I got in my car one morning and started the ABS lights and brake lights come on the instrument panel and has pretty much been on since and I have noticed without ABS my car doesn't stop near as fast as it used to the dealer said it was the ABS computer failed and the manufacture would have to send me anew one but that it was really pricy to fix and a group that I am with also drive the same cars a large number of them and there's has failed just like mine did.

- Mcalester, OK, USA

ABS module failed in my 1999 VW Passat.

- Fall River, MA, USA

ABS module failure. Happens everytime I start my car. Replacement of ABS module.

- Fenton, MO, USA

ABS brain failure, 1999 VW Passat 1.8T. Driving on highway when dash lights lit noting ABS failure occurred. Car had 54,000 miles at time of failure. Had to send out unit for repairs, led to driving for 2 weeks without ABS brakes, and cost $200 for rebuild (new at dealer would have been >$1000).

- Denver, CO, USA

Driving along on a clear day, open road, no bad weather. The ABS/brake light on my car came on with a warning beep. Intermittently the tachometer and oil pressure light would fail to work additional creating warning beeps. Having the vehicle checked by a garage, the ABS electronic module had failed requiring replacement.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

Sudden loss of ABS function due to ABS module failure.

- Farmington Hills, MI, USA

- the contact stated that while driving the 1999 Volkswagen pasaat with 113000 failure mileage at 60 mph the vehicle began to accelerate on its own. The vehicle accelerated up to 75 miles. The contact rode the brakes for approximately 5 miles, then noticed a safe place to pull over. The contact was jamming on the brakes to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle came to a complete stop, and the contact turned the vehicle off. The vehicle was restarted twice, but the vehicle was still revving high. The contact was told to pull up on the brake pedal, and that was the remedy to get the vehicle to idle properly. The vehicle was taken to the shop, and they could not duplicate the problem. The contact was afraid to drive the vehicle.

- Arlngton, VA, USA

: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the ABS, oil, and brake lights illuminated and then flashed. There was a beeping noise as a warning signal prior to the illumination of the ABS, oil and brake lights. The tachometer also failed. This problem was intermittent and worsen over a two week period. The vehicle was taken to a independent repair shop who indicated there were no codes after the diagnostic testing. They recommended the vehicle be taken to the an authorized dealer. While looking through the owner manual, the contact observed a warning statement that the illumination of the ABS and brake lights could result in the locking up of the rear brakes under hard braking. While driving 65 mph on a highway the rear brakes locked causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. There was no hard braking when this occurred.

- Henderson, NV, USA

At about 80,000 miles ABS & brake lights began flashing. Took in for service as indicated in owner's manual. Service tech advised it was ABS instrument cluster -- expensive repair. Was told brakes were ok and I should have no problem with them operating properly. I waived repair based on this information. It is now a month later and the lights are on continuously. Took car in for state inspection. Now told car will not pass inspection due to possible problem with brakes! huh? I've been driving car for over a month thinking there was no danger. Service techs will now not confirm problem is with ABS instrument cluster. Must do additional diagnostic at $80/hr. Was informed they could pass car inspection if they could get lights to go off long enough for them to perform inspection (wink wink). Is this a safety hazard or not"?" I now have 15 days to get repair done in order to pass inspection. I'm no tech but this seems to be a faulty part that everyone is aware of but not willing to do anything about. Add to that, there is no clear direction on whether this is a danger or not. I'm guessing since cars won't pass inspection, it is.

- Richmond, VA, USA

The ABS warning light and brake warning light flash.

- Bowie, MD, USA

No abnormal events leading up to failure, just a normal commute on residential road at about 30 mph. The failure was indicated by three loud electronic beeps and the appearance of the "ABS" light (steady) and "brakes" light (blinking) on the instrumental cluster. Consequence of failure is loss of ABS operation. No repair effected as yet, diagnosis shows failure of electronic ABS module.

- Berlin, MA, USA

Submission of complaint re VW of America feel he has been over charged for numerous & extensive repair bills for his 1999 VW Passat. The consumer stated he is still experiencing problems with the front suspension. The front stabilizer was repaired and the lower control arm was repaired, however the problem recurred. The rear brake pads were worn. The front doors creaked when opened. The cruise control was intermittent. The consumer requested assistance of all the matters.

- Rochester, NY, USA