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2011 Volkswagen Jetta Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
15about this part
Share
2%of 607 total for the year
Median mileage
66,546miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 2% of the 607 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,546 miles.

Example complaints

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

“The car randomly stalls!!! This has happened several times and the dealer says nothing is wrong because there are no codes. This is so dangerous and I do not feel safe driving it. Twice the car stalled when sitting at a stop light and once when I was driving on the city street. It will restart after I let it sit. It also stutters/jumps and de excellerates.”

NHTSA complaint #11290651, filed 2019-12, 75,000 miles

“Im experiencing a lot of problems with my car. First of all the lights don't always work they would turn on and off on their own until finally stopped completely. The next problem it has waiting at a stop light it looses power and shakes and stalls. Then I started experiencing the same problem while driving one time I was pulling into my driveway the car cut off and steering wheel locked thankful I was not on the freeway at the time. …”

NHTSA complaint #10820724, filed 2016-01, 67,000 miles

“I started up my car and was driving from work, all of a sudden I see a bunch of my warnings light appear on the dashboard all at the same time. I was driving in alexandria city and the care was in motion when the lights appeared. The tire pressure light, traction control, ABS, and even the air bag light. 3 different system have faults is a concern to my safety. I went to a mechanic twice and then the dealership, found out that the rear ABS sensor needs to be changed to get rid of ABS and traction control. …”

NHTSA complaint #11253957, filed 2019-09, 144,424 miles

“Purchased 2011 vw Jetta car recently for my daughter. It drove ok for a short while but then lost power while driving. First the radio turned off, then several lights turned on on the dash and the steering became hard. Finally the car turned off. I managed to pull off the freeway. After this, it would not start. We tested the battery but it was not the problem. Replaced the alternator but that also did not work. Now I am reading about many other complaints on this same model by other owners. …”

NHTSA complaint #11014225, filed 2017-08, 84,000 miles

“While driving the 2011 vw Jetta on 1/5/14 during rain showers I switched the wipers on (which I had previously used aprox 5 mins before) & nothing happened, then I realized that the turn signals were also not working including the hazard flashers.. Upon reaching my home at reduced speeds in order to safely make it home I attempted to make the needed repair to resolve the issue, thinking the issue was a blown fuse, but after further investigation no blown fuses are present & at the current time vw service dept. …”

NHTSA complaint #10559071, filed 2014-01, 66,546 miles

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 2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Electrical system
186 complaints
Fuel system
166 complaints
Engine
90 complaints
Other or unknown
67 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
54 complaints
Exterior lighting
41 complaints
Air bags
37 complaints
Brakes
28 complaints
Vehicle speed control
26 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaints
Engine cooling
25 complaints
Steering
23 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta

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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