

Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (6%)
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (33%)
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
70 mi | Rotors were warped from the factory and needed all four replaced. |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
9700 mi | Squeaking sound from left tyre audible at low speeds. Caliper was digging into the rotor and caused minor damage and caused squeaking. After repair, some noise gone, but still remains. Will take it back. |
11300 mi | Took the car to another dealer. For the squeaking sound, they tightened wheel nuts claiming the previous dealership didn't do it correctly. The problem re-appeared as soon as the car left this 2nd dealership. |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
5000 mi | Traction control light illuminated, intermittently, when making right turns. Dealer could not reproduce problem. Dealer inspected, cleaned, and reinstalled speed sensors. Seems to have worked, problem gone. |
74000 mi US $500 |
Brake pads and rotors |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
87000 mi US $300 |
Replaced pads and rotors, front brakes. Did work myself |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
55000 mi US $200 |
Brakes replaced |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
100000 mi US $400 |
replace front brake pads |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
8300 mi | Traction control seems to grab occasionally when slowing down from high speed, makes grinding noise at least. |
20000 mi | Bad plunger on clutch master cylinder. |
14200 mi | Faulty ABS sensor causing stability control fault messages. ABS sensor was replaced under warranty |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The brake pedal sticks to the floor after applied. Dealer said there was a leak in main cylinder. They replaced it but problem still exist. It is about go in the shop for 3rd time. |
124000 mi US $1000 |
REPLACE ALL FOUR BRAKES / ROTORS |
103000 mi US $1000 |
Parking brake adjustment |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
85000 mi US $200 |
New front pads, rotor refinish |
68000 mi US $180 |
Problem: ABS / Traction Control / Tire Pressure / Airbag sensors illuminate yellow with chime. Solution: Wheel speed sensor replaced. Problem resolved. |
79000 mi US $485 |
Replaced brake lining and rotors |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
130820 mi C $1400 |
Seized driver's side rear caliper |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
103000 mi US $475 |
Replaced rear brakes on dealer recommendation. 40,000 miles since last replacement. |
104000 mi US $850 |
Master cylinder repacement |
109496 mi US $334 |
Brake pads/rotors replacement |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
66960 mi C $250 |
front and rear pads and rotors replaced |
87420 mi | Burning smell from front drivers side wheel which was also very hot to the touch. Replaced brake caliper that was stuck. |
95480 mi C $5 |
Partially siezed brake slide pin (dust cap had fallen off) re-greased pins and reassembled. Works fine |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
27000 mi | Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) module failed. |
89280 mi C $140 |
parking brake switch indicated fault - dealer indicated this was a known high occurrence item. |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
36880 mi | faulty sensor replaced |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
31300 mi US $1200 |
Brake booster had a vacuum leak and needed to be replaced. |
84000 mi US $45 |
Electronic Parking Brake Switch was not releasing and giving fault. Replaced as research showed VW had updated. Working as should now. |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
16700 mi | Parking brake (actuated by electronic dash button, not a direct mechanical linkage) would not reliably disengage [or engage] leaving us concerned about using it for fear of getting stranded. Dash button replaced by dealer under warrantee. |
80000 mi US $700 |
Vacuum pump for braking system failed and was leaking engine oil. |
88000 mi US $692 |
Replaced brake booster vacuum line: $278 |
29000 mi | Parking brake fault. Brake would only release after several attempts. Dealer cleared fault and reset logic. Parking brake fault. Bad parking brake module diagnosed. New module ordered. |
26300 mi | electronic parking brake would not engage replace mechanical brake. |
85300 mi US $1289 |
Also replaced brake booster vacuum line. |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
252000 mi US $600 |
Electronic parking brake malfunction. Wouldn't release parking brake. Replaced switch and passenger rear parking brake motor. |
122000 mi US $1200 |
Electronic parking brake motor died and seized on rear brake. Also ripped up brakes and rotors. All needed to be replaced |
120000 mi US $300 |
