1997 Volkswagen Cabrio Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ignition switch fails to return from starter position -- burning out starter. This is a know problem with 1997 a4 but was never reported/carried over to the 1997 cabriolet. Also, key-in-ignition-status maintained even after key removed from ignition causing battery to run down.”
NHTSA complaint #10512283, filed 2013-05, 75,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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