2000 Volkswagen Jetta Vehicle speed control Problems

“I bought my Jetta 03/2009 and have nothing but problems. Immediately after purchasing I noticed after once I would pull out of my driveway and press the gas and the asr light and epc light would come on, and it would lose power as in not go. So I would have to restart the car and let it set for about 15 min, which doesn't always work. Sometimes after leaving a store and getting on the main road it will do this, which is really scary when cars are coming up on you fast and your at almost a complete stop hoping they notice the emergency lights on, which do not always work. …”

“Consumer called complaining about gas recirculation valve ( EGR valve). Vehicle won't accelerate even though she wa s stepping all the way on the gas pedal. Dealer was contacted, and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. Had to replace brakes and rotors at 35000 miles, which she thought that it was not usually normal on any vehicle.”

“While driving at 55 MPH cruise control switch shorted out. This resulted in vehicle suddenly accelerating in excess speed of 80 MPH. When this occurred consumer immediately turned the key in the ignition to the off position. Then, vehicle started to decelerate. Dealership was contacted, but it was not indicated what caused the problem. They only stated the cost to have the switch replaced.”

“Cruise control switch shorted and car accelerated in excess of 80 MPH, and would not shut down. Only way car would slow down if cruise control switch held manually to off as it would not permanently shut off. Braking did decelerate but engine continued at the same RPM, as cruise control would not disengage.”

“The turn signal/cruis control handle fell off, preventing the operator from signaling an intent to turn. The handle was not damaged in any way to cause it to fall off other than normal use. The handle is dangling by its wires to the cruise control and the operator is unable to signal an intent to turn.”