2007 VW Jetta wolfsberg edition brake pads completely worn out at 18K miles. Had dealer replace pads. Pads completely worn again at 25K miles along with rotors. Took to dealer who refused repairs as condition was "normal" and would not cover under warranty. Took to private mechanic who said condition was "not normal" and scheduled followup service after pads were replaced to gauge damage to rear braking mechanisms.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

Parking brake was not adjusted properly from the factory causing premature brake pad wear. Too soon to be caught during service intervals thereby may have caused brake failure leading to an incident and/or caused damage.

- Rialto, CA, USA

I have had several problems with my 2007 VW Jetta 2.5 but the most recent and disturbing was a complete failure of the rear brakes due to an improperly adjusted parking brake cable. The faulty E-brake caused the rear brake calipers to seize, ate through the pads, and damaged the rotors. Upon taking it to the dealer I was informed this was a fairly common problem with my model. After doing some research on the internet I came across dozens of other owners who have had the same problem. While mine did not result in an accident not having the use of the rear brakes with no way of telling is definitely a cause for concern. Plus with the brakes seized and dragging my fuel economy has suffered greatly. I took the car in and had the rear calipers, E-brake, pads, and rotors covered under warranty but other owners have had to pay as much as $600 to there local dealers who called it a wear item. Please look into this and force VW to take ownership of the problem and recall the vehicles before someone does get killed due to brake failure.

- Downingtown, PA, USA