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.
Dodge RAM 1500 sudden acceleration problems
59 of the 12,420 owner complaints about the Dodge RAM 1500 describe sudden unintended acceleration, most of them for the 2005 model year.
- owner complaints
- 59
- worst model year
- 2005
- typical mileage
- 48,426
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
Often reported together
Stalling 8Check engine light 4Brake failure 3Adaptive cruise 3Fuel pump 2No deployment 2Won't start 1Won't shift 1
What owners say
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.
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.
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.
I have tried on many times too arrigo dodge in west palm beach ,florida too complete the safety recall .they have refused too address the issues with this truck . I have complained to the dodge motor division more times than a few ,they turn a blind-eye to the dealership . This truck was a lemon from the show-room floor ,I have replaced the computer , emissions system ,fuel injection system , wiring harness , and many more repairs .the brake system is very dangerous ,someone is going too get a serious injury from this issue. The truck also suffers from sudden acceleration , at any given time . I have called the chrysler rep countless times , and they have a care less attitude ,I voiced my opinion on the chat line ,and...they were quite amused at the possibility of a crash or injury . I want a complete investigation of the dealership ,the factory , and bring in the department of justice on these criminal activities ! Please do something soon , this is a matter of life and death !
Started my truck up. Then shifted into reverse with my foot on the brake, the truck suddenly went into a sudden acceleration. Like I had my foot on the gas pedal. I had to steep on the brake pedal very hard and even with that the 5.7 hemi was a lot of power to stop. I avoided hitting a concrete wall and a side of a house. Luckily I shifted into park and turned it off. It could of ended very badly. I now am not going to use the truck until I find out what's going on. I have called dodge corporation and they said they never heard of that happening or not at liberty to say. I have contacted my local dodge dealership and made an appointment for a diagnostic test. They told me on the phone that this is the first time that they ever heard of such a thing happening. I advised them to take a look at google and type in dodge ram sudden acceleration. Upon my own research a number of dodge mechanics have said the following. 1. Floor mat was stuck under pedal 2. Tps sensor 3. Iac sensor 5. Throttle body one or all needs to be replaced. In conclusion I would hope that dodge looks and address this matter before it's to late.
Cruise control switch was on but not engaged. I pulled up to back into parking space, and with my foot on the brake pedal, the truck lunged forward into parked cars. The truck stopped, I put my foot back on the brake pedal, looking to make sure I was only on the brake pedal, and the truck lunged forward again into parked car. I took my foot off of brake pedal, put the shifter in reverse, and the truck took off at high speed in reverse, clipped a fire hydrant, and stopped about 100 feet away, backing into an earthen bank. All of this occurred in the parking lot at my place of work.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle independently surged forward out of gear more than once while in park. The vehicle had to be stopped and force was applied to prevent the failure. The dealer (gillman chrysler jeep dodge ram, 10585 w sam houston pkwy s, houston, tx 77099, (713) 776-4900) was notified and scheduled an appointment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. *tt
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.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
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Which Dodge RAM 1500 years have sudden unintended acceleration problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2005 (9 complaints), 2006 (7 complaints) and 2011 (7 complaints).
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