general problems of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Eight problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 1998 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 08/02/1999

Vehicle accelerated from stop to high speed at engine startup. "burned rubber" for 30 feet before vehicle was stopped. Driver refused to drive vehicle after incident. Dealer contacted but advised that no previous event similar to this had ever occured to their knowledge. Is this similar to any other event with 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 with 360 cid engine?.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 04/19/1999

When consumer turned on engine and moved the transmission pawl from park to drive, and upon stepping on brake pedal, vehicle took off in reverse, crashing into another vehicle.

3 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 08/14/1998

Consumer was driving, pulling a 24ft pontoon boat, traveling 20mph on wet pavement, hit brakes and the truck started going faster, 5-6 times. Hit brakes, went down hill, right side of road into ditch, truck turned over twice. Totalled truck and boat. Police arrived to scene, turned the key and truck roared. Accelecerator was stuck. Dealer was not contacted yet. Manufacturer will sent investigation team, cannot duplicate the problem.

4 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 07/01/1998

Speed control adds an additional 7 to 12 mph when it is set. If set at 65 it will go to 72 to 77 before stopping. It stays at 72 to 77 mph for 5 to 10 minutes and then will drop back to the original setting of 65. This is a very dangerous situation and is common in all '98 and '99 Dodge Rams. Dodge must do something to fix this situation.

5 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 05/01/1998

While driving uphill or at high altitude, the vehicle surges or decelerates which may cause an accident. Manufacturer is aware of the problem, but there is no solution to the problem. Please provide further details.

6 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Recall remedy did not correct the problem. The vehicle continues to accelerate at high speeds. Recall number 98v20900. Please give any further details.

7 Vehicle Speed Control problem

When placing transmission gear in reverse vehicle took off at a high rate of speed, crashing into a brick fence. Also, consumer stepped on brake pedal and rear wheels were spinning. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has made some adjustments, but problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.

8 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Vehicleloses accelerationand has gasps in the gas pedal upon acceleration.

Vehicle Speed Control problems	8
Cruise Control problems	5
Accelerator Pedal problems	3
Accelerator Stuck problems	1
Speed Control Springs problems	1