Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio

Table 1 shows two common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio. The number one most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (one problem).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Volkswagen Cabrio

Problem Category Number of Problems
Car Accelerates On Its Own problems
2
Cruise Control problems
1

Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

While driving, the vehicle suddenly accelerated very rapidly without the gas pedal being touched. The car was put into neutral, then the engine rpm's increased to 5000. The gas pedal was checked to make sure it wasn't stuck down, or being pressed by the rug.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

Vehicle would attempt to stall while driving. Dealer notified. Engine crackles; oil pan leak found; cruise control fixed then broke again, dealership couldn't find problem, engine still revving at slow speeds and at stops, also experiencing harsh downshifts.   Read details...


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