NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper Problems

4.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,228 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2001 Volkswagen Beetle brakes problems

brakes problem

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2001 Volkswagen Beetle Owner Comments

problem #2

Oct 252004

Beetle 4-cyl Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • 26,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2001 VW Beetle, rear brake calipers locked closed causing excessive heat and dangerous conditions. VW manufacturer refuses to take responsibility for problem. I believe this is a manufacturer defect. All service and inspections done by VW dealer as required.

- London, OH, USA

problem #1

Oct 152004

Beetle 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 16,455 miles
Both rear brakes locked up, needed to replace calipers, rotors, drums, pads at 16,455miles.

- Bristol, RI, USA

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