Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2001 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 car accelerates on its own (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems |
When the cruise control is being used,my 2001 Dakota qc will surge. The tachometer will jump a little and the vehicle will jerk slightly. The pickup has been in the shop for 6 weeks with no answers! Read details...
When slowed to near stop as when parking, vehicle suddenly accelerates as if accelerator has been heavily depressed -- foot is on brake, not on accelerator. . Does not occur every stop. No warning when vehicle suddenly accelerates. Read details...
Acceleration would occur when in park position. It would also occur at traffic lights, without pressing the gas. This lead to the Cadillac converter to malfunction and fail, next the water pump went out, the O2 sensor, and various belts. Read details...