Dodge Dakota sudden acceleration problems

Filed Mar 15, 2021 · Acceleration, Brakes · 92,700 miles · IL · crash

The roads were slick and I was traveling slow came over the crest of a small hill over bypass and headed down hill braking slowly I could tell it felt like I wasn't slowing down like I expected as I approached a vehicle ahead of me stopped at the traffic light,so I pumped the brakes twice and the engine roared and my truck raced forward and crashed into the vehicle ahead of me. The other driver was very angry and wouldn't believe me when I tried to explain what happened. He would not exchange information with me. My foot did not slip. I can't even get my truck to surge forward like that if I hit the gas hard

Filed May 16, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 100 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. While slowing to stop the vehicle, the rpms suddenly increased and the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on multiple occasions, but the failure could not be duplicated. The accelerator pedal was replaced, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 100.

Filed May 2, 2014 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · IL

Rolling slowly through a parking lot, the truck lunged forward, the transmission slipped into neutral and the engine began to over rev wildly up and down. (my foot was on the brake at this point. Earlier this year it did it on the freeway ramp as I attempted to merge into traffic. I took the truck to the dealer and they said there was a bulletin about the transmission and they reprogrammed the computer. The problem has not been resolved.

Filed Aug 23, 2010 · Acceleration · 95,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. The contact was braking from 60 MPH when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact was able to stop the unintended acceleration by shifting into neutral and turning of the ignition. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. The manufacturer advised the contact to have the vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer diagnosed the failure as a defective oxygen sensor. The dealer replaced the sensor and advised that the repair possibly would not correct the failure. The current and failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Sep 30, 2009 · Acceleration · 62,000 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the floor mat caused the accelerator pedal to stick. As a consequence the vehicle accelerated without intention, and rear-ended another vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 62,000. Updated 11/6/09. *lj the consumer stated the vehicle he hit was only bumped and neither vehicle was damaged. Updated 11/09/09.

Filed Jul 31, 2009 · Brakes · 31,000 miles · TN · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. While driving between 10-15 MPH, the contact merged into traffic and made a left turn. The preceding vehicle stopped unexpectedly and the contact rear ended the vehicle. He attempted to depress the brake pedal, but the accelerator pedal was depressed instead due to the close positioning of the pedals on the floor panel. The unintended acceleration resulted in a crash. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The front bumper of his vehicle was damaged. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they found no failures with the manufactured components. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 31,000 and current mileage was 32,000. The consumer stated the brake and accelerator pedals were designed too close together. The consumer stated his foot hit the gas and brake pedal at the same time. Updated 09/03/09.

Filed Sep 19, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 5,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge dakota quad cab. Whenever the brake pedal was applied, the brakes would pulsate, overheat, and lock up. The stopping distance would also increase. The dealer stated that wet conditions and high speed braking caused the rotors to warp. In addition, the vehicle idles high and roughly when approaching a stop sign or traffic light. When accelerating from a stop or merging into traffic, the vehicle would idle roughly. There was no throttle response for approximately 10 to 20 seconds, but then the vehicle would surge forward. The vehicle has been taken to a dealer approximately five times for these issues, but the failures still persist. All the sensors were replaced, but the failure is becoming worse. The dealer replaced the front rotors three times and the contact replaced them four times. The current mileage was 132,655 and failure mileage was 5,000. Updated 11/06/08. *lj the rotors and brakes were replaced several times. The consumer was told the vehicle had a faulty master cylinder that was not letting the rear brakes ever work. The air conditioner was built to drain into the front passenger floor. The computer in the vehicle would not accept updates. The intermediate shaft was replaced. The wiper motor was replaced. Updated 11/06/08.

Filed Apr 21, 2005 · Acceleration · 36,000 miles · GA · crash

While stopped at a red light today (behind another vehicle) my 2002 dodge dakota was rear ended. Rather than just being simply pushed forward, the vehicle abruptly and suddenly accelerated while my foot was on the brake!! Perhaps the computer reset for acceleration? My cruise control was on, but I was at a complete stop! My 2 yr old daughter was in the car, and luckily no one was hurt.

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Acceleration, Transmission · NY

Front axle on 2001 dodge dakota unexpectedly broke. *mr the vehicle was in motion when the incident occurred. The dealer stated it was a manufacturer's problem. The consumer experienced several serious problems within one year with sudden acceleration on up to 80 MPH. *scc

Filed Oct 10, 2002 · Engine · ID

While driving the vehicle at any speed engine stalls and suddenly accelerates while applying brakes. Please provide further information. Mr