2005 Dodge Caravan acceleration problems

Filed Nov 6, 2020 · Acceleration, Fuel system · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle's failure began to occur within approximately 2 minutes of starting the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (mountain valley motors, inc. 7535 appalachian hwy, blue ridge, ga 30513; (706) 516-1053) who informed them that the check valve failed and needed to be replaced, therefore, the entire tank needed to be replaced due to where the valve was located. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case number. The manufacturer informed the contact that their vehicle was no longer covered under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 23, 2014 · Acceleration · 49,000 miles · FL

After using cruise control could not push gas pedal down, seems to be happening more often, van has 89,000 miles, started at 49,000 miles, cleaned throttle body many times does not help, I think faulty cruise. *tr control from factory. Purchased 2005 dodge caravan sxt in 2008.

Filed Oct 10, 2011 · Acceleration · 49,000 miles · FL

Have to stomp on gas pedal to unstick it after using cruise control the 2005 chrysler town & country at my church has the same problem.

Filed Jul 10, 2010 · Acceleration · 78,000 miles · FL

While driving my 2005 dodge caravan the gas pedal became "stuck". This has happened in the past ( I have owned the vehicle for about 3 yrs.) this time though it took longer to "unstick" it. Usually if I press harder on the pedal it will start working normally again. This time it didn't budge and took several attempts to get it functioning again.

Filed Mar 18, 2010 · Acceleration · 935,000 miles · PA

Gas pedal sticks. Sticks every so often-20 times or so at lights, on highways, etc. Was told erg valve replacement might have affected this. 2005 dodge grand caravan. Consequences include stomping gas pedal to speed up when in traffic.

Filed Feb 18, 2010 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 63,000 miles · CA

Please be advised that we have had a peculiar & occasional acceleration problem with our 2005 dodge caravan with 63,000 miles, we were unable to accelerate on several occasions such as trying to pass in traffic, and/or trying to start up from a stop at a traffic light. The throttle felt blocked and the foot pedal would not move until stomped on several times. This failure to accelerate could cause a head on collision when trying to pass another vehicle, or a rear end collision when trying to start moving from a stop. The servicing dealer, lithia dodge & chrysler in santa rosa, ca reported that they found heavy combustion deposits on the inside of the throttle body they believed could block the throttle plate from moving properly. They cleaned the throttle body and we have operated without a problem for about 2 months. This problem was reported to chrysler service and they suggested we also report the problem to the federal safety agency. Please be advised that we have had a peculiar & occasional acceleration problem with our 2005 dodge caravan with 63000 miles, we were unable to accelerate on several occasions such as trying to pass in traffic, and/or trying to start up from a stop at a traffic light. The throttle felt blocked and the foot pedal would not move until stomped on several times. This failure to accelerate could cause a head on collision when trying to pass another vehicle, or a rear end collision when trying to start moving from a stop. The servicing dealer, lithia dodge & chrysler in santa rosa, ca reported that they found heavy combustion deposits on the inside of the throttle body they believed could block the throttle plate from moving properly. They cleaned the throttle body and we have operated without a problem for about 2 months. This problem was reported to chrysler service and they suggested we also report the problem to the federal safety agency.

Filed Jul 31, 2008 · Acceleration · 49,000 miles · FL

Gas pedal locked up while using cruise control;turned off cruise control,this freed up gas pedal but still a little sticky. Rear tail light lenses are coming loose from tail light housing.

Filed Jun 28, 2007 · Acceleration · 48,000 miles · FL

Gas pedal stuck after van stoppe d for awhile. Looking to see if therewas a recall for any parts pertaining to the gas pedal mechanism.

Filed Feb 21, 2007 · Acceleration · 58,000 miles · VA

Tl*- the contact owna a 2005 dodge caravan. The throttle was sticking on the off mode and stayed stuck until one put sufficient amount of pressure to unstick the plate. The dealership stated that the problem was not the throttle but the throttle body. The dealer stated that the failure was due dust in the area that was clogging the throttle which made it stick. The failure mileage was 58,000, and the current mileage was 58,500. *ak the consumer stated that the dealer is aware of the problem and stated didn't know that cleaned to lube was part of maintenance repair. Updated 07/06/07

Filed Jan 23, 2007 · Acceleration · FL

There have been no crashes with this vehicle. The problem has existed approximately 1 year. The gas pedal sticks. I start the van, put it in drive and press the pedal to go, but the vehicle does not move and the pedal feels like an emergency brake (I can not push it at all - it will not move). I usually put it back in park, press the pedal really hard or pump the pedal several times and once the pedal seems to work, I place it back into drive.