NHTSA — Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal Problems

5.8

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,200 miles

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2003 Dodge Neon Owner Comments

problem #2

Feb 062005

Neon 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when the driver barely touched the pedal, almost hitting the vehicles that were in front. Manufacturer was contacted by owner.

- Edgard, LA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 252004

Neon

  • Automatic transmission
  • 28,400 miles
The accelerator stuck and the brakes failed. Dealer contacted the manufacturer, who reported that the throttle screw was loose, and they were inspecting the vehicle. Screw on clip on throttle hose came off, causingair to rush in rev up the accelrator and caused brake failure.

- Lawrence, KS, USA

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