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Electronic stability controlPart report

2010 Volkswagen Jetta Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
21about this part
Share
2%of 852 total for the year
Median mileage
97,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, 2% of the 852 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My vehicle shuts off while driving and I see certain lights show up when this happens the I lose the control of the vehicle until it powers back on. I've already ruled out the battery and alternator in the vehicle. I looked up recalls and though there is not one associated with my VIN there are recalls that are very similar to my issue that I have from december 15, 2016. When the vehicles electronics shut of the wheel locks making me unable to turn. When the electronics come back on I regain full mobility.”

NHTSA complaint #11324513, filed 2020-05, 111,000 miles

“My vehicle as well as many other others from model year 2006 to 2012 are experiencing ABS and ESC failures at an unprecedented level. I am personally on my 4th ABS unit with 77,890 miles on my car. Each time it has cost me roughly 2k to replace this unit and the last 2 have failed within a year. With this failure I lose my traction control and antilock brakes creating a potentially dangerous situation for myself and my wife and kids more importantly. I am considering a class action lawsuit. Trust me... I have enough complainants just in pikeville ky. …”

NHTSA complaint #11114192, filed 2018-07, 70,000 miles

“Turned on the car one day and the ABS light came on and the emergency brake indicator started flashing on the dash. It lasted for a few days and then went away, but came back again a day later. I took the vehicle in to get it inspected and the anti-lock brake (ABS) control module was faulty and had to be removed and replaced, which cost me over $2000. My complaint is that there is a recall for the same exact problem for the same year, make, and model of my car but a different engine type, therefore, it does not apply to my car (according to the VIN and your website). …”

NHTSA complaint #11257421, filed 2019-09, 62,200 miles

“Abs recall: when the vehicle was started I noticed the ABS indicator light was illuminated. Also, the brake light was blinking and a beeping tone was audible. Otherwise, the vehicle was driving fine. Next the steering wheel indicator, epc indicator, and check engine light was illuminated. Now, the vehicle is a bit difficult to steer and the speedometer is not working. There is an ABS recall for vehicles of the same year, make and model, but unfortunately, my vehicle VIN is not included in that recall. I cannot get a clear understanding from vw as to why my vehicle is not covered by the recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11191668, filed 2019-03, 104,000 miles

“While driving home to panama city beach fl via the florida turnpike car the engine revved up, I had no power and the esp light on the dash came on. I had to coast to the side of the road where I put it in park. I could not put the car back in gear. I then turned the engine off and waited a few minutes. I cranked the car back up and the light was not on. Put the car in gear and proceeded on trip. After arriving at my destination, I had three more instances of the same action. I contacted my local dealer to make arrangements to bring the car in. …”

NHTSA complaint #10567374, filed 2014-02, 50,126 miles

Related recalls

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202012%
201951%
201753%
201642%
201511%
2014103%
201371%
2012102%
2011152%
2010212%
20099310%
200832%
200711%
200661%
200531%
200431%
200310%
200130%
199910%

Other parts of the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta

Fuel system
303 complaints
Electrical system
233 complaints
Engine
117 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
111 complaints
Engine cooling
71 complaints
Brakes
55 complaints
Other or unknown
46 complaints
Air bags
31 complaints
Vehicle speed control
30 complaints
Equipment
23 complaints
Exterior lighting
19 complaints
Body and structure
19 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta

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.

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