Purchased my 2000 passat in 2003, had numerous problems since. It seemed like everything on the car had to be replaced. The control arms, o2 sensors, twice, belts, stereo didn't turn on, all new hoses right away, all 4 window regulators, and now to top it all off, the ABS lights kept coming on. My husband has a 2000 audi a4, virtually the same car, and had to replace all of the same things. The ABS seemed to work fine, but the dealer said it would be $1800 to fix it. I looked at some online forums and found thousands of people with similar problems. The manufacturer, (bosch or volkswagen, should do something about this. My car has been parked since august 2006 because I don't have money to fix it! I am college student. Help!
2000 Volkswagen Passat brakes complaints
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Anti-lock braking system ABS, electronic controller module started with the brake and ABS lights on or flashing from time to time, then, all the time, and the oil light came on. Also, warning - stop sign came on, and the tachometer dropped to zero. Never happened all the time, but it did get much more frequent , probably about 80% of the time these things were happening.
My 2000 volkswagon passat has started reporting errors, including brake faults, ABS errors, check engine lights. I've taken it to mechanics and they are unable to find any problems. They simply reset the codes and send me on my way. A few hours of driving and the errors come back. All the errors are intermitent. It's incredibly frustrating. Others have experienced a similar problem and vw only says that our model year does not have significant issues to warrant a recall. There are hundreds of posts with these symptoms all over the internet. Please help.
Abs module failure: this problem initially aroused in 2004 which was serviced by a local vw dealership in san francisco. The technician reset the code which made the beeping stop and made the light disappear temporarily. When it came back on again a few weeks later, I contacted the same dealership who advised me that since "it's not a safety concern, I didn't need to get that problem fixed right away." in the beginning, the ABS light was temperamental. It would come on and off but it has been on consistently since april/may 2005. I attempted to get it fixed a few times to no avail. I was told that it would cost me nearly $2000 out of pocket. Upon further investigation, I became aware that this is a common problem with vw but vw of north america refused to correct this issue and consumers are being forced to pay out of pocket, which is an expensive repair. In october of last year, I filed an official complaint with the california dept of consumer affairs, bureau of automotive repairs (bar) who attempted to advocate on my behalf but were unsuccessful as well. I was told by the bar that there have been thousands of complaints registered but no action has been taken against the vw of north america yet. Vw of north america needs to step up to the plate and act responsibly to correct this issue before tragedy hits. If govt entities such as the federal safety agency and other organization cannot force vw to act then the vw owners need to consider filing a class action law suit. This is a serious matter and I for one have already begun looking in to this option. I am tired of dealing with vwofa and they need to be held accountable for their action. Please click on the following link to read complaints registered by other vw owners. Http://tech.bentleypublishers.com/thread.jspa?message id=261419
While attempting to make an emergency stop in my 2000 vw passat, there was a 1 to 2 second delay in braking power. The roads were wet and the brake rotors were wet due to lack of shields to prevent water from making the brake rotors wet. The 1-2 second delay (from the time I applied the brake) caused my vehicle to not stop in the typical stopping distance and caused my vehicle to impact another vehicle. Vw passats from 2003-newer seem to all have these brake rotor shields "splash shields", but not the older 1998-2002 passats. A call to the volkswagen customer care hotline (800‑822‑7661) did not address this serious safety defect to my satisfaction. The agent kept saying "there's no current open campaign for your vehicle". I know of numerous vw passat owners who have experienced this serious issue.
2000 vw passat with ~72000 miles. Abs control module has failed. Vw says it will costs ~$1400 to repair. Internet research indicates this is a common problem which many vw owners are experiencing. Long past time to investigate whether a recall is warranted.
Dt*: the contact stated the ABS brake light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who replaced the ABS module.
Abs system has failed in my 2000 vw passat. It gives warning lights and messages that it's not working.
(1) normal driving circumstances (2) ABS module failure, no ABS or traction control functionality (3) replaced ABS module, problem fixed.
