Volkswagen Jetta Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 327 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Volkswagen Jetta across 29 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (30). The words owners use most often: “cruise control” (12% of reports).
- 327vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 28mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 36%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Cruise control: mentioned in 40 of 327 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 213 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 327 complaints, 28 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 7 an injury.
Volkswagen Jetta vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jetta | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2024 Jetta | 3 | 7% | 5,000 |
| 2023 Jetta | 3 | 7% | — |
| 2022 Jetta | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2020 Jetta | 3 | 6% | 4,950 |
| 2019 Jetta | 16 | 3% | 600 |
| 2017 Jetta | 7 | 4% | 36,500 |
| 2016 Jetta | 12 | 7% | 18,299 |
| 2015 Jetta | 4 | 2% | 2,800 |
| 2014 Jetta | 11 | 3% | 73,900 |
| 2013 Jetta | 16 | 3% | 24,585 |
| 2012 Jetta | 14 | 3% | 28,500 |
| 2011 Jetta | 26 | 4% | 24,000 |
| 2010 Jetta | 30 | 4% | 45,000 |
| 2009 Jetta | 29 | 3% | 42,723 |
| 2008 Jetta | 6 | 3% | 147,165 |
| 2007 Jetta | 6 | 3% | 77,000 |
| 2006 Jetta | 18 | 3% | 52,000 |
| 2005 Jetta | 11 | 4% | 38,000 |
| 2004 Jetta | 7 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 2003 Jetta | 7 | 2% | 36,022 |
| 2002 Jetta | 17 | 2% | 70,000 |
| 2001 Jetta | 14 | 2% | 89,000 |
| 2000 Jetta | 17 | 4% | 81,373 |
| 1999 Jetta | 26 | 7% | 80,000 |
| 1998 Jetta | 8 | 4% | — |
| 1997 Jetta | 4 | 7% | 130,000 |
| 1996 Jetta | 2 | 6% | 78,000 |
| 1995 Jetta | 7 | 3% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists vehicle speed control for the Volkswagen Jetta. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
After approximately 30 to 40 minutes of driving, my 2024 Volkswagen Jetta intermittently fails to move after coming to a complete stop. When I press the accelerator, the engine RPMs rise, but the vehicle does not move. The vehicle is in its normal driving mode when this occurs. This has happened…
I own a Silver 2024 Volkswagen Jetta. My car stopped accelerating while I was driving on the freeway on 7/18/2026 which was a huge safety issue resulting in my car needing to be towed to the dealership because it was not drivable. The warning lights came on after the car stopped accelerating on the…
"My 2025 Volkswagen Jetta is subject to Safety Recall 26V185 (90Z5). The vehicle's instrument cluster fails to display speed, RPM, and safety warnings upon startup, creating a severe safety hazard. I visited Heritage Volkswagen Catonsville on 04/07/26, and they officially documented that the…
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle lost automotive power intermittently, and the vehicle shuddered abnormally. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a…
When engaging the gas pedal, it broke off during travel, requiring a need to pull over. Gas pedal is entirely plastic and contains no metal parts.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Volkswagen Jettas have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 327 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the Volkswagen Jetta. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Volkswagen Jetta vehicle speed control?
No recall currently lists vehicle speed control for this vehicle.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Volkswagen Jetta?
The most frequent phrase is “cruise control”, in 40 of 327 complaints.
Other Volkswagen Jetta problems
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- Power Train problems (1,600)
- Engine problems (1,083)
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- Air Bags problems (839)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (604)
- Fuel System, Diesel problems (527)
- Visibility problems (486)
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