Electronic Brake Will Not Release

2006 Volkswagen Passat

This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Volkswagen dealer.

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8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
44,650 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. remove the positive cable from battery for 5 seconds (2 reports)
2006 Volkswagen Passat brakes problems

brakes problem

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2006 Volkswagen Passat Owner Comments

problem #2

Jun 122012

Passat 2lt

  • Manual transmission
  • 65,244 miles

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

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Volkswagen is a band ripping off its own clients. They know very well about the handbrake release electrical switch don't work but they ask for money to repair it.

- clioni, Stones Corner, QLD, Australia

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problem #1

Sep 182008

Passat GLX 2.0t

  • Automatic transmission
  • 24,000 miles

The idea of having the brakes electronically controlled creates an issue since there is no manual release to the issue, except for removing the electric source. This is new to VW and as such it has not being totally tested. Although only once I have the brakes locked, the Brake Switch has been replaced 3 times including this last time in 9/2008. I wonder if I will keep this vehicle after warranty expires.

- Jose M., Guaynabo, PR, US

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