Table 1 shows five common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1998 Dodge Ram 2500. The number one most common problem is related to the cruise control (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the speed control linkage (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems |
Cummins diesel engine; intermittently while the cruise control is activated cruise vehicle accelerates unexpectedly up to 15 mph. When turning off cruise control, it will unexpectedly turn on . Dealer readjusted the cruise control, but problem is reoccurring. Read details...
Driving at highway speed the cruise control would not disengage via the brake or by hitting off on the steering wheel. If I put the clutch in the engine was idling at 2300 rpms. The throttle was stuck on and I could not slow down. . . Read details...
While waiting at a stop light, I had the clutch pedal depressed and the truck in first gear. The truck suddenly started to drive off as if I had released the clutch. I had to struggle to shut off the engine and regain control of the vehicle. Nlm Read details...