Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1999 Dodge Ram 2500. The number one most common problem is related to the cruise control (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems |
While driving my father's 1999 Dodge 250 diesel pickup at any speed between 35 and 65 mph, the cruise control would not disengage when brakes were applied. Engine raced and attempted to maintain cruise speed. Accident averted by switching off cruise control. Read details...
Vehicle parked. Started vehicle, took it out of park and it lunged forward causing damage to 5th wheel trailer, park bench and truck struck a tree. Caused damage to tie rod, broken pitman arm, front bumper, headlight, possible frame damage as well as damage to 5th wheel trailer. Read details...
I know I am not the only one that thinks this is a bad problem, in fact I have not met a person that has owned this era of Dodge ram that has their dashboard and the whole parts inside can have been falling apart. Mine has fallen and hit my legs and or lap. Read details...