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2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
31%of 16 total for the year
Median mileage
121,250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, 31% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,250 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“Re: NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 I am filing this complaint in the hope the NHTSA can verify that what vw has indicated is truthful and how a consumer can determine when the recall - NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 - is applicable vs. Not applicable independent of vw. I contacted vw regarding NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 ABS / electronic stability control and dealer performed software update and test drove vehicle. Dealer and vw customer service both state the recall replacement module is not applicable. …”

NHTSA complaint #10959204, filed 2017-03, 107,500 miles

“Vw refusing to complete ABS module recall because ABS module already has fault codes stored. The point of the recall is to repair or replace the faulty ABS modules, but in our case, since the module already contains fault codes, the dealership and vw corporate are refusing to perform the safety recall”

NHTSA complaint #11006157, filed 2017-07, 155,558 miles

“Abs, ESC indicator lights came on driving at highway speed, and with brake indicator flashing and audible sound. Diagnosed at capistrano vw as failure of ABS control module. Repair declined due to $2,500 cost, but the circumstances indicate this should be covered in safety recall 45f2, NHTSA campaign 16v913 (although VIN not indicated as part of recall according to NHTSA records). Will follow up with dealership. Nhtsa should note other similar complaints to cause manufacturer to expand number of affected vehicles. Vw's response appears to be inadequate so far.”

NHTSA complaint #11210711, filed 2019-05, 135,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. The contact stated that the speedometer failed without warning. In addition, the ABS indicator illuminated and the fuel mileage sensor failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS module failed, and the ABS cord was burned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 (electronic stability control). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10944390, filed 2017-01, 71,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201014%
2009531%

Other parts of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen

Brakes
9 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology