2000 Volkswagen Jetta acceleration problems

Filed Nov 16, 2010 · Acceleration · 127,000 miles · UT

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle would accelerate and the rpms would increase when she had her feet on the brake and the clutch pedals. She noticed that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current and failure mileages were approximately 127,000.

Filed Dec 17, 2009 · Acceleration · 123,100 miles · TX

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. My engine light is on, and was told it had to do with the throttle body that's why it idles alot. I have had the throttle body looked at, it is fine, I have replace hoses that were damaged. I just picked it up from the shop for emissions repair, engine light still on, and now my motor in knocking really bad. And about 2 wks of purchasing my jetta the casing on the transmission busted, so I had to have it fixed, was not cheap. And I have had to replace the water pump, and tierods, which is fine, that's vehicle maintenance. But my steering is still messed up, and replacing the tierods did not fix this problem, and no one can tell me exactly what is wrong with this car. Nothing can be pin pointed. No one can tell me why the epc light and asr light comes on and the car loses power.

Filed Sep 8, 2004 · Acceleration, Lights · 42,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Jul 8, 2004 · Acceleration · 81,373 miles · VA

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.

Filed Jul 8, 2004 · Acceleration · 81,373 miles · VA

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.

Filed Dec 15, 2003 · Acceleration · MA

Vehicle was in park. Then, consumer put vehicle in reverse and without pressing the accelerator vehicle took off backwards. Consumer was concerned because this happened in a school parking lot.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Acceleration, Engine · 26,327 miles · CA

Failure of vehicle's air mass sensors.*mr the mass air flow sensor failed. A new throttle body was also installed. The consumer believes these parts were poorly designed.

Filed Sep 9, 2003 · Acceleration, Body · MA

Consumer concerned with engine and wheel bearing issues. Wants to know who is going to reimburse for repairs. Oxygen sensor had to be replaced several times. The driver side inner door handle was difficult to operate. The left side axle shaft was replaced because it was making a whining noise. While driving the vehicle stalled. It was later determined that a small rodent had built a nest which clogged the air box. The vehicle stalled again and this time they replace the maf sensor. The cruise control was inoperative.

Filed Aug 6, 2003 · Acceleration, Brakes · 38,000 miles · NH

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.

Filed Jul 12, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · AZ

My car is nightmare of failures. Cruise control light (dealer claims the car doesnt have one - but you can see it if you use a flashlight at an oblique angle) failure, ABS module switch failure (according to dealer) causing cruise control to unexpectedly disengage. I also learned from other motorists that the same switch controls brake light illumination (all bulbs and other signal lights work). Fuel injection module over injected gas causing excessive pressure. Relief valve failed to open causing turbo overpressure to +120psi. Failure caused hoses to blow sending hose clamps as projectiles. This week, the front passenger side window unexpectedly dropped into the door. Dealer has literally taped the window up until a part arrives. Dealer admits to mfg design defect - no voluntary recall. No dealers will voluntarily replace clips until they fail. Volkswagen position is that they know there is a design flaw, but wont replace known bad clips until there is a failure. Window failure could cause objects (stones kicked up by tires of other cars) to hit passengers. Infant / child safety risk. Window integrity questionable in an accident if it fails when driving 15mph. Help!