Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Dodge Caravan

Dodge Caravan owners have reported 111 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (45 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (30 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Dodge Caravan

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Started the vehicle one morning and drove up to a stop sign. I was in a city street making a left turn. Saw clear from both directions of any traffic. Accelerated and the bas,esp light, and traction light came on. At this point the vehicle wanted to stall, lost power, and steering became difficult.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

On interstate at 65 & while accelerating to pass slower car my accelerator stuck at full throttle. Braked to control speed and after short while pedal unstuck and normal operation. This happened again the next day but, although gas pedal was stuck to floor, the vehicle slowed to about 60.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caravan. The contact was driving 5 mph with the brakes applied when the vehicle suddenly accelerated and there was an abnormal increase in engine rpms. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle by engaging the emergency brake and shifting to park.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

Gas pedal stuck after van stoppe d for awhile. Looking to see if therewas a recall for any parts pertaining to the gas pedal mechanism.   Read details...

The Speed Control Linkage problem

While driving on interstate at 55 mph vehcile would not stop accelerating, even with foot off gas pedal, vehcile kept accelerating. Took vehicle to mechanic, and he said that open portion on accelerator cable was exposed.   Read details...




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