Parking brake motor stripped drive gear. Needed to replace entire pass. side caliper. |
132000 mi US $200 |
The parking brake motor drive gear was stripped. Replaced caliper and motor under warranty. |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
42000 mi US $250 |
Steering column lock needed to be replaced |
82000 mi | Parking brake not engaging properly after rear brake replacement. |
72000 mi US $800 |
Steering column lock fault. Replaced lock assembly. |
47300 mi US $225 |
car in foor rear brakes. found electonic parking brake would not release shop replaced rotor electric parking brake release motor. Now problem has returned. Will take to dealer. |
50000 mi | electronic parking brake not releasing was told repair would cost $300/1000 and $130. diagnostic fee. Not using parking brake. |
50000 mi US $50 |
parking brake still not right after replacing switch.Traded car in for a new vw 2015 passat S |
229500 mi US $40 |
Brake caliper serviced |
58500 mi US $800 |
brake boost had vacuum leak |
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
48000 mi | Replaced speed sensor. |
60400 mi US $45 |
Replaced electric parking brake switch.. |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
49999 mi | update - no cost issues at all - performed oil change and standard service (at dealers) - Warranty replacement of Parking Brake switch plus warranty replacement of rear lift gate module. Still have original tires and original brakes. |
90000 mi US $455 |
LR Parking brake motor burned out. Dealer wants $860 for repair. Local garage did it for $455. Dealer wanted $475 for the part alone! |
29140 mi $2000 |
Abs pump replaced |
145000 mi US $1500 |
LR electric parking brake motor failed, luckily in the non-activated position. Car could roll freely, but produced multiple warning lights and a warning chime over 3mph. Replaced both parking brake motors as a precaution, which is a dealer-only new part. |
104000 mi US $50 |
EPB emergency parking brake switch failed. car was immobilized at home in garage w/brake fully engaged, no way to over ride or reset. ordered epb dashswitch, replaced it, problem was solved. |
90000 mi | ABS Warning light came on. Issue was repaired as followup to a recall previously performed. |
13459 mi | Recall P7 (VW) Correction: Install brake vacuum line |
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
76000 mi £250 |
Electronic parking brake stuck on. Calipers seized. |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
78740 mi C $200 |
parking brake motor seized |
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
61300 mi US $129 |
Parking brake fault light. Required software update. |
62000 mi | Brake light, parking brake light, ESP, ASL lights came on. Also wouldn't shift out of 3rd gear. |
63000 mi US $100 |
Last problem re-occurred after 1 week. Multiple warning lights. VW suggested replacing ABS but not sure that's the problem. So far OK after a week and a half. |
119200 mi US $700 |
Right Rear Caliper Exploded. I was able to drive to the dealership using my brakes minimally. |
120000 mi US $1500 |
paid 1500 to replace brake controller and rewire the wires from right rear caliper to brake controller which was leaking brake fluid *into* the brake controller |
137000 mi US $770 |
Left Rear Caliper failed, and was then replaced. |
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
34000 mi | Electronic parking brake would not disengage, rendering car undrivable. Switch replaced under warranty. Took 3 days to get part. |
15500 mi | Received message "Parking brake fault." Took it in. Replaced parking brake switch under warranty. |
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
21080 mi | Electronic handbrake failure. |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
2000 mi | Brake pedal goes to floor with moderate pedal pressure. |
23000 mi | Parking brake switch would not operate. Malfunction light on dash turned on. Bad parking brake switch was replaced under warranty. |
79360 mi C $185 |
Emergency brake seized |
52000 mi US $80 |
Electronic Parking Brake failed, car not drivable. Car electronic full reset and reflash fixed it, but problem returned a week later. Next fix attempt is to replace EBP module (several hundred $). |
94900 mi US $62 |
Ebrake switch malfunction |
82700 mi US $1800 |
Master Cylinder went out. |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
15000 mi | parking brake will not disengage replaced switch for parking brake |
41000 mi | Dashboard switch for electric parking / emergency brake failed and needed replacement |
53000 mi US $185 |
Electronic parking brake malfunction light and warning tone came on. Took to dealer, who diagnosed a malfunctioning parking brake motor/actuator. Dealer replaced with manufacturer assistance of 80 percent of repair cost. |
31000 mi | Park brake would not release. Park brake ingauge/release actuator motor replaced on passenger side. |
