I am one of many people that have had the ABS control module fail in my 1998 volkswagen passat. The dealer says that he can fix the 'problem' for around $2,000. I have seen numerous other people post internet messages about their ABS control modules failing on their vw passats. I can't believe that vw would allow such a thing without issuing a recall.
1999 Volkswagen Passat brakes complaints
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In approx. October, 2004, ABS warning light started to come on intermittently. Problem is not repeatable, but happens at random times and for random durations. Abs appears to be inoperative when the light is on. After several minutes, ABS light stops flashing and the car functions normally.
Submission of complaint re vw of america feel he has been over charged for numerous & extensive repair bills for his 1999 vw passat. The consumer stated he is still experiencing problems with the front suspension. The front stabilizer was repaired and the lower control arm was repaired, however the problem recurred. The rear brake pads were worn. The front doors creaked when opened. *jb the cruise control was intermittent. The consumer requested assistance of all the matters. *sc
Shortly after bought car, had many makeup problems: trim panel falling off, 3 our 4 windows have been fixed numerous times. Cannot have trim fixed unless do whole car, which is too expensive and I didnt pay all that money for a car to have dish out more money for something that should not happen. I have paid to have all the windows fixed except this last time, I just will not do it. No accidents, nothing for these problems to be occuring. Also, the tie rods have been replaced numerous times. Lastly, steering/suspension has been a problem. All these problems took place four months after purchase and since then has been a problem.
The ABS warning light came on approximately one month ago, at first intermittently. The car was immediately taken to a mechanic, but problem could not be diagnosed. Since then, the light comes on and a audible warning sounds at every start-up. The car has been returned to the mechanic, who will perform another diagnostic. All four rotors and pads were replaced in the last four months. The mechanic has a nearly identical car with an identical problem and has diagnosed a faulty ABS module, a $950 part plus labor charges. Searches on the internet show anecdotal evidence that hundreds, if not thousands, of owners of similar models are experiencing this same problem. Other owners describe dangerous brake failures, including lock-up.
During an emergancy braking procedure the ABS system did not work. I attempted to stop from highway speeds, the tires locked up, and the ABS/ brake light came on and then went out seconds later. But the front tire locked up when I needed the ABS to work. The light now comes on and off at will. The brake pads front and rear have been changed, and the brake fluid changed to fix the problem with no luck. The light tends to come on once the engine is warm but I no longer trust the ABS to work even if the light is off.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light blinked intermittently over many weeks. I was first told that the ABS was working okay, but the problem was just with the indicator light. A direct test of the brakes on a slippery road proved that the ABS was not working at all. A second visits to vw dealer's service department over resulted in diagnosis of faulty ABS control module, replaced at a total cost of over $1500.
The ABS brake light on my 1999 vw passat keeps coming on. Vw says I need.
My ABS light on my 1999 vw passat 1.8t comes on intermittently and stays on. When it does, the brake light also flashes. I can park my car overnight. When I restart it, it is off. After driving a short ways, it will come on again. When light is flashing, the anti lock brakes do not work. When braking hard during this, car will stall and you have to restart the car. Very dangerous while driving. Dealers are stumped, said they would need to replace the ABS module -$1400.
My 1998 passat's ABS light is intermittently coming on and off. My mechanic has verified that there is nothing wrong with the ABS pump itself, there is just a problem with the sensor. The web is full of the same complaint re: vw passats spanning many years. There is obviously a problem with the ABS sensors on these cars. They need to do a recall.
Abs & brake light continue to flash. It started as one brief incident and now happens everytime I am in my car. I have been told that this will run somewhere in the ballpark of $1500. This is obviously a poorly manufactured device and should be replaced by volkswagen. We are all hazards on the road.
Abs and brake light simultaneously came on followed by a beeping noise. This rendered the ABS brake inoperative. Abs control module pump needed to be replaced because its internal relay was clicking and buzzing. This was a common failure part on this vehicle.
Had new front tires put on the car and then new brake shoes, rotors, etc. On the back. Abs light keeps flickering on as if the vehicle thinks it is skidding.
For the last month or so, the ABS/brake warning light has displayed. At first,t was on for a few seconds and then it would some on and stay on for minutes. It now displays whenever the car is running. It is my understanding that this is a common module failure in late model vw cars and related audis. It will cost me $1500 plus labor to replace this warning system. Until it is fixed, I have no ABS brakes working. I am very worried that this is a safety issue and that vw should have a recall or pay for these failures. They deny any responsibility other than their standard warranty. In the details area, I wrote that there have been 30 failures because the ABS brakes are not working every day I drive the car.
Abs control module failed in 1999 passat v6. Abs warning light came on, along with flashing brake light and intermittent beeping sound. Repair estimate $1500-2000. I contacted vw of america to complain after reading about numerous other complaints about the bosch part. Vw of america told me they could/would not help with repair.
