NHTSA — Service Brakes, Electric Problems

3.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,000 miles

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1998 Volkswagen Passat brakes problems

brakes problem

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1998 Volkswagen Passat Owner Comments

problem #4

Dec 072008

Passat

  • 68,000 miles

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

The ABS light stays on, the brake light flashes, the engine oil light comes on and the tachometer goes to 0 and stops working even though I am accelerating. The control module was the culprit and it would cost $1450 and there was no used part available and it is a dealer only part.

- Skokie, IL, USA

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problem #3

Apr 102008

Passat

  • miles
As an oem safety feature, now I believe required, the ABS control module on my 1998 Volkswagen Passat, has failed, leaving this feature inoperative. Luckily for my self this has not become a burden or caused injury, but I'm sure that others are not as lucky as I have been.

- New Port Richey, FL, USA

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problem #2

Jun 062005

Passat

  • 56,000 miles
My ABS computer failed on my 1998 V6 Passat. This seems to be a common occurrence and there should have been a recall on this defective part. It is dangerous and causes irregular braking and flashing dashboard lights.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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problem #1

May 012007

Passat

  • 60,000 miles
ABS/ brake light are on, chimes sound when vehicle is turned on and won't turn off.

- Ventura, CA, USA

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