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My gas pedal sticks. When I turn on my car to back out of a parking spot the pedal will not move unless I push down hard on it. To avoid hitting cars backing out or parking lots you have to use force on the pedal to move the car and it jerks forward fast with no control other than to hold your foot over the brake at the same time so you do not accelerate into a vehicle.
Driving down my residential street, slowed down slightly to turn into drive then slowly accelerated into and gas pedal sticks---had to slam on brakes to stop from hitting side of garage. This is the third incident I have had in which I am in the middle of driving and the gas pedal has stuck!
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving, the accelerater pedal would become stuck. The dealer repaired the defect, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 39,000 and the current mileage was 73,000. Updated 12/6/11 update 12/12/11
- Beverly Hills, CA, USA
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The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated the accelerator pedal went from intermittently feeling stiff to becoming intermittently stuck in the open throttle position. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer three times and was told that the accelerator pedal was working fine. On the most recent failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the dealer advised the contact that the accelerator was broken and the vehicle could not be driven. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle cannot be repaired because the part for the vehicle was no longer being produced. The contact stated that the manufacturer had the vehicle for approximately thirty days before informing the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired. The failure mileage was 46,000 and the current mileage was 52,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. While turning approximately 20 mph she heard a popping noise around the wheels. The failure recurred whenever she would make a turn. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The tie rods were replaced but the failure continued to occur. The failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. Updated 2/01/11 the consumer also stated the accelerator would stick at times. Updated 03/21/11
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. Whenever the contact drove the vehicle, she noticed that the accelerator pedal needed more than normal pressure applied to it in order for it to accelerate; however, whenever the pedal was depressed the vehicle lunged forward. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileages were 40000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. While attempting to engage the accelerator pedal it became stiff which made it difficult to move the vehicle. Within a few minutes the contact engaged the accelerator pedal and was able to move forward without any resistance. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 57939.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was constantly sticking. The failure only occurs when the vehicle is at a complete stop and the accelerator pedal is depressed. The contact must apply maximum pressure on the pedal in order for the vehicle to move. As a result, the vehicle takes off very quickly. The dealer stated that there was carbon build up on the inside of the throttle and suggested that it be cleaned. The current mileage was 41,500 and failure mileage was 40,000.
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- Grand Junction, CO, USA