I took a right turn recently on slightly wet pavement and the car pushed (keptgoing straight)through the corner. Fortunately, I gained control and all is well but my car has ESP and Ithought this system would maintain controlof the any tire in the event of slipping. I have owned 3 BMWs that all had DSP (dynamic stability control) and never had any issue even on dry pavement. The dealer tells me that only the 4matics have 4 wheel stablility and the ESP on my car only controls the rear.

Looking forward to your comments.

Jim
2005 E320

 

ESP applies braking to the slipping wheel and with the aid of the steering wheel angle sensor works on all 4 wheels,you service writer is an ***.Read your manual.
ohlord

 

ESP is not designed to drive the car for you. I'm sure that you were traveling at a prudent speed and that you only "lost control" for a fraction of a second.... right? If you were going too fast and cut too hard and the pavement was slick with oil and water, I don't care what system you have, you will follow the laws of physics. The ESP system works just fine on my car and I would be reassured that yours worked also. Try it again - perhaps in a big parking lot just after a rain... find out the limits. Just a thought... Drive safely.[8D]