Component

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE

18 NHTSA complaints about electronic stability control (esc):control module issues across 11 makes and 13 models.

Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.

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ODI category ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE

18 filings · 13 models · 11 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS SPARSE 18 ODI rows
  • MODELS 13 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 11 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 0.0% 0 crash-flagged
  • RANK #413 of 696 categories
  • SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE (this)ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL…18FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTERFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILT…18POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSM…18POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELTPOWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/…18
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE vs nearest complaint-total peers

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#413 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 13 models). Open Honda Accord (category leader) →

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE severity reading

The standout signal for electronic stability control (esc):control module is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 18 filings (SPARSE volume).

Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.

Next step: compare Honda Accord against FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER on filing totals before treating electronic stability control (esc):control module volume as a purchase signal.

18
Complaints
13
Models Affected
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Honda Accord
6
2 Toyota Camry
1
3 RAM 1500
1
4 KIA Optima
1
5 Jeep Compass
1
6 Honda CR-V
1
7 GMC Sierra 1500
1
8 Chevrolet Tahoe
1
9 Chevrolet Cruze
1
10 Cadillac SRX
1
11 Buick Lacrosse
1
12 BMW X6
1
13 Audi A3
1

Recent Complaints

2024 BMW X6

The contact owns a 2024 BMW X6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000(Electronic Stability Control(ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall

2019 RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The vehicle was taken to a deale

2019 Honda CR-V

The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while stationary and attempting to start the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle jerked back and forth. The contact stated th

2014 Honda Accord

The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the TPMS, VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist), and the electric power steering warning lights were illuminated. The

2006 Chevrolet Tahoe

My "stability" light comes on and no mechanic knows why. It doesn't throw any codes to say what's wrong or anything... the light just comes on and off through the day... I just want to know if I nee

2015 Honda Accord

Warning lights on dash (ABS, Brake, Steering, FCW, LDW, Slip/traction control) all came on at the same time, every time I started the car. Brought to Holler Honda Winter Park, FL and they diagnosed a

2009 Audi A3

The contact owns a 2009 Audi A3. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the traction control and ABS control module warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted.

2009 Jeep Compass

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard with several warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle would ov

2017 Toyota Camry

Good

2019 KIA Optima

The contact owns a 2019 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, there were knocking sounds before the engine suffered a failure. There were no warning lights illuminated. Th

2012 Buick Lacrosse

The contact owns a 2012 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The vehicle was restarted and the Electronic Stability Contr

2017 Chevrolet Cruze

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated the service stability trac and check engine warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent

2013 GMC Sierra 1500

The contact owns a 2013 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, there was an abnormal audible ringing inside the vehicle. Additionally, the “Service Trailer Brakes” message was displ

2014 Honda Accord

dashboard lights like pinball game intermitemly includes abs, traction control, fcw, ldw, low tire warning, brakes and steering. dealer found vsa solenoid valve failing, pcm malfunction, modulator co

2013 Honda Accord

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, he became aware that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of

2014 Honda Accord

VSA Solenoid Valve Malfunction, VSA Modulator Control Unit Power Source Circuit (IG) Low Voltage, Low Tire Pressure. ABS-121-11, power steering -85-01 Air Conditioning module -B 1241 4 smart entry EC

2010 Cadillac SRX

The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that there were electrical shortages on the dashboard, the smoke odor was detected while starting the vehicle, water was getting into the liftg

2014 Honda Accord

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE POWER STEERING, TIRE PRESSURE MEASURING SYSTEM, TRACTION CONTROL, ABS, LANE DEPARTURE, AND FORWARD

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