2012 Dodge RAM 1500: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Jul 23, 2022 · Acceleration, Fuel system · NC

While driving the Vehicle at 9:30pm on 7/22/22 the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own at a very fast rate after I sped up to yield over into another lane coming off the highway. There was luckily no vehicles ahead of me and I was on a straight away or else I would’ve hit someone. I pressed the brakes down but they wouldn’t bring the vehicle to a stop. I placed the transmission in neutral and it slowed down but soon as I put it back in drive it accelerated again. I went through this cycle 4 times then finally I gained control of the vehicle again. I have read online the dealer says it’s user error or floor mats. That was not the case at all. My floor mats are stock and have taps keeping them secure. This situation was very dangerous and if it happens again it could cause serious injury to me or someone else.

Filed Aug 22, 2019 · Fuel system · 166,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle jerked, lunged forward, and lost power without warning. The contact managed to veer the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump relay failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. Bill luke chrysler jeep dodge ram (2425 w camelback rd, phoenix, az 85015) was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.

Filed Sep 6, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · 91,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact stated that the check engine and electronic throttle control (lightning bolt warning symbol) indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Simultaneously, the vehicle accelerated rapidly. The contact depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. Sterling heights chrysler jeep dodge ram (40111 van dyke avenue, sterling heights, michigan 48310, (586) 939-3900) was made aware of the failures and stated that the accelerator pedal assembly needed to be replaced and that an electrical failure occurred. The accelerator pedal assembly was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 1, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 64,913 miles · WA

Upon selecting transmission "d" option instrument panel indicated "6", drove to barn for horse feed. Needing to back up to fence, to disperse feed, transmisson selection of "r" was necessary. Using the brake pedal to regulate speed and no usage of accelerator pedal (as automatic transmisson vehicles will generally motivate when gear selection is initiated) "sudden acceleration" occurred causing damage to tailgate which was down. Brake pedal was pressed and vehicle was stopped. With brake pedal depressed transmisson selection "d" was initiated, in order to investigate damage, and once again with brake pedal used to regulate speed and no usage of accelerator pedal "sudden acceleration" was again encountered. Brake pedal was again depressed which stopped vehicle. No further occurrances were encountered that day. Weather was sunny and cool, high 40's, with dry conditions.

Filed Sep 30, 2014 · Transmission · 45,000 miles · MI

Driving at or near highway speeds, vehicle will intermittently surge forward as if someone bumped the rear bumper..has happened several times, out of warranty.

Filed Jan 17, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 14,565 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH and attempting a left turn, the throttle control warning lamp illuminated as the accelerator failed to engage. The contact mentioned that prior to the failure, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where t he technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 14,565 and the current mileage was 28,113. The consumer stated the accelerator failure occurred at low speeds, while making left turns. The failure would last up to 15 seconds. The vehicle also accelerated on its own twice. On two separate occasions, the truck would not start. Updated 03/11/14