219 of the
625 complaints about the 2000 Volkswagen Passat are about the
braking system — 35% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
72,000 miles.
I HAVE HAD MY 2000 VW PASSAT SINCE 2006 AND HAVE HAD ONLY REGULAR WEAR AND TEAR UNITL ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO. I WAS DRIVING ON 95 IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FL MOVING AT ABOUT 65-70 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, POWER STEERING WAS GONE AND PUSHING BRAKES TOOK ALL I HAD TO TRY AND SAFELY STEER AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP CROSSING OVER 5 LANES OF TRAFFIC TO THE BREAK-DOWN LANE. ONCE I WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE KEY TO THE OFF POSITION AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. ASIDE FROM THE ENGINE, STEERING AND BRAKES ALL OTHER FUNCTIONS WERE OR AT LEAST SEEMED TO STILL BE WORKING (IE: DASH LIGHTS, RADIO, WINDOWS) THE VEHICLE DID THIS 4 MORE TIMES WHILE I ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE TO THE NEAREST EXIT AND CALL FOR ASSISTANCE. I TESTED ALL THE FUSES AND THEY ALL WERE IN WORKING ORDER AND THE NEXT SET OF SYMPTOMS OCCURRED A WEEK LATER. I WAS TRYING TO UNLOCK THE CAR WITH THE REMOTE AND THERE WAS NOT CONNECTION BEING MADE BETWEEN THE KEY AND THE CAR, I MANUALLY UNLOCKED THE DOORS AND PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE ENGINE DIDNT START OR EVEN ATTEMPT TO TURN OVER. ALL DASH LIGHTS WERE ON AS WELL AS THE RADIO, HOWEVER, I HAD LOST THE POWER WINDOWS, LOCKS, TRUNK, GAS LID AND ALL INTERIOR LIGHT FUNCTIONS. I CURRENTLY HAVE THE VEHICLE BEING LOOKED AT AND HOPE TO GIVE AN UPDATE WHEN I FIND OUT THE ISSUE. UPDATED 12/1/2014
NHTSA complaint #10592205 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 190,000 milesMilford, MI
SERVICE BRAKES
MY 2000 VW PASSAT GLS WAGON BEGAN EXHIBITING A FLASHING/BEEPING RED BRAKE LIGHT ACCOMPANIED BY A SOLID YELLOW ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT TO INDICATE A FAILURE IN THE ABS SYSTEM. ALSO AT THIS TIME THE INFORMATION HUD HAS "STOP, BRAKE FAULT, SERVICE MANUAL" FLASHING. 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 INTEND TO HAVE THE ABS MODULE REBUILT AND DO THE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION WORK MYSELF; THE RESULT SHOULD BE AROUND $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.
NHTSA complaint #10557858 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 122,000 milesStrongsville, OH
SERVICE BRAKES
INTERMITTENT WARNING LIGHTS APPEAR:ABS,BRAKE,STOP,BRAKE FAULT ON DASH WARNING AREA. STOPPED AT LOCAL REPAIR CENTER,COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM ON ROAD TEST.UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEM WITH ABS CONTROL MODULE.,MUST BE DONE ONLY AT VW DEALERSHIP. DROVE WITHOUT WARNING COMING ON BUT HAPPENED 3 OR SO HOURS LATER. HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM..NHTSA ID NUMBER 10016037 SERVICE BULLETIN NOTED A WARRANTY REPAIR PROCESS FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM(ABS) CONTROL MODULE FOR THIS YEAR OF MY PASSAT AND MANY OTHER YEARS BEFORE AND AFTER AS WELL AS OTHER VW MODELS. VOLKSWAGEN SAID MY VIN # WAS NOT AMONG THE REPAIR CAMPAIGNS.IS THIS A CONCERN ESPECIALLY FOR YOUR ABS CONTROL THAT ALL VEHICLES BE CHECKED AND REPAIRED AS A SAFETY ISSUE?
NHTSA complaint #10519844 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,526 milesELK Grove, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
ABS MODULE FAILED. LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD FLASHING.
NHTSA complaint #10461397 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,751 milesChester, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ABS BRAKE PUMP BOSCH 5.3 VOLKSWAGEN PART 8E0 614 111 AH BEGAN LEAKING AND CAUSED BRAKE PRESSURE FAILURE IN BOTH CIRCUITS CAUSING PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR. THIS WAS NOT THE COMMON FAILURE OF THE ABS CONTROL MODULE ELECTRONICS WHICH MERELY CAUSES A FAILURE IN ANTI-LOCK BEHAVIOR. THIS IS A TOTAL FAILURE OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TO ALL FOUR WHEELS.
