Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2001 Dodge Caravan

Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2001 Dodge Caravan. The number one most common problem is related to the cruise control (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (one problem).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Dodge Caravan


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2001 Dodge Caravan

The Cruise Control problem

After the engine warms up and at speeds around 45-50 the acceleration sticks as if the cruise control is on. The only way to stop it is to put the car in neutral then drive,or shut the engine off. I disconnected the servo to the cruise control to eliminate the cruise as the cause.   Read details...

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

When starting my 2001 Dodge Caravan sport, the speedometer bounces around and "flips" back behind the piece that is underthe 0 mph, preventing the speedometer from working. It is an imtermittent problem that has become increasingling worse in the last 3 weeks (3 times).   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Sudden acceleration. Starting from a stop light, the van began accelerating without control. Attempts to stop were unsuccessful. Acceleration stopped as sudden as it started. Car dealer said it possibly was a build up of "carbon around the airintake flap causing it to stick open".   Read details...


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