2014 Ram 1500: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Feb 20, 2022 · Brakes, Engine · CA

While in the process of unhitching my camping trailer, I put the truck in reverse to gently center the tow ball under the hitch when the vehicle suddenly accelerated at high RPMs and lurched backward. I braked but the engine continued racing at high speed. Braking was completely ineffective as the tires continued "burning rubber" on the pavement. My wife was helping me guide the vehicle when this occurred. The only thing that prevented an accident and serious injury to my wife and me was the trailer. The trailer's wheels were still chocked, but the sudden, forceful acceleration dislodged the jack stand and pushed the trailer back approximately 4 to 5 inches. The acceleration stopped on its own after approximately 30 seconds. This was a terrifying experience that had the potential for a tragic outcome. This problem has not been yet been diagnosed by a dealer or service center, as it just occurred a few hours ago. There were no warning lamps or any other symptoms preceding it.

Filed Jan 17, 2020 · Acceleration, Engine · 60,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationed to make a turn and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and surged forward. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. In addition, the VIN was associated to the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to local dealer pueblo dodge chrysler jeep ram located at 2147 us 50 west, pueblo, co 81008, (719) 545-6666, and where they were made aware of the failure. The manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair the part was not available for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jul 5, 2018 · Acceleration, Transmission · 15,095 miles · NM · crash

On february I drove from my home several miles to a fast food restaurant taking an interstate on the way. I used my cruise control on my way there and just pressed the brake to disengage it when I exited the interstate. I then continued to the drive to the restaurant where I pulled into a line to the drive through window as I moved through the line I would apply my brake to stop and as cars pulled forward I just let my foot off the brake to slowly move forward then pressed the brake again to stop. I did this several times then suddenly when I took my foot off the brake my truck suddenly accelerated and ran into the car in front of me before I could stop it. The driver of the other vehicle and I were not injured and drove to the parking lot to exchange insurance information. Since the time of the accident I recently checked for recalls om my truck and found one related to the cruise control the federal safety agency # 18v‑332 which could be related to my accident. I have recently had the recall service done june 30, 2018 at my local dodge dealer.

Filed Aug 7, 2017 · Acceleration, Steering · NC · crash

2014 dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle unintended acceleration and steering wheel wire harness recall repairs. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle accelerated and crashed into 3 vehicles. Updated 08/7/2017

Filed Jul 27, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 42,000 miles · MN · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While pulling into a parking lot with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard, the vehicle lunged forward without warning. The driver placed the gear shifter into reverse and the vehicle accelerated at a high speed without warning. The contact attempted to stop the vehicle while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the rear bumper struck a concrete wall in the parking lot. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to abra body shop in forest lake, mn. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000. Updated 10/24/17*lj the consumer stated the passenger suffered a concussion and bruising.

Filed Dec 28, 2016 · Transmission · 31,000 miles · NC

This model vehicle continues to lunge forward/bump from the rear when coming to a stop from a 2-1 downshift. Chrysler dealers refuse to acknowledge the issue and state since other same model/year makes do it it is considered normal.

Filed Aug 31, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 14,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 1500. While the vehicle was coasting downhill, the vehicle lunged forward and decreased in speed. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently and decreased in speed independently. The rpms increased to 2,500-3,000 before the vehicle decreased in speed independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2015 · Body, Steering · 33,520 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Traveling west on I-4, orlando, fl between sand lake road and exit to 528e at 1:25 pm in left hand lane. As I attempted to change lanes to the right I accelerated slightly and felt a "thump" (the only way I can describe it) through the steering wheel and the truck suddenly accelerated and fish tailed. I lost control for that instant and my truck struck the vehicle to my left in the rear by the tail lights on the passenger side. I was able to regain control of my truck and pull to the side of the road as did the other vehicle. My complaint centers on why the truck suddenly accelerated; what was the "thump" that I felt; is there a problem with the transmission (new design for 2014) and the rear differential; what would cause this sudden acceleration? Have there been other complaints of this nature on this or other chrysler models? Please respond asap.