Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| TT-45-06-54 | 11/16/2012 | 10051242 | Volkswagen: update to information. providing correct coding values for abs control modules on certain vehicles without can-bus. models 1998-2002 passat. *pe | 02/25/2013 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| 0517 | 07/14/2005 | 0521 | 10016037 | Anti-lock brake system (abs) control module warranty repair process. *tt | 08/19/2005 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/18/2005 | 57000 | 1 | 06/19/2003 |
| 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. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 03/08/2007 | 11750 | 3 | 03/25/2000 |
| 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. | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 1 | 05/20/2000 | |
| Vw passat (2000 sedan): abs brake failure indicator comes on, typically in warm weather or when engine is warm, along with indicator bell. stop indicator also comes on at this time. failure occurs almost every time the car is operated under these conditions and continues until ignition is shut off. dealer has confirmed no failure of abs and notes that this is computer module/ecm problem that will cost between $1,500 and $2,000 to repair. other complaints at this site and on other sites document a very similar problem at similar mileage (~75,000). | |||
| 06/30/2005 | 3 | 02/05/2000 | |
| 2 main problems continual buildup of oil sludge even though i have regular oil changes. the oil sludge buildup eventual clogs a screen that causes the car to be inoperable and the dealer then charges $700 - $1000 to remedy. the second problem is the abs control module failure. the module is faling and will cost $700 - $900 to be replaced. i have 75,000 miles on my 2000 passat | |||
| 05/18/2005 | 57000 | 1 | 06/19/2003 |
| 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. | |||
| 02/28/2005 | 72000 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Abs control unit and pump failure on vw passat 2000 @ 72k miles. this is not a standard failure in my mind. the car has never been in an accident and it just occured. should be a recall item from vw. | |||
| 12/02/2004 | |||
| Abs failure light came on at 55000 miles. abs not operational. garge to charge $13850 for new abs module. ridiculous. this is not a wear component!!! this should be a recall item. *ak | |||
| 06/27/2004 | 50100 | 1 | 01/24/2000 |
| Defective engineering of the volkswagen passat abs control module, causing it to fail around 50000 miles. through significant research, i have discovered this is a prevalent problem in 1998-2000 volkswagen passats upon reaching approximately 50000 miles. despite the fact that this is a recognized common issue by vw service shops, they have not issued a recall of this significant safety control component nor offered to share the cost of repair. furthermore, they have increased the cost of this component from $200-$300 a few years ago to $1100-$1700 today. *ak informed if not corrected, could cause rear breaks to lock up upon sudden stop. | |||
| 02/20/2004 | 53000 | 12/20/1999 | |
| I own a 2000 vw passat. my abs light and break light are going on intermittantly. i recently took my vehicle to the dealer and i was told it was the abs module that needed to be replaced. the cost to repair will be approx. $1200 for parts and labor. the dealer told me they could not help with the cost because i am out of warranty and i have 50k on the odometer. i feel that the abs is a safety feature on the vehicle and vw should be willing to cover at least some of the cost. i have had no such luck thus far. i have been looking into this problem in vw forums and have found i am not the only one with this problem. most people are saying the same story $1100 - $1500 for replacing the abs module. it seems a bit odd that a part that has little use would go bad so frequently on this vehicle. ganted i'm not sure what the frequency rate is but i would like to be another voice filing a complaint. my manual states that i should avoid sudden stops bacuase this could cause my back breaks to lock and cause accident, serious injury or even death. yet their is nothing the dealer could do to help! well maybe you can!! | |||
| 06/13/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving abs control module failed, causing warning bell to sound, which indicated for the driver to stop. dealer statesd parts needed to repair vehicle were on back order. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 03/08/2007 | 11750 | 3 | 03/25/2000 |
| 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. | |||
| 08/21/2005 | 96000 | 1 | 02/28/2001 |
| Abs module failure leads to reducytion of braking effectiveness | |||
| 07/11/2005 | 60000 | 1 | 02/01/2000 |
| Abs control module failure. 2000 vw passat with 60,000 miles experienced an abs control module failure - symptoms are abs warning light turns on, and stop shown on display screen. took it to a vw dealer who quoted me $1185 usd to replace. this appears to be a very common problem with passat's at about 50,000 miles. this problem was intermittent. *sc | |||
| 04/30/2005 | 47500 | 1 | 06/14/2000 |
| Details: (1) no disernable events prior (2) abs module failure (3) none many audi and vw models manufactured starting in the later '90s and continuing to present, use the bosch 5.3 abs controller, which is prone to catastrophic failure, ostensibly due to defective design. this module controls multiple brake-related functions including the abs which is important for winter driving, but the most critical function of this module is probably the electronic brake force distribution, or ebd. these vehicles are designed such that if the ebd is inoperative, the proportion of hydraulic force applied to the rear brakes during emergency braking is as great as it is during moderate braking effort when there is minimal transfer of vehicle weight to the front wheels. the ebd is supposed to adjust the front/rear braking distribution dynamically according to the measure of the deceleration, so that the rear wheels will not lock up during emergency braking. if this module should fail during emergency braking on dry pavement, the rear wheels could lock up and cause an accident which could easily include fatalities. this is an expensive repair for owners, costing roughly $2000, and many owners have probably put off the repair indefinitely. evidence which can be found through a simple web search, suggests that the problem is widespread, and that if it has not already led to serious accidents, it is only a question of time. this problem is genuine, and vw/audi should be compelled to take immediate corrective action. | |||
| 01/05/2004 | 76000 | 11/01/2000 | |
| Abs control unit fails, failure of upper control arms | |||
| 05/18/2005 | 57000 | 1 | 06/19/2003 |
| 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. | |||
| 06/07/2005 | 97400 | 1 | 11/01/1999 |
| Both abs and brake lights came on with a cycling message in the center of the dashboard (stop, brake fault, consult manual). after stopping car and restarting it, the lights were off. after another few miles, they came back on... in one occasion, the antislipregulation light was on. in another occasion, upon stopping the vehicle, a sudden acceleration occured as i pushed on the brake pedal, prompting me to use the emergency manual brake. after diagnostic of the failure at the vw dealership, it was found that the abs control module (electronic part) was faulty. it has now been repaired. the technician at the dealership mentioned this was their 3rd similar repair in 3 days and as a result of being a frequent failure, vw had made a kit to replace only the electronic part of the module instead of the whole module. i have kept the old part. | |||
| 05/04/2005 | 46004 | 1 | 11/08/2004 |
| While driving my 2000 passat wagon the abs warning light came on and the brake warning light began to blink. the alphanumeric display began cycling through three messages, stop, brake fault, service manual. the dealer first said i needed new front brake pads. i had it done, and of course it didn't address the problem. now the dealer says that i need a new abs control unit and instrument cluster for $2200 + tax. given the number of failures reported on this part, and given that audi has recalled a very similar part for this problem, i was not satisfied with the vw customer advocate's polite response that they can't do anything to help. although i can live w/o anti-lock brakes, i can't live with intermittent anti-lock brakes. one shouldn't be checkng the dash in an emergency to see whether to stomp hard, or to pump the brakes. this is a safety issue and a common one. my car ehibited this problem at 46004 miles. | |||
| 12/05/2004 | |||
| Abs light came on, i took it to an independent vw mechanic and was told the abs contol unit had failed and therefore the abs would not function. cost of repair $1500-$2000. after researching on vw forums i have learned that many passat owners have this same problem. vw customer care thanked me for calling and they would note the problem. | |||
| 03/15/2005 | 93000 | 1 | 10/27/2003 |
| Failiure of abs brake module on a 2000 vw passat (pn 8e0614111ah). module failure causes rear wheels to lock during emergency braking situations. | |||
| 02/15/2005 | 85000 | 1 | 09/17/2002 |
| (1) my car is a daily driver. 2000 vw passat gls, 1.8t auto. (2) abs module died at around 85k, abs no longer works as a result. apparently this has happened to a lot of other passat owners as well. (3) i have not corrected the failure as of yet as it is a very costly repair from the vw dealer. around $1,500.00. | |||
| 05/24/2005 | 52600 | 1 | 11/24/2003 |
| As i was driving along i noticed my brakes where getting spongy. drove it a little more, and the brake light came on and was flashing . pulled into the closest parking lot, checked under the hood and noticed brake fluid dripping from the abs unit, and that the brake reservoir was below the minimum line. had it towed to the dealer and they had to replace the abs module. my car is a 2000 vw passat with 52,600 miles | |||
| 05/21/2005 | 94395 | 03/17/2000 | |
| Abs lights are reporting failure but brake activity appears okay. dealer says new module will be needed to fix problems at a cost of $1,500. looking for options to replace/rebuild abs module due to expense of total replacement. believe number of complaints found on internet should result in manufacturer recall. | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 85000 | 1 | 01/01/2001 |
