ABS module appears to be faulty. ABS and brake light remain on/flashing. Loss of ABS could cause collision, dealer wants $1000+ for the part and does not guarantee it will fix the problem.

- Hendersonville, TN, USA

The ABS light comes on, followed by the brake light blinking the engine oil light comes on and the tachometer goes to 0 and stops working even though I am accelerating. There are many others with this same issue it can be researched on tech.bentleypublishers.com/thread.jspa?threadid=2447&tstart=0.

- Skokie, IL, USA

ABS module in operative ABS system.

- Clear Lake, MN, USA

The ABS module in my 1998 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T has gone bad. This fault came without notice of any symptoms and completely unprovoked. The warning lamp and tone appear every time I start the vehicle. This is a known issue with many independent Volkswagen mechanics and many Passat owners.

- Sierra Vista, AZ, USA

ABS computer failure 98 VW Passat... complete absfailure all the time.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

ABS brakes ceased to function after approx 60K miles. Because of the expense to fix (dealer quoted $2400, indie mechs about $1400), they remain non-functional (my car is now 95K miles).

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

ABS/ brake light are on and 3 chimes sound when vehicle is turned on.

- Bolingbrook, IL, USA

Like many, many others, my 1998 VW Passat 2.8 liter with tiptronic (automatic) transmission has the following problems: 1) ABS light on (ABS not working); 2) brake light on (both before and after all rotors & pads were replaced and fluid changed); 3) tachometer not working; 4) oil light on (but oil level and pressure are okay). This was an intermittent problem that began early this year but is now almost constant. All problems appear to be caused by a bad ABS controller, which is also used in Audi A4 models (part # 8E0 614 111R). VW dealership quotes over $1000 for the part alone. Sometimes, if the car has been sitting a few days or if it is cold outside, the lights do not come on and the tachometer works correctly for awhile. Then, all of a sudden, all the above-mentioned problems happen. Or, I will be driving the car with the problems, then the tach jumps to life and all the warning lights go out. As I said before: There are numerous people who have the same problems. This is a safety issue (no ABS could lead to accidents) as well as a quality issue: ABS controllers should not fail so frequently on such relatively new vehicles. A recall should be performed by Volkswagen and Audi to replace defective ABS controllers in their 1998-on Passat and 1996-on A4 models. Thank you, [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Bridgeport, CT, USA