Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the cruise control (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal Sensor problems |
2001 brand New Beetle started developing stains on the seat from day one. Blue jeans and dark sweaters stain the interiors to that color everytime someone sits down in the car. The throttle body has gone out three times, costing me over countless dollars in repair fees and is now out for the fourth Read details...
Throttle body goes out (02-03-2009) cv axel goes out (03-31-2009 brake lights go out (02-18-2010) cv axel goes out again (4-31-2010) alternator goes out (06-21-2010) ignition coils fail (09-13-2010) ignition coils fail again(01-21-2011) brake switch replaced again (01-21-2011) air flow sensor fails Read details...
When stopped at a traffic light and the brakes are being applied, the vehicle suddenly lurches forward. This happens almost daily and sometimes multiple times consecutively. In one instance, the car thrust forward into oncoming traffic. Read details...