2009 Volkswagen Rabbit Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 40%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit, 40% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,000 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.
“Took my vehicle in as the ABS, brake, esp/asr lights came on and were beeping. Replaced the rotors, brake pads, etc. When I came back to pick up my vehicle, the vag com had multiple faults still showing, come to find out I need the control panel replaced. Vehicle has less than 59k miles, dozens of folks have reported a similar situation in 2009 vw model cars, ABS system malfunctioning w less than 60k miles”
NHTSA complaint #10917172, filed 2016-10, 59,000 miles“As per NHTSA 16v-913 my Volkswagen Rabbit has been presenting the symptoms stated in the safety recall. The ABS light, electronic stability control, and brake light have come on numerous times and hard braking, and in not so hard braking in the snow. He problem has progressively worsened to the point that these lights no longer go out after and ignition cycle. I am essentially driving without ABS or stability control, one of the main reasons I purchased this car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11005418, filed 2017-07, 100,000 miles“When driving, my 09 Rabbit, the power staring light will flash yellow to red and then stay red, I'm jerked to the side, right and left . On some occasions when making a right turn, it feels as though I'm being shot forward, I have a terrible wobble and when this happens I cannot accelerate over 45 without the car sounding like a helicopter, my AC and ABS light will flash on then off sporadically. My transmission slips periodically and this happens regardless if I'm on the highway or city streets. …”
NHTSA complaint #11278293, filed 2019-11, 142,148 miles“When driving, my 09 Rabbit, the power staring light will flash yellow to red and then stay red, I'm jerked to the side, right and left . On some occasions when making a right turn, it feels as though I'm being sling shot forward, I have a terrible wobble and when this happens I cannot accelerate over 45 without the car sounding like a helicopter, my AC and ABS light will flash on then off sporadically. My transmission slips periodically and this happens regardless if I'm on the highway or city streets. …”
NHTSA complaint #11269505, filed 2019-10, 146,000 miles“Abs, traction control & handbrake lights turned on in the middle of driving. Nearly had accident because ABS did not activate when needed. Me and my family were in significant danger. Upon mechanic inspection the ABS module has failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10817705, filed 2016-01, 61,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V913000Dec 20, 2016Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos…Covers: Volkswagen Rabbit 2009, Jetta 2009–2010, EOS 2009 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10177854Jul 31, 2020Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) function test may not end on its own causing DTC.
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 25 | 40% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
44 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
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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