There are no specific events leading to the failure besides regular use of the vehicle passat 1999. The ABS warning light periodically has come on and lengthened in duration until it stayed on permanently. The braking is still normal, but the ABS control unit is recommended to be replaced by the dealer. I have not replaced the ABS control. Also, the timing belt tensioner went out on my passat 1999. I was driving on a freeway when the car just cut out. I coasted it over to the side of the road where it would not turn over. This part was redesigned on later models because of its tendency to fail. I had to redo all of my rods. I still have the old part in my possession.
1999 Volkswagen Passat brakes complaints
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I am one a large and growing number of persons with volkswagen's and audi's who have ABS (automatic braking systems) that have stopped working after the car has been driven only 40,000 - 50,000 miles. The extent of the problems can be discerned by a web discussion group devoted to people with this sole problem (bentley publishers at http://tech.bentleypublishers.com/thread.jspa?forumname=volkswagen.b.b5&threadid=6316 ). With this many people having found the website, one can only imagine the large quantity of other people who have this snafu. Our experience has been that vw/audi appears to refuse to acknowledge the problem. Lately, several persons have said that the problem is generally being caused by the electrical unit in the ABS module. Yet at this point, vw and audi are having users replace the entire unit. This cost is prohibitive for many of us ($2600 in my case). In the meantime, many of us are having to drive with faulty ABS systems, with resultant safety problems: for me, the ABS problem causes the brakes to go on at inappropriate times. The brakes on my car grab and activate unexpectedly during the first several minutes of driving after my car has sat overnight. Others have experienced this too. I fear that this may cause an accident. This problem on my car seems to be growing worse. The more obvious safety hazard is that all of these cars lack the ABS during crucial times of driving on icy or wet pavement. Again, this problem is aggravated when the ABS goes on and off intermittently, without the driver's knowledge (since in many cases, the dash warning lights remain on throughout). At this point, I'm fearful whenever I drive my car.
Complete failure of ABS control module on a 99 vw passat wagon with 99,000 miles. Car reverted back to regular braking system...no ABS.
The ABS, brake and oil light all come on (oil will flash) with sporadic irregularities in the tachometer. The tachometer will sometimes drop to zero. All this happens with 3 distinct beeps whenever I use the brakes. Colder temperatures can lessen the occurrence of the problems. Dealership service says that the ABS module needs to be replaced at a cost of $3600. I have not yet approved the repair on the car.
Abs light appeared intermittently, authorzied vw dealership charged me $100 diagnosis fee and said they couldn't duplicate my concern on 10/11/04, 12/03/04,and 03/05/05. On 12/03/04 they want me to pay $1365.83 + tax to replace ABS hydraulic pump and control module assy, I declined repair
The ABS controller is experiencing an intermittent failure. The symptom is when I have driven several miles or when it is hot, the brake/ABS warning light will come on. A mechanic says this is a common problem which will eventually become permanent failure of the ABS controller. Refer to the federal safety agency oid complaint # 10106162 and 10120717 for failure of same ABS controller on 1999 audi a4. The part number of the ABS controller in my 1999 passat is 8e0-614-111-b. I am investigating options for repair, either new part from dealer ($1500) or rebuild ($600). This is apparently a very common problem (many complaints on consumer web sites). The failure is reported to be failing solder joints on a circuit board in the controller though I cannot verify this personally. Vw america will not admit any knowledge of this issue (they only discuss recall or warranty issues).
Abs brake light came on dash board, causing my ABS system to not function and I had it checked out, it turned out to be a busted ABS module.
The ABS and asr (electronic stability control) computer had to be replaced in my car. The car only had 71,000 miles. It almost cost me when my life when the ABS did not kick in and started sliding on a rainy day. It cost $1,400 at the dealer to fix this problem; the service technician said it was common. They only replaced the computer.
Abs control module failure serial 8eo 614 111p 1999 passat wagon, 1.8t 4cyl. Abs and brake lights flashing. Quoted $3150 from vw to repair
I own a 1999 vw passat (1.8). At approx 75k miles, the ABS control module has failed. I have reviewed the vw forum on edmunds.com and find that there are many, many owners with the same problem. This is a recall issue - we deserve to have the part fixed no matter what mileage we have on the car.
