1996 Volkswagen Passat Cruise Control Problems
2 owner-reported cruise control complaints from NHTSA data
2
Complaints
1
Crashes
Mar 1997 – Sep 2003
Date Range
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (2)
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Sep 2003
WHILE DRIVING FOR OVER TWO HOURS VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, REVVING UP WHEN THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE AND STALLED. *AK
NHTSA #: 10040389
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Mar 1997
UPON PLACING TRANSMISSION INTO REVERSE GEAR WITH BRAKES APPLIED, ENGINE SURGED, THEN ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, OVERPOWERING BRAKES, RESULTING IN A CRASH, VEHICLE HIT A BUILDING, DEALER REPLACED THROTTLE HOUSING TO CORRECT. *AK
NHTSA #: 810403