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Vehicle Speed Control complaints
11 reportsClear category filter94,000 miles · Nov 16, 2006
Engine And Engine CoolingVehicle Speed Control
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED; THE ENGINE WAS CHUGGING AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE NEAREST REPAIR SHOP. AFTER SIX WEEKS, DIAGNOSTICS AND PHYSICAL INSPECTION SHOWED A VALVE PART MAY HAVE FALLEN INTO THE MOTOR CAUSING DAMAGE AND THERE WAS A SEVERE …
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED; THE ENGINE WAS CHUGGING AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE NEAREST REPAIR SHOP. AFTER SIX WEEKS, DIAGNOSTICS AND PHYSICAL INSPECTION SHOWED A VALVE PART MAY HAVE FALLEN INTO THE MOTOR CAUSING DAMAGE AND THERE WAS A SEVERE SLUDGE PROBLEM REQUIRING THE ENGINE TO BE REPLACED. THE SERVICE DEALER BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ALERTED.
NHTSA ODI #10173671
35,000 miles · Nov 15, 2003
Vehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury
I PULLED OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND DROVE ABOUT TWO BLOCKS. MY SPEED WAS ABOUT 20 MPH. THERE WAS A RED LIGHT AHEAD AND I APPLIED MY BREAKS. INSTEAD OF STOPPING, MY 2000 DODGE INTREPID SPED UP. I PUSHED HARDER ON THE BREAK PEDAL, TO NO AVAIL. THE CAR SPED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AND SLAMMED INTO ANOTHER CAR. I MENTIONED THIS …
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I PULLED OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND DROVE ABOUT TWO BLOCKS. MY SPEED WAS ABOUT 20 MPH. THERE WAS A RED LIGHT AHEAD AND I APPLIED MY BREAKS. INSTEAD OF STOPPING, MY 2000 DODGE INTREPID SPED UP. I PUSHED HARDER ON THE BREAK PEDAL, TO NO AVAIL. THE CAR SPED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AND SLAMMED INTO ANOTHER CAR. I MENTIONED THIS TO THE INSURANCE AGENT AND THE CAR WAS CHECKED OUT AFTER IT WAS REPAIRED AT THE BODY SHOP. THE DODGE DEALER SAID THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE WAS BROKEN AS A RESULT OF MY ACCIDENT. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT OR WHY THE CAR DID NOT STOP WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THEN FIRMLY APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE ONLY WAY I GOT THE CAR TO STOP WAS TO TURN OFF THE KEY. *LA
NHTSA ODI #10046990
45,000 miles · Nov 4, 2003
Power TrainVehicle Speed Control
ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INPUT AND OUTPUT SENSOR FAILURE. THE SENSOR CONTROLS AND COMMUNICATES WITH THE RPMS AND TRANSMISSION, PER CONSUMER. WHEN THIS FAILURE OCCURS VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY DROPS INTO SECOND GEAR AND ACCELERATES FROM 30 - 60 MPH,WITHOUT ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUF…
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ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INPUT AND OUTPUT SENSOR FAILURE. THE SENSOR CONTROLS AND COMMUNICATES WITH THE RPMS AND TRANSMISSION, PER CONSUMER. WHEN THIS FAILURE OCCURS VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY DROPS INTO SECOND GEAR AND ACCELERATES FROM 30 - 60 MPH,WITHOUT ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER ARE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ARE REPLACING SENSOR WITH A NEWER MODEL.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10046273
96,000 miles · Jun 15, 2003
Engine And Engine CoolingVehicle Speed Control
I HAVE A 2000 DODGE INTREPID AND HAD A SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE ON JUNE 12, 2003 IT CAUSED RAPID ACCELERATION/ DECELERATION AND THERE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS INJURY TO OTHER PARTIES AND MYSELF, HAD IN IT OCCURRED IN A POPULATED AREA INSTEAD OF THE COUNTRY ROAD I WAS ON. THE ENGINE FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10023103
47,659 miles · Jan 31, 2003
Vehicle Speed Control
THE SECOND OF 2 COMPLAINTS. THE CONFIRMATION # 10005050, IS THE FIRST ONE SENT.
