NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Vehicle Speed Control complaints
34 reportsClear category filter35,475 miles · Jul 20, 2003
Power TrainVehicle Speed Control
WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE "LUNGED FORWARD" AND LOST SPEED AND SPEEDOMETER WENT TO "0MPH". VEH WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST OR 2D GEAR. WE ARE MILITARY STATIONED IN GERMANY AND THIS IS OUR OWN VEH. VEH TAKEN TO A LOCAL SHOP THAT HONORS U.S. WARRANTY AND WE WERE TOLD THAT 27 OTHER VANS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AT THIS TIME AND WERE AL…
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WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE "LUNGED FORWARD" AND LOST SPEED AND SPEEDOMETER WENT TO "0MPH". VEH WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST OR 2D GEAR. WE ARE MILITARY STATIONED IN GERMANY AND THIS IS OUR OWN VEH. VEH TAKEN TO A LOCAL SHOP THAT HONORS U.S. WARRANTY AND WE WERE TOLD THAT 27 OTHER VANS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AT THIS TIME AND WERE ALSO WAITING FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION. IT TOOK 6 WEEKS FOR A TRANSMISSION TO BECOME AVAILABLE...OBVIOUSLY A PROBLEM IF THAT MANY OTHER VEHICLES HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND TOOK THAT LONG TO GET A TRANMISSION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10028642
Mileage unknown · Apr 16, 2003
Vehicle Speed Control
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR OWN ITS OWN, WHICH INCREASED SPEED, THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUT THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10016003
Mileage unknown · Dec 2, 2002
Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN ACCELERATING OR LETTING OFF ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THERES SOME JERKING IN VEHICLE. TOOK TO A MECHANIC AND THEY STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDS REBUILDING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
NHTSA ODI #8023550
Mileage unknown · Aug 16, 2002
Vehicle Speed Control
WE HAVE LEASED THE VEHICLE SINCE MAY OF 1999. WE HAVE REPLACED THE INPUT SPEED SENSOR TWICE NOW. THE FIRST TIME, THE PARTS AND LABOR WERE FREE UNDER THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY. THIS TIME, BOTH THE INPUT AND THE OUTPUT SPEED SENSORS WENT. AFTER RESEARCHING ON YOUR WEBSITE, I FOUND THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON OTHER 199…
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WE HAVE LEASED THE VEHICLE SINCE MAY OF 1999. WE HAVE REPLACED THE INPUT SPEED SENSOR TWICE NOW. THE FIRST TIME, THE PARTS AND LABOR WERE FREE UNDER THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY. THIS TIME, BOTH THE INPUT AND THE OUTPUT SPEED SENSORS WENT. AFTER RESEARCHING ON YOUR WEBSITE, I FOUND THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON OTHER 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVANS. I BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE PART OR SO MANY PEOPLE WOULDN'T BE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. ALSO, I DON'T BELIEVE A PART SHOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED TWICE IN 2 1/2 YEARS TIME. THE SECOND REPAIR I HAD DONE ON 8/13/02 FOR BOTH SENSORS. MY MILEAGE AT THE TIME WAS 41,615. I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR ATTENTION INTO THIS MATTER. THANK YOU..*AK
NHTSA ODI #765752
Mileage unknown · Aug 7, 2002
Electrical SystemVehicle Speed ControlVisibility
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ HORN, AND CRUISE CONTROL ARE INOPERATIVE. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8015667
Mileage unknown · Jul 27, 2002
Power TrainUnknown Or OtherVehicle Speed Control
WHILE IN TRAFFIC TRAVELING APROX.35MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY DROPPED TO LOWEST GEAR,RPMS SHOT UP,SPEEDOMETER FAILED,SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON.TO SHOP IMMEDIATELY WHERE MECHANIC SAID HE HAS SEEN MANY DODGE CARVAN TRANSMISSION FAILURES AND TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER.I AM THE 2ND OWNER AND DON'T KNOW IF THE ORIGINAL OWNER HAD THIS…
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WHILE IN TRAFFIC TRAVELING APROX.35MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY DROPPED TO LOWEST GEAR,RPMS SHOT UP,SPEEDOMETER FAILED,SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON.TO SHOP IMMEDIATELY WHERE MECHANIC SAID HE HAS SEEN MANY DODGE CARVAN TRANSMISSION FAILURES AND TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER.I AM THE 2ND OWNER AND DON'T KNOW IF THE ORIGINAL OWNER HAD THIS PROBLEM AND PERHAPS THATS WHY HE TRADED IT WITH ONLY ABOUT 40K MILES ON IT?DEALER SAYS PROBABLY A SENSOR,CAN'T FIX TODAY - COME BACK MONDAY.
