2000 Volkswagen Passat Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 207about this part
- Share
- 41%of 507 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 207 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Volkswagen Passat, 41% of the 507 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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, filed 2008-11, 45,000 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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10592205, filed 2014-05, 130,000 miles“I have a 2000 vw Passat wagon awd v6 which has a faulty ABS module, causing the ABS light to come on along with a blinking and beeping brake light. I get a stop! Brake fault; service manual message which many, many others are also getting. Vw should absolutely issue a recall for this as many vw dealers are seeing this exact issue (which happens to be very expensive to fix and diagnose).”
NHTSA complaint #10204165, filed 2007-09, 72,000 miles“My 2000 Volkswagen Passat has 92,000 miles on it and has never been in an accident. I have an error indicating that the computer can no longer communicate with the ABS controller. According to one of the vw chat groups, the replacement pumps cost approximately $2000. I think the car is too new to have an ABS failure and the cost is excessive.”
NHTSA complaint #10142227, filed 2005-11, 92,000 miles“The ABS abd brake warning lights started to blink on my 2000 vw Passat vr6 wagon. My dealer informed me that the repair will cost $1100 and that will only enable them to do the diagnostics to determine what is really wrong with the brake system. The costs of the additional repairs will be additional. If I don't change the module, my brakes are in danger of failing.”
NHTSA complaint #10136260, filed 2005-09, 96,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10238963Nov 7, 2014Fault code 02543 000 ?Brake Vacuum Sensor no Display? may be encountered in the ABS module. This may be caused by the hydraulic brake boost function (HBV) in adaptation value 61…
- 10238568Sep 12, 2014For long crank/ difficulty starting with the engine hot: Before replacing any components for this complaint, drain the fuel from the vehicle and replace with known good diesel…
- 10238566Jun 18, 2013If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft), it is not enough to just replace the turbocharger.
- 10238620Dec 16, 2012To code a Bosch 5.3 ABS control module, use Vehicle Self-diagnosis to enter the correct coding value from the tables below. Note that the first table is only applicable to 2.8L…
- 10157760Nov 16, 2012Tech Tips (Bosch 5.3 ABS Control Module ? ABS Coding Tables): This document informs To code a Bosch 5.3 ABS control module, use Vehicle Self-diagnosis to enter the correct coding…
- 10156161Nov 16, 2012Tech Tips (Bosch 5.3 ABS Control Module ? ABS Coding Tables): This document informs To code a Bosch 5.3 ABS control module, use Vehicle Self-diagnosis to enter the correct coding…
- 10070773Nov 16, 2012Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10051242Nov 16, 2012Volkswagen: update to information. Providing correct coding values for abs control modules on certain vehicles without can-bus. Models 1998-2002 passat.
- 10237700Jul 23, 2010For concerns of no or intermittent A/C operation where pressure diagnosis does not lead to a cause, be sure to check the N25 A/C clutch coil. The fan control module may send a…
- 10016037Jul 14, 2005Anti-lock brake system (abs) control module warranty repair process.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 23% |
| 2021 | 5 | 25% |
| 2020 | 2 | 11% |
| 2019 | 3 | 25% |
| 2018 | 13 | 28% |
| 2017 | 17 | 15% |
| 2016 | 17 | 16% |
| 2015 | 28 | 12% |
| 2014 | 8 | 1% |
| 2013 | 8 | 1% |
| 2012 | 12 | 2% |
| 2010 | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 | 16 | 6% |
| 2006 | 49 | 9% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 15 | 5% |
| 2003 | 42 | 7% |
| 2002 | 72 | 11% |
| 2001 | 63 | 15% |
| 2000 | 207 | 41% |
| 1999 | 233 | 35% |
| 1998 | 90 | 27% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 14 | 15% |
| 1994 | 4 | 16% |
| 1993 | 7 | 10% |
| 1992 | 3 | 8% |
| 1991 | 3 | 13% |
| 1990 | 3 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2000 Volkswagen Passat
94 complaintsFuel system
46 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsSuspension
36 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Volkswagen Passat
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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