Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Accelerator Stuck problems |
Unintended acceleration while driving into garage. Engine rpm increased while my foot was on the brake. Nothing happened luckily I had the brake applied so I didn't hit anything. Also on the highway a couple of times the engine rpm increases by itself momentarily causing the truck to surge. Read details...
I was driving vehicle at 55 mph along undivided 2 lane highway. Differential began to make whining noise and then within 1-2 minutes the rear differential locked up and the drive shaft yoke broke causing the drive shaft to drop to the ground. Read details...
That morning I was driving to work heading east on state road 56. I was passing another vehicle when the accelerator stuck to the floor. I was exceeding 100 mph and could not slow down. I had both feet on the brake pedal but that didn't help. The brakes were smoking hot!!. Read details...