Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact previously took his vehicle to the dealer for rough idling. The dealer replaced three injectors and there had been no further occurrences. On april 15, 2008, while driving 55 MPH, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the speed increased to 80 MPH. He depressed the pedal again and the speed instantly shot up to 100 MPH. He placed the vehicle into neutral and coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer and they found error code p2122 for the ECM assembly, as well as bell housing failure. The manufacturer stated that they would not offer any assistance and the contact would be responsible for the repairs. The current mileage was 155,559 and failure mileage was 70,000.
2004 Dodge RAM 2500 acceleration complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. While driving 30 MPH, the warning lights illuminated and the accelerator pedal extended to the floor. The contact was unable to avoid running a red light. The dealer stated that the computer needed to be reset. The failure recurred and the dealer stated that the throttle sensor needed to be replaced at the cost of $450. The failure mileage was 50,100 and current mileage was 50,114. Updated 04/23/08. *lj after the dealer replaced a part, the consumer still experienced the same problem. The dealer then told the consumer there may be a short in the wiring harness under the dash that goes to the cruise control and the dash would need to be taken apart to fix the wiring. Updated
Trying to engage speed control, will lock for about 1 minute then kick out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge 2500 pickup. While driving 30 MPH the vehicle accelerated on its own. The check engine light came on. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle. The failure occurred 3-4 times before the contact was able to park the vehicle. The dealer/manufacturer diagnosed the vehicle as needing a new throttle control sensor. The contact replaced the throttle control sensor. The current and failure mileage were 75000. *ak updated 05/12/08
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle continues to accelerate without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The cruise control has never been activated. The dealership is unable to determine the problem.
Dt: the contact stated while driving the vehicle it stalled intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealership multiple times. However, the dealership was not been able to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer has been contacted.
The electronic throttle control light keeps coming on the truck has been in for service and the only thing they do is reset the computer and before I get home it comes back on. This makes the truck stall and affects the brakes.
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