Abs light coming on once in a while. Now stays on permanently and beeps. Concerned about safety of brakes. Cost to repair $1600. This car has been in the shop numerous times for electrical problems since I purchased it. I will never buy another vw.
I bought my 1999 passat in march 2002, and had the problem occurred at the date listed below, my mileage was only 60k and my ABS brake light came on, I went to the dealer to have it fixed they said it would cost about $2000. I have read and spoken to many people having the same problems. Is there any way this can be recalled or can anyone help us who doesn't have money to pay for that amount. It is a safety issue and if you would like to contact or speak to people who had these problems. One of the website is www.tech.bentleypublishers.com and it is under vw passat ABS light problem. Please help us.
The ABS modual on my 1999 volkswagen passat(58000 miles)has malfunctioned. This is clearly a safty problem.volkswagen of america says they cant help with the $2000 repair.far too many are in this position.there must be a re-call regarding this possible life threatening matter.
Some months ago ABS warning light would come on infrequently. About once every two weeks. Then the light would come on more frequently. Now the ABS light has been on constantly for the past several months. Oddly, the light was off on two consecutively evenings and the ABS worked when the light was off. However, since then the light has been on constantly. Have been to two dealers who suggested replacing ABS control module for $1400.00. This seems to be a very common failure in volkswagons and audis. Date given below is approximate.
My 1999 vw passat was purchased on 6/16/04. It was a used vehicle with 59,000 miles on it. 6 hours after drivingoff the lot the ABS light flased and the brake light started blinking. The dealer I purchased it from took it to get checked and found the ABS control module had gone out. This part alone costs over $1200.00 to repair. There are many vw sites out where I have found hundreds of complaints that the ABS module had gone out. This part is not covered under warrenty. I beieve this problem should be investigated due to the fact that should this go out while driving it can cause a serious accident.
Abs module 8e0614111b failed on 1999 passat under normal driving conditions. Warning lights are intermittent meaning the function of the ABS system is intermittent.
In mid may, while driving down the highway in my 1999 passat gls (only 49k miles), the ABS light came one, the brake light started flashing, and it started to beep. This problem then went away after several seconds. This problem then started to reccur with greater frequency, from one or two times a week, to now several times a day. During my recent 50k mile service, the dealer (sunnyvale vw) determined that this problem is due to a failed ABS contol module. The cost to replace it is over $1700. As I cannot afford such a rediculous amount of money, I am now driving a car with a serious safety defect. Researching this issue further I discovered that this problem affect 1998 - 2000 vw passats, as well as 1997 - 2000 audi a4 and s4 autos. Searching this site for past complaints of this issue I found 50 complaints. More troubling, however, is that when I searched discussion forums of web sites dedicated to the b5 platform vw passat and audi a4 I found over 1500 (one thousand five hundred) posts about this issue. The consensus is that this issue is due to a defective ABS control module manufatured by bosch. The defect is due to either poor engineering or manufacturing. I've already complained about this issue to volkswagen of america, and they refuse to resolve the issue by replacing the defective ABS control module in my car. I will be sending a letter to the ceo of volkswagen of america to complain about this issue and demand that this important safety defect be remedied. My hope is that my complaint, in combination with the dozens of other formal complaints to the federal safety agency, as well as the hundreds of posts about this issue will result in vw issuing a recall to replace these defective ABS modules.
The ABS control module on my car seems to have failed. Apparently this is a common problem with both vw and audi. Right now the brakes work but ABS does not...so the wheels can lock up. Once in a while, the ABS light turns of and ABS starts working, but for the most part it does not work. This has been going on for the last three months or so. Again, this seems to be a common failure with vw and audi.
Abs light turned on.
At about 68,000 miles the ABS light and brake light came on, in my 1999 vw passat 1.8t. They have remained on, except for brief occassion. The warning signal goes off as well. Lynch imports, daytona beach, was unable to access information through diagnoistic testing. I have no ABS and they anticipate a high cost to even find the problem, ($78 per hour to manually go through systems) let alone repair it. I understand now that this is a common problem with volkswagen.
Abs/brake light comes on intermittently, requiring replacement of ABS module
(1.) no events indicating approaching failure. (2.) ABS control module failed therefore I was unable to start my vehicle with the key, I had to pop start it. (3.) replaced control module.
At around 60,000 ABS light comes on vehicle, which makes ABS useless when light is on, it works otherwise. When light is on brakes lock-up. Abs module costs $1010 + labor 405 = $1415 to fix this. Spoke with dealer, they said they have seen many of ABS control modules gone bad passats. This could be a big safety problem since it affects braking.
Suddenly ABS light comes on on the instrument panel. Also at the same time, the brake light starts flahing.
The "ABS" and "brake" light flash intermittently. According to metropolitan volkswagen in jersey city, nj the brakes work, but a sensor in the ABS control module has failed, the quoted cost is $1500 for the module + labor to install it! Apparently this is a common problem in 1998 and 1999 vw passat.
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