1999 Volkswagen Jetta Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 16
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 16 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
The vw vehicle is programmed to cripple the engine performance and speed in case of an epc fault. Any fault causing a rich or lean condition will cause this "limp mode". This is a safety issue especially people on the highway going 65-75mph and a 80,000 pound tractor trailer behind them as one person experienced. There are too many non-vital component failures to list that can cause this fault. I refer to non-vital…
ODI 10473134
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on rt. 495 near exit 19, i took my foot off the accelerator and i felt my speed continue to increase. I stepped on the brake and my speed continued to increase. I downshifted and when i let the clutch out we really took off. Depressing the brake had no effect. With the clutch depressed, managed to pull on to the shoulder and stopped. As i reached for the key, the engine shuddered and died. I was unable…
ODI 10330842
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving 75 mph vehicle stalled. Throttle speed sensor light flashed on the dashboard for a minute and went off. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the throttle speed sensor needed cleaning. *ak
ODI 10067281
Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my 1999 vw jetta at highway speeds, and it suddenly began to accelerate. I shifted the car into neutral, and the engine continued to rev to the redline. I then tapped the gas pedal and the throttle released. My wife had the same problem on a side road. The car began to accelerate, and she applied the brakes but could not stop the car. She turned the ignition off and was able to stop safely using the…
ODI 10054779
Vehicle Speed Control
When i shift from reverse to drive there is a 2 second delay and at times i can still be rolling back an additional 2-3 ft. Also my vehicle will accelerate w/o me touching the gas. I have to hit the brakes and at times this will not work. I was involved in an accident when i braked and my jette accelerated into the back of another vehicle. Please help.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10007946
Vehicle Speed Control
At first start vehicle accelerated on it's own. Consumer does not recall if gear was still in park or in drive. Consumer applied brake hard and shifted to neutral. Vehicle at dealership at this time.*ak
ODI 8007613
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
Car accelerated from 5 mph until hit the car in front.brake didn't work.this happened once before. Dealer insulted driver instead of a followup. *ak
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 747355
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
When shifting gear into reverse and stepped on brakes to stop vehicle , and then put it in drive, vehicle roared up, and there was a delay in shifting from reverse into drive. Dealership was notified by consumer.*ak when gear was shifted from reverse to drive, the vehicle rolls back about 2 feet before moving forward. The consumer's internet research result indicated that other consumers of this make of vehicle had…
ODI 886444
Vehicle Speed Control
Beginning to brake at red light, engine accelerated to redline. Brakes would not hold car. Had to place car in neutral to avoid collision. Turned off ignition to stop high rpm. *ak
ODI 723368
12v/24v/48v Battery · Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Switch · Tires · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Oil light came on 2000 miles after oilchange/burning or leaking excessive oil,and oil level low. Passenger's window motor stopped working, resulting in window falling down,. Also, engine revved high/ light switch on interior light fell off/ front right michelin tire blewout, and had to replace battery. Dealer kept repairing problems. Consumer contacted vw co, and was told they would get back to her, but never did.…
ODI 875011
Air Bags · Automatic Transmission · Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle burns oil (doing so for 9 mos now), dealer has been running "test" on car for 4 mos. Said may have to replace engine. Air bag light on first day owning, told to wait 2wks for an appt at which was told car unsafe to drive. Transmission difficult to shift/acceleration (making turns, entering highways, etc.)
ODI 722235
Vehicle Speed Control
When pulling into a parking lot vehicle would not stop even though driver pushed brake pedal to floor. Vehicle accelerated uphill, crashing into a telephone pole. Vehicle was totalled. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 842219
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly and then engine revved. *ak
ODI 10055608
Vehicle Speed Control
Speedometer needle doesn't not read the correct speed that vehicle is traveling. The dealership knows that a problem exists, but doesn't know what is causing it.*ak
ODI 10031342
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving t vehicle will accelerate to high speeds upon release of the brakes. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
ODI 838945
Anchorage · Door · Seats · Vehicle Speed Control · Windshield Wiper/Washer
NO SUMMARY
ODI 729174