2000 vw passat stationwagon v6; 82,000 miles- last week, the asr, ABS and brake warning lights came on, the multi-function indicator displayed the "stop", "brake" and "service manual" lights, accompanied by loud beeps. All of the warnings are inconsistent-as another person said, "[the lights] will come on after driving for a period of time, or will not come on at all, or will stay on all the time" (the lights aren't necessarily on at the same time either). I read the manual and promptly made an appt. W/dealership, couldn't keep the date and have since received online notification that this is an ongoing problem that is expensive to fix. I do not have a grand burning a hole in my pocket so, despite the manual's dire warnings, I cannot fix my car. This is obviously a common and well known problem that the manufacturers should take responsibility for! Unless there is a recall very soon, I'll be buying a new car that I can feel safe about driving (I have children).
I own a passat 2000 v6. At 82,000 miles my ABS module has failed. My car has still not been fixed because I can not afford the ridiculous amount that I was told by a local shop. $3,000 to fix this? I don't think so! There are hundreds, maybe thousands, of vehicles made by volkswagon between 1998-2001 with failing ABS units. I demand a recall! How dare they charge us so much for our cars, when they can not guarentee that they will even last?!
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 MPH on a street, the traction control and the antilock brake warning light illuminated on the dash panel. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the antilock brake control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted.
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.
Hello I just bought a 2000 vw passat 1.8t with 36000 miles. After I drove it home, two days later my ABS module went bad. After some research I found out that this is a very common problem with vw/audi cars, but my dealer wouldn't do anything to fix this problem. Instead he wants to charge me $1500 for the part and 2.5 hours of labor + tx =$2000 out of my pocket. If this is such a common problem why isn't vw doing something about it. I'm very disappointed with vw and government form doing nothing about this issue. What would it take? How many deaths or property damage will it take? Please do something about it. Thank you, [xxx]. *nm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My vw 2000 v6 passat has the ABS light on and blinking brake light. Per vw dealer scan service, there is nothing wrong with the brake but the ABS control unit has failed to function. My car is only 58,000 miles.
The ABS and brake warning lights came on and the dashboard display indicated to stop immediately. The drivers manual indicated that the brakes could fail at any time.
I have a 2000 passat gls. It's ABS light is on now with the brake light flashing and the message stop shown on the dashboard.
Dt*: the contact stated a puddle of fuel on the driveway was noticed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the fuel lines, clamps and seal were replaced. Also, while driving at various speeds, the ABS light illuminated on the dashboard. The dealer replaced the entire ABS system.
Abs system failure.
Abs failure warning appeared intermittently after vehicle was properly boosted. Also may have spilt w/w fluid onto ABS unit when filling w/w container. Dealer wants at least $700 to replace control module. Brakes are otherwise ok. Dealer said he wouldn't drive without ABS as was too dangerous. This is my 1st car with ABS and I am not convinced it is worth fixing at least at that cost. Should be a class action suit against vw & bosch to repair defective units. A few sites promise to rebuild ECM for $250. Not sure if this is not just another scam.
The engine light has been on for a while. I had the catalytic converter replaced last year in 08/05 when it initially occurred. The problem went off. It came back on just yesterday 07/11/2006. The message says it is emission workshop. I have not taken it to a vw dealer, however, I suspect it is the same catalytic converter problem. Another problem I have had is the stop - brake fault message. The ABS light is on while the brake light is illuminating. I have taken my car to two different independent mechanics to check on the issues. They mentioned that the brake pads were all fine. And so was the fluid brake reservoir level. They were guessing it was electrical problem or ABS sensor problem.
Abs computer failure. No events leading to its failure it just shut down one day and the ABS light has been on since. Failure = no ABS, dealer wants over $1000 to replace entire setup however the pump is ok the computer is gone. Currently waiting for a cheaper fix or possible recall.
