NHTSA — Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal Problems

5.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,000 miles

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2000 Volkswagen Jetta Owner Comments

problem #2

Aug 062003

(reported on)

Jetta

  • Manual transmission
  • 38,000 miles

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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.

- Derry, NH, USA

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problem #1

Jan 122001

Jetta

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When coming to a stop light applied brakes vehicle accelerated forward. Problem occurred due to close proximity of the brake pedal and the gas pedal. It is possible to depress the brake pedal and gas pedal simultaneously and accelerate while try to stop.

- New Port, RI, USA

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