Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| 0201 | 04/15/2002 | 0001 | 633840 | Rear brake pads that appear to be worn prematurely. *tt | 09/24/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 05/10/2009 | 83000 | ||
| On most volkswagens (and some audi's) that were built between the years 1998 to 2002 it appears that the abs computers fail after approximately 5 years. the problem appears to be a fault in the internal wiring of the computer that allows wires to overheat, rendering the unit inoperable. this issue has been reported on several forums as well as several companies have started up with the sole purpose of repairing these units. volkswagen is unwilling to acknowledge this problem or provide in compensation in repairing the defective units. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/16/2003 | 12000 | 1 | |
| The rear brakes wore out before the front brakes. the rear brakes and rotors were replaced. *jb | |||
| 08/08/2002 | 17000 | 1 | 06/01/2001 |
| The brakes would intermittently extended stopping distance when applied. the dealer was not notified. *ak *scc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/23/2004 | 4 | ||
| When starting car 75% of the time abs and (hand) brake light would switch on though brake not engaged; at the same time headlights and a/c didn't work. was told it is an ignition switch problem. also, window automatic close malfunctioning which dealer service says is unrelated. necessitated about $1,800 parts and labor. also, unfortunately at the mercy generally of vw dealer service since many mechanics do not stock the computer necessary to diagnose electrical problems. i have experienced service problems with two vw dealers in my area (northern virgnia). one dealer (alexandria vw) failed to tighten wheel nuts after a routine check-up and claimed after looking at the car that nothing was amiss. another (stohlman in vienna, va.) replaced the ignitiion switch but broke a part while doing so, so that the key could not be removed from the ignition. *ak | |||
| 11/22/2001 | 1 | ||
| At 2 miles when braking in reverse a loud grinding noise would come from rear wheels. vehicle has been to the dealer on several occasions, and they were unable to locate the problem. *ak abs light came on, replaced rotors. *yd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 11/22/2001 | 1 | ||
| At 2 miles when braking in reverse a loud grinding noise would come from rear wheels. vehicle has been to the dealer on several occasions, and they were unable to locate the problem. *ak abs light came on, replaced rotors. *yd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/22/2001 | 1 | ||
| At 2 miles when braking in reverse a loud grinding noise would come from rear wheels. vehicle has been to the dealer on several occasions, and they were unable to locate the problem. *ak abs light came on, replaced rotors. *yd | |||