| Many audi and vw models manufactured starting in the later '90s and continuing to present, use the bosch 5.3 abs controller, which is prone to catastrophic failure, ostensibly due to defective design. this module controls multiple brake-related functions including the abs which is important for winter driving, but the most critical function of this module is probably the electronic brake force distribution, or ebd. these vehicles are designed such that if the ebd is inoperative, the proportion of hydraulic force applied to the rear brakes during emergency braking is as great as it is during moderate braking effort when there is minimal transfer of vehicle weight to the front wheels. the ebd is supposed to adjust the front/rear braking distribution dynamically according to the measure of the deceleration, so that the rear wheels will not lock up during emergency braking. if this module should fail during emergency braking on dry pavement, the rear wheels could lock up and cause an accident which could easily include fatalities. this is an expensive repair for owners, costing roughly $2000, and many owners have probably put off the repair indefinitely. evidence which can be found through a simple web search, suggests that the problem is widespread, and that if it has not already led to serious accidents, it is only a question of time. this problem is genuine, and vw/audi should be compelled to take immediate corrective action. | |||
| 03/16/2005 | 51000 | 1 | |
| Abs unit; ) flashing abs and brake light in car; 2)abs will not work 3) i will have to replace the unit, through the dealer the unit new costs approx $1200.00. 2000 volkswagon, passat 2.8l. *ak | |||
| 03/11/2005 | 68615 | 1 | 12/28/2000 |
| I am adding my voice to the list of vw owners having trouble with their abs modules. the electronic abs senser had failed and caused the dash lights to stay on consistently for two weeks now and will require a replacement to fix. meanwhile i am left without abs and face the potential of a serious accident if i have to hard brake to avoid an accident. i find this probelm absolutely unacceptable and vw of north american needs to take some responsibility for the problem. e.g. replace the defective part! | |||
| 03/10/2005 | 57000 | 1 | 06/03/2000 |
| While driving 55 mph the brake light and abs light flashed and a stop car messages appeared on the instrument panel. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the abs module needed to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 12/10/2004 | 81385 | 6 | 11/27/2000 |
| My car has multiple problems,first i purchase my passat in november of 2000.since then i have replaced two upper control arms,two ti rods.i received a recall for the lower control arms to be replaced but the dealer said i didn't need them replaced.while driving from my sister's house the abs indicator light came on my dash board and said stop brake faluire.i took in to the dealer the next day and the dealer said my abs module needs replacing and it cost $1300 plus labor.i just paided $1500+ dollars to replace my generator and battery on my car.the dealer also said i need to peplace my motor mounts and valve cover gaskets. i understand the annual maintenance on the car ,but these repairs are not annual repairs on a 2000 volkswagon passat wagon car with 80,000 miles on it.*ak | |||
| 06/20/2004 | 65000 | 1 | 04/18/2000 |
| Abs module fails at 70,000 miles, and it cost me around $1,500. many people seem to have the same kind of problem. the manufacturer should be responsible for it, rather than worrying about the cost of recalls. *ak | |||
| 08/02/2004 | 67000 | 1 | |
| Abs control unit failure at 67,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 06/27/2004 | 50100 | 1 | 01/24/2000 |
| Defective engineering of the volkswagen passat abs control module, causing it to fail around 50000 miles. through significant research, i have discovered this is a prevalent problem in 1998-2000 volkswagen passats upon reaching approximately 50000 miles. despite the fact that this is a recognized common issue by vw service shops, they have not issued a recall of this significant safety control component nor offered to share the cost of repair. furthermore, they have increased the cost of this component from $200-$300 a few years ago to $1100-$1700 today. *ak informed if not corrected, could cause rear breaks to lock up upon sudden stop. | |||
| 03/19/2004 | 58000 | 1 | 05/20/2000 |
| Abs control module malfunctioned,- suspected the part was faulty because of many other instances documented w/various agencies. after fully engaging abs - two days later, stop brake failure lights coming on and dealer diagnosed as abs control module failure. *ak | |||
| 02/20/2004 | 53000 | 12/20/1999 | |
| I own a 2000 vw passat. my abs light and break light are going on intermittantly. i recently took my vehicle to the dealer and i was told it was the abs module that needed to be replaced. the cost to repair will be approx. $1200 for parts and labor. the dealer told me they could not help with the cost because i am out of warranty and i have 50k on the odometer. i feel that the abs is a safety feature on the vehicle and vw should be willing to cover at least some of the cost. i have had no such luck thus far. i have been looking into this problem in vw forums and have found i am not the only one with this problem. most people are saying the same story $1100 - $1500 for replacing the abs module. it seems a bit odd that a part that has little use would go bad so frequently on this vehicle. ganted i'm not sure what the frequency rate is but i would like to be another voice filing a complaint. my manual states that i should avoid sudden stops bacuase this could cause my back breaks to lock and cause accident, serious injury or even death. yet their is nothing the dealer could do to help! well maybe you can!! | |||
| 12/05/2003 | 69950 | 1 | 08/29/2000 |
| Was driving to work and had a full stop activating abs. two days later the abs/brake light started flashing - took to dealer who informed that abs module needs replacing for $1300. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) | |||
| 03/08/2007 | 11750 | 3 | 03/25/2000 |
| 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. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 03/08/2007 | 11750 | 3 | 03/25/2000 |
| 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. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 08/15/2009 | 80000 | 1 | |
| 2000 vw passat abs/brake lights on. probably bad abs module. *tr | |||
| 12/29/2008 | 98500 | 1 | |
| Abs brake fault. *tr | |||
| 10/20/2008 | 95000 | 1 | |
| The abs module has failed, this on searching the internet is a very common problem with vw's. there has been no effort to fix this issue by vw. on driving there are 3 beeps on the driver console and a message saying brake fault appears on the screen. although the brake is working and is in good condition. *tr | |||
| 11/11/2008 | 176000 | 1 | |
| I have a faulty abs control unit on my 2000 volkswagen passat. this should be covered by volkswagen. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2008 | 136000 | 1 | |
| My 2000 vw passat 1.8t began exhibiting a flashing/beeping red light to indicate a failure in the abs system. the light activates 99% of the time i drive the car. the abs system is not functional in this state, which means the car is drivable, but significantly less safe under panic stop or reduced traction conditions. upon further research with other owners of this vehicle, it is obvious that this failure is common on 1998-2001 passats (and audi a4s) with the bosch 5.3 abs module. the dealership acted as if they had never seen this type of problem, although an independent shop said they had replaced several at their shop. however, no action has ever been taken by the manufacturer. i did opt to have the abs module rebuilt by a third party. the result was a $400.00 instead of $1000.00 at the dealer. outrageously, many people who have sought vwoa dealership service work for this same problem have spent well over $1,000. the apparent failure rate of this module, and the fact that it degrades the operation of the most fundamental safety feature of a car (the brakes), make it my opinion that it should be subject to recall. recall action should include compensation for owners who have undertaken repairs, and replacement of the faulty module. thank you. dk *tr | |||
| 10/15/2008 | 45000 | 1 | |
| Abs light started blinking and beeping. scan tool shows unable to communicate with abs control module. this abs blinking and beeping happens everytime i start my car now. when i attempt a panic brake stop, there is no pulsating from the brake pedal, which indicates the abs is not functioning. my 2000 passat glx has 45,000 miles on the odometer. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2008 | 54000 | 1 | |
| Abs and brake warning light (intermittently) on instrument cluster of 2000 volkswagen passat. mechanic advises this to be a common problem, demonstrates an electrical issue with anti-lock brake module. mechanic also advises that abs in inoperable when warning lights are on. (computer code 01203). *tr | |||
| 09/11/2008 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Brake fault , brake light flashes, abs comes on due to bad abs module. *tr | |||
| 10/07/2008 | 1 | ||
| Faulty abs control module installed from factory. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 132000 | 1 | |
| 2000 passat abs control module failure summer 07. no unusual circumstances... abs light just came on when driving down the highway. confirmed lack of comms with ecm for $80 at vw dealer in august 07. vw wants $1300 to repair. i plan to order repair through bbs for $250. still have good braking just no abs asr. *tr | |||
| 08/16/2008 | 72000 | 1 | |
| 2000 vw passat was diagnosed to need abs (antilock braking system) control module replaced at $900 by vw dealer. hundreds of pages on forums across the world exist on this same problem. thirty-one pages alone can be found at http://tech.bentleypublishers.com/thread.jspa?threadid=6316&start=0&tstart=0. hundreds more can be found by searching passat and abs. on the positive side, apparently, there's a 2005 vw service bulletin #0517 and nhtsa item 10016037 acknowledging the longevity and frequency of the problem. on the negative side, despite the fact that, flashing lights warn drivers to stop immediately and the manual says that rear brakes may lock up at any moment, vw and nhtsa have not taken action to make this potential safety issue the mandatory recall and repair it would seem to be. is there some reason why this hasn't taken place yet? *tr | |||
