Vehicle stalls intermittently at speeds of 25-65 mph. Vehicle taken to dealer 10-15 times, cannot find a cause. The mirror switch is inoperative due to window switch failure. The driver seat warmer was inoperative. Engine has a burning smell due to oil leak. Vehicle made noise in front end on left turns due to a stabilizer bar clamp being loose. Front brakes make noise. Steering makes noise and locked while driving. Steering column sliding cover cracked.

- Salinas, CA, USA

Gas gauge sending unit has been replaced once. Malfunctioning again. Shows full tank when more than half empty. Brakes have never worked adequately. Dealer has inspected and says they are "normal". after inspection, worked better for a brief period.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

Brakes sticking to drums and no brake light warning of pending stop. Problem never addressed by VW, the dealership or corporate. The problem caused an accident and prematurely caused wear on all brake components. I have had to replace the brakes twice in 40,000 miles. The most recent at 12,000 miles usage. VW says there is nothing wrong and it is not covered by warranty.

- San Diego, CA, USA

Ongoing problem with brakes squealing when applying brakes. Vehicle been in dealer shop on four occasions. Repairs were made on the disc brake system, and problem stilloccurring. Please feel free to provide any further details.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

Oil line broke while driving. Also, ABS/master cylinder malfunctioned, causing the entire ABS system to be replaced.vehicle was not braking properly when brakes were applied. In addition, had pads replaced twice/needed a new booster installed, and sun roof was replaced because it leaked and made a squealing noise.

- Tigard, OR, USA

We were notified of a recall regarding the brakes on our vehicle. The dealership told us they completed have the work on the brakes but did not have the parts to complete the recall. We have contacted the service department to complete the job on numerous occassions. We have been told the parts are coming from germany. As of 1/18/00 we were told the company is holding back the parts. As an accident reconstructionists and a safety professional, I find this explanation unacceptable and Volkswagen is not compling with recall notice issued by your Agency.

- Penndel, PA, USA

While driving 10-20 mph and applying the brakes the pedal is hard and there aren't any brakes.

- Sauk Rapid, MN, USA

While making a stop vehicle would idle intermittently. Occasionally, just at the point of coming to a stop, it will lunge forward while brakes are being applied. Happens in both hot and cold weather.

- Saunderstown, RI, USA

Front brakes started squealing but now are rubbing, grinding, groaning and braking rough. I am being told that these are normal brake sounds and that they cannot find anything wrong. Although on the last visit to the dealer I was told they did "something different" to the rotors this time. After at least 6 visits, I have the same problem and am being told to seek a scond opinion.

- Phila, PA, USA

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- Clinton, MD, USA

The drivers side seat has excessive movement in the fore-aft direction and in the vertical. It is most noticeable when braking. It feels very unsecure. I have taken it to the dealer. They claim this level of play is normal.

- Rochester, MI, USA