2001 Volkswagen Passat brakes problems

63 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 74,300.

owner complaints: 63
of this car's complaints: 15%
typical mileage: 74,300
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
12
Foundation components: disc: rotor
7
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light
4
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
4
Foundation components: disc: pads
3
Foundation components: disc
2
Disc: rotor
2
Power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Volkswagen Passat brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Volkswagen Passat brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

ABS 44 Brake failure 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2001 Volkswagen Passat owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 18, 2026 · Brakes · NY

My fuses keep blowing, this is leading to replacing the Brake switch which I believe was recalled. If it was replaced,it's not working.

Filed Aug 15, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 125,000 miles · CA

Abs light on and break light flashing

Filed Sep 22, 2016 · Brakes · 172,000 miles · OH

Abs control module fault

Filed Jul 17, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 104,435 miles · VA

I was driving on I-95 at approx. 78 MPH when the car suddenly says stop! Brake failure! See volkswagen service. In my research on the issue, I've found this happens on almost all 1998-2001 vw passats and audi a-4s. This needs to be addressed.

Filed Oct 18, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · 152,000 miles · TX

Abs module is out, can't get emissions passed unless I pay over 600 dollars. Also I don't have ABS, can't see if my check engine light means anything because I'm told it all gets re routed thorough the ABS module and can't get past that problem.

Filed Mar 24, 2013 · Brakes, Lights · TX

Sending this e-mail to complain about the ABS module on my 2001 volkswagen passat they are no reason why it should be out , I believe its a defective part, should last longer other people I talk with say they have been thru the same problem. I believe volkswagen need to have a recall on this ABS module.

Filed Aug 14, 2012 · Brakes · 126,000 miles · MD

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) module failure which causes permanent loss of anti-lock braking system.

Filed Jun 25, 2012 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · PA

Anti-lock brake control module failed causing "stop", and other lights to come on and stay on.

Filed Apr 21, 2011 · Brakes · MA

Abs light and brake light flashing dealer says it is an ABS control module a 650 part dollar ending in a 1000 dollar all together repair car has 108,000.

Filed Jan 2, 2011 · Brakes · 118,200 miles · PA

Abs light came on.

Questions about the 2001 Volkswagen Passat brakes

Does the 2001 Volkswagen Passat have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 63 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Volkswagen Passat, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2001 Volkswagen Passat brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 74,300 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Volkswagen Passat brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Volkswagen Passat have bad brakes?

The Volkswagen Passat model years with the most brakes complaints are 1999 (233 complaints), 2000 (207 complaints) and 1998 (90 complaints).