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Volkswagen Passat electronic stability control (esc) problems by year

69 NHTSA owner complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) across 17 Passat model years. The most reported year is 2013 with 10 reports.

YearElectronic Stability Control (esc) reportsShare
2017 Passat11%
2016 Passat55%
2015 Passat42%
2014 Passat71%
2013 Passat101%
2012 Passat51%
2010 Passat11%
2009 Passat75%
2008 Passat21%
2006 Passat92%
2004 Passat21%
2003 Passat71%
2002 Passat20%
2001 Passat10%
2000 Passat41%
1999 Passat10%
1998 Passat10%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the electronic stability control (esc). Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.