I was driving at approximately 45 MPH when a deer came into the road from the right side. I seen the deer and should have had plenty of time to miss it and come to a stop. I removed the car from 5th gear while using both the clutch and brake pads. Once I applied significant pressure to the brakes the completely locked up, as did the steering wheel. My car collided with the deer and subsequently traveled off the right side of the road in a spin, stopping approximately 40 feet down an embankment. Since then I have had no luck keeping the vehicle running. I have had the alternator, plugs and coil packs, starter, and ignition changed with no remedy. The vehicle will not start.
2009 Volkswagen Jetta driver assistance complaints
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The wipers stopped working first. Then it got stuck n neutral and went into limp mode and I'm unable to drive it. Had to get a new gear shifter and after all that money spent it still isn't fixed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the ABS, brakes and traction warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to drive safely to his residence. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic and was informed the ABS software needed to be updated. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.*dt
The etc sign comes on and the car lost its power significantly. The obd scan does not show any code
The car disables the ABS while driving, and the ABS, brake and electronic stability control indicators are lit simultaneously, while the car dings. Quite distracting. A little research shows complaints for the same behavior since just oct. 30, 2019: the federal safety agency id number: 11277060 the federal safety agency id number: 11288718 the federal safety agency id number: 11283008 the federal safety agency id number: 11279604 there is a recall which was considered closed for my vehicle for this issue: 16v913000 dealership has also quoted about $1500 to replace the ABS module, because the current module cannot be updated. Seems like there are lots of bad modules that cannot be updated. This is a hazard condition; especially here in michigan.
I have been told my car is not eligible for the ABS module replacement claim but there is a problem with it as I drive the car. The brake light, traction control light and ABS light are all on and flashing with a beep that is consistent once the key is in the ignition and it's a very distracting sound that I wish I could fix myself but even the part costs $600+ and to go to the dealer and get it fixed for $1800. I am a college student who doesn't have the funds to fix this issue and I have not been given a reason why my vehicle is not eligible for the fix.
The ABS module faulting is a known and common problem for these vehicles. Vw has a recall for the ABS software-recall #16v913. If your module doesn't crash when the dealer performs the update, which it likely won't, then they do not replace the module. We feel this is a workaround to cover them to not have to replace them. Ours went out this month while I was driving. This was extremely dangerous as I lost steering control and the vehicle kept downshifting below 30 MPH on a highway that I should have been traveling 60 MPH on. The epc and ABS lights came on. When we called the dealer, they agreed to look at it to see if it was the ABS module and if it would be eligible for replacement under the recall. It was not covered because they were "unable to perform the software update". This is because of the specific wording on the vw recall. I have read that several other customers have been turned away because of the same thing and left with expensive repairs. They should issue a recall to cover the faulty ABS modules all together and not exclude them due to the "software update." the recall is a play on words to cover them from not being required to replace them. It is strategic and misleading. We called vw and was told it would not be covered also. Here is a web link of other people logging the same experiences. There are others online. People can get killed driving these when they go out. Now we have to pay to a lot of money to get ours replaced by the dealer. Https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3a__www.carcomplaints.com_volkswagen_jetta_2009_brakes_abs-5fmodule-5ffailure.shtml&d=dwifag&c=jeeqba34pbypuh24nmkpeqmar10xrxvb2bkb2zkzota&r=6dyybkqc3i6oeecbuj9bho9grwogbouqqqo65ae7heevedcofg9ckup5aboy62za&m=l-ph22lrzgljo213rvzvwe4r7p4rdookk5ygsejd82m&s=w3hxti9g3h4xc4hmqb_qsqtgust8ab15ahwhmoydfce&e=
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. Upon starting the vehicle, the ABS and stability control warning indicators illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle himself and used a diagnostic tool to find that the ABS failed. The contact took the vehicle to mckenna volkswagen cerritos (18303 studebaker rd, cerritos, ca 90703, 855‑995‑7761) where he was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The contact stated that the failure was similar to the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000(service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The manufacturer was contacted, but the office was closed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000.
My 2009 vw jetta has the ABS, electronic stability program (esp) warning lamps illuminated with a flashing brake warning light during normal highway driving. The ABS system program was updated by my local vw dealer about two years ago as a part of a vw recall that was mailed to us. The car is extremely sensitive to wet or moist roads on a 90f day, it acts like it's driving on ice.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000(service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). When the contact initially received the notice, he contacted tom bush volkswagen (9850 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl 32225, 904‑371‑4350) who serviced the vehicle and replaced the defective components. Two years later, the contact's wife noticed that the ABS and brake warning indicators were illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle back to the same dealer and was informed that he would have to pay out of pocket for any future repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they were standing by the dealer's decision regarding the handling of the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 135,000. *tt *js consumer stated I was contacted by sarah at vw of america's customer care department and told that the update that was done and code that is shown does not hold them responsible for honoring the recall. I have tried to get info on how the code works with the ABS module and was told there is no one to explain.
Brakes locking up..lights for ABS stability on
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was taken to hover clay cooley volkswagen of richardson (300 north central express way, richardson, tx 75080, 214‑336‑5770). The dealer stated that they would not replace the ABS control module free of charge. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to send an invoice with the cost for the ABS control module and they may provide reimbursement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Abs module recall for 2009 volkswagen models affected needs to be revised, for there are lots of cars that suffer from ABS modules failing while they are driving. Some cars which are illegible are left unfixed by volkswagen because they do not fit the specific details of the recall. The company shipped cars out with faulty ABS modules and refuse to fix it and those cars are hazardous on the road. My vehicle, for example, has ABS module working intermittently while it should be staying on. During a diagnosis the ecu senses no communication between it and the ABS module, which is a hazard knowing my ABS will not always function when I need it to stop quicker in response to the many obstacles on the road. The faulty ABS sensor messed with my steering and gauges. The gauges do not present real time calculations and the steering assist has completely shut down due to ABS being unresponsive.
