2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM CONSUMER COMPLAINTS
2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM CONSUMER COMPLAINTS (Change Vehicle)
The following SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM complaint about 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT was reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety administration on 2008-02-05. For more information contact the National Highway Traffic Safety administration or the US Department of Transportation. See complaint summary below.
| Build Years/Makes/Models: | 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT |
| Occurances: | |
| Reference Number: | 10217040 |
| Summary: | WHEN I STARTED MY 2002 PASSAT STATION WAGON YESTERDAY, THERE WAS NO POWER ASSIST FUNCTION ON THE BRAKES. THIS WAS EXPERIENCED TWO DAYS IN A ROW, AND BRAKING WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. BRAKING DISTANCE WAS GREATLY INCREASED OVER WHAT IT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN. THIS PHENOMENON HAPPENED WHEN I FIRST STARTED DRIVING THE VEHICLE AFTER IT WAS PARKED A WHILE. PUMPING THE BRAKES SEEMED TO IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BRAKING, BUT NEVER ENOUGH TO GIVE ME CONFIDENCE THAT I COULD STOP WHEN I NEEDED TO. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER, AND THEY HAVE SAID THE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDS REPLACING. I PARTICIPATED IN THE AIR PLENUM RECALL AND HAD THE AIR PLENUM REPLACED ON 9/7/07. I AM SENDING IN THE PRESENT COMPLAINT AFTER READING THE NHTSA ACTION # PE07018. THE PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES IN COMPLAINT #PE07018 SOUND VERY MUCH LIKE MY PROBLEM, AND I THOUGHT YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF MY SITUATION. I ALSO LIVE IN WISCONSIN WHERE WE ARE CURRENTLY HAVING A COLD WET WINTER. *TR |
| CLICK HERE TO FIND USED 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM. | |
| LOOKING FOR REPLACEMENT 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT PARTS? VISIT OUR ONLINE AUTO PARTS STORES | |
| NEED TO FIX YOUR 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT? ACCESS ONLINE THE COMPLETE 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT REPAIR GUIDE | |
| CLICK HERE TO FIND A LOCAL MECHANIC, AUTO SERVICE OR BODY SHOP THAT WILL FIX YOUR 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT PROFESSIONALLY AND COST EFFECTIVELY. | |
| GOT 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT REPAIR QUESTION? LET OUR CAR EXPERTS ANSWER YOU ONLINE. ASK YOUR QUESTION HERE! | |
![]() ![]() |


Shop online for auto body parts, engines, wheels, lights...
| 1998 Chrysler Town & Country Oil Filter, Keeps Oil Cleaner For A Longer Time, Extends Engine Life, Improves Fuel Economy, Provides Extra Protection For Stop And Go Driving And Towing, Requires No Vehicle Modifications, Installs On The Engine Block In The Original Oil Filter Location And The Original Filter Then Installs On This Adapter, Does Not Effect Factory Warranty. | $26.90 | |
![]() | 1995 Chevrolet Blazer Ignition Switch, Blade type; With 12-prong and 2-prong female terminals; A high quality, OE replacement ignition switch; With 2 years limited Trustbuilt warranty.. | $66.75 |
![]() | 2007 Honda Accord Coupe Chrome ABS Door Handle Cover, Passenger Side, CHROME; 4 DOOR , WITHOUT KEYHOLE, 1 Year Warranty, . | $44.50 |
![]() | 1993 Ford F-250 Pickup V8, 5.8 L, 351 CID Rebuilt Engine, Windsor, HO, dipstick in block, Non Roller cam., Warranty: 7-Year/70,000 Mile, . | $1,371.00 |
![]() | 2000 Honda Accord Used A/C Compressor, 6 CYL, Very Good. | $105.00 |
![]() | 2000 Jeep Cherokee Used Heater and A/C controls, w/AC, Very Good. | $74.90 |
| More parts | ||




Auto Repair Quick Search
Help me find


Search DIY repair manuals by VIN...


| Get the Complete Technical Service Bulletins! |
Access diagrams and repair information such as wiring diagrams,
diagnosis and repair charts, manufacturer
service bulletins, and OEM Part
numbers of your 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT vehicle.
|
| Access the Complete guide! |


Need To Fix Your Car or Truck?
Try Our Repair Service Finder






Auto Repair Quick Search
Help me find













