Three problems related to cruise control have been reported for the 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Sudden loss of braking while approaching intersection; the brake pedal just went to the floor when applying approximately two hundred feet before intersection; applied emergency brake to effectively stop;speed was below 30 mph when approaching intersection and brake loss occurred; truck has also had four "death wobble" experiences even with pittman arm and associated parts replacement; two experiences of sudden acceleration (possible jammed open throttle) of the turbo, leading to loss of control; sudden accelerations occurred shortly after cruise control usage and traveling less than 30 mph; while stationary, vehicle has experienced wiring harness short and fire on firewall while connected to trailer. Pictures attached were taken within 12 hours of sudden loss of brakes.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. While approaching a stop at 25 mph, the engine rpms increase. The contact must place the gear in neutral and turn off the vehicle. The dealer stated that they would change the cruise control servo and reprogram the computer. The current mileage was 54,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.
Cruise control was on and vehicle accelerated. Vehicle went to 80 mph in a matter of moments. Consumer pressed the emergency brake on and the vehicle kept going. Consumer had to turn the ignition key to off in order stop the vehicle.
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