Abs module failed at 80,000 miles and was replaced. Front and rear upper control arms had to be replaced at same time. Currently, rear window is falling into door (83,000 miles). This is a pre-owned automobile.
Abs control module failure - module failed at roughly 80,000 miles. Manny, many, many silimar complaints regarding this issue.
There was nothing wrong with my '99 passat but suddenly the ABS and brake lights started to come on. The dealer tells me that they need to change the ABS control module which will cost $3500. I searched the internet and found out that this is a very common problem with these passat models.
At 50k miles the ABS brake light came on and the dealer diagnosed it as premature failure of the control module which cost me $ 1500 in repairs.
I own a 1999 vw passat with anti-lock brakes. Many audi and vw models manufactured starting in the later '90s and continuing to present (including mine), use the bosch 5.3 ABS controller, which is prone to catastrophic failure, ostensibly due to defective design. This module controls multiple brake-related functions including the ABS which is important for winter driving, but the most critical function of this module is probably the electronic brake force distribution, or ebd. These vehicles are designed such that if the ebd is inoperative, the proportion of hydraulic force applied to the rear brakes during emergency braking is as great as it is during moderate braking effort when there is minimal transfer of vehicle weight to the front wheels. The ebd is supposed to adjust the front/rear braking distribution dynamically according to the measure of the deceleration, so that the rear wheels will not lock up during emergency braking. If this module should fail during emergency braking on dry pavement, the rear wheels could lock up and cause an accident which could easily include fatalities. This is an expensive repair for owners, costing roughly $2000, and many owners have probably put off the repair indefinitely. The vw company has provided absolutely no assistance in helping owners despite knowing of hundreds if not thousands of these types of failures as early as 30k miles. Services that charge ~$300.00 to rebuild the failed ABS module are unreliable and cause drivers to work on their cars with no mechanical sense because of their desperation. Evidence which can be found through a simple web search, suggests that the problem is widespread, and that if it has not already LED to serious accidents, it is only a question of time. This problem is genuine, and vw/audi should be compelled to take immediate corrective action.
The ABS module on my 1999 volkswagen passat failed. This is not an uncommon occurrence as I've found on vw chat boards, conversation with other vw owners, and comments from vw repair shops. Not only does this vehicle part have a propensity to fail, it is more costly than most vehicle parts. The dollar figure to replace this part places it out of reach for most people, resulting in many vehicles operating with a faulty ABS system rather than spend the money to fix the item. While more aftermarket vehicle parts can be remanufactured, this particular piece is not currently being offered as a remanufactured item. This is most likely because of; 1) the propensity for the item to fail and 2) the cost of the item to replace. Basically, many feel that the manufacturer and likely the vehicle dealer make a great deal of profit from this necessary item. Due to the importance of this safety feature, that being a working ABS system, I believe that this item should be reviewed for mandatory recall and replacement by the manufacturer.
The consumer the ABS light has been coming on. The dealership said that the control module went bad. It was replaced, however the problem recurred . The anti-lock brake system does not work when the ABS light comes on. Service invoices are available if needed.
Abs and brake light intermittently come on and stayed on flashing. Dealer stated they have seen many of these failures and must replace the ABS control unit at a cost of $900.00. Checking with other owners on www.passatworld.com/forums, this is apparently a very common problem and can occur at any mileage. In my case, my car has 92k on it, and is a 1999 my. But others with newer my cars and much lower mileage are also reporting the same issue.
Abs warning light coming on. Brake light coming on. Pressure light coming on and chimes occur.
I have owned my volkswagen passat for the last 5 years. About 6 months ago ABS warning lights came on. I checked to see if the ABS still were working, and it was not. The warning lights went on and off for the next month or so, but is now on whenever I turn the car on. I contacted the dealer, and they immediatly knew what I was calling about. It seemd as though this was a common problem. The price to get it fixed through the dealer was $1600 or more. Volkswagen knows of the problem ,but says that nothing will be done. Currently I can't afford to pay $1600 to have the ABS fixed on my car that had 60,000 miles on it when this started.
