The speedometer incorrectly reflects the rate of speed at which the vehicle is traveling. This can be verified by using a gps unit which will accurately reflect the "true" speed at which the vehicle is traveling. In general, the vehicle's speedometer reflects a speed that is 5-7 mph greater than the vehicles actual speed. For example, while driving on the highway, the speedometer displays the rate of speed as 70 mph, when the vehicle is actually traveling only 64 mph. You can visit the website www.tdiclub.com or www.vwvortex.com and view the forums to verify that this is an issue with all new VW Jetta vehicles and possibly other VW models. I as well as other Jetta owners would like to have this issue corrected so that our speedometers accurately reflect the rate of speed at which we are traveling.

- Laurel, MD, USA

Speedometer is 5.3% fast. Not a huge safety problem unless you do a lot of freeway driving and are constantly being passed by irate drivers because you are doing 70 instead of 75 mph. I took the vehicle in and was told it is within spec (5.3%)"??" the dealer also said they could replace parts but it would not change the calibration. VW of America tech department was aware of the problem but said "it was within spec". the speedometer is all electronic with a speed sensor - this problem could be easily corrected with a quick software fix. Not only did I pay $27000 for a new car that will not give me the correct velocity but I suspect VW of America has used a highly accurate digital speedometer and have knowingly calibrated it at the upper end of the limit in order to publish improved mileage numbers (46 mpg) should be more like 40.

- Willcox, AZ, USA