Cars ABS module has failed, and cant afford the estimated price of 1500$ to get it repaired.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

I was driving down the road and stepped on my brakes. I noticed my car was not stopping and the brake was very low to the floor. I got so scared. Thank god I was going at a very very slow speed. My brake light came flashing on and beeping like crazy. This car seems to be a lemon lately. I already have issues when I start my car. At times it just doesn't start so I have to keep the key in the ignition and wait about 35 seconds and finally the car turns over. Also I have gray smoke that comes out of my tail pipe upon driving at times. Also my sun roof, the material got caught and its all ripped. And. My oil disappears on me. I can put two new quarts of oil in my car with in two weeks its gone bone dry with no oil leaks. Very very weird. Can someone help me out. Are there any recalls for any of this. I already bought rotors, brake pads for the back brakes and buying calipers this week. Now this happens where I have no brakes. I am so depressed about this. Please help me! I could of gotten into a bad accident because my entire brake system failed on me today. Go Volkswagen. Unreal. :(

- Lakewood, NJ, USA

When we bought it the ABS light was on and brake light blinks, when baking up to the left it clicks.

- Modesto, CA, USA

ABS light, oil light, blinking and the brake light blinking are simultaneously on. I can hear beeping and the air conditioning unit turns off (but the fan still runs) when approaching a complete stop, then the oil light stops blinking then when accelerating, I can hear the ac unit click back on and the oil light starts blinking again. Major recall needed from other similar responses online.

- Naperville, IL, USA

I have a 1999 VW Passat. I had my brake pad replaced in March 2009, since that time my ABS brake light came on and need to be replaced. In checking report for recall notice. I see were NHTSA.dot.gov.has a report date August 2009, concerning a problem with long-term effect of ABS in passenger cars and ltvs. It will cost me $200. And something dollars according to my mechanic.

- College Park, FL, USA

ABS module failure, random driving style/conditions.

- Chehalis, WA, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Volkswagen Passat. The contact noticed that the floor on the driver's side in the rear of the vehicle contained approximately an inch to 1.5 inches of water. She noticed the issue approximately four times within one month, especially in rainy conditions. The dealer stated that the failure may be caused by the sunroof, although the sunroof was never wet at the time of inspection. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not provide a definite diagnosis. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls relevant to the issue. The contact also noticed that the ABS indicator would illuminate intermittently. She was unsure if this failure was related to the water issue. The current mileage was 115,320 and failure mileage was approximately 115,115.

- Stone Mountain , GA, USA

ABS control module: This complaint pertains to my 1999 VW Passat turbo. I have been experiencing the same issue thousands of others have. The ABS and brake lights come on every time I drive the car. It is my understanding that this is a defect in the car and a serious safety issue as the ABS system is not functioning properly.

- Murray, UT, USA

I was driving like every other day, when the ABS light on my 1999 Volkswagen Passat. I took it to my mechanic thinking my brakes are worn out. The mechanic told me the brakes and rotors are perfect and that the ABS control module is not working. I search the internet for a reasonable price to find that many other people are having the same problem.

- Bronx, NY, USA

While driving the car, had to apply brakes for emergency stop, left front flexible brake hose suddenly ruptured causing complete brake failure. The vehicle has been stopped using emergency hand brakes. Under inspection, right front flexible brake hose also shows signs of advanced deterioration. The vehicle has never been in a crash, hoses were original parts. Car is 1999 Volkswagen Passat 18.T automatic with 150,000 miles on the clock.

- Montreal, 00, USA

My ABS brake light is on as well as the brake light. I've taken it to the dealer and to a automotive repair shop to have it looked at. The dealer says that the ABS module is bad and will cost around $900 to fix. The brake lines and levels are okay and the pads and rotors are good as well. It seems that the Bosch 5.3 ABS model for my year and make has recently been reported as faulty. The electronics in the 98-01 model ABS modules should be lasting longer or at least the duration of the car. The problem is that virtually all of the Bosch 5.3 and 5.3I ABS modules in the Passat have a serious internal defect (bad manufacturing process) that will surface after 1-6 years of service. If the brakes and ABS are actually fine, then Volkswagen should be replacing these faulty ABS modules with upgrades. The consequence is that your brakes maybe fine but you cannot legally drive because of a failed state inspection. $900 is the way to fix it says the dealer. I've had my brakes serviced on the regular by and been told that they're fine, but now the ABS light is saying otherwise.

- Lorton, VA, USA

Anti-lock brake system control module failure. Lights flash on dash, no ABS available.

- Forked River , NJ, USA

ABS failure. ABS unit stopped working, mechanic says this is a common failure in this car. New unit costs $900 just for the part.

- Narragansett, RI, USA

The ABS module on my 1999 Passat has broken and the car is constantly warning me of the ABS and brake lights on the dash are lighting up.

- Guaynabo, PR, USA

My 1999 VW Passat 1.8T began exhibiting a flashing/beeping red light to indicate a failure in the ABS system. Upon further research with other owners of this vehicle, it has come to my attention that this failure is fairly common on 1998-2001 Passats, but no action has ever been taken by the manufacturer. I had the ABS module rebuilt and did the removal and installation work myself; the result was $220 out of pocket. However, many people who have sought dealership service work for this same problem have spent well in excess of $1,000. Given the apparent failure rate of this module and the fact that it is a core safety feature of the car, it is my opinion that it should be considered for recall (including compensation for those who have already made the repair). Thank you.

- Lake Charles, LA, USA

This complaint is for my ABS module in my 1999 VW Passat wagon. It went out for no apparent reason, with lights indicating such. It is constantly broken now. It will cost 1,200 for the dealer to replace the broken module, with out it I am without ABS.

- Bremen, IN, USA

1999 VW Passat, ABS light on/brake light flashing for a couple of weeks, very annoying and scary, read on internet discussion forums, possibly very expensive to fix, do not have 1500 dollars to fix and it possibly may not resolve the problem..we need answers...

- Pgh, PA, USA

ABS module failure at ~67000 miles. ABS light on with flashing brake light and 3 short peeps. Water intrusion from under battery drains due to design flaws.

- Woodhaven, NY, USA

ABS light stated to blink... can't "talk" to ABS in car with computer... ABS module is out :(

- Rapid City, SD, USA

The anti-lock braking system module on my 1999 Volkswagen Passat has failed leaving me with no functioning ABS system. The failure occurred under normal driving conditions. The failure occurs every time the car is driven, the lights on the dashboard appear telling me the system has failed, the only consequence so far is a failed ABS system, as of right now no corrective action has been taken because a brand new module is ~$800 dollars, and to have the module rebuilt requires removing it from the car and mailing it to a module rebuilding company(www.modulemasters.com) and costs $200+ and at this time I can't afford either of the costs easily. The car and brakes function fine, but there is no safety of the ABS system incase of emergency an emergency stop of a 4000lb car.

- Amherst, NY, USA