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2012 Volkswagen Jetta electronic stability control (esc) problems

10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta2% of all complaints for this model year.

10
Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints
2%
share of all complaints
88,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
2 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, when the ABS, traction control, brakes and air bags warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that she needed to pay for the…

    filed Jun 7, 2021

  • Tl* the contact's son owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that at start-up the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ancira volkswagen in san antonio located at 6125 bandera rd, san antonio, tx 78238, to be diagnosed. The contact's son was informed that the abs…

    filed Jun 30, 2020

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Jetta years

YearReportsShare
2020 Jetta12%
2019 Jetta51%
2017 Jetta53%
2016 Jetta43%
2015 Jetta11%
2014 Jetta103%
2013 Jetta71%
2011 Jetta152%
2010 Jetta212%
2009 Jetta9310%
2008 Jetta32%
2007 Jetta10%
Jetta electronic stability control (esc) problems by year →

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.