Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| 0001 | 11/27/2000 | 619137 | This bulletin involves inspecting the rear brake pads due to premature worn. *tt | 05/15/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC | |||
| 04/24/2007 | 2 | ||
| While driving on a highway at 65 miles per hour, i attempted to turn the cruise control off. it did not go off. then i applied the brakes and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor with no tension. there was no braking action at all. i drove along some grassy areas on the side of the highway to slow the car, turned off the ignition because the car was no decelerating, and hit a tree at about 50 mph. the airbags did not go off. the car was totalled. the car was sold to a junk yard because the repair costs were too high and because the repair facility said they could not determine why the cruise control and brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/15/2005 | 29277 | 1 | |
| 2000 super beetle experiencing problems with the rear brake system.***no answer required*** .*mr on 6/26/02 the vehicle's rear pads became seized in the holders on one side of the vehicle. as a result the dealer had to replace the rear rotors and pads at 13524 miles. on 4/15/05 the vehicle was taken back to the dealer because of a grinding noise coming from the brakes and because the brake pedal felt spongy when pressed. the dealer determined that the rear sliders on the driver's side were stuck due to a build up of salt/road debris which cause the brake pads to wear prematurely. the pads and rotors on both rear wheel had to be replaced at 29277 miles. all the repairs were made at the consumer's expense. the consumer was reimbursed for the first brake repair and now request reimbursement for the most recent repair. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 10/30/2007 | 82500 | 1 | 05/20/2000 |
| Abs system has failed, as indicated by its dashboard warning light, which is on. dealership diagnosis: faulty abs controller/pump module, $825 to repair. vw has an abs recall, #02v031000, which covers 2000-2002 new beetle, golf/gti, jetta. dealership claims my vehicle is not covered. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2000 | |||
| Brake pedal must be depressed significantly (1 inch or more) before any sensation of them being applied. you lose 1/4 to 1/2 second of breaking time, could be the difference between having or not having an accident. the pedal doesn't feel solid but spongy. | |||
| 10/16/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Abs control unit and pump were replaced during an extended stay (over 30 days) at the dealer. brakes are currently not operating properly. car to be returned to dealer for repair(s). | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 10/30/2007 | 82500 | 1 | 05/20/2000 |
| Abs system has failed, as indicated by its dashboard warning light, which is on. dealership diagnosis: faulty abs controller/pump module, $825 to repair. vw has an abs recall, #02v031000, which covers 2000-2002 new beetle, golf/gti, jetta. dealership claims my vehicle is not covered. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 02/23/2008 | 110000 | 2 | 03/27/2006 |
| 2000 volkswagen new beetle. abs and brake light and oil lights come on. brakes fill like they're applying left then right. beeper going off. researched and found that many other owners of vw and audi's are having this problem and wind up having to pay $1300 to $1900.00 for a new abs controller unit. this could have caused my wife to have an accident and vw should be liable to replace these defective units from these many cars that they made. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| 07/02/2002 | 2 | 06/01/2002 | |
| I have had two brake relay switch problems with this car in three months. i think its a common defect. dt | |||