NHTSA ODI #10005051
Mileage unknown · Feb 4, 2002
Vehicle Speed Control
PEDAL ACCELERATES ACCESSIVELY WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8003506
Mileage unknown · Nov 5, 2001
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES AT APPROXIMATELY 25MPH FOR A RED LIGHT, THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND WOULD NOT STOP, CAUSING A CRASH INTO ANOTHER CAR IN THE INTERSECTION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #754111
Mileage unknown · Dec 21, 2000
Vehicle Speed ControlWheelsCrash
WOULD WAIT AT STOP SIGN/LIGHT & TAKE FOOT OFF BRAKES SLIGHTLY, VEHICLE WOULD JUMP & ACCELERATE FORWARD. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. WHEELS WERE RUBBING AGAINST HUB ASSEMBLY. PROBLEM OF ACCELERATION WAS FOUND & MECHANIC REPLACED VALVE. *AK THE HUB ASSEMBLY HAD PROBLEM AND WAS REPLACED. THE ACCELERATION PRO…
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WOULD WAIT AT STOP SIGN/LIGHT & TAKE FOOT OFF BRAKES SLIGHTLY, VEHICLE WOULD JUMP & ACCELERATE FORWARD. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. WHEELS WERE RUBBING AGAINST HUB ASSEMBLY. PROBLEM OF ACCELERATION WAS FOUND & MECHANIC REPLACED VALVE. *AK THE HUB ASSEMBLY HAD PROBLEM AND WAS REPLACED. THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED AND RESULTED IN THREE VEHICLE ACCIDENT. *YH
NHTSA ODI #876925
Mileage unknown · Jul 3, 2000
Air BagsVehicle Speed ControlCrash
WHEN VEHICLE WAS PUT IN PARK IT SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WHICH CAUSED PROPERTY DAMAGE. ALSO, UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK *ML
NHTSA ODI #864646
Mileage unknown · Apr 28, 2000
Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN DRIVING AT 65 MPH THE THROTTLE CABLE BROKE, CAUSING UNWANTED AND UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. VEHICLE RACED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF IN ORDER TO STOP ACCELERATION. PLEASE NOTE THIS WAS A RENTAL CAR, RENTED FROM ENTERPRISE IN SLIVER SPRING, MARYLAND. VEHICLE HAS SINCE BEEN REPAIRED. *AK *ML
NHTSA ODI #861127
Official recalls
7Feb 5, 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 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.
Aug 2, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES (NON-SUNROOF ONLY) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A STORAGE BIN ACCESSORY UNIT THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE B-PILLAR ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER WISHES, THE DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 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.
Nov 9, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Jul 10, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: NON-ABS EQUIPPED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING MAY HAVE BEEN BENT INWARD DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON MAY BE IN A "BRAKE APPLIED" POSITION DUE TO THE DAMAGED PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING. WHEN THE PISTON IS IN THE APPLIED POSITION, THE FLUID COMPENSATION PORTS ARE CLOSED WHICH RESULTS IN A BRAKE DRAG CONDITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BRAKE OVERHEAT, BRAKE FADING COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN NEEDED STOPPING DISTANCE. SHOULD A DRIVER NOT ANTICIPATE THE EXTRA STOPPING DISTANCE, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
Feb 4, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MOLDING FLASH ON THE PRIMARY LEVER MAY PREVENT THE OPERATION OF THE G-LOCK AND TILT LOCK FUNCTIONS ON SOME OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE RETRACTORS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS IN A FRONTAL CRASH SITUATION, DRIVER PROTECTION FROM THE SEAT BELT MAY BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES.
Feb 4, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.
Dec 2, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN INCORRECT INFLATOR CHARGE AMOUNT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A PASSENGER OCCUPANT INJURY UNDER CERTAIN ACCIDENT CONDITIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE WITH A CORRECT MODULE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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