1997 Volkswagen Passat Brakes Problems
4 owner-reported brakes complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (4)
SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. LAST REPORT TO NHTSA WAS 6/17/01 JB. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
STARTED WITH AIRBAG LIGHT TURNING ON. A WEEK OR SO LATER THE PARKING BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS TURNED ON BUT ONLY FOR THE FIRST FEW MILES OF DRIVING. WHILE THESE WERE ON, THE AC FAN, WIPERS, AND HEADLIGHTS DO NOT OPERATE. THESE LIGHTS NOW STAY ON MOST OF THE TIME.
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY BRAKES TO STOP FOR A RED LIGHT, BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO MOVE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO TRAVEL INTO INTERSECTION. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT VACUUM LINE COMING OFF OF BOOSTER IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM RUPTURED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT VEHICLE CUTS OFF DUE TO THE FUEL SUPPLY RELAY BEING DEFECTIVE.*JB
BRAKE SHOES MAKE NOISE.