NHTSA Complaint #10449700 — 2005 DODGE NEON

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10449700
Vehicle	2005 DODGE NEON
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	February 27, 2012
Date Filed	February 29, 2012
Mileage	122,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE NEON. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH AND ENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE RAPIDLY TO SPEEDS OF 95 MPH. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO A LOWER GEAR IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO ASSIST THE CONTACT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ADVISED THAT THE THROTTLE HAD BECOME STUCK OPEN AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 122,000.

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