| 08/05/2008 | 67000 | 1 | |
| Defective abs controller. *tr | |||
| 06/03/2008 | 92000 | 1 | |
| At just over 90,000 miles, a warning message came up stating: stop! brake failure. see service manual. the abs and brake light also came on and stayed on. i immediately had my brake system checked at an independent mechanic. he found nothing wrong with the brakes or the abs. according to vw it is a abs central module failure. replacing it will cost over $1000. this is outrageous! this is clearly a defect that vw should correct. it is incredible that vw is allowed to scare its customers into thinking they are in serious danger of brake failure just to get them to correct an electronic defect. checking the internet i discovered this is a common problem with the 2000 passat. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/09/2011 | 85751 | ||
| Abs brake pump bosch 5.3 volkswagen part 8e0 614 111 ah began leaking and caused brake pressure failure in both circuits causing pedal to go to the floor. this was not the common failure of the abs control module electronics which merely causes a failure in anti-lock behavior. this is a total failure of the hydraulic system to all four wheels. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 96500 | ||
| Abs/asr/brake warning lights flashing and beeping. message center says stop, brake fault. after having brakes replaced, i was told that the abs control unit is defective meaning that i have no abs function. | |||
| 12/05/2010 | 140000 | ||
| While stopped at a red light, the engine accelerated by itself (computer failure?). my husband, who was driving, had to use both feet, pressing down as hard as he could, to stop the car. fortunately, no one was in front of us and we were far enough back that we did not accelerate into the intersection. the engine sound returned to normal after 15-30 seconds and we drove it home without further incident but we have stopped driving the car for safety reasons. in addition, the abs computer module has also failed, though we have not had any incidents related to that failure as the brakes are otherwise fine. | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 148000 | ||
| I have been having dashboard warning lights coming on and off for the abs braking system. when the lights are on the abs system does not work. | |||
| 01/10/2010 | 139000 | 1 | |
| Abs module failure. common problem with unit. vw wants 1200 to fix but they realize this is a major issue with all of the bosch abs units from the period. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 90000 | 1 | |
| The abs braking module has prematurely failed on our 2000 vw passat. mine occurred 6 months ago. as a 9 year old car to have the primary braking safety mechanism to fail, is dangerous, scary and absolutely ridiculous. the car itself properly indicates how vital a failure this is by showing a gigantic stop brake fault filling the dashboard followed by 3 ear piercing beeps. it appears as this is one of the most common vw and audi failures when we talked with the dealer and local vw repair shop as well as looking on the forums. if you google stop brake fault vw or any similar term (audi, passat), you will find hundreds of issues reported. there are multiple repair shops specifically setup to address this type of issue unfortunately. this should not be the case. hopefully your research will also show this. we did have ours repaired for $1000 after 5 months of letting this go as it was difficult to pay for this. there are probably thousands of other owners who can't scrape up the money to pay for a repair like this. vw and bosch should issue a recall and people who have already had this fixed should be reimbursed. thanks for your time. other customers have reported similar issues: http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173334 http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=280206 http://www.myvwlemon.com/ubb/forum2/html/000169.html a small sample of sites setup to fix this type of repair: http://www.modulemaster.com/en/index.php http://www.absfixer.com/ http://www.autoecu.com/ repair guides to show you how to fix this: http://www.audiworld.com/tech/elec116.shtml http://www.bba-reman.com/content.aspx?content=bosch_5.3_abs_removal. *tr | |||
| 06/11/2009 | 1 | ||
| Abs/brake light indicator has began flashing while driving vehicle. i have taken car to have this viewed for safety concern & mechanics could note no failure w/ the abs. states this may be a malfunction & would need a new module. if the cause of these lights to continually stay on were due to any neglect of the car on my behalf i then would be more cooperative in remedying the situation, but as i have learned this is nothing to do w/anything i have caused rather than poor quality of this part. i have been advised not only could this lock my rear wheels in sudden stopping, but could happen when driving as well causing loss of control when steering the vehicle. now i am required to fix a problem and an expensive one, that is not due to anything that i have caused, but rather the manufacturer. so at my expense i will have to fix their problem in order to maintain safety of my children and myself. this is not my problem and i do not feel as though i should have to repair this and would request something be done about this issue. as it is documented that i am not the only one troubled with this and yet there has not been anything done to help fix this problem. does it take an actual accident or fatality to occur to have someone step in and get serious about getting this fixed? a bad abs module in all of these vehicles is just not a coincidence. *tr | |||
| 10/08/2008 | 1 | ||
| Defective abs module in 2000 volkswagen passat. abs and brake/stop lights flash but brakes work. *tr | |||
| 04/04/2009 | 63000 | 1 | |
| Abs light come on while driving with a flashing brake light.....brakes are very touchy. *tr | |||
| 02/23/2009 | 128000 | 1 | |
| 2000 vw passat developed failure of abs control modulator. car has had a single owner and all recommended factory maintenance at authorized dealers. to correct the failure the whole part needed to be replaced at a cost of $1000. *tr | |||
| 12/27/2008 | 145000 | 1 | |
| Abs brake failure. defective abs electrical module. standard braking system still functional. *tr | |||
| 12/18/2008 | 82000 | 1 | |
| 2000 passat 4 motion bosch 5.3 abs module has failed. 82,000 mi. *tr | |||
| 08/15/2008 | 175876 | 1 | |
| 2000 vw passat 1.8t, manual 5-speed abs module showing constant failure indication, along with stop, service manual warnings. i'm filing this to add to the numbers, voicing safety issues that should be addressed by vw free-of-charge like so many others believe vw should do. not many have an extra $1500 laying around to replace a part that should not fail to begin with, or should have a lifetime warranty regardless of ownership. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2008 | 110000 | 1 | |
| My 2000 vw passat 1.8t began exhibiting a flashing/beeping red light to indicate a failure in the abs system. the light activates every time i drive the car, but does not turn on until the brakes are warm. the abs system is not functional in this state, which means the car is drivable, but significantly less safe under panic stop or reduced traction conditions. upon further research with other owners of this vehicle, it is obvious that this failure is common on 1998-2001 passats (and audi a4s) with the bosch 5.3 abs module. however, no action has ever been taken by the manufacturer. i may opt to have the abs module rebuilt by a third party, and do the removal and installation work myself; the result would be at least $200 out of pocket. outrageously, many people who have sought vwoa dealership service work for this same problem have spent well over $1,000. the apparent failure rate of this module, and the fact that it degrades the operation of the most fundamental safety feature of a car (the brakes), make it my opinion that it should be subject to recall. recall action should include compensation for owners who have undertaken repairs, and replacement of the faulty module. thank you. *tr | |||
| 09/30/2008 | 68000 | 1 | |
| The abs control module has failed on my vehicle three times since it was purchased new in 2000. each time it fails, my brakes experience a mass of malfunctions which include random lock-ups, brake shudder, etc. *tr | |||
| 09/20/2008 | 103000 | 1 | |
| Abs / brake light warning on dashboard. it happens occasionally, but it getting more common. it is not a constant warning. it does not happen on every drive of the vehicle. have read that it is common on this era of vehicles. *tr | |||
| 09/10/2008 | 90000 | 1 | |
| I have a '00 vw passat, and belong to passatworld.com i bought this car brand new in 2000, and now the car just has 90k on the odometer. my abs control module just went bad, as many many vw and audi owners have experienced. i think this is way too soon for this to happen, have kept the car in excellent shape, have followed all recommended maintenance schedules, etc. for such a potentially life-saving piece of equipment (abs and traction control, which the module controls,) you'd think vw would use a longer lasting part that is not prone to early failure. *tr | |||
| 07/28/2008 | 96000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 volkswagen passat. my abs module has failed and i no longer have my abs or anti-slip regulation (traction control). there are no indications leading up to this failure. upon starting my car, warning lights flash, three beeps are heard, and a brake fault message is displayed on my instrument panel. the failure is due to a faulty design from the manufacturer that volkswagen of america is fully aware of and refuses to recall. to get the part replaced by the dealer costs over $1000 and is replaced by the same badly designed part that will eventually fail again. i am unable to afford to buy the new part from the dealer at this time. *tr | |||
| 08/18/2008 | 128000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 vw passat. the abs light comes on, the brake warning light flashes, and stop/brake malfunction/service manual cycles on the dash display. sometimes this occurs while driving, sometimes as soon as i start the car. sometimes they go right back off...but most of the time they stay on for about ten minutes, and then go off and then the asr light comes on and stays on until i turn off the car. if the car is off for a few hours, the lights will usually not come back on until i drive again for a few miles. it appears after doing some searching that this is a common problem with the abs control module and is a known issue that volkswagen is doing nothing about except replace the part for around $1300-$1500. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2008 | 68000 | 1 | |
