2011 Volkswagen Jetta electronic stability control (esc) problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed but the brakes locked up causing the vehicle to spin 180 degrees. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with Antilock Brake System (ABS)…”
filed Dec 16, 2021
“The car randomly stalls!!! This has happened several times and the dealer says nothing is wrong because there are no codes. This is so dangerous and I do not feel safe driving it. Twice the car stalled when sitting at a stop light and once when I was driving on the city street. It will restart…”
filed Dec 21, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 Jetta | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 Jetta | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 Jetta | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 Jetta | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Jetta | 10 | 3% |
| 2013 Jetta | 7 | 1% |
| 2012 Jetta | 10 | 2% |
| 2010 Jetta | 21 | 2% |
| 2009 Jetta | 93 | 10% |
| 2008 Jetta | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 Jetta | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.