The vehicle was in the park position, when the consumer turned the key, the vehicle just accelerated. The vehicle spun around, made a left hand cut going into a ditch and hitting a tree. There were injuries. The consumer had a broken right leg. The air bags did deploy. Please provide any further information.
2000 Dodge Durango acceleration complaints
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1.) separation upper ball joint - noticed a loud noise from the front driver side...sounded like rubbing. Goodyear rotated the tires which didn't help. They later diagnosed it as the ball joints failing. I remembered seeing the recall investigation on the news and took it immediatley for diagnosis. Estimated repair is $700.00. I also have several other issues, such as 1.) creaking noise from rear driver side - sounds like springs 2.) noise from rear A/C when front air is off. 3.) I also had to replace the speed sensor.
While driving cruise control engaged. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While merging onto the freeway the vehicle accelerated up to 60- 65 MPH as if the cruise control was activated. The consumer states, "he was unable to get the vehicle to stop for 15 miles or more until it was safe to drive unto a grassy area". The dealer was not notified at this time. Please provide any further information.
When applying the brakes vehicle went into full acceleration. No impact reported. Dealer stated that brake pedal sensor switch failed.
Upper and lower ball joints unusual wear, replaced at 70000 miles. Also dealer and oil change place said sludge in engine. I regularly change my oil, the intake maniford gasket blew and caused engine to knock and have sludge. Speed sensor in rear axle went bad, causing speedometer and ABS system failure.
The consumer stated while driving and without any indication, the vehicle accelerated on its own without pressing the gas pedal, which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle.*ak *cb
Transmission shifts into passing gear, rpms rise and loss of power, while steady on gas.
Consumer states fender fell off drivers side, dealer installed two wheel well fasteners, consumer states that rail dust covers vehicle at rear, consumer states rattling, squeaking, crunching or moaning noise throughout vehicle over bumps, dealer replaced anti rattle clip, and both rear left springs, vehicle lunges forward with brake on at stops, dealer found throttle valve was scored and replaced valve body, transmission hesitates or will not engage when brakes are applied, dealer replaced all seals, clutches, and cleaned and inspected overdrive, shift linkage out of adjustment, on several occasions, engine pings on acceleration, dealer unable to duplicate, concerns with broken rear seat latches and seat not flipping forward, dealer performed clockspring safety recall 01v153000.
I was driving my 2000 dodge durango on the freeway at approx. 70mph. Suddenly, the vehicle accelerated to full throttle on its own. The cruise control was not engaged. My foot was off the gas pedal and the car kept accelerating. I tapped the gas pedal with my foot to attempt to raise it with no effect. I down shifted to second gear with no effect. I engaged and disengaged the cruise control with no effect. The only way I could prevent the car from continuing to accelerate was to brake and release while I crossed three lanes of traffic. At no time did I have my foot on the gas pedal. As I exited the freeway it became increasingly difficult to control the car while fighting the engine power with the brake pressure. I shut the engine off and coasted to the side of the road. We could have easily had a collision and we are fortunate no one was hurt as a result of this very serious safety defect.
Driving on to and on ramp at about 7mph the truck began accelerating on its own. Brakes were applied and we spinned out of control to the left and hit a gaurdrail, causing damage to the front bumper/right fender and radiator, maybe more I will get and actuall cost estimate today. It seems to me that the crusie control is activating by itself.
Impact to front of vehicle caused the cruise control servo to pull the cruise control cable fastener out of its bracket after the retaining tabs broke off. This caused the engine to race out of control, well over 3,000rpm. The vehicle eventually stopped by crashing into a wall!! I have the report from the insurance investigator to substantiate the cause, I feel this is a defect in the vehicle and could possibly happen again if a similar impact takes place. The occupants may not be as fortunate as my husband and I, we walked away, others may not!
The vehicle accelerator is sticking. Yh
Vehicle will accelerate on its own accord..forces to driver to brake heavier than normal use. Vehicle idles at a rate that allows to pull out of park space if brake is not depressed. If brake is allowed to release moving of vehicle can cause an accident. Has maintain a speed of approximately of 12 miles per hour over a inclined grade going over 3 speed bumps. The steering column has a popping sound and that can also be felt with feet on floor board. Have has back to a dodge dealer 3 times. All 3 times we are told computer shows nothing wrong and service department says " what do you want me to do about it".. Management has given no satisfaction. I have small children that ride in this manufactures defected automobile. I fear a out of control acceleration will occure and the steering will malfunction causing injury. Please advise. Thank you.
While driving about 10 MPH and when applying brake pedal vehicle kept accelerating. This happened twice.
When starting up car accelerated without applying brakes.*ak
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