8.0
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$325.00
Average Mileage:
19,768 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints
Most common solutions:
- vw should be recall or put under warranty (2 reports)
- replace rear brakes and rotors (1 reports)
brakes problem
Helpful Websites About 2005 Volkswagen Jetta premature rear brake and rotor replacement
2006Nov 15
(reported on)Jetta 2.5
- Manual transmission
- 17,305 miles
This car, a 2005 1/2 new style Jetta, with only 17,305 miles wore the rear brakes so bad that there was metal to metal contact. This is ridiculous, no matter what car it is on. I took the car to the dealership, thinking that there had to be some problem, because I've never had a car wear out ANY brakes in 17k miles. I got the old song and dance about normal wear and tear, and how the back brakes wear faster on VW because the proportioning valve sends most of the braking action to the rear in low speed braking to prevent nose-dive. WHATEVER! That is a load of crap, and they know it. I traded in a 2003 Dodge Ram Quad Cab with over 50k miles on it, used for pulling a trailer, camping, and moving furniture, and never needed any brake work on it. My wife's car, a 2004 Nissan Altima had over 65k miles on it when we traded it in, and even though we replaced the front tires, the front brakes were at 75% and the rear at 90%. Volkswagen needs to address this problem at once. It is no wonder that their resale value is terrible and their quality is perceived to be below standard.
2006Oct 02
(reported on)Jetta
- 19,000 miles
I have never in my life had a car that needed this service - I leased it brand new and VW will rant and rave about their amazing bumper to bumper warranty - the dealership even told me they were having a lot of 2005 models coming back early with brake problems - corporate VW refuses to rectify problem and refuses to recognize this is an issue nation wide. I am sending my bill to Corporate and will fight this one!
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2007Oct 03
(reported on)Jetta 2.5L
This car is 2005 1/2 new style Jetta. The brakes were replaced at 23,000 miles and again 7 months later. Both times the brakes were worn down to the metal. Not covered under warranty. Not buying a Jetta again. This is my second Jetta. My first Jetta had to have the catalytic converter replaced 4 times before I got rid of it. I DON'T RECOMMEND VOLKSWAGENS.
Lisa H.
Aliso Viejo, CA, USA
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