2002 Volkswagen Passat brakes problems
77 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2002 Volkswagen Passat, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 77 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 69,000 miles 60 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 11 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 14 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 60 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 69,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen passat. In 2007, the contact stated that water would drain into the motor during heavy rains, and cause the brakes to fail. The dealer discovered that water was entering the brake line, but never informed the contact of a recall. Instead, the dealer repaired the brake system and stated that it was a courtesy from volkswagen. After the repair, the failure recurred and the brakes failed while driving 30 MPH. The contact noticed thick, white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe.
ABS light flashes on and off. Dealer says that it would cost over $1000. I just can't believe that such a safety system can I have such defects within it. Has anyone investigated this problem because I've seen numerous complaints about this online.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Volkswagen Passat
- Electrical system 223 complaints
- Engine 143 complaints
- Fuel system 78 complaints
- Lighting 36 complaints
- Body & structure 31 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 28 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 20 complaints
- Cruise control 16 complaints