One problem related to speed control linkage has been reported for the 1999 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving at 55 mph vehicle accelerated to 80 mph. When the consumer applied the brakes, one foot was lifted from the brakes and the vehicle accelerated back to 80 mph. The vehicle did not cease to accelerate until placed into neutral,turned off, and had to stand on the brakes in order to stop the vehicle.