2012 Volkswagen Jetta Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 8
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 8 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control
While driving 45mph, epc and engine lights came on and car suddenly decellerated, causing traffic behind me to drive off the side of the road to avoid hitting me. Fortunately it was on a curve with enough room to avoid a multi car accident. Then my car accelerated to normal and i parked it and shut it off. When i restarted it, it quietly lost power and stalled in reverse only. A few hours later i started it and the…
ODI 11279952
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Out of nowhere the epc light and mil lights came on the car lost power and the engine was rumbling. Very scary while driving on the highway. Took it to the dealer. Ignition coil and spark plug wires has to be replaced. Cost me over $900. A day later, i see that this same problem was a recall on jettas in the past. I am out of pocket $900 and was nearly rear-ended on the highway because of this. Why hasn't vw…
ODI 11222950
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Map sensor - repeating failure the manifold absolute pressure (map) sensor failure causes exponential safety issues while driving on highways and/or higher speeds that can result in death. After repeated replacement and repairs, continuous failure occurs. Stalling, power and steering issues occur at high speeds and/or on highways, putting driver at risk for a fatal collision. Personally, i have had the sensor…
1 injury
ODI 11175129
Body · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
42g8 recall 2015 also in feb 2018 total loss of power when vehicle is a a complete stop as well as slowed to no acceleration once vehicle is slowed or stopped.
ODI 11074088
Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
My cosine and i have a 2012 and a 2013 vw. Jetta that has and had the same problems. His first. P0011 code. The symptoms check engine light, the engine has a hard start condition, reduction in fuel mileage, the engine runs rough, hesitate, or stall. P0011 code definition camshaft position 'a' - timing over-advanced or system performance (bank 1) at first car or cars did not give warning or light on , then while on…
ODI 11071536
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel System, Gasoline
Car would not start in the mornings, then it would after sitting awhile. After a couple of weeks before scheduled maintenance, car wouldn't start. Got it to start again, but drove less than a mile and it stall on a busy bridge. Car started up again and then driver could not get it into 4th gear. Coasted in third gear, but when reaching a stoplight, the car stalled yet again. This time car needed to be towed. While…
ODI 11022434
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Takata recall, abs brake lite on in the dash. Received recall notice on steering column lock housing
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11091248
Body · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Car was only under my possession for one year and seven months... It was leased brand new . 3/25/14-when got into the car to go to work, car would not start. Discovered it had no battery power. Horn stopped working. Previous to this, week before thermostat light was going on and off. Car was at 14,030 miles. Volkswagen roadside assistance came and brought vehicle to nearest service center which is actually where i…
Crash reported
ODI 10584319