2011 Volkswagen Jetta Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 4%of 607 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 4% of the 607 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Im experiencing a lot of problems with my car. First of all the lights don't always work they would turn on and off on their own until finally stopped completely. The next problem it has waiting at a stop light it looses power and shakes and stalls. Then I started experiencing the same problem while driving one time I was pulling into my driveway the car cut off and steering wheel locked thankful I was not on the freeway at the time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10820724, filed 2016-01, 67,000 miles“The car loses power, stalls then it dies. At times it speeds up, and stalls dies without warning. Loses all power, found recall in reference to this issue. Vin# matches series, matches date, and place where the car was made, except for the last few digits. Recall 11v19600, and vw will not replace harness to electrcial fuse and circuit breaker. I need to help to get this resolved. I have been battling the dealer and vw of america since 03/20/2015 until today 06/26/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10730605, filed 2015-06, 38,414 miles“I was passing a semi and needed to accelerate to get out of the way of car to my rear...depressed the accelerator and no response. Two days later experienced similar event at low speed (30 MPH).”
NHTSA complaint #10531571, filed 2013-07, 37,000 miles“I was driving down the interstate at 70mph when my engine control light came on. I lost all power in the car. Once I let go of the pedal, the car began to stall. While pushing the gas pedal completely, I couldn't go any faster than 60mph. Once I got off at an exit and had to come to a stop, the car completely stalled and would not start again. The high pressure fuel pump had apparently failed.I had to have it towed to vw to be diagnosed and they state it is the high pressure fuel pump, and that this is a known issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10566487, filed 2014-02, 169,000 miles“On this date (6-19-2013) my engine light came on, after that my epc light followed. Then I lost speed on my car, I then pulled over at the gas station. I then noticed my horn was not working. I sat at the gas station after I turned the car off for about 15 minutes. Tried to start the car up again, then it started back up and I drove home, but the engine light was still on. I didn't think much of it at that point, a week later I had the oil changed. Approximately two months later (which was in august) I had the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10568066, filed 2014-03, 58,000 milesVehicle 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 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
186 complaintsFuel system
166 complaintsEngine
90 complaintsOther or unknown
67 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
54 complaintsExterior lighting
41 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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.
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