Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the accelerator pedal (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems |
While attempting to accelerating to 40 mph and pulling out a parking lot the throttle stuck in the open position. When this occurred driver immediately put the vehicle in neutral. The engine continued to race, but the vehicle coasted to a complete stop. Read details...
The cruise control was set while I was driving on the indiana toll-road, it had been snowing and was somewhat slick. All of a sudden the cruise control kicked the truck into passing gear and increased acceleration. This happened with very little head wind and no incline. Read details...
Intermittently, while driving the vehicle between 80 to 90 mph, the throttle cable stuck. The dealer replaced the throttle cable twce and the problem contined. Read details...