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Driver heading down hill used the + and - indicators to manually put the transmission into 3rd gear. Going approximately 60/70 mph heard the transmission slip into 2nd gear and the RPM's began to increase. The vehicle continued to accelerate through the manual breaking of the driver. The driver took the next exit placing the vehicle into neutral when a transmission sensor flashed. Still with no gas the engine continued to accelerate. The driver who was able to place the vehicle into park off the exit turned the vehicle off and when turning back on engine continued throttle as if in full acceleration. Vehicle was turned off and towed to vista autogroup in silverthorne, co. Vehicle was repaired finding a faulty acceleration pedal sensor.
Driving down highway came upon another vehicle doing 40mph decide to pass this driver. As I passed the driver at about 60mph when I let up on the gas pedal it went to the floor on its own and excelerated to 95 mph I was on the brake to try and slow the vehicle and after about 5-10 seconds the gas pedal returned to the normal position and vehicle then slowed down. A light illuminated on the dash and according to the user guide the light is the electronic throttle control light. In the description of the problem it states that "you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle" it seems that Ram already knows of this problem with the elevated idle the book just doesnt state that the elevated idle can increase when the vehicle is being driven or in drive
2014 Dodge Ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle unintended acceleration and steering wheel wire harness recall repairs. The consumer stated the vehicle accelerated and crashed into 3 vehicles. Updated 08/7/2017
My trucks 'service electronic throttle control' light (lightning bolt) comes on both when starting my vehicle and when driving my vehicle. When it comes on when I try to start the truck, it wont change out of the gear it is in (ie I cant go faster than 15-18mph). It sometimes goes off if I turn the engine on and off multiple times. The more dangerous timing of it is when the light comes on while I'm driving.this either causes me to downshift into a lower gear which throws me forward and revs the engine in excess of 3000rpm, or while I am stopped, the rpms climb without any foot on the accelerator. If I take my foot off the brake while this happens, I accelerate forward either up to 18mph or 30mph depending which gear it is 'stuck' in. I have taken it to one local Ram dealer 6 times reporting the same issue. The did flash updates, replaced accelerator pedal sensor, brake sensor, repaired connector for the accelerator pedal sensor, and replaced throttle body (all of which at the time, they said each individual component was the root of the problem). I have taken it to another local Ram dealer, and they attempted to fix it with 4 and a half hours of diagnostic time. They replaced the throttle body and replaced a cable/connector and low and behold, the problem still exists. This is very dangerous for so, so many reasons. I note that not only the check engine light have come on, but the traction control light, ABS light, service 4WD light, ! temp light, check brake light, and of course the service electronic throttle control light.
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 the consumer stated the passenger suffered a concussion and bruising.
- Chisago City, MN, USA
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The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While the vehicle was idling, the contact pushed the button to turn off the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact placed the vehicle in park. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated at high speeds, despite the gear being in the park position. The vehicle crashed into the garage's back wall. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed the contact received injuries to the back, legs, and abdominal area. The passenger sustained injuries to the shoulders, neck, and back. Medical attention was needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure the approximate failure mileage was 7,000. Updated 05/16/17
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. After the vehicle was placed in the park position and the emergency brake was engaged, the vehicle began to roll forward moments after the driver exited the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the garage door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. In addition, while driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 30 mph. On another occasion, while driving, the headlights became inoperable and the instrument panel flickered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 15,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle acceleration began to decrease without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the converter escalator exhaust failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired three times, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000. Updated 02/14/17
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While the vehicle was at a complete stop it accelerated independently. The instrument panel warning indicators and the interior lighting illuminated independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster and computer failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 02/14/17
All buttons on front right side of steering wheel (cruise control, gear+/-) have completely stopped functioning. Vehicle has 44,000 miles, steering wheel wire harness was supposedly replaced a year ago under recall
Engine light came on along with the service electronic throttle control indicator. Truck would not shift out of 1st gear; 3000 rpms, will not go over 25/30 mph. This was on vehicle start; can't drive it. It is in my garage. May need to be towed to service
At a red light engine ideal went from 800 RPM to 1500 RPM then back to 800 RPM.after green light started to drive then the electronic throttle light came on. Uncontrolled acceleration of the truck happen could not shut the engine off or get the transmission out of drive had to brake very hard and apply parking brake to stop the truck. Had the warning light for electric throttle on the panel finally the light went out and the throttle respond normally. Headed home when the same happen again with same results nearly had a accident from this. Then the light went out with temporary lost of brakes and control of the truck.then the throttle responded normally until I got home and but the truck into park the warning light came on engine RPM accelerated to 2500 RPM until I could turn the engine off.
On way home gas pedal stuck 3 times, had to stand on brakes move to shoulder, and put into park, engine rev high and turn off.very dangerous almost had a collison, 3rd time all dash lights came on brake warning lights came on.
Vehicle does not accelerate properly. While attempting to merge onto the interstate my check engine light came on and as I pushed the gas pedal down to get up to speed to merge into traffic the engine revved very fast but the truck began to slow down. I had to pull off the highway after almost getting rear ended and let the engine idle down and nurse the accelerator to get the truck up to speed and back on highway. If gas pedal is depressed hard or quickly it seems engine power is not going to the transmission. This is the second time this has happened to me in this vehicle. The first time the problem went away on its own before I had time to get it diagnosed. This is a very dangerous problem and hopefully it will be corrected before someone is hurt or killed as I have found many others online with Dodge Ram trucks having the same problem. If accelerator is pushed slowly and partially the truck will pick up speed.
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning over 100 mph when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 39,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle failed to accelerate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated when depressing the accelerator pedal while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than twice where the failure was unable to be replicated. The vehicle was also included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V460000 (air bags), 15V534000 (air bags), 15V459000 (air bags) and 15V461000 (equipment). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle hesitated to respond. The "service accelerator" message suddenly displayed prior to the failure. The contact mentioned that the vehicle would resume to normal function independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 29,000. The VIN was not available.
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.
While trying to engage cruisecontrol must bang steering wheel hard to in gage also when hitting bump in freeway enginenstops stayes running speed lost then goes back to normal lights on dashboard change brightness at night trans shifts odd at times
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- Denver, CO, USA