Dodge RAM 3500 sudden acceleration problems

Filed Jan 16, 2017 · Steering · 120,000 miles · OK · crash · 3 injuries

Traveling at approximatly 45 MPH on smooth paved road. Suddenly shot to left into oncoming traffic. Resulting in serious injury. It also felt as if there was a sudden acceleration. However, everthing occurred in an instant. So, acceleration may just be perceived. Witness, following described same way to pd.

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · 32,000 miles · TX

The first time was around the first of april 2013, it happened we were stopped at the end of driveway when the truck suddenly surged forward so I shoved on the brake and stopped it! Another time we were at a busy intersection stopped at a red light when the truck suddenly surged forward luckily I got it stopped before it went all the way into oncoming traffic, this time I had two of my grandkids with me! I've took it to two different dodge dealerships nether could find a problem. It has happened several other times to maby to list even if I could remember all of them. After the last time I parked it I'm scared to drive it especially with my grandkids and other family members! Please let me know what I can do!

Filed Mar 2, 2015 · Transmission · 117,064 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact started the ignition and the vehicle lunged forward without warning. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was operable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the gear neutral switch was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 117,064.

Filed Jun 18, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 125,000 miles · MI

While at a complete stop, with foot on the brake, there was tremendous amount of power being transferred through the transmission to make the truck surge forward. I had to put both feet on the brake pedal and pull on the steering wheel to stop the vehicle. At one point, sitting at a four way intersection I released the brake pedal and I immediately slid sideways uncontrollably across the intersection. Thankfully there were no other vehicles at the intersection otherwise there would have been a guaranteed collision. Every stoplight or stop sign was like a hole shot with a transbrake.

Filed Jul 17, 2013 · Acceleration · 32 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that after shifting into drive, the vehicle accelerated without manual force. As a result, the contact crashed into the right side of the contact's residence. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 32.

Filed Jun 27, 2011 · Acceleration · 9,800 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while changing gears at various speeds, the vehicle would momentarily surge forward. The failure occurred while shifting into higher gears as well as downshifting into lower gears. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as intended. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 9,800 and the current mileage was 20,000.

Filed Nov 8, 2010 · Acceleration · 86,161 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 3500 diesel. The contact stated was attempting to park the vehicle 5 MPH in a residential driveway. The vehicle was placed in park and then into drive when there was an abnormal acceleration. The contact depressed the brakes and shifted into reverse yet the vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact shifted into park and was able to stop the unintended acceleration yet the engine continued to exhibit an unusual increase in rpms. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis of the failure or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer where they would inspect the failure. The contact inquired with the manufacturer to have the vehicle towed to the dealer at their expense but they refused. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 86,161.

Filed Apr 9, 2010 · Acceleration · 46,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge 3500. The contact stated he started the vehicle and placed the gears in drive, depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle abnormally accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. The contact stated he had experienced the failure previously and had an exhaust flush performed on the vehicle to correct the failure but to no avail. The dealer advised the contact not to allow the vehicle to idle to prevent the failure. On a separate occasion, the vehicle abnormally accelerated causing the contact to crash into a barbed wire fence and into a ditch. The vehicle was left in possession of the dealer for repairs. The contact confirmed the failure would occur intermittently. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000 and the approximate current mileage was 86,000.the VIN was not available

Filed Jun 6, 2006 · Acceleration, Transmission · 68,000 miles · KY

Dt*: the contact stated while going over a hill at 5 MPH the vehicle jumped out of gear and accelerated without warning. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer has been alerted.

Filed Oct 4, 2002 · Transmission · CT · crash

Vehicle suffered sudden acceleration when shifted from "park into drive." vehicle collided with three other vehicles.