Table 1 shows one common electronic stability control related problems of the 2016 Volkswagen Passat.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control problems |
While driving the abs light came on (constant speed, highway, dry conditions), disabling cruise control. The airbag light then came on. Then the tire sensor light and finally the steering wheel light and exclamation point icon next to the steering wheel light.
While driving and trying to stop it appears that brakes/abs are not functioning properly. Abs, tpms, traction control, srs warning lights have come on for the second time in just a few months span. Dealer said it was faulty abs wheel speed sensors both times (both rear). It appears that it is the same issue as NHTSA id number: 11265312.
There was a recall previously 15595 according to gm. While driving power steering and stabilitrak goes out making it very hard to steer and dangerous, especially if you are going around a turn. Fortunately I was able to pull over each time and reset the car. Once you start it, no problem. It goes back to normal. However this has happened half a dozen times during the dead of winter and happened once a few days ago when we had record heat. As I mentioned no problem driving typically, which makes me believe the issue is not with the power steering but with a faulty connection. I took the vehicle into the shop on March 16, 2019. They said the recall item was already fixed previously. The diagnosed that the steering gear and rack needs to be replaced. I have read online similar situations with other owners. I believe this is very dangerous and GMC needs to repair this. This was something I found online describing the issue in more detail: "in the affected vehicles, the torque-sensor harness connector was damaged during�functional testing at the supplier. A 'stuck' pin on the steering gear supplier's test�device caused permanent deformation to the contact springs in the torque-sensor�harness connector, which affected the electrical connection in the steering gear�connector. ".
Upon entering the freeway my car stalled out and loss power. Took to the nearby dealership. Was told it was the ecm control module which will cost me $1697. 00 to fix . It's a five day fix and my car wont return until Wednesday. 2016 vw Passat electrical engine misfire. Dealership is vw of ontario the car is there now. Since there is a recall I'm wondering about reimbursement. The computer module of a car down not usually go out at 100k miles. Vehicle was in motion. Contact me at (xxxx). My name is (xxxxx). Thanks parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
The headlights go very dim 2 seconds after they are turned on. It's very dangerous because you cant see anything more than 3 inches in front of you.
There was a recall on the clock spring. I brought it in for service and it got replaced 10/7/15. It snapped again 5 months later was replaced 3/8/16. It snapped again 6 months later. Now volkwagon offers a 12,000 mile 12 year warranty on parts. I bright the vehicle in 10/18/16 and they told me it wasn't covered under warranty. This is a major safety issue seeing that it controls my horn and will not let my airbag deploy. I have contacted vw headquarters several times concerning this on going issue. They replaced the part under a �goodwill� which it should've been replaced under the recall & the warranty.