NHTSA complaint #10424680 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,500 milesChicago, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ABS/ASR/BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS FLASHING AND BEEPING. MESSAGE CENTER SAYS STOP, BRAKE FAULT. AFTER HAVING BRAKES REPLACED, I WAS TOLD THAT THE ABS CONTROL UNIT IS DEFECTIVE MEANING THAT I HAVE NO ABS FUNCTION.
NHTSA complaint #10401866 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesSAN Antonio, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED BY ITSELF (COMPUTER FAILURE?). MY HUSBAND, WHO WAS DRIVING, HAD TO USE BOTH FEET, PRESSING DOWN AS HARD AS HE COULD, TO STOP THE CAR. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF US AND WE WERE FAR ENOUGH BACK THAT WE DID NOT ACCELERATE INTO THE INTERSECTION. THE ENGINE SOUND RETURNED TO NORMAL AFTER 15-30 SECONDS AND WE DROVE IT HOME WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT BUT WE HAVE STOPPED DRIVING THE CAR FOR SAFETY REASONS. IN ADDITION, THE ABS COMPUTER MODULE HAS ALSO FAILED, THOUGH WE HAVE NOT HAD ANY INCIDENTS RELATED TO THAT FAILURE AS THE BRAKES ARE OTHERWISE FINE.
NHTSA complaint #10370158 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Phoenix, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
MY 2000 VW PASSAT V6 ABS BRAKE MODULE HAS FAILED AND I GET THE STOP/ABS LIGHTS FLASHING ON MY DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY, ALONG WITH WARNING BEEPS. THIS MAKES THE CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND COSTS $1000+ TO FIX. VW NEEDS TO RECALL THESE MODELS IMMEDIATELY.
NHTSA complaint #10344739 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 94,000 milesLA Junta, CO
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
MY 2000 VW PASSAT 4 MOTION HAS 9K MILES. JUST RECENTLY THE ABS BRAKES LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE CAR PUTS ON THE BRAKES BY ITSELF. YOU ARE DRIVING 65 MPH AND THE CAR SLAMS ON THE BRAKES. FEELS LIKE YOU HAVE HIT A BIG HOLE IN THE ROAD, BUT ONLY WITH THE FRONT WHEELS. VERY SCARY.
NHTSA complaint #10325733 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 148,000 milesLino Lakes, MN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
I HAVE BEEN HAVING DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON AND OFF FOR THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ON THE ABS SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK.
NHTSA complaint #10321067 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 171,000 milesHOT Sulphur Springs, CO
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES AND THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE BLEW. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I WAS MAKING A U TURN WHEN IT HAPPENED AND I WAS ABLE TO STOP USING MY EMERGENCY BRAKE. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC HE SAID HE HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT. THE RUPTURE OCCURRED IN THE RUBBER LINING. HE WAS THINKING IT WAS THE STEERING OF THE FRONT WHEELS ALL THE TIME. THE LEFT SIDE ALSO SHOWED SIGNS OF WEAR. HAD TO REPLACE BOTH LINES. I FELT IT WAS TO MUCH OF AN URGENT MATTER TO NOT LET PEOPLE KNOW.
NHTSA complaint #10320212 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 139,000 milesUxbridge, MA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ABS MODULE FAILURE. COMMON PROBLEM WITH UNIT. VW WANTS 1200 TO FIX BUT THEY REALIZE THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE WITH ALL OF THE BOSCH ABS UNITS FROM THE PERIOD.
NHTSA complaint #10319965 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesSunnyvale, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THE ABS BRAKING MODULE HAS PREMATURELY FAILED ON OUR 2000 VW PASSAT. MINE OCCURRED 6 MONTHS AGO. AS A 9 YEAR OLD CAR TO HAVE THE PRIMARY BRAKING SAFETY MECHANISM TO FAIL, IS DANGEROUS, SCARY AND ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS. THE CAR ITSELF PROPERLY INDICATES HOW VITAL A FAILURE THIS IS BY SHOWING A GIGANTIC STOP BRAKE FAULT FILLING THE DASHBOARD FOLLOWED BY 3 EAR PIERCING BEEPS. IT APPEARS AS THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON VW AND AUDI FAILURES WHEN WE TALKED WITH THE DEALER AND LOCAL VW REPAIR SHOP AS WELL AS LOOKING ON THE FORUMS. IF YOU GOOGLE "STOP BRAKE FAULT VW" OR ANY SIMILAR TERM (AUDI, PASSAT), YOU WILL FIND HUNDREDS OF ISSUES REPORTED. THERE ARE MULTIPLE REPAIR SHOPS SPECIFICALLY SETUP TO ADDRESS THIS TYPE OF ISSUE UNFORTUNATELY. THIS SHOULD NOT BE THE CASE. HOPEFULLY YOUR RESEARCH WILL ALSO SHOW THIS. WE DID HAVE OURS REPAIRED FOR $1000 AFTER 5 MONTHS OF LETTING THIS GO AS IT WAS DIFFICULT TO PAY FOR THIS. THERE ARE PROBABLY THOUSANDS OF OTHER OWNERS WHO CAN'T SCRAPE UP THE MONEY TO PAY FOR A REPAIR LIKE THIS. VW AND BOSCH SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL AND PEOPLE WHO HAVE ALREADY HAD THIS FIXED SHOULD BE REIMBURSED. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME. OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE REPORTED SIMILAR ISSUES: HTTP://WWW.PASSATWORLD.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=173334 HTTP://WWW.PASSATWORLD.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=280206 HTTP://WWW.MYVWLEMON.COM/UBB/FORUM2/HTML/000169.HTML A SMALL SAMPLE OF SITES SETUP TO FIX THIS TYPE OF REPAIR: HTTP://WWW.MODULEMASTER.COM/EN/INDEX.PHP HTTP://WWW.ABSFIXER.COM/ HTTP://WWW.AUTOECU.COM/ REPAIR GUIDES TO SHOW YOU HOW TO FIX THIS: HTTP://WWW.AUDIWORLD.COM/TECH/ELEC116.SHTML HTTP://WWW.BBA-REMAN.COM/CONTENT.ASPX?CONTENT=BOSCH_5.3_ABS_REMOVAL.
