One problem related to car accelerates on its own has been reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Golf. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf based on all problems reported for the 2001 Golf.
Unintended acceleration while in "park" in two occasions (car accelerated and jumped forward while being on "park" and while driver was braking) . Jan 2002 limited damages// June 2002 significant damages.
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