Brakes continually squeak.

- Rahway, NJ, USA

Volkswagen has two ongoing recalls (September 1998): Check/replace right rear brake line and check/replace hood lock assembly. I cannot find a local Maryland Volkswagen dealer that will perform the recall work on a Saturday even though they are open for service. Therefore, in order for vehicles owners to get this work performed, most owners will have to take time off from work. Although the recalls address an important safey issue, the dealers are not providing reasonable means to customers to have their vehicles checked or repaired. Many vehicles may go unchecked or unrepaired because of the lack of access to service. I complained to Volkswagen of America, Inc., customer service at 800-822-8987. I was told that the dealers are independent from Volkswagen of America. I was only offered phone numbers of other dealers within a 50 mile radius.

- Beltsville, MD, USA

Brakes failed.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

Had received recall notice 98V195000 for the brakes. Called dealer and was informed that parts for the brakes are not available. Would like an acknowledgement of complaint for no brake parts.

- Warwick, RI, USA

Dashboard panel lights are inoperative, causing loss of visibility. Also at 40,000 miles brake system became inoperative.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

While driving vehicle attemped to apply brakes and the vehicle went to the right, at that point slammed on the brakes and the brakes locked up which caused the vehicle to go off the road. Consumer states he has complained to dealership but they could not duplicate the problem, this has happened many times.

- Tyler, TX, USA

Brakes are squeaky.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

Poor performance of the transmission, poor performance of the brake system.

- Wappinger, NY, USA