2008 DODGE RAM 1500 Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal Issues in the 2008 DODGE RAM 1500
2 vehicle speed controlaccelerator pedal complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal Complaints
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and turning left at a traffic signal, while straightening the steering wheel and lightly depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated abruptly. The contact stated that the rear tires made an abnormal squealing noise and he observed smoke in the rear-view mirror. The contact stated that the vehicle then spun 180 degrees to the right. The contact turned the steering wheel to the left to compensate and the vehicle spun 180 degrees to the left. The contact used the steering wheel to regain control of the vehicle and took his foot off the accelerator pedal and did not use the brake pedal to correct the vehicle. The contact stated he was not aware of any warning lights. The contact then drove to his residence. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 1500. THE HOOK THAT SECURES THE DRIVERS FLOOR MAT TO THE FLOOR FRACTURED. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE FLOOR MAT MOVED UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $900.00 TO REPLACE THE FLOOR MAT CLIP. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 24,000. UPDATED 11/06/09 *BF UPDATED 11/09/09
Other 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 Problem Areas
Air Bags
162 complaints
Steering
96 complaints
Power Train
62 complaints
Electrical System
51 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
50 complaints
Suspension
38 complaints
Engine
35 complaints
Unknown Or Other
27 complaints
Wheels
19 complaints
Service Brakes
18 complaints
Exterior Lighting
15 complaints
Visibilitywiper
14 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
13 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
11 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
10 complaints
Suspensionfront
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
8 complaints
Structurebody
8 complaints
Tires
8 complaints
Seat Belts
7 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
6 complaints
Visibility
6 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint