The automatic speed control switch may stick in the "resume" position restricting return movement. This will not allow the normal brake pedal operation to deactivate the system.
Acceleration & cruise control
Dodge Aries Acceleration problems by year
5 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Dodge Aries's acceleration & cruise control. Unintended acceleration, surging, throttle problems and cruise or adaptive cruise faults.
Acceleration complaints by model year
Acceleration recalls
Latest Aries acceleration complaints
Upont starting the vehicle the rpms increased and in addition upon applying force to the gas pedal the vehicle suddly accelerated. *Ak
If outside temperatures are below 20 degrees the vehicle is hard to start and is prone to engine flooding. Once it is started, there is an engine "miss" that improves as engine warms up. Additionally, there is a problem with the speed control. When signaling a lane change, with speed control on, the engine speed up. It will increase speed by five to eight mph. Are there any related recalls?
VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN, UNKNOWN CAUSE. TT
Engine races for no reason without foot being on accelerator. Please descibe. Tt
Vehicle periodically goes at a constant speed of 30-40mph surging, failing to stop when brakes are applied. Repaired 3 times. Tt
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data