| Abs module bosch 5.3 for 2000 vw passat - due to a defective disconnected small wire in the module causes non-communication to vw vagcom computer to abs system, thus rendering the abs brakes ineffective and deemed dangerous causing brake locking. *tr | |||
| 07/05/2008 | 68000 | 1 | |
| Premature abs electronics failure, disabling the abs system. vehicle is a 2000 volkswagen passat station wagon. *tr | |||
| 05/15/2008 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Abs /brake light started coming on at about 80,000 miles. first the problem was intermittent, but now it is constant. the abs pump seems to function properly. the problem is with the electronic component known as the ebcm. i realize the government doesn't consider this a safety issue, otherwise vw would have been pressured to issue a recall. however, the state of nj will not allow you to pass inspection with the lights on because they consider it a safety issue, even though in reality it's just like driving in the pre-abs days. so, the consumer is forced to pay $1500-$2000 to get this problem fixed. of course vw and bosch, who made the faulty component, get off the hook and in fact profit this extremely common failure. who is looking out for the consumer? please help! *tr | |||
| 10/01/2007 | 1 | ||
| Abs module failed at approx 80k miles. repaired by dealer. *tr | |||
| 06/14/2006 | 50000 | 12 | |
| 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. *nm | |||
| 12/14/2004 | 33870 | ||
| Brake warning light and stop message displayed intermittently. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/27/2008 | 82978 | 2 | 11/18/1999 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen passat. while driving 50 mph, the check engine and oil lights illuminated. when the contact depressed the brake pedal, it felt as if the rear tires were locking. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that there was computer chip failure with the abs and the entire computer needed to be replaced. the powertrain was unknown. the current mileage was 83,000 and failure mileage was 82,978. | |||
| 09/15/2007 | 72000 | 6 | 12/28/2000 |
| I have a 2000 vw passat wagon awd v6 which has a faulty abs module, causing the abs light to come on along with a blinking and beeping brake light. i get a stop! brake fault; service manual message which many, many others are also getting. vw should absolutely issue a recall for this as many vw dealers are seeing this exact issue (which happens to be very expensive to fix and diagnose). *jb | |||
| 08/13/2007 | 65000 | 3 | 02/14/2000 |
| Vw passat v6 wagon 2000 65k miles abs brake fault warning lights (abs, brake and warning illuminated; stop message) appeared while driving at high speed on freeway. intermittent for fist day, remained illuminated day 2 -3. dealer service indicated the abs communication module failed; when lights are on abs will not activate. abs module replaced at a cost of $1189. *jb | |||
| 06/24/2007 | 89200 | 1 | 08/15/2005 |
| 2000 vw passat. abs module went out causing loss of anti-lock brake system and reduced safety of car. replacement will be $1200-$1500. mechanic explained that this wa scommon to volkswagen cars between 50-100k miles.*ak | |||
| 04/05/2007 | 66000 | 1 | 03/08/2000 |
| Car is a 2000 volkswagen w passat,v6 all wheel drive with 68000 miles on it. abs control unit failed. repair cost was $1000. web and forum searching showed this to be a very common problem with both volkswagen and audi. see tp://tech.bentleypublishers.com/thread.jspa? *threadid=6316&start=0&tstart=0 for numerious examples. *ak | |||
| 03/20/2007 | 94000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2000 passat v6 glx wagon. it has 94,000 miles. there are defects in the abs and brake light warning system. i have taken the car to certified import mechanics, who stated there was absolutely nothing wrong with the brakes or brake functions. i have been investigating this problem online and have found that thousands of people were having the same problem. how are we as consumers supposed to know when to take the warning light seriously? in my online investigation i have found a number of people that have been taken advantage of by volkswagen. they were charged thousand of dollars to fix this problem, and volkswagen never fixed the problem the warning lights still popped up randomly. consumers pay for a feature such as abs brakes for the safety of our children and our own safety, but this volkswagen situation was disconcerting. *ak | |||
| 08/10/2006 | 82500 | 10 | 10/03/2003 |
| 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! | |||
| 03/03/2007 | 58900 | 9999 | 03/08/2000 |
| 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. *ak | |||
| 10/10/2006 | 1 | 05/01/2000 | |
| 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 nhtsa 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 *jb | |||
| 05/15/2006 | 120 | ||
| Abs system has failed in my 2000 vw passat. it gives warning lights and messages that it's not working. *jb | |||
| 08/26/2006 | 95000 | 10 | 05/26/2005 |
| 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. *nm | |||
| 08/08/2006 | 81000 | 1 | 03/10/2000 |
| 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. | |||
| 07/25/2005 | 69600 | 1 | 12/20/2002 |
| Abs system failure. *jb | |||
| 06/10/2006 | 59000 | 1 | 06/09/2006 |
| 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. *jb | |||
| 06/11/2006 | 73000 | 3 | 06/12/2005 |
| 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. *jb | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 75000 | 1 | 07/23/2003 |
| 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. *nm | |||
| 02/05/2006 | 120522 | 1 | 03/27/2000 |
| Abs braking system malfunction. abs control module needed replacement due to ecu defect or failure. *jb | |||
| 04/24/2005 | 2 | ||
| 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. *jb | |||
| 01/10/2006 | 61000 | 1 | 04/05/2000 |
| 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. *nm | |||
| 03/10/2003 | 2 | ||
| 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. *jb | |||
| 01/30/2006 | 76700 | 1 | |
| Abs braking system failure for 2000 1.8t passat with manual transmission. problem has yet to be fixed.*ak | |||
| 11/15/2005 | 30000 | 1 | 04/10/2000 |
| In november of 2005 my vw passat began to intermittently have the abs warning light come on. my local dealer said it would be $2000 to replace the abs control module and that the part was not even available. after a simple search under vw abs control module failure it is clear that many hundreds of people have had exactly the same problem. this is clearly a defective part. it goes to the safety of the vehicle as warning lights indicate brake failure and stop immediately. from the many threads, and my experience, it is clear that vw is aware of this defect but does nothing. why are they not forced to replace this defective part that effects the safety of my car? *jb | |||
| 10/15/2005 | 80000 | 1 | |
| 2000 vw passat 1.8 l turbo 4 cyl. abs control module failure. safety issue. vw wants $1,800 to repair part. flashing lights appear in random pattern warning about malfunction. *jb | |||
| 11/08/2005 | 92000 | 1 | 02/10/2004 |
| My 2000 volkswagen passat has 92,000 miles on it and has never been in an accident. i have an error indicating that the computer can no longer communicate with the abs controller. according to one of the vw chat groups, the replacement pumps cost approximately $2000. i think the car is too new to have an abs failure and the cost is excessive.*jb | |||
| 10/14/2005 | 55000 | 1 | 04/16/2000 |
| Failure of abs brake system on vw passat, yr=2000, model=passat, engine 2.8l. bosch abs 5.3 (vw p/n 8eo 614 111 ah) has very poor reliability history. *nm | |||
| 09/16/2005 | 55000 | 1 | |
| Apparent defect in the abs control system or display. intermittently flashes warning message stop brake failure owners manual. bulletin boards inform me this is a frequent occurrence for many vw owners. no repairs yet attempted. *jb | |||
| 09/13/2005 | 79000 | 1 | 03/27/2000 |
| (1)at 79,000 miles: abs and flashing brake light warning message on dashboard and read stop, service manual / brake fault. a simple web search reveals hundreds of cars with this common failure as a result of a defective design. (2)during this failure traction control is disengaged along with abs system, could possibly result in an accident. (3)i will continue to drive car without repair as this is obviously something that the owner should not be paying to repair or even diagnose! i will also contact vw of america to log issue with them and request a recall. *nm | |||
| 09/08/2005 | 96000 | 1 | |
| The abs abd brake warning lights started to blink on my 2000 vw passat vr6 wagon. my dealer informed me that the repair will cost $1100 and that will only enable them to do the diagnostics to determine what is really wrong with the brake system. the costs of the additional repairs will be additional. if i don't change the module, my brakes are in danger of failing. *nm | |||
| 08/27/2005 | 119313 | 1 | 08/09/2005 |
| The abs and brake light on my volkswagen passat (2000 v6) started blinking as i was driving. the abs no longer works in my car and the manual states that it should not be driven as the brake proportioning aren't correct when the abs is out and that the rear wheels can lock under heavy braking. after doing the diagnostic test i find out the that bosch abs module has stopped working (8eo 614 111 ah). the vw dealer wants $1700 to fix the problem. from internet research i have found the problem is quite common and because it is safety related i belive there should be a recall. 8jb | |||
| 08/02/2005 | 100800 | 1 | 05/14/2000 |
| Failed abs controller. error codes on dashboard. abs is no longer working. quoted ~1200 to fix. *nm | |||
| 06/28/2005 | 63300 | 1 | 05/05/2003 |
| Dt: the consumert owns a 2000 volkswagon passat. the abs module failed prematurely. the abs warning light came on and off for the past couple of days.*ak *tt | |||
| 05/26/2005 | 41666 | 1 | 05/20/2000 |
| Abs control module failure on 2000 passat with 41,666 miles. | |||
| 03/11/2005 | 72500 | 20 | 11/25/1999 |