33480 mi | Electronic parking brake failure, driver side actuator replaced. |
27000 mi | Faulty parking brake switch. Dealer diagnosed and repaired under warranty. I dropped off car before work, was ready at lunch |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
53140 mi | Electric Park Brakes fails often. Software Updated. |
57040 mi | Electric parking brake failed. Required computer reset. |
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
27000 mi | Replaced defective ABS unit. Replaced faulty brake pressure sensor 1. |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
103000 mi US $470 |
parking brake motor, right side rear failed..complete caliper relacement performed. |
31000 mi | Electronic parking brake would not disengage after setting the brake. Required a battery disconnect to release brake. New switch was installed. |
35000 mi | Electronic Parking Brake malfunctioning |
39680 mi | Electronic parking brake sensor needed replacing. |
76800 mi US $100 |
The electronic parking brake would work intermittently saying "Parking Brake Fault, contact..." Took it in, they updated the computer and installed a newer system that doesn't have the problem. |
108500 mi US $400 |
ABS, parking brake fault, ESP warning lights all came on at the same time |
134600 mi US $2300 |
All brake and abs lights on. Replaced multiple parts over 3 week period. Kept recommending more work even though the problem was not isolated or corrected |
141000 mi US $1100 |
continued brake issues from previous repair trips. Once again, dealer charged 1100 (more actually) and was unable to repair. Again, dealer kept recommending more work and was unwilling to stop charging even though the work was unneeded. |
144000 mi US $2700 |
Abs controller was defective. Controller was replaced. Part cost $1800. |
11000 mi | The Passat has an electric parking brake. The electric switch on the dash malfunctioned. The parking brake system would cycle on/off about once a week. The dealership diagnosed the switch itself with a malfunction. The switch was replaced, but the trim ar |
105800 mi US $430 |
The Electronic Parking brake would not release |
142000 mi US $578 |
Parking Brake Fault - dash alarm going off over 5mph. Replaced rear parking brake motor with salvage part (new part would have been over $400 just for the part). Parking Brake Fault - dash alarm going off over 5mph. Replaced rear parking brake motor with salvage part (new part would have been over $400 just for the part). Paid $200 for used parts. |
12000 mi | electronic parking brake malfunctioned - would not activate, and inoperable parking brake message appeared on MultiFunction Display. repaired under warranty |
42000 mi US $600 |
electronic parking brake repaired |
3000 mi | VW P7 recall |
109300 mi C $140 |
The front brake pads worn excessively on the inside. The caliper pins were seizing up. Shop put new pads and freed up the pins. |
111600 mi C $945 |
Left parking brake motor needed to be replaced. We had the right one replaced 2 years ago under warranty. This one cost us 545.00 just for the part 100.00 for the diagnostic and then labor and taxes. |
122760 mi C $300 |
Started doing my own repairs using VCDS software. No more $95/hr shop fees for me. Just changed rear pads and tried to get parking brakes to work again. No luck. This car has been super reliable so far and still runs & drives like new. |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
76000 mi US $60 |
Replaced electronic parking brake switch. |
84600 mi | Electronic parking brake motor, passgr side, seized up, locking rear wheel. Removed motor, cleaned and lubricated drive mechanism - unit is working OK for now. Will probably need to replace motor eventually. |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
47200 mi | Auto parking-brake fault; lights flashing on dash. Vehicle driven (audible warning constant)to local dealer for diagnosis. Nearside rear caliper failure evident - not covered on my extended warranty (Warranty Direct uk) as I later discoverd |
52200 mi | Electronic parking brake fault (warning lights/beeping) appeared on dashboard. Replaced switch (as brakes were functioning ok) but still fault showing; will reset all codes when laptop available. |
52300 mi | Vehicle taken to my usual repair dealer who reported both rear brake motors (e-parking brake) faulty; one replaced under VW parts warranty (only 15 months/6K miles covered)but other motor not covered - awaiting decision from ext warranty. |
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
87300 mi US $600 |
Replaced parking brake electro-mechanical caliper which would not disengage, and dash switch |
86611 mi US $70 |
electronic parking brake locked car up - had to be towed. had to pay towing after 5 miles. Dealer had to fix as I just got the car that day. electronic parking break locked car up - had to be towed. had to pay towing after 5 miles. Dealer had to fix as I just got the car that day. |
