2008 Dodge RAM 1500 acceleration problems

Filed Dec 17, 2024 · Acceleration · OK · crash

On Saturday, [XXX] my husband was in his 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 slowly pulling into our gate to access our carport. I was holding the gate open for him. Suddenly, the truck took off like a rocket. It crashed through the back wall of the carport, across our backyard, into our large shed, through the shed, exited the shed and went over our chain link fence, the neighbor’s chain link fence and came to a stop in the corner of her front porch. The first neighbor that got to the truck after hearing the wreck said the engine was still revved up so he turned the key off. My husband was alert but in a state of shock. Neither he nor our dog, who was in the back seat, were hurt thank [XXX] . I called 911. We had Highway Patrol, Sheriff, Fire and EMTs all come to the scene. The EMTs and Highway Patrolman said he was alert and responding to them. He was not injured, so he did not go to the hospital to be checked out. He was not given a citation by the Highway Patrolman. Our insurance agent said, after looking at the photos I sent him, that the truck will probably be totaled, but as yet, we’ve not heard for sure. The only thing that makes sense to us is that the accelerator must have stuck wide open as he started pulling in to the carport. There’s no way he could have kept his foot on the accelerator in error throughout the multiple crashes he went through. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Feb 9, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · 142,753 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and turning left at a traffic signal, while straightening the steering wheel and lightly depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated abruptly. The contact stated that the rear tires made an abnormal squealing noise and he observed smoke in the rear-view mirror. The contact stated that the vehicle then spun 180 degrees to the right. The contact turned the steering wheel to the left to compensate and the vehicle spun 180 degrees to the left. The contact used the steering wheel to regain control of the vehicle and took his foot off the accelerator pedal and did not use the brake pedal to correct the vehicle. The contact stated he was not aware of any warning lights. The contact then drove to his residence. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,753.

Filed Oct 26, 2020 · Acceleration · 105,000 miles · NE

The cruise control will automatically disengage without pressing button creating dangerous situations on highways.

Filed Mar 22, 2019 · Acceleration, Suspension · 164,834 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving highway speeds, the front passenger wheel completely fractured from the axle. A police report was filed, but no crash occurred. The driver sustained whiplash due to the tire failure. The insurance company towed the vehicle to a yard. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer provided a case number and stated that they would provide a follow-up response to investigate the cause of the wheel fracture. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10e040000 (wheels) and was uncertain if the failure was related to manufacturer recall number: g02 (front wheel bearings). The contact was waiting on a response from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was not available. ..*bf..*jb *dt*bf*jb consumer stated the front passenger tire came off the truck without warning, without any warning lights. Photos attached.

Filed Oct 26, 2017 · Acceleration · 5 miles · TX

This is the second time reporting this problem. I have been having issues with my acceleration or gas pedal when I step on the gas sometimes to accelerate. Like merging onto the freeway or interstate or trying to pass a slow-moving vehicle my gas pedal or acceleration pedal has a tendency to stick. I then have to stomp on it or try to pull up on it with my foot to free it up. As I have stated in my previous complaint I guess nothing is going to be done about it on till someone is hurt injured or killed.

Filed Dec 8, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 115,000 miles · AZ

My truck has quit functioning 3 different times (days). All dash lights come on and there is no communication between the accelerator pedal and engine. Most times it is still running but I cannot make the vehicle move. The last time the engine died completely and I could not restart the vehicle. I have had it towed 3 times to the dealership, they have made repairs based on what they thought was wrong, only to have it stop exactly the same 4 or 5 days later. The first repair was condenser, oil pressure regulator and battery cable, the second repair was the brain. This third time they have had the truck for 3 days and yesterday they called and said they do not know what is wrong, it doesn't give them codes when on computer. I do not feel confident nor safe to drive a truck that just stops when I'm driving. I have found other complaints on a website carcomplaints.com and have found 10 other complaints with very similar vehicle problem. I am leaving work each time this happens and am thankful I am not traveling home during rush hour; I'd likely cause an accident. It has been very expensive almost $2000. And still no truck. First occurrence about 10nov, 2nd occurrence about 16nov, 3rd was 5dec.

Filed Mar 29, 2016 · Acceleration, Airbags · 125,000 miles · TX

On about 5 different times my accelerator pedal has gotten stuck and accelerating to about 90 plus MPH while on the highway. I had to stomp on it several times to get it unstuck. I have seen where other people have had the same problem as mine. However the dodge dealer in baytown texas said they have not gotten any recalls on this problem and can not do anything for me until there is a recall. Also I was told about the airbag recall and they also have told me that they will not do any repairs until I receive a recall notice by mail which I still have not received. We have had problems receiving our mail due to new mail carriers put the wrong mail in different mail boxes. So what can I do to address this problem before I am in and accident and injury or kill someone and or myself. I have also had some issues with my steering.

Filed Mar 26, 2012 · Acceleration · 10,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle unexpectedly surged forward while driving at various speeds. The failure recurred on five occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer after each failure, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 10,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2011 · Acceleration, Steering · 58,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel began to vibrate and was very difficult to turn. The contact also stated that whenener stopped on an incline with the brakes engaged, the vehicle would surge forward. The vehicle was not taken to have the failures diganosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jun 14, 2010 · Acceleration · 42,000 miles · FL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact was exiting a toll booth at 25 MPH when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The road was mildly wet and the vehicle spun around and crashed into a concrete wall. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. The manufacturer was contacted and he was awaiting a response. The failure and current mileages were 42,000. Updated 7/26/10 *cn updated 07/29/10