2001 Dodge Ram Acceleration problems

Several times while I have been driving on a highway or busy road and the engine gets to normal operating temperature, the engine stalls and shuts off. Then I have to maneuver it to the side of the road and let it cool off approximately 15 minutes and then it cranks back up and I can drive 5 minutes and it does the same thing again, very dangerous.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. While accelerating from a stop, the accelerator pedal suddenly became stuck and caused the vehicle to keep accelerating. The vehicle was immediately shut off, but the failure continued once it was restarted. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (victory dodge, 64 greensburg st, delmont, pa) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 60,000.

When I go to open the door the lights don't work , and the dashboard on my truck breaks into pieces I need a new one!!

While driving dodge ram truck jammed open throttle began to an unintentional acceleration that caused vehicle to almost crash. A call was made to dodge dealership @ 215 492 8600 however I was informed that my truck did not fall under this recall problem. *Tr

I have the same issue as thousands of others with the dash falling apart, this incident happened when the bezel just fell off of the dash onto the steering wheel while traveling down a busy highway. I had to try and steer with one hand while using the other to dislodge the bezel and hold it away from the steering wheel until I could safely pull over to the shoulder of the road. Since then my glove box has fallen off along with the drink holder. I am also concerned that if I am involved in an accident where the...

Throttle cable frayed and stuck in full throttle, I just about rearended someone going 45 miles an hour *tt

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck after she depressed it. She depressed the brake pedal but the pedal was stuck. She was able to drive onto the emergency lane and shift into park and turn off the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by a relative who stated that the gasket from the carburetor became stuck inside the carburetor which caused the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current and failure mileages were approximately 126,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram. Three years ago, the contact noticed a crack on the dashboard. Currently, the crack has spread so far that the dashboard is completely damaged and coming apart. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that there was a recall ; however, her vehicle was not included. The contact stated that the cruise control sporadically disengages while driving. She further stated that the speed control switch took a long time to activate. The consumer stated broken pieces from...

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated automatically while driving at speeds of 35 or 70 mph. Weather and speed were not factors. Also, when she depressed the brake pedal the vehicle continued to roll before it completely stopped. There was safety recall # 06e024000 concerning engine and engine cooling. However, this vehicle was excluded due to the vin. The current mileage is 93,000, and failure mileage was 75,000. *Ak the consumer stated that the...

Dt: the contact states when the vehicle is at an idle the engine stalls and suddenly dies. This problem is intermittent in nature and is most common in cold temperatures. He has not taken the vehicle to a dealer for inspection of the problem. He has cleaned the throttle body and replaced the temperature sensor. These repairs have not corrected the problem. No further repairs have been made. *Ak

While driving vehicle stalled. Vehicle caught on fire. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire. Vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. *Ak...Consumer was concerned that there might be a problem that was nit peculiar to this vehicle but that could be repeated in other daimler chrysler vehicles. If there had been a child or an elderly person as a passenger in the vehicle consumer would not be able to get them out before the flames engulfed the vehicle. *Ak

While driving 65 mph cruise control stayed engaged when the brakes were depressed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *Ak.....Cruise control would not disengage. Pulles off the road, put into neutral and shut off engine. *Ak

While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. Also vehicle intermittently revved at extremely at high rpms. These problems occurred numerous times since 2001. Dealer examined the vehicle three times without success of fixing the problem.*Ak

Sudden cracks appeared on dashboard. This was without warning, as the dash is being properly maintained and does not appear to be dry in any manner. *Ak

Vehicle will surge when while consumer was changing gears from second to third. Contacted dealer,and dealer stated that it was normal for vehicle to do that.*Ak

While driving accelerator pedal became stuck and vehicle collided with another vehicle. Vehicle was unable to stop. Consumer sustained injuries.*Ak

While driving 35 mph and without warning, a head-on collision occurred. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.*Ak consumer states that the accelerator stuck, causing vehicle to rev to 6000 rpms, vehicle hit an embankment and tore down a fence, the left rear seatbelt did not hold one of the passengers, causing injuries, dealer stated the failure was the computer, the manufacturer stated the problem was the floormat, consumer states vehicles rpms still fluctuate too much. *Slc

While driving vehicle and without warning, throttle linkage stuck, resulting in an accident. Problem occurred a second time; however, was able to cruise vehicle to side of the road. Dealership has been notified, and state could not find cause. Referred consumer to manufacturer. *Ak *yd

While driving and after hitting accelerator there will not be a speed increase. *Ak

Vehicle will start to rev up to 5500 rpms, and then vehicle will shut off. Contacted dealer, and the dealer cannot find cause. *Ak

The valve body was replaced as a result of the first repair attemp. Second attempt the transmission was overhauled, replaced pump, input shaft & torque converter. Third attempt is currently being made. Same as second to be replaced.*Ak

Vehicle downshifted from a low gear to a high gear normally between speeds of 55-60mph. Vehicle jerked back and forth and lurched consumer forward. Vehicle has been to dealer 4 times for a problem that they cannot fix.Consumer barely got home after returning from dealer. *Ak

Clock spring in steering wheel went "crunch" no cruise control,worried may self initiate. *Ak

Cruise control intermittently disengaged. When presing brakes lightly it won't turn off. Stepped on brakes hard and vehicle felt like it was wading down. Dealer insisted it was normal for 2001 vehicles. *Ak

Rpms are racing down and up, and sometimes get stuck in up position. When shifting gears, a clanking noise occurs. Also, when starting up vehicle it will shake. Consumer was told these problems are due to faulty computer and chrysler will not have a remedy for about 2-3 months. *Ak there was noise from rear end when shifting gear. The driver side door was hard to close. The engine had rough idle. *Yh