2009 Volkswagen Rabbit electronic stability control (esc) problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit — 40% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V913000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…”
filed Jan 22, 2025
“The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. The contact stated while driving 20-30 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle stopped abruptly and pulled to the right. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving and applying a moderate amount of…”
filed Apr 11, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability…Campaign 16V913000 · Dec 20, 2016
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Rabbit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Rabbit | 2 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.