2012 Volkswagen Passat Electronic Stability Control Esc Problems
1 owner-reported electronic stability control esc complaint from NHTSA data
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Complaints
Jan 2015 – Jan 2015
Date Range
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (1)
mediumELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Jan 2015
VW HAS NO TRACTION CONTROL (NOT STABILITY CONTROL) BUTTON TO DEFEAT THE SYSTEM AT LOW SPEEDS. WHEN THERE IS SNOW AND ICE ON AN INCLINE OF ANY DEGREE, THIS IS DOWNRIGHT DANGEROUS. IT RETARDS THE POWER THE CAR DELIVERS BY APPLYING BRAKES TO WHEELS THAT ARE SLIPPING. I WAS ON A HILL AND THE CAR WAS REDUCED TO 3-6 MILES PER HOUR WITH CARS BEHIND ME AND ONCOMING. IT IS DESIGNED AS A SAFETY SYSTEM BUT IS DOING THE OPPOSITE ON SLICK INCLINES. PROBABLY A MONEY SAVING MEASURE, BUT PUTS DRIVERS AT RISK. *TR
NHTSA #: 10670071
Other 2012 Volkswagen Passat Issues
Air Bags (227)Electrical System (69)Fuel/propulsion System (20)Steering,air Bags (46)Engine (24)Structure (13)Exterior Lighting (12)Service Brakes (10)Power Train (13)Fuel System, Diesel (5)Visibility/wiper (6)Seats (3)Vehicle Speed Control (5)Fuel System, Diesel,vehicle Speed Control (2)Fuel System, Diesel,engine (2)Tires (2)Wheels (1)Electronic Stability Control (esc),service Brakes (1)Fuel System, Diesel,power Train (1)Fuel System, Diesel,electrical System (1)Suspension,wheels,electronic Stability Control (esc) (1)Fuel System, Diesel,fuel/propulsion System (1)