2002 Dodge RAM 1500: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Sep 2, 2011 · Acceleration, Body · 114,000 miles · TX · fire

Have had a cracked dashboard for quite some time now, I have filed a complaint before and could not get a resolution from chrysler/dodge. My dashboard has cracked to pieces causing a safety hazard. Finally my electrical systems have started to malfunction due to the pieces of my fallen dashboard falling on electrical components, there was a small short/fire that caused my cruise control to stop working and my dash lights also. I feel it has been long enough and something needs to be done before, someone not as lucky as me, gets really hurt from this safety hazard issue that has haunted us dodge ram owners for a long time. We need to get our dashboard replaced asap.

Filed Oct 19, 2010 · Electrical · 100,980 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the exterior lights (parking lights) failed and they would not illuminate when needed. The cruise control light on the steering wheel also failed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but the parts were ordered. The manufacturer was not notified. The current mileage was approximately 101,000. The failure mileage was approximately 100,980.

Filed Aug 29, 2006 · Acceleration · 39,300 miles · PA · fire

Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the driveway; the vehicle was running for about 30 seconds when the contact heard a pop and noticed there was a fire under the hood. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. As a result, the vehicle was totaled. The fire marshall determined this was a product liability case. There were no problems with the vehicle prior to the incident. The contact used the cruise control twice a year.

Filed Mar 14, 2005 · Acceleration, Lights · AZ

While driving at night driver noticed that the tail lights, cruise control, and brake lights were inoperative. This caused poor visibility to the driver. Vehicle was taken to a garage for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

Filed Jan 27, 2004 · Acceleration · 21,800 miles · ME

Sunday morning, I started my truck. The truck warmed up for nearly 30 minutes prior to my trek home. I then drove the truck for nearly 90 minutes prior to reaching interstate 95 in houlton. When I started driving, the temp was 16. When I entered the interstate, I set my cruise control to 85. After traveling for nearly 80 minutes, my truck rapidly accelerated without warning. I tapped my brakes in an attempt to disengage the cruise control. This did not work. I then pushed the cruise control buttons on my steering wheel, in an attempt to turn off the cruise. This did not work either. I pushed on the accelerator thinking that it was stuck. This made no difference. The truck was accelerating without warning or reason. My truck accelerated to 95 MPH, and was continuing to climb. I had to do the following in order to get my truck stopped. I had to force the brakes on, which was the not very productive. I was able to slow the truck to 65 MPH before placing the truck into neutral. After placing the truck into neutral, the engine raced out of control. The tachometer was maxed out. The engine stalled, as I rolled to a stop. After collecting my self and attempting to calm my wife down, I started the truck up. The accelerator was still stuck and the tachometer was past 7000 before I could get the truck shut off. I started the truck three more times and the above still occurred. I then slowly pushed the accelerator to the floor a couple of times with the truck, off. I then started the truck and pushed the accelerator to the floor. The truck then came out of what ever was going on. Outside temp 0. This really concerns me. This was a very scary event, and thankfully we were on the interstate in remote northern maine. If this occurred in or around rural maine it would have and could have been fatal. *jb william smith 18 fern way rockport, maine [email protected]

Filed Aug 27, 2002 · Acceleration, Transmission · WI

When cruise control is set and vehicle goes on an upgrade or hits it will accelerate intensively. Consumer feels if on ice it could be very dangerous.*ak. Consumer states there are also problems with the transmission.