While driving 65 MPH cruise control stayed engaged when the brakes were depressed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak.....cruise control would not disengage. Pulles off the road, put into neutral and shut off engine.
2001 Dodge RAM 1500 acceleration complaints
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While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. Also vehicle intermittently revved at extremely at high rpms. These problems occurred numerous times since 2001. Dealer examined the vehicle three times without success of fixing the problem.
Sudden cracks appeared on dashboard. This was without warning, as the dash is being properly maintained and does not appear to be dry in any manner.
While driving accelerator pedal became stuck and vehicle collided with another vehicle. Vehicle was unable to stop. Consumer sustained injuries.
The valve body was replaced as a result of the first repair attemp. Second attempt the transmission was overhauled, replaced pump, input shaft & torque converter. Third attempt is currently being made. Same as second to be replaced.
Clock spring in steering wheel went "crunch" no cruise control,worried may self initiate.
The consant rough idle and sparadic engine miss can not be fixed until daimler-chrysler builds new software for computer. This is causing bad gas mileage.
Transmission prematurely failed, causing vehicle to die on road. Vehicle had to be towed to dealer. Dealer will replace transmission. Prior to incident, consumer noticed cruise control light came on.
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