VolkswagenJetta2013
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2013 Volkswagen Jetta Electronic Stability Control Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi2
60–100k mi2
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 21, 2019 · 43,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    The engine will shut off when car is in traffic or coming to stop. Engine rpm will go to zero and power steering and power braking is lost.

    ODI 11253917

  • October 12, 2018 · 74,000 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control

    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…

    ODI 11140603

  • October 1, 2017 · 102,500 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control

    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

    ODI 11110968

  • July 20, 2016 · 68,000 miles

    Body · Electronic Stability Control · Engine

    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…

    ODI 10886167

  • December 19, 2013 · 48,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control

    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…

    ODI 10596337