Ongoing/intermittent problem with cruise control, whenever cruise control is engaged, vehicle will go beyond control setting. Consumer has an appiontment for vehicle inspection. *ak
1998 Dodge Ram acceleration complaints
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When consumer turned on engine and moved the transmission pawl from park to drive, and upon stepping on brake pedal, vehicle took off in reverse, crashing into another vehicle.
Headlight switch failed to connect 3 or 4 times when pulled as though shaft was simply in a hole. Accelerator stuck and I had to brake heavily before it released.
While driving at any speed, speed is acting intermittently in which the engine is idling high due to the vehicle speed control module.
Consumer received a recall notice in april 98, concerning idle speed control unit. He has been in contact with the dealer and the parts are not available. 98v209.
Speed control adds an additional 7 to 12 MPH when it is set. If set at 65 it will go to 72 to 77 before stopping. It stays at 72 to 77 MPH for 5 to 10 minutes and then will drop back to the original setting of 65. This is a very dangerous situation and is common in all '98 and '99 dodge rams. Dodge must do something to fix this situation.
Had cruise control on at 60mph. Road wet/slick. Vehicle started hydroplaning. Made funny noises. Lost traction. Spun around & front end hit guard rail. Air bags did not deploy. Driver has bruises from seat belt. Passenger not restrained. Hit windshield. Emergency room treatment.
While driving uphill or at high altitude, the vehicle surges or decelerates which may cause an accident. Manufacturer is aware of the problem, but there is no solution to the problem. Please provide further details.
Recall remedy did not correct the problem. The vehicle continues to accelerate at high speeds. Recall number 98v20900. Please give any further details.
While starting accellerator got stuck, and vehicle took off at about 45mph. Brakes were applied, no change. The vehicle hit a fire hydrant and stopped. Dealer contacted, and they have been checking for about eight working days, cannot duplicate the problem.
Consumer was driving, pulling a 24ft pontoon boat, traveling 20mph on wet pavement, hit brakes and the truck started going faster, 5-6 times. Hit brakes, went down hill, right side of road into ditch, truck turned over twice. Totalled truck and boat. Police arrived to scene, turned the key and truck roared. Accelecerator was stuck. Dealer was not contacted yet. Manufacturer will sent investigation team, cannot duplicate the problem.
Front end suspension vibration.
Failed accelerator pedal, causing sudden loss of engine power.
Vehicleloses accelerationand has gasps in the gas pedal upon acceleration.
Consumer's wife experienced acceleration after shifting gear into drive. Vehicle went out of control, causing consumer to strike a tree. Also both air bags did not deploy. Dealer/manufacturer notified.
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