2011 Dodge RAM 1500: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Oct 3, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · ID · crash

The timing chain and timing tensioner are loose when the economy is on. Have to drive it in tow mode for it to stop. Then the truck jumped forward an hit another vehicle. Now, I have to pay 1600 to get it fixed.. If dodge would've put good quality parts in we wouldn't be having this discussion.

Filed Mar 17, 2018 · Fuel system · 51,200 miles · CT

Check engine light came on,followed by " throttle control sensor " truck almost stalled , then seemed sluggish . Dealership replaced accelerator related sensor. 2 weeks later, same thing happened, same location, only this time, after almost stalling, truck had little power. Taking a right turn at the next street I had my foot on the brake, when l took my foot off the brake, the truck accelerated on its own, without my foot on the pedal, creating a dangerous situation. Truck was towed to dealership, where they are examining the wire harness for a short. I don't know if I will feel safe operating this vehicle again.

Filed Nov 26, 2017 · 44,100 miles · GA · crash

The tipm failed on the ram 1500 2011. This part should be recalled and corrected on all ram models. The failure caused 1) the truck to lunge forward and hit my house, 2) the truck to not start which caused the battery to be replace, the fuel pump to be replaced, and finally the tipm to be replaced.

Filed Sep 15, 2017 · Transmission · 57,200 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle lunged forward and struggled to accelerate smoothly when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Firkins chrysler jeep dodge ram in bradenton, florida was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 57,200.

Filed Feb 25, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 40,000 miles · NY · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 1500. While the vehicle was stopped at a stop sign, the vehicle accelerated without warning to approximately 100 MPH. The contact attempted to apply the brakes, but the brakes failed. The contact turned the ignition off and the interior lights turned off; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact shifted into neutral and the vehicle ran off the road. The vehicle came to a complete stop. The contact attempted to start the vehicle and the engine revved even though the ignition was turned off. Prior to the failure, the vehicle came to a rolling stop when it was placed in park. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that there was no failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact was not injured and a police report was not filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to sell the contact a new vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 28,543 miles · NY

After a couple repairs on same problem, I was driving to go shopping when etc bolt light and engine light came on again. I was letting off gas to slow down so I could try shutting truck off to reset computer so I could get it to dealer. When I let off gas the truck was accelerating on its own so I held brake down and let up on brake to inch forward to get all the way off road when it accelerated on its own like it was floored. I stopped and put it in park. In park the engine was racing at 3000 RPM. This is a dangerous faulty system.I had taken it to dealer and they reset it saying when they called factory they were told to reset it. If it happens again may be wire harness. I have taken time to file these complaints as I feel this is a deadly issue. These trucks have children riding in them and in other cars that may collide with them. Please research the wireless drive on the dodge ram 2011.

Filed Feb 16, 2012 · Transmission · 10,100 miles · WY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 1500. While the ignition was started, the 4wd warning indicator began to illuminate. The contact turned the 4wd control selector off and proceeded to drive. After driving for a few moments the engine warning indicator illuminated continuously on the instrument panel. Also on a separate occasion the transmission shifted into the limp mode. In addition to the other failures, the vehicle unexpectedly lunged forward with the brake pedal engaged. The failure occurred two times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they stated the transmission solenoid was defective. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the malfunctions. The approximate failure mileage was 10,100.