I own a 1999 volkswagen passat with 55000 miles on it. The ABS light came on while driving and the brake light is flashing. On going to the dealer, I am told that I need to replace the ABS unit and the instrument panel which will cost $1900. *ak this appears to be a common problem. According to the dealer, he has had several people complain about the same issue. Vw should issue a recall for this part and not have customers pay for its defective parts.
While driving on the highway ABS warning light came on, and red brake warning light began flashing, indicating ABS module failure.
I own a 1999 passat 1.8t gls. The ABS and brake light started coming on together intermittently at around 58,000 miles. Dealer service diagnosed problem as faulty ABS unit, cost $1400 total installed. I have not had the unit replaced yet. There are literally thousands of these defective units on the road today, why hasn't the federal safety agency pressured vw to issue a safety recall? This is clearly a safety issue and crashes are imminent.
Abs module failure. Was sudden/no warning. Electronic portion needs replacement. Re: san antonio tx dealer. Failure occured w/less than 55k miles on vehicle. Was told this is a common problem w/this vehicle.
1. Abs & brake warning lights appear - no obvious events leading up to failure. 2. I drive carefully to the dealer shop during a snow storm - careful not to apply the brakes too strongly. No accident occured - but danger of accident definitely increased. 3. Dealer determines the problem is the ABS pump. Due to safety issue, I have an appointment to have ABS replaced at my cost of at least $1200 .
My 1999 vw passat, has a ABS control unit failure. The part # is 8e0 614 111b. After doing some research I notice that this is a big problem with vw. If this is such a common problem why have they not been recalled. I also notice that the newer models are now installed with a newer part, is this because vw was aware of the problem?
Abs brake light- I took my car to a volkswagen dealership to see why this light is on and they informed me that it could be a module, and it is not covered by warrenty, and it would cost about $1300.00 to replace. So I did some research and in my research I learned that this is an ongoing problem. I did a search on google and found at least 200 complaints with the same problem and it is a safety concern. My brakes dont work in damp weather.. They become very hard to push.. And my brakes are new I had them replaces about 3 months ago and the light was on back then.. That is why I had them replaced, in hopes that was the problem.. But if you do a search on google you will find that there are hundreds of stories and safety concerns. I also contacted corporate volkswagen and they told me that my car was out of warrenty and that there is nothing that they can do, that I would have to pay for it myself.
I have a 1999 volkswagen passat gls - I am driving at random speed. Chime comes on blasting. Abs light comes on and stay on. Brake light flashes (same brake light as when e-brake is engaged) chime keeps going. All goes away after about 20 seconds of driving.
Failure of anti-lock brake module on 1999 vw passat 1.8t. No crash/damage/injury (yet). Started 1/05, continues. Common defect, certainly safety related. Vw uninterested in correcting problem.
I a 1999 vw passat gls 1.8t. I have experienced an intermittent ABS warning light issue since mid december 2004. When it first came on I promptly took the car to my regular/local vw dealership (power volkswagon, torrance, ca) who reported that they could not find a problem, and said they reset the system. Within a few days the ABS light was on again and I returned it to the dealership and this time they kept it for a few days to try to determine the problem and reported that they had identified the problem as a wiring problem and recommended replacing the ABS wiring to the sensors (cost under $500). After getting the vehicle back the light was again on intermittently (not as much as before) and this time they said the only other solution is to replace the ABS control module (quoted $1,500 parts and $300 labor). Given the fact that I had just spent $500 on ABS wiring that they said was the problem I wasn't about to spend $2,000 with them. I started my own research to find that this is a common problem with 1998-2000 ABS control modules on vw/audi vehicles (see http://tech.bentleypublishers.com/thread.jspa?threadid=2447). I also talked with independent/german mechanics who seemed well aware of the problem (even though my vw dealership seemed to feel it was a mystery). As parent whose children are regularly in the vehicle I have tried to determine what level of safety risk (if any) this poses. When my wife initially called our vw dealership they said it was a critical problem and that we should bring the vehicle in immediately. Then when they couldn't find a problem, it seemed to be "downgraded" to needs fixed but not critical. The vw owner's manual suggests that it is critical as the light on may result in unexpected braking and one of the independent mechanics I spoke with suggested he personally knew of a case where the vehicle's ABS engaged at a high speed resulting in an accident. I encourage the federal safety agency to engage vw in resolving this issue.
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