While driving between 50-60 MPH and accelerating , going up hill, all service lights will come on, and for about 20 seconds all brake/hazard/directional headlights etc., will become inoperative. But engine will still run. Dealer cannot determine cause of defect.
1999 Dodge Dakota acceleration complaints
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Ongoing problem with speed control; whenever speed control is engaged while going up an incline or wet surface, it causes sudden acceleration. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on five occasios. Repairs / replacement of throttle cable & transmission made, and problem is still reoccurring. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter.
When foot is on gas pedal the motor races, but the vehicle does not move. Dealer says it's normal.
Accelerator pedal got stuck in open position, causing the vehicle to suddenly accelerate. Brakes did not stop vehicle, resulting in an accident. Dealer cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information.
Had been running on cruise control for about 3 miles when vehicle rapidly accelerated to about 70 MPH. I depresseded the "coast" button, reducing the speed to 60. I had no further cruise control incidents/failures.
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