2003 Dodge RAM 1500 acceleration problems

Filed Jun 23, 2016 · Acceleration, Airbags · FL

2003 dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to passenger airbag recall replacement parts still on back order. Vehicle has multiple recalls that relates to steering, lighting, visibility, electrical, engine issues and requests loaner vehicle. *smd the consumer stated the additional recalls, would probably explain, why he had to replace the thermostat, vehicle speed control and the radiator three times.

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 135,700 miles · NJ

When I was pulling on the highway from entry I was depending on my cars engine when I was trying to accelerate car first jump then shut of completely and as a busy highway route 80 I was almost got run over by a trailer good thing I'm experience driver car stall out and didn't start for easy 1 minuet at this time I was on side of the road after that day car randomly stalls out I try to understand what's the problem it doesn't give me any related code also cruise control is when u set a speed and you slow down with the button but sometimes car will take off faster engine has multiple design errors that makes the engine fail out of nowhere.

Filed Jan 13, 2014 · Acceleration · 127,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle lost power as the engine throttle warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000 and the current mileage was 133,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 130,000 miles · NC

Vehicle cut off while making a right turn, no power steering, no engine response.

Filed Jun 14, 2013 · Acceleration, Transmission · 77,642 miles · FL · crash · 2 injuries

While reverse parking at approximately 10 MPH; the accelerator stuck to bottom of vehicle floor (sending vehicle to speed exceeding 70 MPH) and it accelerated out of control. In an attempt to stop and avoid hitting pedestrians and building behind me; I hit the brakes, but the brakes would not stop the vehicle. I was forced to place the vehicle in park shift position while hitting brake, in order to stop vehicle. At first the shift control stopped in 'd' and the vehicle shot forward, but I kept hitting the brakes. And eventually; I managed to get it in the park position and it stopped the vehicle.

Filed Apr 12, 2013 · Acceleration · 95,396 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle accelerated independently. The failure recurred numerous times and intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the throttle position sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 95,396.

Filed Mar 17, 2013 · Acceleration · 99,893 miles · MT

I purchased a used 2003 dodge ram 1500 last week. While driving to work yesterday I accelerated and the truck would not stop. It continued to accelerate at speeds above 70 MPH and I stomped on the brake, but it didn't slow the truck down at all. The gas pedal was on the floor, so I stomped on it as hard as I could and then it seemed to release and raise back up to normal position. Luckily it was 0445 in the morning and there was nobody else on the road.

Filed Jul 27, 2011 · Acceleration · 70,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated while driving down hill at approximately 30 to 35 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the engine throttle light illuminated. The contact turned the vehicle off for a moment and the vehicle returned to normal function. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure and current mileage was 70,000. Updated 08/15/11 *bf the consumer stated the problem didn't occur only when driving downhill. The consumer stated he was coming down from 8,000 elevation, mostly coasting, applying the brakes and throttle occasionally as needed per road requirements. Upon reaching flatland, he applied the throttle as normal. Within 10 minutes, the engine began to lose power. The throttle was non-responsive and the throttle control light illuminated. The consumer re-started the vehicle and there has been no problems since. Updated 08/24/11

Filed Sep 17, 2010 · Acceleration · 67,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact was attempting to reverse from a residential driveway traveling 2 MPH when the vehicle abnormally accelerated causing the contact to crash into a nearby vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was diagnosed or repaired for the failure. The current and failure mileage was 67,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Acceleration · 18,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that at times when the vehicle was started, the RPM's increased excessively. The contact had to shut off the engine and restart the vehicle in order for it to idle normally. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was functioning properly. The dealer also stated that the RPM's would not increase while the vehicle was in gear. While in a parking lot the RPM's increased to 3500 which made the back tire move without applying the accelerator pedal. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the computer reprogrammed. Since having the vehicle repaired, the rpms have increased twice. The dealer advised the contact that there was nothing that they could do. The failure mileage was 18,000. Updated 4/7/2010 *cn updated 06/04/10.