Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen Beetle owners have reported 64 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (38 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Volkswagen Beetle

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

On October 21st I had a recall performed at evansville d- patrick for a 37m2 shift lever micro switch. Today Nov 5th I was leaving work, pulling out of the drive onto highway and once I got on the road the car lost motion and just rolled. Barely made it across the highway.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

Bought this vw Beetle used. Had terrible smell, like burnt crayons. Cleaned it intensely, inside and outside. Thorough detail job. Still smells, causing headache. Air bag light and buzzer stayed on even after latching seat belt.   Read details...

The Speed Control Cable problem

The car is having issues as exactly the recalls has stated (I haven't known by now about the recalls) 1. Selector shift and shifter cables were broken 2. Break switch did not function, leading to malfunction of epc (electronic processing control) that later caused cruise control, taillight and ac   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

: 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...

The Speed Control Springs problem

Driver side takeda air bag replaced under 20v785000 recall notice by classic Volkswagen, gastonia, nc. Vehicle returned from repair with broken steering wheel clock spring. Horn, cruise control, steer wheel controls for entertainment system are all inoperative regardless of steering wheel position   Read details...




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