Table 1 shows two common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2002 Dodge Neon.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems |
After driving in 2 hours of traffic I parked my 2002 Neon. As I parked it started to accelerate on its own. It still does so but only when reversing. When I brake as I am reversing its as if the brake tightens up and doesn't want to brake. This to me is a huge safety issue what if there is a child behind me and I need the brakes to actually work???.
While driving in bumper to bumper traffic the consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision. The owner glanced away for a moment, looked back and the brake pedal was applied and the accelerator kicked in. There was a feeling of the vehicle braking against acceleration. Then the vehicle hit the car in front. There was no investigation into the accident, however, the owner believed the accelerator may had something to do with this accident. Since then it has happened several times in emergency braking situations.