| Abs control unit failing - usually in warm weather after 15-20 min of driving the abs and brake light come on on the dash and a message saying stop/brake fault is displayed. the fault may go away after some time or stay. my guess is abs is disabled when this happens. dealer suggests replacing the abs unit at a cost of $1300. there are many similar occurrences of the defect described in news groups on the web. *nm | |||
| 03/26/2005 | 65000 | 1 | 03/25/2004 |
| My 2000 passat 1.8t has a problem with the abs system. i have an appt on monday to take it in, but i stumbled across a web forum (http://tech.bentleypublishers.com/thread.jspa?threadid=2447&start=30&tstart=0), and now i pretty much know the answer i will get, and i see there are tons of other people with the same problem: the abs light comes on the brake light flasher my info center says brake fault and then says stop according to the forum, this is a common problem, and should be a manufacturer recall because to fix it typically costs around $2000 for a part that fails (not due to wear and tear or use)*ak | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 90000 | 1 | 03/16/2004 |
| A well known problem with volkswagen passat's, my abs module failed and i was forced to spend $1200 on a new module. there are thousands of people who have this same problem who do not understand why this faulty product has not been recalled. *jb | |||
| 12/30/2004 | 78000 | 1 | 01/28/2000 |
| Abs module failure on a 2000 vw passat, 84,000 mi. car dash computer, sends flashing stop brake fault consult manual to console. took to two different repair ships, said nothing is wrong with the abs brakes, but the abs console is not working. dealership said it would cost $1,400 to replace part. seems like there a re many vw owners with similar complaint about failing abs modules. | |||
| 07/15/2004 | 1 | 05/18/2000 | |
| Antilocking brake system (abs) module failure. no communication abs system code received - not covered under manufacturer's warranty. *ak | |||
| 12/03/2004 | 5 | ||
| This vehicle had multiple problems. consumer noticed that the abs braking system failed, and the srs air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer was able to shift the vehicle into drive and reverse without the vehicle being turned on. consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the abs braking system, and the srs air bag light module needed to be replaced. also, a transmission problem. *ak | |||
| 07/11/2000 | 1000 | 1 | |
| In wet weather brakes responded poorly. vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they stated this was normal. *ak | |||
| 07/11/2000 | 1000 | 1 | |
| In wet weather brakes responded poorly. vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they stated this was normal.*ak | |||
| 07/15/2004 | 55000 | 9 | 01/15/2001 |
| Abs failure light came on at 55000 miles. abs not operational. dealer to charge $1200 for new abs module. ridiculous. this is not a wear component!!! this should be a recall item. *ak | |||
| 09/06/2004 | 70395 | 25 | 11/15/2002 |
| This is concerning my 2000 vw passat 1.8t automatic(tiptronic) vehicle. i am having issues with my anti lock brake system. my car warns me of an abs failure randomly (warning lights come on and go away for no apparent reason) i have found a multitude of other people on the internet that experience the same exact issues with this car. i have contacted vw of america and was told that there is no known issue with the car (no recall) and that if in fact there are as many people having this problem, that they should call vw and also report it to the nhtsa. she said that if the nhtsa got enough complaints that they could force vw to do a recall. here are some links where i found alot of other people with the same car/same issue: http://tech.bentleypublishers.com/search!execute.jspa? resolution to this problem is a $2000 replacement of the abs unit to see if that fixes it. something needs to be done for these guys to admit to having faulty parts in these model vehicles. any help is greatly appreciated! thanks, steve brickhouse. *ak | |||
| 08/11/2004 | 67201 | 1 | 08/12/2000 |
| Abs and brake warning light suddenly appears accompanied by warning message stop - brake fault and loud audible alarm. my independent vw mechanic retrieved vehicle fault codes and advises the replacement of the abs control unit. the mechanic said he has seen this problem several times in the past year. the abs is inoperable and the drivers normal braking effort could result in the rear wheels locking up. failure to correct this problem by replacing the abs unit is likely due to the high part cost ($1,123.25) as this is becoming a common issue with many vw owners (evidence of this is readily availabe on the internet), the driving public's safety is being jeopardized for ecomomic reasons. *ak | |||
| 04/26/2004 | 1 | ||
| When the brakes are applied there is a delay before the vehicle will stop. also, engine service light will appear on the dashboard. dealer replaced the sensor at consumer's expense of $1,500. *ak | |||
| 08/27/2003 | 68977 | 1 | 02/14/2002 |
| Malfunction of robert bosch 5.3 abs module. *ak | |||
| 02/07/2003 | 1 | 05/13/2000 | |
| Wet weather braking...same as other complaints. there is a significant delay in braking response in wet weather. once the brakes 'grab' stopping is not a problem; i've learned to brake early. the problem seems to be reduced if you try to frequently touch the brakes, i'm assuming this clears water build-up from the rotors/pads. is this a problem with the open design of the alloy wheels or is the disc/rotor guard that sits behind the wheel becoming filled with water? fyi, i have a 2000 passat 4motion glx wagon. | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving, a loud grinding noise would be coming from the front wheels. dealer notified and informed consumer that front rotors and calipers needed to be replaced. *ak *jg | |||
| 07/04/2000 | 2 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Brake pedal slowly went to floor. vehicle at major intersection and situation dangerous. next time, brake pedal went directly to floor and had to be pumped to stop the car. reported to dealer on first warranty check. dealer failed to check brakes at all. returned to dealer with complaint that they failed to check brakes. flushed hydraulic brake system and checked completely at request of owner. dealer asserts brake system is to factory specification. i have no reason to believe problem resolved as dealer states he must still refer to vw in germany for advice and instructions. vw in germany has been contacted and they can only refer to subsidiary in auburn mi who does not know anything except matter is entirely in hands of dealer.*ak | |||
| 08/28/2001 | |||
| Braake pedal goes slowly to floor when brakes applied. dealer could not repair. needs further info from volkswagen. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| Vehicle engine fails to respond in emergency situation / pedal to the floor. *ak | |||
| 07/26/2001 | 25 | 06/01/2000 | |
| 2-3 sec delay when brakes are used in wet weather. problem present since new. *ak | |||
| 02/18/2001 | 10 | 08/01/2000 | |
| During wet weather braking, pedal is not firm and pronounced delay(2+ seconds)before brakes respond to driver input. *ak | |||
| 02/10/2000 | 01/01/2000 | ||
| I have had this problem occurring consistantly when in rain/snow. initally the brake pedal goes to the floor, but after a 1-2 second brake application, brake pedal feel returns to normal. this is a frightening situation, considering the extra caution required during adverse weather.*ak | |||
| 01/30/2001 | 12 | 10/01/2000 | |
| Brakes fade terribly in wet weather. *ak | |||
| 03/10/2000 | 20 | 01/01/2000 | |
| I have had this problem occurring consistantly when in rain/snow. initally the brake pedal goes to floorboard. *ak | |||
| 01/10/2001 | 12 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Braking power greatly reduced in the rain. takes a couple of seconds for the brakes to work after applying brakes. the brake pedal drops quite far before you can feel the brakes start to work. this is not a matter of reduced tire grip. see the following links: http://www.clubb5.com/discussionforums/index.htm and http://www.audiworld.com/forum/m/a4/msgs/233090.phtml. to my knowledge, the passat and a4 have the same or similar braking systems. this problem only occurs in the rain and did not occur when the car was new. being in southern california i do not drive in the rain very often but it is still alarming that i am having this trouble. i have been driving for 16 years and this is the first time i have experienced this. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| Very poor wet braking. car is not predictable when braking.. driving up interstate 83 in maryland, no standing water on road, just wet raining conditions. i attempted to brake suddenly and car pulled to left. other occasions car had had substantial decrease in braking capability when wet. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | |||
| Wet braking is poor - at highway speeds in rain at near-freezing temperatures, brake pedal application results in a lag time before braking begins. occurs when roads are wet, not icy. problem vanishes if brakes are applied first to dry them and then applied, but can't always plan for that. *ak | |||
| 01/30/2001 | 5 | 04/01/2000 | |
| When it rains, there is a 3+ second delay before the brakes engage. this car is identical to the audi a4 (same platform and brake system) which currently has a defect investigation open. the passat should be included in this investigation (both cars are b5 platform cars). *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 01/15/2006 | 112000 | 1 | 11/06/1999 |
| Abs /brake light started coming on at about 112,000 miles. first the problem was intermittent, but now it is constant. the abs pump seems to function properly. the problem is with the electronic component known as the ebcm. i realize the government doesn't consider this a safety issue, otherwise vw would have been pressured to issue a recall. however, the state of nj will not allow you to pass inspection with the lights on because they consider it a safety issue, even though in reality it's just like driving in the pre-abs days. so, the consumer is forced to pay $1500-$2000 to get this problem fixed. of course vw and bosch, who made the faulty component, get off the hook and in fact profit this extremely common failure. who is looking out for the consumer? please help! *tr | |||
| 10/25/2007 | 62589 | 1 | |
