1992 Volkswagen Jetta Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 27%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1992 Volkswagen Jetta, 27% of the 30 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“2025 hrs: traffic was gentle, with trailers on the right and smaller cars and trucks passing on the left that day. I was traveling to crown point from lafayette using highway 65 north (60-65 MPH -with the flow of traffic), when 3/4 miles away from reneselaer the accelerator cable froze still halfway. It would not release to the full position, nor will it depress past halfway. At that moment, the engine revved and started speeding up. I watched with panic as my Jetta's speedometer read 67, 70, 72 and 75 progressively. …”
NHTSA complaint #10079265, filed 2004-07“While applying the accelerator pedal it failed to accelerate. After applying the accelerator pedal numerous times vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably. Consumer applied the brake pedal, but it failed. This caused the vehicle to collide into a guard rail. Vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. Driver sustained minor injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10081407, filed 2004-07“When started vehicle heard a noise, smelled smoke, and vehicle lurged forward. Vehicle finally stopped when rear end collided with the front of a pickup truck parked in the lane. Driver suffered injuries, and vehicle sustained damage. Accident was caused by accelerator cable snapping in half. Applied brakes, but failed to stop vehicle prior to collision.”
NHTSA complaint #851545, filed 1999-11Related recalls
- 92V131000Sep 15, 1992The venturi tube located in the throttle valve housing can become loose and fall against the throttle plate.Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 1991–1992, Passat 1990–1992, GTI 1990–1992 +1 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 | 16 | 3% |
| 2017 | 7 | 4% |
| 2016 | 12 | 7% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 | 17 | 3% |
| 2012 | 14 | 3% |
| 2011 | 26 | 4% |
| 2010 | 30 | 4% |
| 2009 | 29 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 18 | 3% |
| 2005 | 11 | 4% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 17 | 2% |
| 2001 | 14 | 2% |
| 2000 | 17 | 4% |
| 1999 | 26 | 7% |
| 1998 | 8 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 7% |
| 1996 | 2 | 6% |
| 1995 | 7 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 5% |
| 1992 | 8 | 27% |
| 1991 | 5 | 16% |
| 1990 | 4 | 18% |
| 1989 | 3 | 11% |
| 1988 | 4 | 21% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1992 Volkswagen Jetta
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Volkswagen Jetta
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology