My 2000 volkswagon Passat has started reporting errors, including brake faults, ABS errors, check engine lights. I've taken it to mechanics and they are unable to find any problems. They simply reset the codes and send me on my way. A few hours of driving and the errors come back. All the errors are intermitent. It's incredibly frustrating. Others have experienced a similar problem and VW only says that our model year does not have significant issues to warrant a recall. There are hundreds of posts with these symptoms all over the internet. Please help.

- Van Nuys, CA, USA

VW Passat (2000 sedan): ABS brake failure indicator comes on, typically in warm weather or when engine is warm, along with indicator bell. "stop" indicator also comes on at this time. Failure occurs almost every time the car is operated under these conditions and continues until ignition is shut off. Dealer has confirmed no failure of ABS and notes that this is computer module/ECM problem that will cost between $1,500 and $2,000 to repair. Other complaints at this site and on other sites document a very similar problem at similar mileage (~75,000).

- Williamsburg, VA, USA

2 main problems continual buildup of oil sludge even though I have regular oil changes. The oil sludge buildup eventual clogs a screen that causes the car to be inoperable and the dealer then charges $700 - $1000 to remedy. The second problem is the ABS control module failure. The module is faling and will cost $700 - $900 to be replaced. I have 75,000 miles on my 2000 Passat

- Carmel, IN, USA

ABS computer failure. No events leading to its failure it just shut down one day and the ABS light has been on since. Failure = no ABS, dealer wants over $1000 to replace entire setup however the pump is ok the computer is gone. Currently waiting for a cheaper fix or possible recall.

- Bayside, NY, USA

ABS control unit and pump failure on VW Passat 2000 @ 72K miles. This is not a standard failure in my mind. The car has never been in an accident and it just occured. Should be a recall item from VW.

- Sunnyvale, CA, USA

ABS failure light came on at 55000 miles. ABS not operational. Garge to charge $13850 for new ABS module. Ridiculous. This is not a wear component!!! this should be a recall item.

- Reseda, CA, USA

Defective engineering of the Volkswagen Passat ABS control module, causing it to fail around 50000 miles. Through significant research, I have discovered this is a prevalent problem in 1998-2000 Volkswagen Passats upon reaching approximately 50000 miles. Despite the fact that this is a recognized common issue by VW service shops, they have not issued a recall of this significant safety control component nor offered to share the cost of repair. Furthermore, they have increased the cost of this component from $200-$300 a few years ago to $1100-$1700 today. Informed if not corrected, could cause rear breaks to lock up upon sudden stop.

- St. Petersburg, FL, USA

I own a 2000 VW Passat. My ABS light and break light are going on intermittantly. I recently took my vehicle to the dealer and I was told it was the ABS module that needed to be replaced. The cost to repair will be approx. $1200 for parts and labor. The dealer told me they could not help with the cost because I am out of warranty and I have 50K on the odometer. I feel that the ABS is a safety feature on the vehicle and VW should be willing to cover at least some of the cost. I have had no such luck thus far. I have been looking into this problem in VW forums and have found I am not the only one with this problem. Most people are saying the same story $1100 - $1500 for replacing the ABS module. It seems a bit odd that a part that has little use would go bad so frequently on this vehicle. Ganted I'm not sure what the frequency rate is but I would like to be another voice filing a complaint. My manual states that I should avoid sudden stops bacuase this could cause my back breaks to lock and cause accident, serious injury or even death. Yet their is nothing the dealer could do to help! well maybe you can!!

- Chicago, IL, USA

While driving ABS control module failed, causing warning bell to sound, which indicated for the driver to stop. Dealer statesd parts needed to repair vehicle were on back order.

- San Jose, CA, USA