While vehicle still under warranty, brake malfunction ocurred. Brake pedal would become soft when pressed down on, sinking to floorvery fast, emitting an air release type sound, simular to anti lock brake release sound, but without the controled spurts, the presure release happens all at once, causing lock up of brakes. Dealership was never able to fix problem, it returned after vehicle was out of warranty, and now happens on most warm days, multiple times a day.

- Noel, MO, USA

No warning lights illuminated. Periodically the braking pressure was released and a pedal pulse was felt while stopping. The dealer stated that the problem to the ABS pump leaked into the ABS module. The consumer's daughter was unable to stop in a parking lot as a result of the brakes releasing causing her to hit another vehicle. The person in the other vehicle sought medical treatment.

- Reno, NV, USA

Consumer called complaining about gas recirculation valve ( egr valve). Vehicle won't accelerate even though she wa S stepping all the way on the gas pedal. Dealer was contacted, and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. Had to replace brakes and rotors at 35000 miles, which she thought that it was not usually normal on any vehicle.

- Derry, NH, USA

My car is nightmare of failures. Cruise control light (dealer claims the car doesnt have one - but you can see it if you use a flashlight at an oblique angle) failure, ABS module switch failure (according to dealer) causing cruise control to unexpectedly disengage. I also learned from other motorists that the same switch controls brake light illumination (all bulbs and other signal lights work). Fuel injection module over injected gas causing excessive pressure. Relief valve failed to open causing turbo overpressure to +120psi. Failure caused hoses to blow sending hose clamps as projectiles. This week, the front passenger side window unexpectedly dropped into the door. Dealer has literally taped the window up until a part arrives. Dealer admits to mfg design defect - no voluntary recall. No dealers will voluntarily replace clips until they fail. Volkswagen position is that they know there is a design flaw, but wont replace known bad clips until there is a failure. Window failure could cause objects (stones kicked up by tires of other cars) to hit passengers. Infant / child safety risk. Window integrity questionable in an accident if it fails when driving 15mph. Help!

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

Cruise control failure. Linked to ABS brake module - switch failure which also caused rear brake lights to stop functioning.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

Module controlling ABS brakes- switch failed, causing rear brake lights and ABS to stop functioning. Normal lights (not brake lights) continued to function. Bulbs (include brake lights) were fine. Brakes worked (no ABS) but no one behind me could tell if I was braking. Learned of issue from passing motorist.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

Rear brake pads replaced 5 times, rear rotors replaced 3 times, new compound pads replaced 2 times- car is having additional changes performed July 30,2000. Manufacturer called 12/5/2000, letters(certified mail) on March 23 2002 and June 9,2001- July 25 2001, manufacturer recognizes that 'the particular non-conformity that wxists in your vehicle presents a potenial safety concern'.

- Richmond, VA, USA

Rotors began making noise around 6000 miles. Dealer stated that there was a rust buildup despite the car being driven daily. The noise has become more pronounced with increased mileage.

- Hudson, OH, USA

While approaching a traffic stop applied brake pedal, and all of a sudden vehicle commenced to accelerate and rear ended vehicle in front dealer/ manufacturer notified and received a case number. Please feel free to provide any further details.

- Lakeland, FL, USA