Vehicle consistently has no throttle response for a second or two when going from stationary to full throttle. Primarily when making a quick decision to pull out at an intersection or merge into traffic. If the accelerator is pushed then released and pushed again there is an extremely lag. This is especially dangerous due to the fact that if you are needing full throttle acceleration all of my situations have required needing it fast. The acceleration being delayed has resulted in near misses when entering an intersection as seconds of delay in response causes approaching vehicles to get closer than they ever should.
2014 Ram 2500 acceleration complaints
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Periodically when pressing gas pedal I get no response and truck just lags. Unfortunately this seems to always happen when I'm trying to merge onto the highway or when I'm making a left turn and although I make the turn with oncoming traffic at a good distance sometimes the truck just stops and I have a delay before the truck starts moving again while I'm sitting right in the way of oncoming traffic.
Very long (2-5sec) hesitation occasionally on acceleration. Mostly occurs when leaving a stop or accelerating from very low speeds. I have had a few near misses because of this. Attempts to have the dealer remedy this issue has yielded no results.
On multiple occasions I have completely lost throttle response for up to 3-5 seconds. The most severe occasions are when trying to turn left across a 2 lane highway or changing lanes/merging in heavy traffic. The throttle response loss aka "dead pedal" is heavily documented in cummins forums is easily duplicated by barely touching the throttle, letting off for a split second, and then hitting the throttle again. These steps will put the truck in dead pedal/loss of acceleration for several seconds before power is applied and the truck starts accelerating. This is a major safety issue and one that I tried to ignore for the first 50,000 miles by being patient and leaving lots of room for merging/turning, but after a near miss accident that could have been fatal it needs to be reported so chrysler will fix this known issue happening with all new model 2500's. On 11/21/2015 I tried to turn left onto a 2 lane highway and was almost hit by oncoming traffic going 65 MPH. This particular highway has little visibility to oncoming traffic due to a hill. I touched the throttle to turn and then hesitated for split second, backing off the throttle, and then decided it was clear and hit the throttle again but the truck was completely unresponsive for several seconds before gaining power again and accelerating. It's huge safety concern that if I hit the accelerator in my $60k truck it may not go anywhere for several seconds.
When accelerating then letting off accelerator for a brief moment then trying to re-accelerate there is no response / dead pedal delay for 2 seconds then the truck will accelerate. Very dangerous in traffic situations. Dealer is aware of problem and can duplicate all the time. No solution at this time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge ram 2500. While driving at various speeds with the cruise control activated, the vehicle accelerated independently when the brake pedal was depressed to deactivate the cruise control. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the brake pedal switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that a load noise was present coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the track arm assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 18,000.
Went to accelerate when the gas pedal went to the floor stuck and reached speeds 110 MPH, hit the brakes thinking I hit cruise control, released brake only to see that it did not slow down, hit the brakes again and put in neutral twice, did not want to turn off key at that time being on a busy highway I-25. The second time in neutral it shut itself down because rpms were so high, finally the pedal came up on its own. It was flashing at the time throttle sensor and the red lighting bolt. I brought it in and codes came up, I was told the code came up for brakes as they said it was due to me driving with two feet, [xxx]. They released the vehicle to me saying it was safe to drive because they could not get it to happen again. So now I have to drive a brand new vehicle worrying if this is going to happen again and where it might happen, on one of the colorado passes, or in traffic. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Turnig left onto dixie hwy from a parking lot and hit the gas pedal and it took about two seconds for the truck to move, its happened many time in the few mile that I have .
I have a 2014 ram with the cummins diesel engine. Throttle lag on these trucks is dangerous. There is also very significant lag after the gas pedal has been released and then pressed once again.
When pushing the gas pedal all the way to the floor in order to make an emergency maneuver, there is an incredible lag before the turbo spools.
A dead throttle pedal occurs at two different instances. One, when from a dead stop pulling out into traffic. The accelerator pedal will press but the vehicle will not go or change RPM for a second, then the vehicle will move. Two, when trying to pass someone, occasionally the vehicle will exhibit the same dead pedal response for a moment then accelerate. This is most definitely unsafe for my family. Multiple dealerships have told me they cannot replicate the problem, but I have researched online and many others have experienced the same. It is a concern that must be fixed.
