| Issue ID | 754387 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10298220 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 16/08/09 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have been experiencing sudden, unexpected and very scary "surges" with my 2009 vw tiguan. It has been back to the dealer three times for recall work on this problem. The problem has not been solved. Vw thinks it is a software problem. I believe it is a hardware problem. I found it interesting to read about similar problems being experienced by toyota owners. I read about this on the abc website which is where i learned about your connection to the problem. The surge in my tiguan has nothing to do with floor mats. I believe that if vw and toyota compared notes on all parts in the "surging" cars they may find a common denominator which is causing the problem and perhaps we can save some lives. 16 deaths so far - unacceptable. The surges are very very frightening. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEW KENSINGTON, PA |
| VIN pattern | WVGBV75N09WXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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