85000 mi US $570 |
Brakes rear replace pads and service, also tune up done |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD
101000 mi US $375 |
Leak in left rear brake assembly, replaced assembly. |
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
173580 mi C $125 |
Brake line leaked through area friction with plastic item above, wore through plastic covering and steel line. Brake failure while driving. |
158000 mi US $380 |
Sticky left front brake caliper caused noise, steering vibration |
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
174000 mi US $2032 |
Leak from brake system vacuum pump. |
30000 mi | brake light switch under brake pedal |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
114700 mi C $290 |
Rear brake pads, rotors and LR caliper |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD
99000 mi | E-brake malfunction, required new rear brake caliper. |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD
200260 mi C $438 |
Park brake cable needed replacing. |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
140000 mi US $526 |
Brake light on. Replaced Brake pads and hoses. |
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
778 mi | Replaced brake rotors due to warping and vibration. Replaced brake switch which caused reverse lights and right side mirror to activate. |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
120000 mi US $250 |
Replaced brake pads & rotors, all 4 wheels due to pulsation when stopping. While doing this repair, found severely cracked front brake hoses, replaced with stainless hoses, changed brake fluid, pressure bled system.. |
78000 mi US $850 |
ESP light came on display. |
46000 mi US $500 |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
130000 mi US $80 |
Right rear caliper was leaking. Replaced caliper. |
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
33063 mi | Replacement brake light switch failed - replaced again under warranty |
177500 mi US $130 |
Right rear brake caliper was stuck. I had to replace the brake bracket. |
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
55000 mi US $370 |
Brakes became ineffective without pumping of pedal multiple times. Master cylinder failed. |
51000 mi US $250 |
multiple times multiple shops denied there was a braking problem. Caused accident. Will not do hard braking, as if grease were on rotors. Pads & rotors like new, but repl anyway. Port Valve, then ABS replaced. Each helped some. Cleaned & properly reinstalled Lt rear speed sensor. I was told that sometime in the past, the rear wheel was removed, and in the process, pulled loose the speed sensor. |
182000 mi US $570 |
Replaced master cylinder, Replaced brake hose (3U0611707), and front brake lines Replaced Brake Fluid |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
54500 mi | Brake light switch recall |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
158100 mi $100 |
Front pads and rotors replaced |
121060 mi C $200 |
Broken caliper |
132060 mi C $1200 |
brake lines cracked, replaced |
134540 mi | Brake lines replaced by Dealer in Dec 2013 were found to be bubbled and almost ruptured by independent shop. Car returned to dealer, where they were replaced without question. |
140120 mi C $200 |
broken brake calliper, some fluid leak |
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
200000 mi US $300 |
Changed brake fluid. |
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
66000 mi US $100 |
ABS light came on - switch replaced ($4.00) part. Car is starting hard in winter and will be checked again. |
156700 mi US $700 |
Rear calipers were frozen and were replaced as were the rotors and pads. |
126000 mi US $130 |
Brake caliper bolts needed to be replaced due to binding. |
130000 mi | Seized rear left caliper , was disassembled, exercised, lubricated and seems ok. May chance caliper and will change brake fluid before winter . , |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
165000 mi US $400 |
New rotors |
218000 mi US $320 |
ABS warning light on. ABS module may be damaged. Vehicle i still not repaired. |
231000 mi | ABS never fixed |
74000 mi | The ABS module was out. I could have driven without ABS, but it beeped almost randomly all the time. Estimate near $1000 to repair a car worth less than $1000. |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
165000 mi US $210 |
Mysteriously, there was a small hole in the brake fluid reservoir. It was near the top at the RH rear corner of the reservoir. Brake fluid reservoir was replaced. |
150200 mi US $1000 |
4 new disks, 4 new sets of pads (done myself), new master cylinder, new left rear caliper (done by mechanic, caliper was my fault). |
195700 mi US $130 |
seized caliper |
142000 mi | Break backing plate was loose and making noise. Straightened out plate. |
