Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen owners have reported 9 electronic stability control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common electronic stability control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electronic stability control (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control problems |
Abs, esc indicator lights came on driving at highway speed, and with brake indicator flashing and audible sound. Diagnosed at capistrano vw as failure of abs control module. Repair declined due to $2,500 cost, but the circumstances indicate this should be covered in safety recall 45f2, NHTSA campaign 16v913 (although VIN not indicated as part of recall according to NHTSA records). Will follow up with dealership. Nhtsa should note other similar complaints to cause manufacturer to expand number of affected vehicles. Vw's response appears to be inadequate so far.
Abs control module problem/failure we saw a recall for 2009 models with this issue! our vehicle is a 2010 jetta sportwagon with less than 80k miles on it which we purchase din December of 2009 with a 7 year/100k mile extended warranty. We were always really happy with the car until we got the notice that this was one of the cars with the emissions cheats in it. As we had such little mileage on the car we elected (after much contemplation mind you) to have the car "fixed" and took the $5k in restitution they offered. Just after the emissions "fix" the car started sputtering when in idle speed so we took it to the dealership but were told they did not see any error codes and could not duplicate the problem so we kept driving the car but this issue did not go away and is still a constant aggravation to us as the entire car shakes when this occurs. June 2018 the brake light, the traction control light, and the abs light came on. We took it to the dealership and they hooked it up to the computer which instructed them that the abs module and pump need to be replaced, approximately a $3,000 repair. We took it to another mechanic who instructed us that the pump was fine but the module needed to be replaced due to the fault they read. July 2018, in addition to the previous lights coming on, now the diesel pre-heat light came on, the steering light came on, the airbag light came on and the esp light came on, the engine light came on. Once again we took it to the dealership and got the same answer: the abs control module is faulty. We are getting a third opinion as we have a bad feeling that the software update they installed for the emissions "repair" is setting off some of these communications issues. After 8. 5 years without any issues to have these problems after they "fix" the software seems awfully coincidental.
Vw refusing to complete abs module recall because abs module already has fault codes stored. The point of the recall is to repair or replace the faulty abs modules, but in our case, since the module already contains fault codes, the dealership and vw corporate are refusing to perform the safety recall.
Nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 I am filing this complaint in the hope the NHTSA can verify that what vw has indicated is truthful and how a consumer can determine when the recall - NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 - is applicable vs. Not applicable independent of vw. I contacted vw regarding NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 abs / electronic stability control and dealer performed software update and test drove vehicle. Dealer and vw customer service both state the recall replacement module is not applicable. Their reason is regardless of the module being faulty with error code 01130 (indicative of �brake electronics control module� (j104) faulty � internet search - vw 01130 code), it does not fail �the new diagnostic test� because of �field value 124� reading vs. �field value 125�. The NHTSA website states: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the abs control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. I do not understand or agree how both vw and the dealer state the module is faulty (and dealer indicated the module needs to be replaced�), yet also indicate the module pass the new diagnostic test. I. E. If it is a �faulty� module how could it also pass the diagnostic test? unfortunately, vw lost my trust with the �dieselgate� issue and my vehicle is impacted by this scandal and I am unable to verify vw is being truthful and, it seems to me, a faulty module should not pass any diagnostic test. What is in writing on the NHTSA website and the vw website (and what I have been told) regarding this recall notice seem to have different meanings or understandings. Sincerely and enclosed is scan of dealer's service paper work with personal identification areas blacked out to preserve identities.
The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer union Volkswagen located at 2155 us-22, union, NJ 07083; phone number: (908) 687-8000 was contacted and informed the contact that the module needed to be replaced before the recall could be repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-822-8987 and was informed that the module could not be updated because there were fault codes. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue and a case number was not provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. The contact stated that the speedometer failed without warning. In addition, the abs indicator illuminated and the fuel mileage sensor failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs module failed, and the abs cord was burned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (electronic stability control). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.
1) abs/esp lights came on while cruising at highway speeds. 2) diagnosed as an internal electrical failure of the abs hydraulic pump. Abs and esp inoperable. 3) hydraulic pump must be replaced for a shocking $2,800!.
New car manual transmission, car stalls out at low speeds on snow covered roads. Rpm's 1400 - 2000 can stop problem if traction control is disabled. I have driven manuals for over 30 years and it is not operator error it is a problem with the traction control and computer system - it dies in traffic and requires the key to be turned all the way off and then back on to get the car started. Taking the rpm's up to 2500 avoids the problem - but this will certainly wear out the clutch. Dealer feels it is just a sensitive clutch - I now have 600 miles on the car and have to disable traction control to stop the stalling at start ups and low speed shifting.
Shortly after purchase, car began to fill with water. Not directly from the sun roof but from a disconnected or damaged drain hose. Causing serious mold & electrical problems. Vw has reluctantly looked into the problem, replaced parts, but only made it worse. And the car is now undrivable.