2001 Volkswagen Cabrio Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving, the vehicle suddenly accelerated very rapidly without the gas pedal being touched. The car was put into neutral, then the engine RPM's increased to 5000. The gas pedal was checked to make sure it wasn't stuck down, or being pressed by the rug. The car needed to be shut off and restarted before it could resume normal operation.”
NHTSA complaint #10048946, filed 2003-12, 60,000 miles“Vehicle would attempt to stall while driving. Dealer notified. Engine crackles; oil pan leak found; cruise control fixed then broke again, dealership couldn't find problem, engine still revving at slow speeds and at stops, also experiencing harsh downshifts.”
NHTSA complaint #8007035, filed 2002-04“Vehicle would suddenly accelerate while driving, dealer notified and replaced the fuel pump, however problem still exists. Consumer states that the transmission fluid is low.”
NHTSA complaint #8007037, filed 2002-04Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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