2009 Volkswagen GTI stability control problems
Owners reported stability control problems in 69 complaints for the 2009 Volkswagen GTI, 23% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 69 23% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 81,000 miles 65 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When stability control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 15 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 18 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 12 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 65 stability control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 81,000 miles, and 22% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
I was driving on the freeway when I had to make a sudden stop. My brakes locked up and my ABS, brake, and ESC lights came on. I tried to regain control but ended up spinning out on the freeway and hitting the guard rail. Had to fix taillight and bumper is scratched. This problem is extremely dangerous because when I was braking I was braking under the impression that my ABS system was working correctly and I did not pump the brakes.
The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen GTI. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the ABS warning light, traction control warning light, and the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V913000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control).
Other problems reported for the 2009 Volkswagen GTI
- Brakes 99 complaints
- Electrical system 31 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints
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