While driving the vehicle I needed to change lanes and speed up. A vehicle was to my right and infront of me. I had to let off the throttle for a second to let the vehicle next to me pass. As I pressed the throttle to accelerate and pass the vehicle in front of me there was no response from the vehicle. There was at least a two second delay before the vehicle started accelerating. This has happened several times. Sometimes from a stop when trying to turn into traffic. Other times while moving. It seems to happen when the accelerator pedal is depressed and then pressed again within a short period of time.
This vehicle has the worst acceleration and take off I have ever noticed. If I had to get out of the way of something, I would not be able too. If not fixed this will defiantly cause an accident. I can't even pull out onto the highway and get up to the same speed as other traffic. When I got in my wreck in june I was trying to pass someone who was driving slow and I could not get around them quick enough and they cut me off causing our vehicle to collide.
There is about a 1 full second delay from the moment you press the accelerator and the moment the truck accelerates. I have read it is just something you get used to and I have tried. I realized how dangerous it really is while visiting my in-laws last month. The street leaving their community exits on to a 45 MPH road where the intersection is on a blind curb and overgrown. Several times during my visit I would press the accelerator and during the full second delay, a car would come into my line of sight. I would immediately have to go into evasive maneuvers to avoid a collision. While overgrown blind intersections aren't the norm, they do exit and the delay in acceleration endangers occupants in my vehicle as well as other drivers.
2014 ram 2500 4x4 cummins diesel 68rfe auto trans. Significant lag in acceleration when actuating the pedal. 2+- seconds of no response before truck starts accelerating. Could be very dangerous in city driving or merging situations.
I lowered passenger rear window. Air came in I all most lost control of my truck..passenger front seat vibe rated so bad it came lose from floor.. Dodge garage said this is not their problem.. People need to know about this problem..
2014 ram 2500 4x4 cummins diesel 68rfe auto trans. Significant lag in acceleration when actuating the pedal. 2+- seconds of no response before truck starts accelerating. Could be very dangerous in city driving or merging situations.
While traveling in a congested traffic area, I wanted to change lanes and when I pressed on the accelerator pedal there was no response for 2 to 3 seconds leaving me stranded in between lanes and I was almost hit from behind! *js this has happened several times.
This is regarding the 6.7l cummins engine. Throttle lag from a dead stop such as merging into traffic or crossing a road is dangerous. This lag could very well cause me to get rear ended or broad sided. There is also very significant lag after the gas pedal has been released and then pressed once again. An example is when slowing down when approaching a slower car and then changing lanes and pressing and accelerating to go around the vehicle.
Dead pedal after lifting off throttle completely and then reapplying throttle. Have to wait 2-3 seconds before truck does anything and its not turbo lag. I've tried rolling off the throttle and also lifting off throttle quickly and it makes no difference, there is no response at all from the truck for an unsafe amount of time. Going through intersections it can be scary at times.
Went to make a left turn across traffic at an intersection, started to go then let off the accelerator when I saw another car come from behind a vehicle and speed around it. But then I realized I was in the way of the on coming traffic so I pushed the accelerator down hard complete my left turn and get out of the way of on coming traffic. When I did this the truck didn't go anywhere for a couple seconds, then it went. It seemed to have a delayed lag to the acceleration. I made my turn without having an accident, but the car traveling the other direction did have to slow way down and honk their horn. I have read that this is a common problem with these trucks and now I know first hand how bad it is. I do feel like this could be an issue with safety if a vehicle can not get out of the way of on coming traffic if the accelerator goes "dead" for a few seconds.
When starting to leave a stop sign after accelerating somewhat foot slipped off of accelerator. When I stepped on accelerator again there was a substantial lag (3 or more seconds) until the accelerator began to work again. When I reported same to local dealer I was told that this was how is was designed to work. Problem as I see it: I am pulling out into faster moving traffic and my foot slips off pedal, now I am already engaged in pulling out but my accelerator no longer works, this creates a safety hazard for me and whatever vehicle I am in front of. Solution is to decrease substantially or totally eliminate this lag.traffic. Dealer said this was a complaint they have heard before but so far there was no solution. I am driving a 2500 series pickup that weighs over 7000 lbs. So I can be a serious threat to someone that runs up on me due to the fact that I can not accelerate.
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