Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the cruise control (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the accelerator stuck (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Accelerator Stuck problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems |
After a casual Sunday afternoon drive ( in my 1997 Volkswagen Jetta ) at moderate speeds I parked the car for about 30 minutes while I ate lunch. I then started the car, pulled out of the parking lot, and put the blinker on to make a right hand turn. Read details...
Accelerator sticks when in high rpm, if you hit the brake it slows the car down a little but the car continues to accelerate. This has happened 2 times when I'm going around 60pmh and have dropped into 4th gear to pass someone. I had to shut the car off to stop it from accelerating. Read details...
While the brake was applied the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The consumer attempted to put the vehicle in neutral but it kept racing forward. Read details...