Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (one problem).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Volkswagen Passat


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

I was on top of beech mountain nc working at a customer's house when it started to snow. I was at the bottom of their driveway and when I attempted to drive out, the traction control light would turn on, indicating I was losing traction.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

Car was set on cruise control and engine revved up , cruise control shut off and loss of power to the motor. Tried to reset cruise control to a lesser speed and would not set. Car felt like it would not shift gears (acted like it was a manual drive being wound to tight).   Read details...

The Speed Control Springs problem

The repaired clock spring failed again per dealer. So the air bag doesn't work and neither does the horn or any other steering wheel controls. She was driving and turned the steering wheel and heard a pop !   Read details...


Vehicle Speed Control related problems in other Volkswagen Passat model year vehicles:



Passat Service Bulletins
Passat Safety Recalls
Passat Defect Investigations