270-horsepower 4.0L W8 6-speed manual AWD
116000 mi US $500 |
Parking brake cable ceased. |
270-horsepower 4.0L W8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
107000 mi US $800 |
Front calipers rebuilt |
144000 mi US $500 |
Passenger side rear caliper seized. Replaced both rear calipers then flushed and bled brake system. |
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
140000 mi | Leaking front brake hoses. |
11283 mi | Brake booster vacuum leak. |
80012 mi US $255 |
Rear break pad replacement and service. |
Engine not specified
160000 mi US $610 |
Replaced rear pads and rotors. Replaced brake fluid reservoir which had crack due to age. |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
94000 mi | ABS light started coming on when sold. |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
110300 mi US $1050 |
Frozen rear calipers, replaced both rear calipers with new. |
270-horsepower 4.0L W8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
109000 mi US $679 |
After a 106,000 mile full brake service including fluid drain/replacement and braided hose replacement, the brake pedal intermittently pulsated at slow brake speed. ABS light engaged followed by Check Engine icon. All 4 actuators replaced. |
110000 mi US $1300 |
After previous replacement of ABS accuators at each wheel, ABS problem light again came on. ABS modulator had to be replaced. |
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
115811 mi US $250 |
Replaced rear brake pads, rotors |
127029 mi US $1300 |
Car needed major repairs to pass PA inspection: front brake pads and rotors, left side tie rod, 4 new tires, buff headlights, replace rear left tailight ass'y, etc. |
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
73000 mi US $26 |
Check ABS light came on but no problems were detected. |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
76000 mi US $849 |
Brake sensor replaced. |
76841 mi US $895 |
New brake booster, vacuum pump, brake line, pressure sensor; brake lines bled; lower brake bulbs replaced; ignition coils (4) replaced under recall |
82000 mi | Brake booster vacuum pump replaced under warranty (was replaced less than 12 months ago). |
186000 mi | ABS unit went bad. Not a real safety concern, so will get unit refurbished and re-installed at a later time. |
90887 mi C $54 |
During scheduled service inspection turned up requirement for Left and Right outer CV boots and possibly CV joints. Repair estimate given. |
110720 mi C $137 |
Diagnosis and repair - brake light on. Wire on right front brake pad rubbed through, left was also rubbing, both were repaired. |
122020 mi C $73 |
Brake, ABS and Traction lights all came on, flashing or steady, sporadically. Went for diagnosis - brake inspection done (and reg.maint.) and pads, calipers replaced, rotors refinished and fluid topped - next evening lights came back on. Previous repair did not eliminate warning lights - returned for further diagnosis - electrical issue - between systems and warning light triggers - repair not attempted as shop did not have access to necessary electrical diagrams. Need dealr Diagnostic inspection for brake fault light, etc not clearing.DTC's GFF, Power and Ground, fuses, power and ground at ABS module - all OK. Requires ABS control module. Quote: 1980.00(VW) or used 650.00 (90 day warranty) Repair not done:$$ |
136400 mi C $262 |
ABS Control Module still needs to be replaced |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
152000 mi US $200 |
ABS module failed, module was removed and sent out for repair as a new one would cost 1200 vs 200 |
155000 mi US $100 |
Brake line failed and was leaking fluid into the wheel |
170000 mi US $488 |
repair emergency brake caliper |
109000 mi US $500 |
Rear caliper failed, leaking fluid. Both Rear Calipers replaced |
111000 mi US $250 |
Parking brake cable failed and was replaced |
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
95000 mi US $1200 |
Faulty ABS sensor |
6-cylinder automatic AWD
175000 mi US $410 |
needed new rotors and brake pads on back and also needed 2 calipers on both back tires |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
141200 mi US $1500 |
abs computer needed to be rebuilt |
106000 mi US $2300 |
Front brake lines cracked and leaking. Replaced. |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
222000 mi US $100 |
Rear caliper would not engage parking brake |
77000 mi US $600 |
Power brake vacuum line replaced. |
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
92969 mi C $987 |
Front and rear brake replacement. ASR light comes on highway off ramps only (dry pavement) - found to be caused by one front tire (of 4 brand new ones) being smaller than the other 3. Oil change. Smell still present. Oxygen sensors needed. |
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
113000 mi US $175 |
ABS control module failed. Removed module, sent it out for repair. Re-installed. |
