When driving at an undetermined speed ABS light appeared on the dashboard. Consumer informed the dealer about this issue. However, mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.
1998 Volkswagen Passat brakes complaints
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My 1998 vw passat has 57,000 miles on it and a problem with the ABS control unit. The ABS light stays on steadily and the brake light flashes with an audible four-chime tone. The vw dealer tested and confirmed that I need a new ABS control module. The cost of parts and labor is $1900. . Vw of america declined to help with this problem.
My 1998 vw passat has 85,000 miles on it and a problem with the ABS control unit. The ABS light stays on steadily and the brake light flashes with an audible four-chime tone. The vw dealer tested and confirmed that I need a new ABS pump/control. The cost of parts and labor is $2,100. Since purchasing this vehicle, I have had many problems with it from replacing the turbo charger to a complete replacement of the front-end suspension to name a few. Vw of america declined to help with this problem because of the mileage. I used to own a toyota with 250,000 miles on it when I sold it and never had problems with it like I have with this car.
1998 vw passat 20v gls sedan VIN: [xxx] ABS fault indicated by ABS and brake instrument cluster lights flashing and instrument alarm sounding. 1 faults found: 01203 - electrical connection between ABS and instrument cluster 03-10 - no signal - intermittent diagnosed as faulty ABS control module. Safety issue - according to the owner's manual: "if ABS warning light and brake warning light lit up together, it is possible rear wheels will lock-up early under hard braking. This could cause loss of vehicle control and may be due to the electronic brake pressure distribution not functioning. Have your vehicle serviced immediately by an authorized volkswagen dealer or a qualified independent repair shop" module in car: [xxx] current vw replacement module: [xxx] I have called around to at least 6 dealers, "list" price ranges from $1500 - $1900 for the currently available "q" module. My local dealer told me they had stock and list price was $1000, but when the part was delivered that price had changed to $1600 list. I surely would not have ordered the part if it I had been quoted that price! Part was refused, however according to the parts driver I talked to a year ago (and as recently as this fall) the part was $1000 list, and lately they have been delivering 4 - 5 of them a week to independent shops doing these repairs. From various forums (vwvortex, club b5 passat, audi world, bentley technical web, vag com tech forum) I have learned the failure rates for the 97 - 2000 model year b5 platform cars (audi a4, vw passat) that share the same [xxx] (b or p) modules have been failing at an alarming rate. In my opinion vwoa needs to issue a safety recall to address the premature ABS control module failures in these vehicles. *la updated 07/27/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
The car is a 1998 vw passat 1.8. The car has 61,000 miles. Abs/ brake light including the warning chimes turns on intermittently. The alarm turns off after a few minutes and then goes again. My mechanic tested and confirmed that the ABS control module is faulty. Repair cost is estimated at $1,800. No other car I have owned with ABS has ever had this kind of failure.
Abs and brake lights go on and off sporatically on my 1998 vw passat. Dealer says ABS control unit (vw part no. 8e061411q) has gone bad. Vw of america refuses to cover it even though car has less than 50,000 miles. Replacement cost is about $2500.00.
Consumer stated there was a noise coming from the front of the vehicle, dealer replaced right side cv boot and outer cv boot due to them being worn, and also the drive shaft was replaced.
Consumer states air conditioner is blowing hot air. Air compressor needs replacing.
1)trunk light stopped working just past the warranty period, wiring problem, cost to repair $200. 2)ABS light flashes continuously, about 1 year now,dealer gets 3 pages of diagnostic error messages. Can't determine problem with light but ABS is supposedly working. Cost: 3days car rental, and $300 out of pocket. 3)front end suspension: crunching noise and bounce. Bounce corrected-dealer replaced stablizer bar, $284. Noise continues(6 months), dealer can't determine problem. Getting worse, afraid front end will crash into ground. 4)timing belt broke, dealer replaced engine at no cost. 5)engine replacement caused problem with radio. Radio will not accept code. Needs to be replaced. 6)rear driver side window will not go down when indicated, falls down a few minutes later. Also, door will not open when unlocked. 7)sometimes the ignition switch will not turn when starting car.
Rear brakes make loud squeaking noise from moment brake pedal is depressed until vehicle comes to a complete stop. Dealer has inspected and said brakes/pads are ok. Dealer deglazed pads which fixed noice problem for approx 2 weeks and then it returned. Problem still not resolved. Problem started at 20k, vehicle just had 40k mile service-dealer said brakes ok still. Said front brakes will need replacement at next service. I feel dealer is trying to fix problem, but manufacturer hasn't provide dealer with any recommendations on problem resolution.
I have been advised that both front brakes require new rotors although pads have not worn through. Given the mileage, this seems like a defect. The manufacturer has declined to assist as the vehicle in no longer under warranty.
The consumer took the vehicle to be serviced because the brakes were making noise, the dealer said the brakes were ok, at 22k miles consumer was told that the brake rotors and pads had to be replaced. Nlm
Took vehicle to dealer & was informed by mechanic that rack needed to be replaced due to power steering leaking fluid through it. Also rotors were replaced due to excessive wear. Fuel tank had collapsed & was not accepting any fuel.
Leaking power steering fluid, replaced reck.
Vehicle experiencing brake problems. Nlm
The brakes squeaked, the dealer filed the brakes and the noise went away, the brakes weren't working, the dealer replaced the brakes and the rotors.
Consumer took vehicle to dealer due to brake light warning on the instrument panel coming on, the dealer informed him that the brakes were ok, later dealer informed consumer that rotors were worn and that the rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced, consumer feels dealer should be responsible for paying for the defective brake rotors and pads.
Curious if rotor defect is inherent in all vw passats.
Brake booster, intake air screen and tie rod end unable to be repaired under recalls due to lack of parts. Nlm (98v‑134,99v‑131, 99v‑248)
When driving and applying the brakes there are no power assist brakes, and the brake pedal is hard, which isn't stopping the vehicle. Consumer has to apply the brakes very hard to stop the vehicle.
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