Table 1 shows six common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the accelerator pedal (six problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems | |
| Speed Sensor problems |
The vw vehicle is programmed to cripple the engine performance and speed in case of an epc fault. Any fault causing a rich or lean condition will cause this "limp mode". This is a safety issue especially people on the highway going 65-75mph and a 80,000 pound tractor trailer behind them Read details...
While driving at any speed, under any acceleration, accelerator pedal fails and the vehicle's throttle does not respond. Once while driving 70 mph on the e-way, vehicle began decelerating as if gas pedal were not depressed and I had to quickly pull over to shoulder to avoid being stranded in the Read details...
While driving at about any speed vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control without prior warning. Also, transmission shifted gear roughly. Read details...