Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2000 Dodge Dakota. 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 (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems |
When cruise control is activated, vehicle will rev up to 4500 rpms, and sometimes vehicle will down shift, consumer contacted dealer, and they were not willing to do anything. Read details...
When starting vehicle and engaging drive or reverse, engine races and vehicel jumps forward (or reverse) several yards, even with parking brake applied and footbrake applied. Read details...
When on any incline, going in forward or reverse, engine starts to coast for 5 seconds then suddenly accelerates by itself to 1100 rpm's. On flat ground engine idles at 650 rpm but the second you touch the accelerator it jumps up to 1100 rpm . Read details...