Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volkswagen passat. The contact noticed that the floor on the driver's side in the rear of the vehicle contained approximately an inch to 1.5 inches of water. She noticed the issue approximately four times within one month, especially in rainy conditions. The dealer stated that the failure may be caused by the sunroof, although the sunroof was never wet at the time of inspection. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not provide a definite diagnosis. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls relevant to the issue. The contact also noticed that the ABS indicator would illuminate intermittently. She was unsure if this failure was related to the water issue. The current mileage was 115,320 and failure mileage was approximately 115,115.
1999 Volkswagen Passat brakes complaints
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Abs brake module defect.
Abs control module: this complaint pertains to my 1999 vw passat turbo. I have been experiencing the same issue thousands of others have. The ABS and brake lights come on every time I drive the car. It is my understanding that this is a defect in the car and a serious safety issue as the ABS system is not functioning properly.
I was driving like every other day, when the ABS light on my 1999 volkswagen passat. I took it to my mechanic thinking my brakes are worn out. The mechanic told me the brakes and rotors are perfect and that the ABS control module is not working. I search the internet for a reasonable price to find that many other people are having the same problem.
At random intervals while driving, the ABS light, brake light, oil light, and asr light flash with accompanying warning beeps and the tachometer goes to zero. These warning eventually go away on their own. The instrument cluster has been replaced but the problem is still intermittently present.
While driving the car, had to apply brakes for emergency stop, left front flexible brake hose suddenly ruptured causing complete brake failure. The vehicle has been stopped using emergency hand brakes. Under inspection, right front flexible brake hose also shows signs of advanced deterioration. The vehicle has never been in a crash, hoses were original parts. Car is 1999 volkswagen passat 18.t automatic with 150,000 miles on the clock.
My ABS brake light is on as well as the brake light. I've taken it to the dealer and to a automotive repair shop to have it looked at. The dealer says that the ABS module is bad and will cost around $900.00 to fix. The brake lines and levels are okay and the pads and rotors are good as well. It seems that the bosch 5.3 ABS model for my year and make has recently been reported as faulty. The electronics in the 98-01 model ABS modules should be lasting longer or at least the duration of the car. The problem is that virtually all of the bosch 5.3 and 5.3i ABS modules in the passat have a serious internal defect (bad manufacturing process) that will surface after 1-6 years of service. If the brakes and ABS are actually fine, then volkswagen should be replacing these faulty ABS modules with upgrades. The consequence is that your brakes maybe fine but you cannot legally drive because of a failed state inspection. $900.00 is the way to fix it says the dealer. I've had my brakes serviced on the regular by and been told that they're fine, but now the ABS light is saying otherwise.
Anti-lock brake system control module failure. Lights flash on dash, no ABS available.
Abs failure. Abs unit stopped working, mechanic says this is a common failure in this car. New unit costs $900 just for the part.
Unexpected ABS amber light fault and flashing red brake light. Dealership does not seem to know how to correctly diagnose this and will cost a large sum of money to try and repair.
1999 volkswagen passat gls 1.8t. Failure of ABS control module. Dealer demanded $2,500.00 to repair what is apparently a faulty design. There have been multiple reports of ABS module failures on these vehicles.
The ABS module on my 1999 passat has broken and the car is constantly warning me of the ABS and brake lights on the dash are lighting up.
My 1999 vw passat 1.8t began exhibiting a flashing/beeping red light to indicate a failure in the ABS system. Upon further research with other owners of this vehicle, it has come to my attention that this failure is fairly common on 1998-2001 passats, but no action has ever been taken by the manufacturer. I had the ABS module rebuilt and did the removal and installation work myself; the result was $220 out of pocket. However, many people who have sought dealership service work for this same problem have spent well in excess of $1,000. Given the apparent failure rate of this module and the fact that it is a core safety feature of the car, it is my opinion that it should be considered for recall (including compensation for those who have already made the repair). Thank you.
This complaint is for my ABS module in my 1999 vw passat wagon. It went out for no apparent reason, with lights indicating such. It is constantly broken now. It will cost 1,200 for the dealer to replace the broken module, with out it I am without ABS.
1999 vw passat,ABS light on/brake light flashing for a couple of weeks, very annoying and scary, read on internet discussion forums , possibly very expensive to fix, do not have 1500 dollars to fix and it possibly may not resolve the problem..we need answers ...
Abs light indicator 1999 vw passat v6 engine.
Abs module failure at ~67000 miles. Abs light on with flashing brake light and 3 short peeps. Water intrusion from under battery drains due to design flaws.
The ABS control module is dead on mt 1999 vw passat. This renders the ABS useless. This is a known problem with the passats. I just hope they have a recall because it is big dollar repair.
Abs light stated to blink... Can't "talk" to ABS in car with computer... Abs module is out :(
Abs module has failed.
Abs control unit failure on my 1999 vw passat.
I drive a 1999 volkswagen passat 1.8t and when driving at highway speed the ABS light would turn on. A couple months later the brake light began appearing with it and making a beeping sound. I took it to a volkswagen specialist and got they replace the ABS module. Since then the ABS light has not come on.
1. Abs and brake light lights up dash, while blaring a loud beep. Abs becomes inoperative, which results in longer stops. 2. Each time car is started 3. Car has not been repaired.
Abs module is faulty, resulting in no ABS braking system.
The anti-lock braking system module on my 1999 volkswagen passat has failed leaving me with no functioning ABS system. The failure occurred under normal driving conditions. The failure occurs every time the car is driven, the lights on the dashboard appear telling me the system has failed, the only consequence so far is a failed ABS system, as of right now no corrective action has been taken because a brand new module is ~$800 dollars, and to have the module rebuilt requires removing it from the car and mailing it to a module rebuilding company(www.modulemasters.com) and costs $200+ and at this time I can't afford either of the costs easily. The car and brakes function fine, but there is no safety of the ABS system incase of emergency an emergency stop of a 4000lb car.
I got in my car one morning and started the ABS lights and brake lights come on the instrument panel and has pretty much been on since and I have noticed without ABS my car doesn't stop near as fast as it used to the dealer said it was the ABS computer failed and the manufacture would have to send me anew one but that it was really pricy to fix and a group that I am with also drive the same cars a large number of them and there's has failed just like mine did.
Abs module failed in my 1999 vw passat.
Abs module failure. Happens everytime I start my car. Replacement of ABS module.
My 1999 volkswagen passat (v6, glx model) has a faulty ABS control module. At around 103,000 miles, the anti-lock brake system stopped working on my car and began flashing a brake warning light in the instrument panel. I have spoken with numerous other vw passat owners who tell me this same incident has happened to them. It seems to be a trend among 1998-2001 passats, and since the ABS system no longer works, is an obvious safety hazard.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volkswagen passat. When the vehicle was purchased, there was plastic covering the reflector board. After a few months, the contact noticed that the ABS lights illuminated on the instrument panel. Through online research, the contact discovered several complaints on the same year, make, and model vehicle. An independent mechanic performed a diagnostic on the vehicle, but could not locate the specific cause of the failure. He was informed that if he depressed the brake pedal too hard, it could lock his wheel and result in a crash or he could lose control of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 47,000. Updated 09/16/08. *lj updated 09/18/08.
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