Table 1 shows five common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2003 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the accelerator pedal (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Accelerator Stuck problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems |
: the contact stated while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle hesitated intermittently when the accelerator pedal was depressed . The dealership and manufacturer determined this was how the vehicle was manufactured. Read details...
I was stopped at a light with several cars in front of me. When the light changed and the car ahead of me moved and was about 15 feet in front I took my foot of the brake and the car accelerated forward with out me touching the gas pedal. I was startled and I slammed on the brakes. Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving with the cruise control function at 72 mph and attempting to decrease speed, the cruise control would not disengage. She applied pressure to the brakes and the vehicle accelerated. Read details...