NHTSA complaint #10308251 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,905 milesDenver, CO
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
FAILURE OF ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE ON 2000 1.8 T VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WITH 90K MILES. THE FAILURE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. INTERMITTENT FAILURE AT FIRST, THAT INCREASES OVER TIME. BRAKES WILL NOT FUNCTION AS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. BRAKES WILL STILL FUNCTION, BUT MAY LOCK UP IN THE EVENT OF HARD BRAKING, INCREASING STOPPING TIME AND POTENTIALLY CAUSING UNNECESSARY COLLISIONS. TO CORRECT THIS FAILURE, THE ABS CONTROL UNIT MUST BE REPLACED. PART NUMBER (VOLKSWAGEN) 8E0998375G. COST TO REPLACE THIS UNIT IS HIGH AT DEALER THE COST FOR REPLACEMENT IS QUOTED AT $1100.
NHTSA complaint #10290933 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesMorton Grove, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
2000 VW PASSAT ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS ON. PROBABLY BAD ABS MODULE.
NHTSA complaint #10283406 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cleveland, TN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ABS/BRAKE LIGHT INDICATOR HAS BEGAN FLASHING WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. I HAVE TAKEN CAR TO HAVE THIS VIEWED FOR SAFETY CONCERN & MECHANICS COULD NOTE NO FAILURE W/ THE ABS. STATES THIS MAY BE A MALFUNCTION & WOULD NEED A NEW MODULE. IF THE CAUSE OF THESE LIGHTS TO CONTINUALLY STAY ON WERE DUE TO ANY NEGLECT OF THE CAR ON MY BEHALF I THEN WOULD BE MORE COOPERATIVE IN REMEDYING THE SITUATION, BUT AS I HAVE LEARNED THIS IS NOTHING TO DO W/ANYTHING I HAVE CAUSED RATHER THAN POOR QUALITY OF THIS PART. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED NOT ONLY COULD THIS LOCK MY REAR WHEELS IN SUDDEN STOPPING, BUT COULD HAPPEN WHEN DRIVING AS WELL CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WHEN STEERING THE VEHICLE. NOW I AM REQUIRED TO FIX A PROBLEM AND AN EXPENSIVE ONE, THAT IS NOT DUE TO ANYTHING THAT I HAVE CAUSED, BUT RATHER THE MANUFACTURER. SO AT MY EXPENSE I WILL HAVE TO FIX THEIR PROBLEM IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN SAFETY OF MY CHILDREN AND MYSELF. THIS IS NOT MY PROBLEM AND I DO NOT FEEL AS THOUGH I SHOULD HAVE TO REPAIR THIS AND WOULD REQUEST SOMETHING BE DONE ABOUT THIS ISSUE. AS IT IS DOCUMENTED THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE TROUBLED WITH THIS AND YET THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANYTHING DONE TO HELP FIX THIS PROBLEM. DOES IT TAKE AN ACTUAL ACCIDENT OR FATALITY TO OCCUR TO HAVE SOMEONE STEP IN AND GET SERIOUS ABOUT GETTING THIS FIXED? A BAD ABS MODULE IN ALL OF THESE VEHICLES IS JUST NOT A COINCIDENCE.
NHTSA complaint #10278345 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Folsom, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
DEFECTIVE ABS MODULE IN 2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. ABS AND BRAKE/STOP LIGHTS FLASH BUT BRAKES WORK.
