2016 Volkswagen Jetta Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,022miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, 2% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,022 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.
“I bought my car certified preowned from a vw dealership in june with 20,000 miles. Within a month of purchase, accessory lights began illuminating randomly and then switching back off. It is always the same set of lights- ABS, tire pressure, airbag, traction/anti-skid, and steering wheel light all come on at the same time. Now they come on every time I drive and never turn off. I don't notice a difference in the driving, but the lights are worrisome. …”
NHTSA complaint #11277234, filed 2019-10, 23,000 miles“I am a vw fan and I am having serious issues with regards to my vw Jetta 2016 1.4. Ever since my 1st service I advised the service department that my breaks are making a noise and every time they say it was fine. There is a knocking sound coming from the front left side when it is switched on and stays on and gets worse as you drive. When I purchase the car that sound was not present. Again I was told that there was nothing wrong with it, it is that way was mean to sound that way and that was normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10972160, filed 2017-04, 2,789 miles“When driving on the highway vehicle's engine shuts off unexpectedly then brakes and steering won't work properly. No warning lights came on! Vehicle did not restart. Called vw roadside assistance and had it towed to south motors vw dealership on south dixie and 179 st. Miami. Vw certified technicians can't figure out whats wrong with the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11309462, filed 2020-02, 17,044 miles“When the car gets started I have airbag light, power steering light, tire, pressure light, ABS light, and traction control light all on. The lights stay on. But the car drives okay. The lights do not go off. For a while they would turn off after a few mins. Now they stay on while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11255698, filed 2019-09, 40,900 milesElectronic 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 2016 Volkswagen Jetta
43 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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