Dodge Ram 1500 owners have reported 6 problems related to accelerator pedal (under the vehicle speed control category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Ram 1500 based on all problems reported for the Ram 1500.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph and turning left at a traffic signal, while straightening the steering wheel and lightly depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated abruptly. The contact stated that the rear tires made an abnormal squealing noise and he observed smoke in the rear-view mirror. The contact stated that the vehicle then spun 180 degrees to the right. The contact turned the steering wheel to the left to compensate and the vehicle spun 180 degrees to the left. The contact used the steering wheel to regain control of the vehicle and took his foot off the accelerator pedal and did not use the brake pedal to correct the vehicle. The contact stated he was not aware of any warning lights. The contact then drove to his residence. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,753.
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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. A friend/handy man found where the throttle was hung, and twitched it back down.
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The gas pedal pushed down and stuck to the floor, causing the vehicle to have sudden acceleration. Dealer was notified by consumer, but the cause was undetermined.
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While driving at 20-25mph took foot off the accelerator, and vehicle remained at the same speed. Contacted dealer they said nothing was wrong.
When accelerator is depressed there is a loud huming sound. Please provide detail.
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Gas pedal failed. Yh.
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
Cruise Control problems | |
Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
Accelerator Stuck problems | |
Car Throttle Stuck problems | |
Accelerator Pedal problems | |
Throttle Control Warning Light On problems | |
Speed Control Cable problems | |
Speed Control Springs problems | |
Speed Control Linkage problems |