Electronic stability controlPart report
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, 1% of the 165 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle
Air bags
43 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
43 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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