NHTSA complaint #10275114 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesArlington, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
2000 PASSAT ABS CONTROL MODULE HAS FAILED
NHTSA complaint #10274021 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 63,000 milesHamilton, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ABS LIGHT COME ON WHILE DRIVING WITH A FLASHING BRAKE LIGHT.....BRAKES ARE VERY TOUCHY.
NHTSA complaint #10265028 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 128,000 milesMadison, WI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2000 VW PASSAT DEVELOPED FAILURE OF ABS CONTROL MODULATOR. CAR HAS HAD A SINGLE OWNER AND ALL RECOMMENDED FACTORY MAINTENANCE AT AUTHORIZED DEALERS. TO CORRECT THE FAILURE THE WHOLE PART NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1000.
NHTSA complaint #10260246 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 145,000 milesPoulsbo, WA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ABS BRAKE FAILURE. DEFECTIVE ABS ELECTRICAL MODULE. STANDARD BRAKING SYSTEM STILL FUNCTIONAL.
NHTSA complaint #10254182 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,500 milesPortland, ME
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
ABS BRAKE FAULT.
NHTSA complaint #10253167 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 82,000 milesPerkasie, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
NHTSA complaint #10252948 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesAshburn, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
THE ABS MODULE HAS FAILED, THIS ON SEARCHING THE INTERNET IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH VW'S. THERE HAS BEEN NO EFFORT TO FIX THIS ISSUE BY VW. ON DRIVING THERE ARE 3 BEEPS ON THE DRIVER CONSOLE AND A MESSAGE SAYING BRAKE FAULT APPEARS ON THE SCREEN. ALTHOUGH THE BRAKE IS WORKING AND IS IN GOOD CONDITION.
NHTSA complaint #10248687 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 136,000 milesST. Charles, IA
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
MY 2000 VW PASSAT 1.8T BEGAN EXHIBITING A FLASHING/BEEPING RED LIGHT TO INDICATE A FAILURE IN THE ABS SYSTEM. THE LIGHT ACTIVATES 99% OF THE TIME I DRIVE THE CAR. THE ABS SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN THIS STATE, WHICH MEANS THE CAR IS DRIVABLE, BUT SIGNIFICANTLY LESS SAFE UNDER PANIC STOP OR REDUCED TRACTION CONDITIONS. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH WITH OTHER OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE, IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THIS FAILURE IS COMMON ON 1998-2001 PASSATS (AND AUDI A4S) WITH THE BOSCH 5.3 ABS MODULE. THE DEALERSHIP ACTED AS IF THEY HAD NEVER SEEN THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM, ALTHOUGH AN INDEPENDENT SHOP SAID THEY HAD REPLACED SEVERAL AT THEIR SHOP. HOWEVER, NO ACTION HAS EVER BEEN TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER. I DID OPT TO HAVE THE ABS MODULE REBUILT BY A THIRD PARTY. THE RESULT WAS A $400.00 INSTEAD OF $1000.00 AT THE DEALER. OUTRAGEOUSLY, MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE SOUGHT VWOA DEALERSHIP SERVICE WORK FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM HAVE SPENT WELL OVER $1,000. THE APPARENT FAILURE RATE OF THIS MODULE, AND THE FACT THAT IT DEGRADES THE OPERATION OF THE MOST FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY FEATURE OF A CAR (THE BRAKES), MAKE IT MY OPINION THAT IT SHOULD BE SUBJECT TO RECALL. RECALL ACTION SHOULD INCLUDE COMPENSATION FOR OWNERS WHO HAVE UNDERTAKEN REPAIRS, AND REPLACEMENT OF THE FAULTY MODULE. THANK YOU. DK
NHTSA complaint #10248423 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 176,000 milesMableton, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
I HAVE A FAULTY ABS CONTROL UNIT ON MY 2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THIS SHOULD BE COVERED BY VOLKSWAGEN.
NHTSA complaint #10248471 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 45,000 milesLAS Vegas, NV
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
ABS LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AND BEEPING. SCAN TOOL SHOWS "UNABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH ABS CONTROL MODULE." THIS ABS BLINKING AND BEEPING HAPPENS EVERYTIME I START MY CAR NOW. WHEN I ATTEMPT A PANIC BRAKE STOP, THERE IS NO PULSATING FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHICH INDICATES THE ABS IS NOT FUNCTIONING. MY 2000 PASSAT GLX HAS 45,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER.
NHTSA complaint #10247483 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesRiverview, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
BRAKE FAULT , BRAKE LIGHT FLASHES, ABS COMES ON DUE TO BAD ABS MODULE.
NHTSA complaint #10245740 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 54,000 milesFleetwood, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT (INTERMITTENTLY) ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OF 2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. MECHANIC ADVISES THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM, DEMONSTRATES AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MODULE. MECHANIC ALSO ADVISES THAT ABS IN INOPERABLE WHEN WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON. (COMPUTER CODE 01203).
NHTSA complaint #10245743 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.