There are 1 owner-reported speed control & cruise complaints for the 2004 Volkswagen Golfin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
OWNER WAS DRIVING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL MODE AND THE CRUISE CONTROL STAYED ENGAGED AT 55 MPH AND VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROAD INTO A DITCH. VEHICLE WENT THROUGH ALL KINDS OF DEBRIS, AND HIT A TREE STUMP. THEN, WENT AIRBORNE INTO A TREE. THE DRIVER WAS KILLED INSTANTLY.*AK
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 25, 2026