| Abs light on and brake light flashing. big letters saying to stop! *tr | |||
| 06/22/2007 | 100000 | 50 | 11/05/2002 |
| Abs light and brake fault light comes on and will not go off. *tr | |||
| 10/10/2006 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Abs and brake warning light comes on and stays on. message section displays stop, brake failure message. according to dealership, the abs module needs to be replaced. price quoted was $1,000. apparently, a very common problem with vw and audi cars. vw owes us a recall. *tr | |||
| 07/02/2006 | 1 | ||
| 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. *jb | |||
| 07/20/2005 | 68900 | 20 | |
| Abs light goes on. *jb | |||
| 07/05/2005 | 62000 | 3 | |
| 2000 volkswagen passat abs module failed. abs, brake and warning lights constantly illuminated. | |||
| 03/17/2005 | 98000 | 100 | 11/01/2003 |
| Failure of abs brake module. i paid naples fl vw dealer $100 for diagnostic test for blinking abs light, brake warning, stop, etc. they said i needed a new module for $1400+ ... i'm still driving with blinking warning lights and buzzers beeping... | |||
| 02/01/2005 | 100 | 04/20/2004 | |
| Owner of a 2000 passat 1.8t. ike hundreds of other people i have a problem on the board appears the message: stop/break fault/service manual.. abs and break lights flashed on. have spent so much money when i go to the dealer and they suggest to replace some parts but at the end the issue stays and not even the dealer can give me explanations or hints of how to fix the problem. i believe there is a problem with the abs module which costs around $1500 this problem is so common that vw should make this a recall. *ak | |||
| 11/16/2004 | 62000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 |
| Abs contol module failure | |||
| 11/07/2003 | 48500 | 1 | 04/17/2000 |
| Faulty abs speed sensor. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 10/16/2009 | 90905 | 1 | |
| Failure of anti-lock brake system control module on 2000 1.8 t volkswagen passat with 90k miles. the failure is a problem with the abs control module. requires replacement. intermittent failure at first, that increases over time. brakes will not function as anti-lock brakes. brakes will still function, but may lock up in the event of hard braking, increasing stopping time and potentially causing unnecessary collisions. to correct this failure, the abs control unit must be replaced. part number (volkswagen) 8e0998375g. cost to replace this unit is high at dealer the cost for replacement is quoted at $1100. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2009 | 95000 | 1 | |
| 2000 passat abs control module has failed *tr | |||
| 12/18/2008 | 82000 | 1 | |
| 2000 passat 4 motion bosch 5.3 abs module has failed. 82,000 mi. *tr | |||
| 06/10/2008 | 75000 | 1 | 03/30/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen passat. while driving approximately 15 mph, all of the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. prior to the abs warning indicator illuminating, the contact heard a beeping noise. the warning indicators remained lit until the engine was turned off. the contact stated that the vehicle was operating properly at the time. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated that the failure was related to the abs control module. the vehicle was repaired. the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 85,000. updated 11-19-08 *bf the abs module failed. updated 11/20/08.*jb | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 91100 | 1 | |
| It couldn't have been a month before buying my previously owned 2000 vw passat that the anti-lock brake system module failed. this is an extremely serious issue as it compromises the safety of the driver, passengers, and all others who travel the same routes as i do. i have held off complaining, but over the years we have seen an alarming amount of members with the exact issue. our online community only constitutes a small percentage of passat owners, yet we have had hundreds of members with this problem. i can only imagine how many more have had this problem, but haven't known where to turn. i purchased the part alone for $1200 and then had to pay additional labor costs. it almost seems like a scam on the part of vw. it just doesn't seem fair. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2007 | 45232 | 1 | |
| My car has been recalled 3 times, to which i adhered. two months after my extended warranty expired, with 45,000, the abs sensor module failed. i don't believe it's failed as the dash board lights infrequently return to normal state; with no indication of problem, only to return to abs, brake failure, stop, service manual, lights flashing. vw of america offered $300 towards a $1024.00 repair only to retract offer when i voiced i could not buy another vw nor recommend to anyone. *tr | |||
| 08/20/2008 | 1 | ||
| Abs module failure. code is 18057 p1649 data bus powertrain: missing message from abs ecu. i own a 2000 volkswagen passat, with 59,100 miles on it. the abs light comes on everyday periodically. the part has a high price. i believe the part should be replaced at no charge because it is a safety problem that should not occur. due to this failure, i do not trust my brakes in case of an emergency. *tr | |||
| 05/24/2008 | 1 | ||
| Abs control module failure.*tr | |||
| 07/03/2004 | 105000 | 1 | 07/01/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen passat. when the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle would not stop properly unless the brake pedal was repeatedly depressed. in addition, the abs warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel. he took the vehicle to a local mechanic and was informed that the abs module was malfunctioning. the dealer stated that because there was no recall, the contact would be responsible for the $1,300 repair cost. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was unable to provide adequate assistance. the failure mileage was 105,000 and current mileage is 143,000. updated 07/29/08 *bf the abs moduel was the cause of the brakes going out. updated 08/01/08. *jb | |||
| 04/18/2008 | 91000 | 1 | |
| Lit abs warning light and flashing brake light. on a 2000 gls passat as a result of a faulty abs module. *tr | |||
| 09/10/2007 | 95000 | 1 | 03/01/2003 |
| While driving my 2000 vw passat 1.8t, a brake fault was identified on the display screen and the abs light came on. i brought the car to a dealership who said their computer couldn't communicate with the control module and it would take hours to troubleshoot the reason. they suggested a brake flush and i agreed. i almost ended up in an accident on my way home when i needed to stop quickly and my brakes needed to be fully pressed to the floor before the car began to decelerate. i have had nothing but difficulties having this issue addressed. to my surprise, this is a widespread issue. more to my surprise is the fact that there has been no recall; i am disappointed in vw and agencies protecting our safety on the road. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 48000 | 300 | 01/26/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen passat. while driving 40 mph, the word stop appeared on the instrument panel and the abs warning light illuminated. as a result, the abs failed to operate properly. the dealer stated that the abs module malfunctioned. the contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. as of october 31, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. the failure mileage was 48,000 and current mileage was 62,500. | |||
| 10/11/2007 | 80000 | 1 | 07/05/2000 |
| 2000 vw passat ebtcm (abs module) failure @ 80k miles. *tr | |||
| 10/10/2006 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Abs and brake warning light comes on and stays on. message section displays stop, brake failure message. according to dealership, the abs module needs to be replaced. price quoted was $1,000. apparently, a very common problem with vw and audi cars. vw owes us a recall. *tr | |||
| 10/08/2007 | 141100 | 1 | 08/15/2000 |
| Many audi and vw models manufactured starting in the later '90s and continuing to present, use the bosch 5.3 abs controller, which is prone to catastrophic failure, ostensibly due to defective design. this module controls multiple brake-related functions including the abs which is important for winter driving, but the most critical function of this module is probably the electronic brake force distribution, or ebd. these vehicles are designed such that if the ebd is inoperative, the proportion of hydraulic force applied to the rear brakes during emergency braking is as great as it is during moderate braking effort when there is minimal transfer of vehicle weight to the front wheels. the ebd is supposed to adjust the front/rear braking distribution dynamically according to the measure of the deceleration, so that the rear wheels will not lock up during emergency braking. if this module should fail during emergency braking on dry pavement, the rear wheels could lock up and cause an accident which could easily include fatalities. this is an expensive repair for owners, costing roughly $2000, and many owners have probably put off the repair indefinitely. evidence which can be found through a simple web search, suggests that the problem is widespread, and that if it has not already led to serious accidents, it is only a question of time. this problem is genuine, and vw/audi should be compelled to take immediate corrective action. *tr | |||
| 10/03/2007 | 88950 | 5 | 03/15/2000 |
| Abs warning light flashes and beeps intermittently. dealership diagnostics show abs module needs replacement. dealer quotes $1400 for repair. *jb | |||
| 06/25/2007 | 102843 | 1 | 11/16/2005 |
| Abs system failure. a warning is dispayed on the instrument panel that there is a brake fault and the abs system warning light is also illuminated. this occurs intermittently but with greater frequency when the ambient temperature is above 60 deg f. below 60f the warning only appears after the vehicle warms up. above 75f the warning displays as the vehicle is started from cold. between 60f & 75f the occurrence is more random. the abs system works before the warning is displayed but does not work after the warning is displayed. once displayed the warning remains for the remainder of the journey and until the vehicle cools down. estimates to replace the abs unit are approx $1500 plus fitting. *tr | |||
| 11/10/2006 | 117000 | 1 | 10/24/2006 |