58200 mi US $98 |
ABS control module -- removed myself, sent out for resoldering of bond wires (well-known Bosch 5.3 module problem), replaced myself. |
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
97000 mi US $730 |
ABS sensor unit went kaput |
109000 mi US $350 |
replaced corroded brake hoses to comply with state inspection |
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
170500 mi C $1300 |
replaces all pads, rotors and 3 of 4 calipers |
157780 mi C $750 |
abs system |
122500 mi US $1400 |
Front brake lines were rotting and needed replacement |
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
83000 mi US $720 |
ABS module replaced. |
95000 mi US $627 |
Brake lines cracked. |
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
136000 mi US $350 |
Replaced original front pads and rotors, finally worn enough to activate the pad light. Replaced rear pads and rotors as well. |
Engine not specified
63000 mi US $1000 |
Replace ABS controller. Technically this is the Brakes system, but I believe it is a computer or computer service. |
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
161000 mi US $200 |
ABS Module error. Removed module and sent out for repair. Will install in September. |
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
91000 mi £860 |
Rear brake caliper seized ON, decided to get new calipers, pipes, cables, discs for rear. |
102000 mi £110 |
front brake hoses cracking - replaced |
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
130000 mi US $115 |
Brake Fault - ABS failure. I used VwVortex as source for ordering a re-built AB electronic module. Will install tonight. Update results on the next survey After installing ABS, I took it to be programmed to my local indie shop. They claim they programmed it successfully yet the fault lights and indicators all remain as before. The indie shop reports an error 65535 with J217 code |
137700 mi | ABS repaired successfully after replacement ordered. My beef is that BBA-REMAN sent me a defective part which i paid $115 to an indie shop to program. So i'm out the $115 with no help or acknowledgement of their failure by BBA-REMAN pissed |
117180 mi C $1400 |
Front brake flexible lines out to wheels were cracked -- replaced. |
126480 mi C $900 |
ABS electronic control unit failed and was replaced. |
146100 mi C $2500 |
Seized left rear brake caliper and parking brake cable. Both rear calipers and parking brake cables replaced. |
130500 mi US $1200 |
ABS Control unit replaced. NJ re-inspection. |
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
127100 mi C $145 |
Brake warning light flashing. ABS light on. Scan showed intermitant problem between ABS contoler and dash connections. |
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
143220 mi C $1500 |
Parking brake failed on hill. |
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
121000 mi US $177 |
The Bosch ABS module developed a problem indicated by warning lights and error codes. I removed the module and sent it out to http://www.modulemaster.com for repair. Car driveable without module. Received repaired module back after 1 week and reinstalled. |
140000 mi US $450 |
Frozen caliper replaced |
118000 mi US $250 |
Replace brake hoses front and rear, bleed brakes Replace rear rotors, pads, and calipers, both sides |
119000 mi US $250 |
Replace front rotors and pads, passenger side caliper |
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
126000 mi US $744 |
ABS control not responding. Needs a new one to install. Cost to fix unrepaired problems about $2,800. |
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
72000 mi US $100 |
Failed abs controller |
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
101000 mi | ABS module and pump need to be replaced |
Engine not specified
218000 mi US $300 |
rear break calipers were locked up and needed to be replaced. |
163000 mi US $500 |
brake sensor computer |
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
149000 mi US $170 |
ABS sensor broken; problem returned after about 3 weeks |
178000 mi | The ABS sometimes would randomly fire and then turn off for the rest of the trip, bad sensor; lived with until sold car. |
6-cylinder manual 2WD
179000 mi | seized rotor |
126000 mi | The ABS control unit failed late last year, which is apparently not uncommon in this car. |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
121400 mi US $900 |
ABS module replaced |
105000 mi US $118 |
ABS warning light on with audible alarm, brake light/oil pressure light flashing, braking characteristics different. Numerous reports of same problem on VWVortex pointing to Electronic Brake Control Module. Removed module, sent for rebuild. Electronic Brake Control Module was recieved after rebuild and installed. Repair successful! |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
133920 mi | One of the Flexible Brake Hose has snapped away |