I was driving to work and the ABS control module suddenly quit working. It hasn't started working again at all so it wasn't a fluke.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start because the battery was dead. The vehicle was jumpstarted and seven warning indicators illuminated including the check engine, ABS, esp, and power steering indicators. The vehicle started after the jumpstart and was taken to ciocca volkswagen of allentown (1345 lehigh st, allentown, pa 18103) where it was diagnosed that a new ABS module, pump, and ignition switch were needed. The contact also received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Takata recall. Car hesitates to speed up, ABS light come up some time and go off. Light cover all the signal p r n d s when the gear lever is on drive (d).
Abs light on and brake blinking red light
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. When attempting to drive the vehicle, the brake, ABS, and traction warning indicators illuminated. A beeping sound was also heard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS module failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed to take the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was later taken to winn volkswagen woodland hills (located at 21141 ventura blvd, woodland hills, ca 91364, (818) 884-4444) where it was diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where a software update was performed; however, it did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
Abs vw jetta recall. My 2009 vw is currently under a safety recall for ABS system failures. The ABS system on my car has in fact failed, yet the dealer is refusing to complete the recall because the system is in failure and they claim that the software cannot be updated to see if the system is failing. The dealer instructed me to replace the ABS system in my car (at my own cost) so they can complete the software check. The estimate for the repair was $2900. I refused as the part in question is under recall. They claim the recall does not cover my failed ABS system. I believe volkswagen is abdicating their safety responsibilities for a known problem and failed part in their cars. In a cursory review online there are hundreds of similar complaints to be found online. I hope that the ntsb is reviewing similar complaints and will compel vw to make the mechanical repairs to the ABS systems necessary, not just check the software.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while the driver was driving, all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated with a beeping noise. The vehicle was taken to carolina volkswagen (7800 e independence blvd, charlotte, nc 28227, (704) 537-2336) where it was diagnosed that the ABS module failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) but could not complete the recall due to the module had failed. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The contact did not receive a notification. While driving, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into a concrete structure. There were no injuries, but the contact was a bit shaken up. A police report was not filed. The insurance company towed the vehicle to a collision center to inspect the damages. The dealer was not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.
Abs, brake, seat belt and washer lights came on and still on at all times
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000(service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The dealer (murfreesboro hyundai, located at 2203 nw broad st, murfreesboro, tn) refused to perform the repair until they repaired another portion of the ABS. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the anti-lock brake system, electronic stability control, and parking brake indicators were illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Sheehy volkswagen of springfield (6601 backlick rd, springfield, va 22150, (703) 544-2973) diagnosed that the anti-lock brake system needed to be replaced due to a lack of connection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
Abs module recall I have an incomplete recall that volkswagen is not trying to fix. They are saying that they are not getting a connection to be able to read the recall and that I would have to buy the new ABS module so that they could do an update on the new module. When it clearly states in the recall that ABS modules with an insufficient ground connection would be replaced. Volkswagen has done nothing but say they can't get the code to show for them to perform the recall. I understand why volkswagen has the most complaints because even if it's something they are required to fix they will try to weasel their way out of remedying the situation.
My ABS light came on and then my red brake light came on, a few days later my epc light came on. About a week after that that my speedometer stopped working and I noticed that the mileage had stopped counting. I took it to napleton's volkswagen service department in orlando and (short version) received a quote to do the work of over $1700 to fix the ABS before they could even tell me if there was a problem with the ABS as they could not upload the software for the recall..the problem was directly related to the ABS module..which in my paperwork is described in the recall information. I have told them not to fix my car as I believe this is incorrect (most of the work they quoted I believe is incorrect) and will be taking it to a mechanic I trust. It also opens the door for fraud as if I allowed them to do the work and then "fix" the recall that would seem like they would be charging me and volkswagen for the work. They also are charging me for diagnostic on the ABS but per their own words they haven't been able to do the diagnostic. My car actually runs fine, however without the speedometer and having the brake lights on it feels very unsafe. The problem started 2 weeks ago july 23, 2018 and I brought it to service dealer yesterday
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The contact scheduled an appointment with the dealer (brown's volkswagen, 10501 midlothian turnpike, richmond, va 23236, (804) 379-7283) for diagnostic testing. The dealer located failure code: dtc 125 (which was related to the recall) and stated that the ABS control module would need to be replaced with the software upgrade. The dealer also located failure code: dtc 124 (unknown). The contact stated that the dealer was awaiting a response from the manufacturer to resolve the dtc 124 failure code. The manufacturer provided a case number and the contact was awaiting a remedy. The contact planned to take the vehicle to an independent mechanic for further diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle slid to a stop. In addition, the ABS and stability control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to volkswagen mckinney (3600 s central expy., mckinney, tx 75070) where it was diagnosed that the ABS control module needed to be repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unable to be repaired because a software update was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that a diagnostic test was not needed because the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While the contact's wife was driving the vehicle, the brake, ABS, and electronic stability control warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as indicated in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,418.
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving 30 MPH, the ABS warning indicator illuminated as the brake pedal was depressed. The contact's vehicle did not stop and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to call her insurance company. The manufacturer opened case number: 180215369. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The dealer was not contacted. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) after the crash, which could have contributed to the brake failure. The failure mileage was 163,129. *tt engine was placed with a remanufactured engine in november 2014 due to original engine failure. The mileage for original replacement engine was approximately 38,000 miles.
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