Table 1 shows five common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the accelerator pedal (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems |
Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. While driving 55 mph, smoke appeared from the rear of the vehicle and the abs warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the road. The contact noticed that the rear driver side tire was smoking and there was an odor of coolant. Read details...
: the contact stated while attempting to stop at 20 mph, the throttle stuck and the vehicle accelerated. The contact applied the brakes and put the vehicle in neutral. While in neutral the accelerator pedal was tapped and the rpm's returned to normal. Read details...
Consumer stated when accelerating, there is a noise in front middle vents, dealer repositioned throttle cable. Read details...