Table 1 shows one common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2005 Dodge Stratus.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems |
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that while in traffic at a complete stop, the brake pedal was engaged and suddenly the vehicle lunged forward. As a reslut, the contact crashed into the proceeding vehicle. There was no personal injury suffered. A police report was not filed regarding the incident. The contact's vehicle sustained front end damage. The vehicle was driven from the scene to the dealer, who was unable to locate a failure. The failure occurred five different times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the unintended acceleration. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.