NHTSA ODI #764807
Mileage unknown · Jul 30, 2001
Power TrainVehicle Speed Control
SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED, AND TRANSMISSION NOT ABLE TO SHIFT GEARS, WAS TOLD TO DRIVE TO SHOP FOR REPAIRS. VERY LOW MILES FOR A TRANSMISSION TO START FAILING. *AK
NHTSA ODI #749442
Mileage unknown · Jul 10, 2001
TiresVehicle Speed Control
CRIUSE CONTROL DOES NOT MAINTIAN SPEED ON UPHILL ROADS - DEALERSHIP REPLACED - PROBLEM CORRECTED, TIRES WEAR OUT AT 25000+ MILES. AREA IS OUTSIDE EDGE ON BOTHS SIDES OF TIRES BALD. FRONT END CHECK OUT OK, REPLACED TIRES WITH REAR TIRES, BUT STILL EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM. *AK (TIRESIZE: 215/60-17)
NHTSA ODI #748189
Mileage unknown · Mar 19, 2001
Vehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury
CONSUMER WAS PARKED WITH MOTOR RUNNING, PUT FOOT ON BRAKE , VEHICLE IN GEAR AND ENGINE REVVED AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED, AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE/ BUILDING, AND A COUPLE OF TREES. FINALLY, GOT TO STOP AT AN EMBANKMENT. VEHICLE TOTALLED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #883355
Mileage unknown · Aug 27, 2000
EquipmentPower TrainVehicle Speed Control
WE HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSON SINCE SEPTEMBER 1999. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE COMPUTER SHOWS IN SPEC. THE SPEED SENSOR WENT AND THE VAN COULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. REPLACED AND FAILED AGAIN TAKING OUT THE SPEEDOMETER. TOLD IT WAS JUST A LOSE WIRE THIS TIME. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT ALL 199…
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WE HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSON SINCE SEPTEMBER 1999. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE COMPUTER SHOWS IN SPEC. THE SPEED SENSOR WENT AND THE VAN COULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. REPLACED AND FAILED AGAIN TAKING OUT THE SPEEDOMETER. TOLD IT WAS JUST A LOSE WIRE THIS TIME. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT ALL 1998-99 VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME REV OF SENSOR AND CHRYSLER WILL NOT REPLACE THEM UNTIL THE FAIL. AT THE SAME TIME THE AIRCONDITIONER FAILED -TOLD THAT THE CONDENSER FAILED DUE TO LEAVES ROTTING THE SYSTEM. A VACUUM HOSE FAILED AND ANOTHER ONE CAME LOSE. NOW THE TRANS SHUDDERS WHEN SHIFTING. TOLD THAT THE TRAN IS BUILT LIKE THIS AND MOST PEOPLE DON'T NOTICE IT. CHRYSLER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT WON'T FIX IT. DEALER SUGGESTED THAT I NOT KEEP THIS VEHICLE PAST WARRANTY AS IT WILL CONTINUE TO FAIL AND BECOME COSTLY TO ME. THEY ALSO TOLD ME MY EXPECTATIONS WERE TOO HIGH AND I SHOULD HAVE PURCHASED A FOREIGN VEHICLE IF I WANTED RELIABILITY. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER. THEIR CUST SERVICE SAID THAT THEY ARE ONLY CONCERNED WITH FIXING THE VEHICLE AND NOT BUILDING CUSTOMER RELATIONS. I WAS TOLD THAT MANAGERS WILL NOT SPEAK TO CUSTOMERS. MY WIFE WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND IS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #729306
NHTSA investigations
6EA04013 · Driver Air Bag Clockspring Failure
Opened Jun 4, 2004 · Closed May 25, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal
THE DRIVER AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING CAN DEVELOP AN OPEN-CIRCUIT CONDITION RESULTING IN NONFUNCTIONAL DRIVER-SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG, HORN, CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED), AND/OR STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED).IN ITS OCTOBER 5, 2004 LETTER TO NHTSA, DAIMLERCHRYSLER STATED THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL AND REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL MY 1998.5-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER MINIVANS, BUILT BETWEEN MARCH 1998 AND AUGUST 2000, WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS.IT WILL ALSO PROVIDE A LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR THIS COMPONENT ON MY 1998.5-2000 MINIVANS, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE.THE DETAILS OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION ARE DESCRIBED IN DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S LETTER (SEE RECALL NO. 04V-480).THE AGENCY BELIEVES THAT FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS WITH RESPECT TO THOSE VEHICLES COVERED ONLY BY THE LIFETIME WARRANTY.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE PAGE 2 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
RQ04001 · Driver Air Bag Clockspring Failure
Opened Jan 28, 2004 · Closed Jun 4, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal
COMPLAINTS REPORT AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, AND THIS MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A NON-FUNCTIONING HORN AND/OR CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED).THIS IS INDICATIVE OF AN OPEN-CIRCUIT CLOCKSPRING FAILURE (RESULTS IN NON-FUNCTIONING DRIVER'S AIR BAG), SIMILAR TO THE FAILURE CONDITION THAT WAS THE SUBJECT OF DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S RECALL OF MODEL YEAR 1996-1998.5 MINIVANS (RECALL NO. 02V-293).THIS RECALL QUERY HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA04-013).
EA01007 · Air Bag Clockspring
Opened Feb 21, 2001 · Closed Nov 22, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
RQ00008 · Dc Minivan Fuel Injector Rail Leak
Opened Mar 9, 2000 · Closed Mar 18, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
EA99013 · Post Collision Fuel System
Opened Jun 11, 1999 · Closed Aug 10, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
No summary supplied.
PE99010 · POST-COLLISION Fuel System Integrity
Opened Feb 3, 1999 · Closed Jun 11, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
There is no summary currently available
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