Dodge RAM Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 171 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Dodge RAM across 13 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (46). The words owners use most often: “cruise control” (19% of reports).
- 171vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 21mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 58%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Cruise control: mentioned in 33 of 171 complaints (19%)
- Throttle cable: mentioned in 19 of 171 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 19 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 171 complaints, 21 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 9 an injury.
Dodge RAM vehicle speed control complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Vehicle speed control
Model years: 2003
Problem: Certain pickup trucks, equipped with cummins diesel engines and manual transmissions, may experience an elevated idle speed after extended cruise control use.
Risk: This can result in unintended acceleration and a reduction in braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the software in the cummins engine controller. Owner notification began on march 10, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicle speed control
Model years: 1997, 1998
Problem: On certain pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines only, the throttle linkage joints can corrode and cause the throttle to bind or stick.
Risk: This could potentially result in a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rod ends and ball studs. Owner notification began july 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicle speed control
Model years: 1995, 1996
Problem: Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines. The throttle cable could unravel (fray) or break resulting in loss of throttle control.
Risk: A throttle that does not return to idle could result in unexpected acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the throttle cable and upper bell crank lever. Owner notification began august 3, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 97V068000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), 01V037000 (Vehicle Speed Control), and 00V135000 (Electrical System); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local…
The contact owns a 1995 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V037000 (Vehicle Speed Control) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that parts to perform the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph and attempting to brake, the vehicle hesitated to come to a full stop. The contact released the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated independently. The electronic throttle control warning light was also…
While driving home 10/20 ~8pm, i was slowing down in freeway traffic ~45mph. I took my foot off the brake and was just about to press down on the accelerator pedal, my truck surged forward for about .25 of a second (split second). This has happened in the past ~8 times. I notified the dealer at…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal would become stuck when depressed. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 36,470 and the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge RAMs have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 171 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the Dodge RAM. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge RAM vehicle speed control?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Dodge RAM?
The most frequent phrase is “cruise control”, in 33 of 171 complaints, followed by “throttle cable” (19).
Other Dodge RAM problems
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (670)
- Power Train problems (560)
- Air Bags problems (322)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (305)
- Steering problems (304)
- Suspension problems (293)
- Electrical System problems (277)
- Structure problems (163)
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