Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta

Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the accelerator pedal (two problems).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Volkswagen Jetta


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

While driving on the freeway at approximately 70mph with a quarter tank of gas, my 2002 Jetta glx displayed the battery light and then stalled at full speed. The car slowed, the steering and gas pedal were stiff and I had to pull to the shoulder and call for a tow truck.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

Repeat incidents leading to consumer's long term driveability concerns. Worrisome panel indicator lights -- flashing: engine warning and glow plug (diesel) lights within current lease period. After first two incidents, the third (then under warranty) was found to be due to a factory defect.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

The contact owns a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated they have experienced incidents of sudden acceleration with the vehicle. The contact stated each time they tried using the brakes they did not respond.   Read details...


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