Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram Van

Table 1 shows two common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram Van.

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Dodge Ram Van

Problem Category Number of Problems
Speed Control Cable problems
1
Cruise Control problems
1

Speed Control Cable problem #1

While driving at 65 mph accelerator became stuck. Consumer was not able to control vehicle and it collided with the vehicle in front. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that a new accelerator cable was needed, but none were available. Manufacturer claimed that that this type of cable was no longer manufactured.

Cruise Control problem #2

Cruise control fails to disengage while driving at normal speed.



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