2000 Volkswagen Passat: brake failure

Filed Mar 16, 2010 · Brakes · 171,000 miles · CO

I stepped on the brakes and the right front brake line blew. The brake pedal went to the floor. I was making a u turn when it happened and I was able to stop using my emergency brake. I took it to my mechanic he said he had never seen anything like it. The rupture occurred in the rubber lining. He was thinking it was the steering of the front wheels all the time. The left side also showed signs of wear. Had to replace both lines. I felt it was to much of an urgent matter to not let people know.

Filed Jan 7, 2009 · Brakes · 145,000 miles · WA

Abs brake failure. Defective ABS electrical module. Standard braking system still functional.

Filed Sep 25, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 45,232 miles · CA

My car has been recalled 3 times, to which I adhered. Two months after my extended warranty expired, with 45,000, the ABS sensor module failed. I don't believe it's failed as the dash board lights infrequently return to normal state; with no indication of problem, only to return to ABS, brake failure, stop, service manual, lights flashing. Vw of america offered $300 towards a $1024.00 repair only to retract offer when I voiced I could not buy another vw nor recommend to anyone.

Filed Jun 11, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 92,000 miles · MO

At just over 90,000 miles, a warning message came up stating: stop! Brake failure. See service manual. The ABS and brake light also came on and stayed on. I immediately had my brake system checked at an independent mechanic. He found nothing wrong with the brakes or the ABS. According to vw it is a ABS central module failure. Replacing it will cost over $1000. This is outrageous! This is clearly a defect that vw should correct. It is incredible that vw is allowed to scare its customers into thinking they are in serious danger of brake failure just to get them to correct an electronic defect. Checking the internet I discovered this is a common problem with the 2000 passat.

Filed Oct 18, 2007 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · SC

Abs and brake warning light comes on and stays on. Message section displays stop, brake failure message. According to dealership, the ABS module needs to be replaced. Price quoted was $1,000. Apparently, a very common problem with vw and audi cars. Vw owes us a recall.

Filed Sep 28, 2006 · Brakes · 65,800 miles · PA

Without prior issues, the ABS and brake warning lights came on, the trip computer displayed "stop", "brake failure" and "service manual" lights, and there were a sequence of loud beeps. After talking to the vw mechanic, who read and looked up the dtcs, he discovered it's a problem with the ABS control module. There is a replacement for just the control module and not the entire ABS unit. The vw dealer charges $716 for replacement and installation, and will take at least a week for the part to be ordered. The car only has 60,000 miles on it! It is a 2000 vw passat 1.8t.

Filed Apr 25, 2006 · Brakes · NC

Abs light and brake failure warning light problem on my 2000 vw passat wagon. Research shows this is a common problem and should be included in a recall.

Filed Jan 10, 2006 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · CA

In november of 2005 my vw passat began to intermittently have the ABS warning light come on. My local dealer said it would be $2000 to replace the ABS control module and that the part was not even available. After a simple search under "vw ABS control module failure" it is clear that many hundreds of people have had exactly the same problem. This is clearly a defective part. It goes to the safety of the vehicle as warning lights indicate "brake failure" and stop immediately. From the many threads, and my experience, it is clear that vw is aware of this defect but does nothing. Why are they not forced to replace this defective part that effects the safety of my car?

Filed Jan 9, 2006 · Brakes · VA

The ABS and brake warning lights came on, the trip computer displayed "stop", "brake failure" and "service manual" lights, and there were a sequence of loud beeps. After talking to the vw mechanic, who read and looked up the dtcs, I discovered it's a problem with the ABS control module. There is a replacement for just the control module and not the entire ABS unit, model number 8e0-998-375-g, available from the vw dealer for $686 plus labor costs to install. Still, my car only has 63,000 miles on it!! It is a 2000 vw passat 1.8t.

Filed Sep 17, 2005 · Brakes · 55,000 miles · WA

Apparent defect in the ABS control system or display. Intermittently flashes warning message stop brake failure owners manual. Bulletin boards inform me this is a frequent occurrence for many vw owners. No repairs yet attempted.

Filed Aug 21, 2005 · Brakes · VA

Vw passat (2000 sedan): ABS brake failure indicator comes on, typically in warm weather or when engine is warm, along with indicator bell. "stop" indicator also comes on at this time. Failure occurs almost every time the car is operated under these conditions and continues until ignition is shut off. Dealer has confirmed no failure of ABS and notes that this is computer module/ECM problem that will cost between $1,500 and $2,000 to repair. Other complaints at this site and on other sites document a very similar problem at similar mileage (~75,000).

Filed Feb 1, 2005 · Brakes · VA

While driving driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. Driver was able to stop. Then, noticed that fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The pedal was hard when pressed. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brake booster needed to be replaced.