9/2003: headlights aimed incorrectly; road wasn't illuminated. Within 2 wks, 1 of the bulbs burned out. Within a week of the 1st, the 2nd bulb burned out. Cost to have headlights repositioned & bulbs replaced: $267. 9/2003: rear tail light out. Cost to have bulb replaced by mechanic: $32.50. 11/2003: both rear windows off track. Cost to tear doors apart & fix: $159.75. 12/2003: electrical problems with front power windows. Never know if window will go up or down. 2004: had car in for (at least) 3 different dashboard warning codes. One had something to do with fuel, or the fuel tank or something. After some trial and error on my mechanic's part, discovered that unscrewing and tightly rescrewing gas cap fixed the problem. Cost to diagnose and "fix": $165. Had (at least) two other warning codes in 2004 that required me to take the car in. 6/24/2005: had been hearing crunching sound from front right portion of car that was particularly apparent when hitting a pothole, a dip in the road or attempting a tight 360 turn. Mechanic (specializing in european cars) identified a bad control arm. Cost of repair & alignment: $713.70. Cost of rental car: $100.88. Total: $814.58. Note: the left side has been making the same sound since 12/2005. Have not yet repaired it. 10/24/05: car started going dead intermittently. The car had less than 60000 miles on it. Replaced battery for $106.50. 1/2006: temp gauge maxed out, coolant boiled over, smoke & steam issued from hood in less than 8 minutes at idle. Cooled car for 2l hours, replaced coolant and drove to mechanic, who replaced thermostat, water pump & timing belt. Cost: $725. 2/2006: brakes are spongy and provide no resistance until nearing the floor. Mechanic says rotors and brake pads are fine. 6/2006: transmission gets stuck in 1st gear. Must stop the car, turn it off and then restart. This is an electrical problem and is governed by the computer. Cost to fix: unknown. 6/2006: front window now off track. Have not yet fixed it.
Abs control module failure on 2000 vw passat.
With 47,000 miles on my vw passat, the ABS module failed with no warning. Following the instructions in the owners manual (which state that the car is unsafe to drive without operational ABS) I had the module replaced at an out of pocket cost of $750. $500 of this cost was the "new and improved" module. This appears to be a very common issue with this model of passat, and passing this cost onto the consumer is unacceptable. I've read many posts online from owners that aren't repairing this issue due to cost, which as vw states, isn't safe. Vw should be doing something to offset the costs of these repairs.
Abs braking system malfunction. Abs control module needed replacement due to ecu defect or failure.
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.
Failure of ABS brake system computer.
The antilock braking system on my 2000 vw passat failed without warning at only about 61,000 miles. I have checked various websites and found that ABS failures on volkswagens from this era are extremely common--so common in fact that an entire industry has sprung up to rebuild the defective bosch ABS systems in vw's and audis. Although there was no accident or injury as a result of this failure I still received an alarming message on the dashboard to stop while in the left lane of the nj turnpike in heavy traffic and that could have caused a serious accident. There's absolutely no excuse for a failure like this at such low mileage to be so common.
My 2000 vw passat with 60,000 miles has 2 serious and expensive problems first one was when I noticed a loud popping noise on bumps and steering was very unstable on bumps. Took it to a shop and they told me it was the control arms and tie rod ends and that both were dealer items. So upon going to the dealer they told me they needed $90 dollars before they could even look @ it. So I said no but how much are the parts and turns out there more than $500 dollars. Three weeks later my ABS light and asr light comes on and it reads in the middle of the dash to stop! Brake fault so reading this with my family in the car I immediately pull over find out where the nearest vw dealer is and ask them to inspect the problem. Well that was easier said than done first they wanted the $90 dollars again before they would look at it and since I didn't have the money there was nothing they could do! Nothing they can do!! That's crazy!! After arguing with them on why they don't want to look at it but it could cause a serious accident they said there's no immediate problem its ok to drive but it could be the ABS module or the dash cluster its self. So I asked the price ABS $1200 dollars new dash over $700 and that's not including labor.. So sorry to say but vw lost a customer with me and my family and friends. The car is just to new for this type of stuff to happen there should be a recall on this because I know im not the only one. And just to add, my old car which I have to drive now since I don't have the money to fix the problems with the vw is a honda prelude with 185,000 miles and still no problems.
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