Two problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 1996 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving for over two hours vehicle continued to accelerate, revving up when the driver attempted to pass another vehicle and stalled.
Upon placing transmission into reverse gear with brakes applied, engine surged, then accelerated out of control, overpowering brakes, resulting in a crash, vehicle hit a building, dealer replaced throttle housing to correct.
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| Vehicle Speed Control problems |