2002 Volkswagen Jetta Vehicle speed control Problems

“While driving on the freeway at approximately 70mph with a quarter tank of gas, my 2002 Jetta glx displayed the battery light and then stalled at full speed. The car slowed, the steering and gas pedal were stiff and I had to pull to the shoulder and call for a tow truck. I had the crank position sensor replaced, new spark plugs put in and the throttle body cleaned. I test drove the car and once again, the engine started to stall at around 70mph on the freeway. This time I was able to floor the accelerator and the car did not completely stall. …”

“While driving in the afternoon, my vehicle suddenly lost power and acceleration capability with the check engine light coming on and blinking. I took it to the dealer immediately. I am informed my 2002 vw Jetta 1.8t has 3 faulty coils. The failure was sudden and without warning. I maintain my car according to vw specs. In 02/2003 vw acknowledged a problem with this in over 530,000 2001 to early 2003 vehicles. I feel the failure was premature (as to what could be typically expected of an engine/vehicle for reliability), and a danger. …”

“I own a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta gls tdi. This car has a surging problem during normal or cruise control, occurring between 40 and 50 MPH. The car has been returned to the dealership many times without being repaired, dating back to oct. 2003. Last year it spent 31 days at the dealer, may 10, 2004 through june 10, 2004, returned to me working better. Within two days the problem was now worse. I am afraid that this car may surge and take off leaving me unable to stop or control. This car is a safety hazard in my opinion. …”

“When the gas pedal on a Jetta 2002 4 cyl 1.9l diesel turbo is depressed quickly versus slowly, the engine will race, I.e. Rpms will increase, with no corresponding change in the vehicle's speed. It appears that the sensor attached to the pedal is not functioning as designed. I stopped at a non vw dealer to see if I could get the problem corrected. They could not correct the problem. I will be going to a vw dealer on nov 18. The problem can be potentially fatal if I need to accelerate quickly to avoid a dangerous situation or merge safely from an on ramp into traffic traveling at 60 MPH.”

“Please refer to my previous complaint submitted 9/17/2005 regarding my '02 vw Jetta. The crash was a result of sudden acceleration and extended braking distance. The reason I am writing again is to address the fact that my local news (denver channel 7 news) did an undercover feature in regards to the volvo's sudden acceleration and deceleration. The mechanic used in the piece determined the problem was the electronic throttle. Thus, volvo is announcing a major recall on all 1999-2002 volvo's. This issue is rampant among the auto industry including vwoa. …”