2013 Volkswagen Jetta Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 518 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 1% of the 518 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles.
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.
“While driving on the highway the car cut off the epc light came on . I managed to restart and pull over and then after three attempts the car started and stayed on . The epc light came on again. I had the car looked at by the car repair shop that I was near out of fear of driving; but no sooner did I get the car back the same thing started happening to the vehicle( while in motion the car stalls no light necessarily come on with exception of the epc light which does not stay on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11140603, filed 2018-10, 74,000 miles“When driving up a steep, snowy hill with studded snow tires, the electronic stability control function improperly regulated the wheel control and speed. I was unable to drive up the hill as a result of my tires continuously locking up, disabling any forward motion. When this ESC control prevented me from driving up the hill, I was forced to retreat from my destination, driving in, what I considered to be, more hazardous conditions. Several vehicles with two-wheel drive were able to surmount this hill. This has happened several times over the life of my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10596337, filed 2014-06, 48,000 miles“While driving through high wind, the driver side mirror plastic protector fell off. The AC unit needed complete replacement costing 1600 and now the ideal while turning on car is very high. Sound almost like it did when I had to take it in for the electrical recall in the last years. Doors are squeak when opening and closing. And while driving a noise that sound like chains rattles through out the car which is a very irritating sound.”
NHTSA complaint #10886167, filed 2016-07, 68,000 miles“Epc light comes on and off. Vehicle loses all throttle, no power. Engine is on but electrical and gas pedal no affect. Shuts down. Drive 10-20mins shuts down. Hazard”
NHTSA complaint #11110968, filed 2018-07, 102,500 miles“I keep getting phone calls of vehicle recalls I have a 2013 Jetta se 2.5. I do not timber the date of the recalls but I know there is another recall on my vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11353991, filed 2020-09Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 10 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 1% |
| 2012 | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 | 15 | 2% |
| 2010 | 21 | 2% |
| 2009 | 93 | 10% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 3 | 0% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
148 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
141 complaintsEngine
112 complaintsOther or unknown
98 complaintsFuel system
43 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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.
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