Chrysler Cirrus adaptive cruise problems

Filed Mar 18, 2010 · Acceleration · 125,000 miles · VT

Using cruise control on highway, it suddenly started accelerating and did not respond to turning it off by the button or braking. Slamming on the brakes slowed it down to about 60-70, but the acceleration resumed as soon as brake pressure was let up. I shifted into neutral, and the engine revved almost to red line briefly, then resumed normal operation. The dealer insisted that the problem couldn't be duplicated and there was nothing wrong with the cruise control. I believed and tried it one more time on the highway with exactly the same experience. I never used the cruise control again. I wasn't aware of the federal safety agency reporting at the time, and wouldn't bother you with my story at this late date, but thought in view of the current acceleration problems I should bring it up in case there might be some relationship that would shed light on the toyota problem.

Filed Mar 21, 2006 · Acceleration · 105,000 miles · NM

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the cruise control would not disengage. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and the ignition was turned off to stop the vehicle. Although the dealer and manufacturer were alerted, no appointment was made for inspection.

Filed Aug 27, 2002 · Acceleration · OH

While driving 65-70mph on a flat surface and when trying to give acceleration, the accelerator pedal will stick when accelerating at high speeds and will be hard for the vehicle to decelerate. Dealer notified. *ak the consumer states that the cruise control sticks also.

Filed Jun 27, 2001 · Fuel system · VA

Consumer states while driving home, vehicle decelerated and stopped running while being driven under cruise control, incident continued to happen on several occasions where vehicle would decelerate and cut off repeatedly, consumer took vehicle to dealership and was informed that problem could not be duplicated, the vehicle stalled again, consumer contacted dealership and was advised to bring vehicle in for inspection, consumer was then told that the fuel pump was replaced which seemed to have solved the problem.

Filed Jan 23, 2001 · Electrical · MD

While driving under 20 MPH everything shuts down. When cruise control is on at high speed engine will shut off, and this causes cruise control to cut off. When going around corner car will die. Took to dealer, and they couldn't find cause since aug of 2000.*ak the vehicle stall several times. All possible causes that the dealer pointed out each time the vehcile stall (dirty egr valve, defective computer module and wiring harness failures) were corrected but the problem still exists.

Filed Nov 22, 2000 · Acceleration, Engine · MD

While driving at 65 MPH with cruise control set at 65 vehicle was accelerating up to 80 MPH. Brakes were applied, but there was no response, and vehicle continued to accelerate up to 80 MPH. Emergency parking brake was engaged, vehicle slowed down. Vehicle was placed in neutral and it came to a slow stop. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer replaced cruise control cable part # 4573693. *ak at first the engine heated while the consumer was traveling and the cause was found to be a blown up head gasket.

Filed Jul 26, 1999 · Acceleration · TX

At a stop, the cruise control activated unexpectedly causing the vehicle to suddenly accelerate.occupant pressed the brake and the vehicle would not slow down. Occupant had to place the vehicle in the neutral position at which time, cruise control turned off. Please provide further information.

Filed Mar 29, 1999 · Acceleration · PA · 1 injury

Cruise control malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to jerk hard, resulting in back injuries to the consumer. 3 dealerships have refused to fix the problem.

Filed Feb 16, 1999 · Acceleration · PA

While driving with cruise control activated, vehicle jerkes badly and makes a grinding noise, which may cause back injuries. Dealer cannot determine cause, but is aware of the problem. Please provide further information and VIN#.

Filed Sep 8, 1997 · Acceleration · CA

Cruise control failed.