Cruise Control problems of the 2007 Volkswagen GTI

The cruise control dash light went out during operation without warning. The light went off and on for about a week. The light, at this point had no effect on the function of the cruise control to maintain speed, speed up or slow down; the speed remained steady even without a functioning dash light. One week after the light began to go on and off, the malfunction spread to affect the speed of the vehicle or failed to work completely. During operation of the vehicle at 65 mph and using the cruise control, noticed that the vehicle began to accelerate to 85 mph by its self without previously setting that speed or without even physically inciting change. The last experience with use of cruise control the malfunction caused complete shutdown of the cruise control system and slowed the car without will of the drive. The vehicle, on the highway, began to slow down as though the gas pedal had been depressed. It shuts its self off as it pleases, or accelerates as it pleases. The use of cruise control has since been discontinued and will not be used until further evaluation is undergone.