it may have been the ebrake not adjusted correctly.. They replaced everything under warranty after arguing with them.. They tried to say it's the way I drive or I must have driven with the ebrake on.. R u kidding me!!!! I been driving for 10 yrs.. And if it was the way I drive why haven't the front brakes gone? They are still the original brakes to this date 2-12-10.. Anyhow so they replaced it. Right now I'm at 29k guess what.. I had tires changed out and my rear brakes are at 30% left.. This is insane 10k an I have to change rear brakes again?? Meanwhile I still have original front brakes on the car with 2/3 of life on them! My trusted/personal mech said there has to be something wrong with the braking system or hydraulics.. There's no way I should be almost on my 3rd set of rear brakes without even touching my front brakes.. He said that is not normal.. I had a 95 camry bought it used had that for 2.5 yrs and only replaced all brakes 1 time...and isn't the stopping power on all vehicle in the front brakes.. Its a fw drive car... This is getting ridiculous.. At this rate ill be changing brakes every 3 oil changes.. How does this make sense to the vw company or any mechanic for that matter?... Please recall this veh for rear brake issue.. Nobody has 400 dollars every 10k for brakes.. Please do the right thing!!

Filed Feb 9, 2010 · Brakes · 18,300 miles · CA

2007 vw jetta wolfsberg edition brake pads completely worn out at 18k miles. Had dealer replace pads. Pads completely worn again at 25k miles along with rotors. Took to dealer who refused repairs as condition was "normal" and would not cover under warranty. Took to private mechanic who said condition was "not normal" and scheduled followup service after pads were replaced to gauge damage to rear braking mechanisms.