Traction Control System Problems of Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen Passat owners have reported 3 traction control system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common traction control system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's traction control system (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's traction control light on (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Traction Control System related problems of Volkswagen Passat


Recently reported Traction Control System problems of Volkswagen Passat

The Traction Control System problem

The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Passat. While driving 45 mph, the brake pedal independently engaged and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Traction Control Light On problem

At around 85,000 miles abs/traction control lights turned on and parking brake light started flashing. I took it to the dealership and was told that the abs module faulted and needed to be replaced.   Read details...




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