| Bought used 2000 passat. abs brake fault light came on within 30 days of purchasing vehicle. mechanic has tried replacing abs sensor, abs control module and hydraulic booster, changed wire harness, and installed instrument panel twice. light still comes on. mechanic assures me brakes are working and abs is working. hope i don't prove him wrong. very frustrated. have gotten no help from vw service. they seem at a loss of what to do also. recall this vehicle please!! *jb | |||
| 12/21/2006 | 72500 | 1 | |
| 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. *jb | |||
| 12/14/2006 | 117000 | 1 | 01/25/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs brake light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who replaced the abs module. | |||
| 10/17/2006 | 115000 | 1 | 04/01/2004 |
| (1) normal driving circumstances (2) abs module failure, no abs or traction control functionality (3) replaced abs module, problem fixed. *nm | |||
| 10/04/2006 | 1 | 07/03/2003 | |
| 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). | |||
| 11/24/2005 | 82000 | 5 | 10/05/2003 |
| 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?! *nm | |||
| 10/02/2006 | 69500 | 1 | 12/01/1999 |
| 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. | |||
| 09/28/2006 | 65800 | 1 | 12/07/1999 |
| 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. *nm | |||
| 09/18/2006 | 36000 | 1 | 09/18/2006 |
| 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, adis halimic. *nm | |||
| 08/30/2006 | 58000 | 100 | 08/15/2005 |
| 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. *nm | |||
| 10/01/2005 | 45000 | 1 | |
| Abs control module failure on 2000 vw passat. *jb | |||
| 05/05/2006 | 47000 | 1 | 05/19/2000 |
| 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. *jb | |||
| 02/26/2006 | 81965 | 1 | 05/13/2000 |
| Failure of abs brake system computer. *nm | |||
| 08/11/2005 | 70000 | 30 | 05/01/2000 |
| Abs module failure. same as everyone else's on this complaint list. i'd like to only add that i took the car in twice only to have them tell me the second time that the part would take ten (10) business days to order because of the apparent back log. that tells you the prevalence of the problem. this is definitely a safety issue. and as one vw service manager told me, you can drive around with the abs light on, just avoid hard braking. thanks for the tip. i was thinking of purchasing a van from vw...guess again. *nm | |||
| 12/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| 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, i 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, model number 8e0-998-375-g, available from the vw dealer for $686 plus labor costs to install. still, my car only has 63,000 miles on it!! it is a 2000 vw passat 1.8t. *nm | |||
| 11/06/2005 | 69000 | 1 | 08/05/2000 |
| Inter.,brake abs light w/stop do not drive message. *nm | |||
| 10/17/2005 | 57500 | 8 | 03/07/2001 |
| 2000 passat abs computer module is failing. several postings have already occurred - should be a manufacturer's recall. *nm | |||
| 10/10/2005 | 64000 | 30 | 02/26/2004 |
| The abs warning light will come on after driving for a period of time, or will not come on at all, or will stay on all the time. dealership has quoted repair estimate of $1700 to replace module. they advised that this should be recalled as they are seeing more of these come in with about the same mileage, just out of warranty. technical bulletin has been issued for this repair. *nm | |||
| 10/26/2005 | 60000 | 1 | 05/09/2000 |
| Abs control module on 2000 vw passat failed in october 2005. replacement costs approximately $1000. according to several internet forums, this is a common problem that vw is refusing to acknowledge. a recall is needed. *nm | |||
| 09/29/2005 | 71000 | 1 | 06/16/2003 |
| Failed abs module on 2000 volkswagen passat 4 motion wagon at 71000 miles. *jb | |||
| 09/03/2005 | 90200 | 10 | 07/19/1999 |
| Following a 90,000 mile service and engine valve seal replacement my abs warning indicator activated intermittently indicating a failure in the abs system. the service department at two dealerships told me this required replacement of the abs control module. *jb | |||
| 08/29/2005 | 81850 | 1 | 06/10/2000 |
| While driving at various speeds the abs & brake light chimes & comes on. the dashboard display comes on and indicates to stop, break fault. this has been occurring randomly. dealer says that the abs brake module needs to be replaced at a cost of between $900-2400 us dollars. *nm | |||
| 06/25/2005 | 50300 | 1 | 04/22/2000 |
| 2000 volkswagen passat glx 4-motion had a anti-lock brake system (abs) module failure at 51,000 miles disabling the abs feature on my car. it also causes distracting abs failure wearing lights and noises at unpredictable times causing distraction while driving. on the console display it also tells you to stop immediately. pacific volkswagen says it is a $750.00 part they have to order to fix plus labor. after doing some searching on various message boards i discovered it is a very common problem at any mileage. many drivers have not elected to have this module replaced due to cost and are not driving with the safety features the car was manufactured with. i am awaiting the part ordered to complete the repair on my vehicle as i value my abs system. this sounds like a defect that volkswagen will not recognize or recall and compromises safety. *nm | |||
| 07/07/2005 | 87000 | 5 | 03/16/2004 |
| The abs control module on my 2000 vw passat 1.8l turbo is bad. i discovered this because the light indicating a problem with my abs came on the dash. the car fishtails if breaks are applied sharply going faster than 50 mph, even when driving straight. i tested this in a safe place to see if the abs was really not working. now i have no abs and the replacement part costs so much that i will have no abs for awhile. and the breaks on cars that are built to use abs don't work properly without it. i am reporting this because i have seen a number of forums with many people who have had the same problem. also because i bought this car because it was safe, one of the safety features being abs. hopefully there have been enough people who have complained about this that it can be taken care of before it causes too many accidents or any injuries. by the way, bosch made this abs control module and it is the same one used in the audi a4 and a6. i think they have come out with a new one that they recommend replacing the old ones with but they still haven't admitted they screwed up and now the consumer is paying for it. *nm | |||
| 07/17/2005 | 1 | ||
| Abs module needs replacement at 53000 miles on 2000 yr. model passat. my research shows this to be a normal problem. | |||
| 12/15/2004 | 65000 | 1 | 05/15/2000 |
| 2000 volkswagen passat developed abs module failure.***no answer required***. *mr *jb | |||
| 04/29/2005 | 60000 | 10 | 05/15/2000 |
| (1) no disernable events prior (2) abs module failure (3) none many audi and vw models manufactured starting in the later '90s and continuing to present, use the bosch 5.3 abs controller, which is prone to catastrophic failure, ostensibly due to defective design. this module controls multiple brake-related functions including the abs which is important for winter driving, but the most critical function of this module is probably the electronic brake force distribution, or ebd. these vehicles are designed such that if the ebd is inoperative, the proportion of hydraulic force applied to the rear brakes during emergency braking is as great as it is during moderate braking effort when there is minimal transfer of vehicle weight to the front wheels. the ebd is supposed to adjust the front/rear braking distribution dynamically according to the measure of the deceleration, so that the rear wheels will not lock up during emergency braking. if this module should fail during emergency braking on dry pavement, the rear wheels could lock up and cause an accident which could easily include fatalities. this is an expensive repair for owners, costing roughly $2000, and many owners have probably put off the repair indefinitely. evidence which can be found through a simple web search, suggests that the problem is widespread, and that if it has not already led to serious accidents, it is only a question of time. this problem is genuine, and vw/audi should be compelled to take immediate corrective action. | |||
| 05/10/2005 | 70170 | 1 | 06/02/2000 |
| Abs module (p/n #8e0 614 111 ah) failure in 5 year old vehicle with only 70,181 miles. volkswagen of america refuses to acknowledge this is an issue despite hundreds of similar posts i have found with a simple web search for vw passats (1999 - 2005) and audi a4s (1997-2001) that have the same control module. vw will not cooperate on replacement of this $1,600 module despite the obvious safety risk of failed abs systems. | |||
| 03/25/2005 | 75698 | 1 | 01/05/2004 |
| Abs control module on a 2000 volkswagen passat is out, we also had a2001.5 passat that had this same problem, we traded it in. so when our second car came up with this same problem we took it to a local v.w, repair shop and the man there said his personal car had this same problem and v.w. replaced it at no charge. in called v. w. and they said they know nothing of the sorts. i started researching this and it seems alot of people have this problem. bottom line is that it makes the car unsafe, causing the rear wheels to lock up under heavy braking situations. v. w does want to replace it tio the tune of $1400.00 and with a different model number which tells me that the first model # is deffective.*ak | |||
| 03/07/2005 | 62000 | 5 | 11/24/1999 |
| Abs and brake light warning message on dashboard readsstop service manual brake fault. car taken to mechanic, computer check revealed code 18057 databus missing message from abs control module. expense to replace estimated at over 1500dollars. car has 62000 miles, not covered under warranty. during this failure traction control is disengaged along with abs system, could possibly result in an accident. auto mechanic explained that there are 13 modules in the vehicle and he cannot replace, vehicle must be taken to a dealer for repair. this occurred within one month after car was at dealer for 60000 mile service before warranty expiration and for a front steering linkage recall. dealer stated at that visit that passat needed new brakes and rotors, the second opinion mechanic stated that there is zero wear on front brakes and rotors. mechanic suggested i check recalls because this is the 4th vehicle has has had with this problem with similar mileage. mechanic states that this brake module failure is common. | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 62000 | 1 | 05/01/2000 |
