Volkswagen Cabrio owners have reported 12 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car accelerates on its own (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems |
Multiple problems with rear tail lights. Check engine light keeps coming on but dealer could not find anything wrong. Read details...
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...
Gauge cluster malfunctioned, resulting in no speedometer or tachometer. This results in having to guess your speed. The only correction is replacement of the entire gauge cluster and the odometer cannot be reset. This is the second replacement in 12 months. Read details...
While driving about 65 mph took foot off accelerator pedal, but the engine did not decelerate. Had to apply emergency brakes to control vehicle. Then, took vehicle to dealer. But, they could not find out what had caused the situation. Read details...