Two problems related to accelerator stuck have been reported for the 1999 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Volkswagen Passat. While driving approximately 65 mph on normal road conditions, the accelerator pedal became stuck when it was depressed. There was unintended acceleration and the engine revved excessively high and uncontrollably. The vehicle came to a complete stop when the contact applied both feet on the brake pedal. The vehicle resumed normal operation and was driven with caution. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was unavailable. Updated 3/19/09 updated 03/23/09.
For 2 years now, on cold days (temps in the teens) there have been occasions (about 5) where the accelerator sticks in the accelerating position. Adjusting the pedal position has no effect on slowing the car down. In fact, there were times when the only way to stop the car was to shut the engine off. This actually causes loss of power brakes and steering and makes it more difficult to maintain control. After waiting on the side of the road for about 5 to 10 minutes, you can start the car and everything is back to normal. This is a very dangerous and perhaps a life threatening condition. The car has a 2. 8 liter v6 with an automatic transmission. I have a friend who had an Audi a6 quatro (1999) with the same 2. 8 v6 and had the same issue. After spending several hundred dollars trying to get it resolved with no luck, he sold the car. This doesn't solve the problem, but it may keep his family alive.