| In early november 2004 my abs started to failed in my 2000 passat gls. the dealer said it would cost nearly $2200 to fix this. after doing much research on the problem and trying to diagnose exactly the problem i stumbled on some information from http://forums.vwvortex.com/ and http://www.passatworld.com/forums/ also http://myvwlemon.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimate.cgi all of these site had numerous owners of volkswagen passats with the same exact problem i was having. i wondered why vw has not had a recall since there were so many problems with the abs control modules. i eventually found a company that rebuilds the abs control modules for $350. after getting it rebuild everything works fine. i still think this issue is an error on vw's the company and the should pay for it! the abs failing is one thing but the cost of the fix is outrageous. *jb | |||
| 11/29/2004 | 1 | ||
| The abs check light remained on the vehicle. taken to dealer, and was informed that the abs module needed to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 12/02/2004 | 33000 | 1 | 12/22/1999 |
| While routinely driving home from work, the abs light and the asr indicator lights turned on, and a few seconds later the dashboard computer said abs fault. these lights have remained on constantly since then.*ak i took the car in to the dealer the very next day and was informed that the abs control module had failed, which is a $1200 part with an accompanying $500 or so in labor. despite the car having only 33000 miles and the numerous consumer complaints about this commonly occurring failure, the dealer and vw of america were both unwilling to do anything to take responsibility for these repairs. the vehicle does not have abs anymore, which represents a safety risk. the vehicle is a 2000 vw passat glx v6, purchased december 1999. | |||
| 07/14/2004 | 80500 | 10 | 12/31/1999 |
| After random intervals the abs warning occurs, sometimes it will end but most of the time the error will continue until the car is turn off and restarted after 5 minutes. after the first abs warning i took the car into the dealer. the dealer determined the the unit (bosch abs and controller) would need replacing. after researching online, i found that several companies buy back these particular units for remanufacturing due to the common failure of this part. since this part is common on 1996-2001 audi a4's, a6's and vw passat and is failing consistently that several companies are now in the business of remanufacturer these units, i find it hard that such a vital component to the safety of the vehicle can fail so consistently. in addition, sunnyvale volkswagon dealer said that vw no longer sells the abs controller seperate from the abs pump due to the fact that when replacing a failed controller it was common for the pump to fail within several months. | |||
| 05/15/2004 | 70428 | 1 | 07/15/2000 |
| While driving on the freeway my abs light came on. the display readstop, brake failure immanent. after talking on my cell phone with my regular vw mechanic he said it would be safe to drive except i would not have any anti-lock braking capability. i had to take the car to the dealer and they diagnost the anti-lock brake controler and pump. the diagnostic cost me $90.00 and later when they found the part that bill was $1580.85. why is a safety item like that not payed for by the manufacturer? the car is 4 years old and has 70,000 miles on it. seems a little to soon to be replacing such a seldom used and expensive part.*ak | |||
| 03/13/2004 | 55185 | 1 | 01/26/2002 |
| Abs module failure on a 2000 passat with 55,230 miles. *ak | |||
| 11/03/2003 | 54893 | 1 | |
| Bosch abs control module fault causes abs, brake, and traction control warning lights to come on despite there being no actual abs fault.*ak | |||
| 12/26/2003 | 64000 | 1 | 05/21/2000 |
| The vehicle's abs module malfunctioned without warning. please provide any additional information. *nm *mr | |||
| 11/19/2003 | 1 | ||
| Malfunction in abs module abs brake lights on also traction control light on. *la | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving, a loud grinding noise would be coming from the front wheels. dealer notified and informed consumer that front rotors and calipers needed to be replaced. *ak *jg | |||
| 03/10/2000 | 20 | 01/01/2000 | |
| I have had this problem occurring consistantly when in rain/snow. initally the brake pedal goes to floorboard. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/15/2007 | 10 | 07/26/2005 | |
| I have had my 2000 vw passat for a little over two years and it has been a money pit! i have had so many problems since a month or so after i bought my car. i bought the car from a private party, test drove the car, had it checked out by a mechanic, and i have put thousands of dollars into the car. i bought the car just before my senior year in high school thinking i made a wonderful choice, and i had to replace a new right side boot just after a month of owning the car. the check engine light/abs/airbag kept coming on and beeping at me, and i had to buy a whole new brain to the car over $1500. i had to replace the timing belt way before the mile warranty, oil leaks which ruined some wires, new shocks/shock absorbers, now the window will go part way down, but will no longer go up... and my headlights are fogged up which i have noticed on all other 2000 passats...! many things have gone wrong with this car. i am so frustrated with the car. i do not recommend a vw to anyone! i am going into the second year of college and have spent most of my savings on this piece of junk. i think after fixing a part of the car that it should run without any problems. since i have put so much money into this car i cannot afford to get a reliable car. there is something seriously wrong with vw and the recalls! as far as i am concerned the whole car should be recalled!!!! *tr | |||
| 12/22/2006 | 72000 | 2 | 06/30/2000 |
| 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. *nm | |||
| 05/21/2004 | 3 | 05/06/2000 | |
| Rear brakes replaced/tie rod boots/ front axle rusted/replaced. *ak | |||
| 05/14/2004 | 62000 | 1 | |
| While driving on the highway at 62 mph the vehicle started shaking, lost power then coasted to a stop. this occurred because the left rear rotor melted down and gummed up the brake fluid. this resulted in the braking system and transmission being inoperative. the dealership couldn't identify the cause of the rotor melt down ,they only replaced the melted and damaged parts. *nm *la | |||
| 12/26/2002 | 21000 | 05/20/2000 | |
| I drive a 2000 volkswagon passat glx 4motion. i have felt that i got a bad car since very early on in my lease (i now have 8 months left). on this particular occaision, i had a severe oil leak. the dealer informed me that there was a hole in my oil pan that must have been caused by a rock (i don't recall feeling anything hit the car hard enough to put a hole in anything). i was told that this was not a warranteed item, rather normal wear and tear. i have owned 5 other cars and never had this problem. i also noticed that the car was shaking when the breaks are applied. i was told by the dealer that this is due to warped rotors. i only have 20,000 miles on the vehicle and have never heard of any kind of break problems with that few miles. i was also told that is not covered by warrantee either, again, normal wear and tear. the other 5 cars that i owned easily had over 20,000 miles on them and never had a problem with brake rotors. this seems to be a trend with this vehicle. early on in my lease, i had multiple problems with my car not starting. each time it was due to carbon buildup on my spark plugs. the first time it happened there was only 2,000 miles on the car and the dealer had the nerve to tell me that spark plugs were standard maintenenance items and i must not be taking care of my car properly. 2 years later, there was an emission controls recall which fixed this problem, which the dealer initially called driver error, not a vehicle problem. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 2 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Brake pad sensors failed by cracking down the middle prematurely, setting off brake light snesor on dashboard. dt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 12/12/2000 | 1 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Suspicious repairs denied warranty coverage; threats of unsafe condition forced immed. repairs; numerous grievances due to despicable service treatment; additional damage sustained while at dealer; no accidents or warnings that brake line failure was imminent as claimed by vwofa service departments. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 01/19/2004 | 58000 | 1 | |
| While stopped at a traffic light the vehicles brake locked up. the mechanic examined the vehicle and informed the consumer that the brake master cylinder had failed. the manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 02/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| While driving driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. driver was able to stop. then, noticed that fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. the pedal was hard when pressed. driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brake booster needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| 03/07/2005 | 62000 | 5 | 11/24/1999 |
| Abs and brake light warning message on dashboard readsstop service manual brake fault. car taken to mechanic, computer check revealed code 18057 databus missing message from abs control module. expense to replace estimated at over 1500dollars. car has 62000 miles, not covered under warranty. during this failure traction control is disengaged along with abs system, could possibly result in an accident. auto mechanic explained that there are 13 modules in the vehicle and he cannot replace, vehicle must be taken to a dealer for repair. this occurred within one month after car was at dealer for 60000 mile service before warranty expiration and for a front steering linkage recall. dealer stated at that visit that passat needed new brakes and rotors, the second opinion mechanic stated that there is zero wear on front brakes and rotors. mechanic suggested i check recalls because this is the 4th vehicle has has had with this problem with similar mileage. mechanic states that this brake module failure is common. | |||