Volkswagen Beetle owners have reported 3 problems related to accelerator pedal (under the vehicle speed control category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen Beetle based on all problems reported for the Beetle.
: 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. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic.
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Brake and gas pedal are very close together. When wearing workshoes there is the possibility of stepping on the brake in an emergency situation, depressing the brake pedal and pushing the gas pedal at the same time because the brake pedal depresses beyond the height of the gas pedal. Consumer request that dealer install a kill switch on accelerator to rectify the problem.
While driving at 20-30 mph, the vehicle accelerated on its own regardless of braking by the driver. Oil pan failure was found out to be the cause.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems | |
| Speed Control Springs problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal Sensor problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems |