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2001 Volkswagen Golf Speed Control Problems

Speed Control complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Volkswagen Golf has 3 NHTSA speed control complaints and 0 speed control-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Volkswagen Golf

Airbags
33
Engine
24
Electrical
12
Visibility
12
Brakes
12
Lights
9
Powertrain
7
Latches & Locks
3
Suspension
3
Other
3
Seat Belts
3
Speed Control
3

3

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Speed Control Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 2, 2003VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMASS AIRFLOW SENSOR FAILURE HAS CAUSED INTERMITTENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDE...
Jan 20, 2002VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHILE IN PARK, RESULTING IN LIMITED PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PA...
Oct 21, 2000VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDEALER HAS UNNSUCCESSFULLY ATTEMPTED TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM. THEY HAVE SENT THE VEHICLE TO REPAIR AN...

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