1999 Chrysler 300M Vehicle speed control Problems

“While driving and upon stopping the vehicle, it surged forward when foot was on the brake. Upon trying to start the vehicle again vehicle stalled, and acts as if it wanted to cut off. Consumer noticed the problem after having transmission fluid changed. Vehicle had been taken to the dealer four times, but problem recurred.”

“While accelerating to merge into highway traffic, the throttle stuck open. The engine RPM went to 5500 with speed reaching in excess of 80 MPH. When the failure occurred, no obstruction was found on the throttle pedal, hazard lights were turned on and the brakes were applied to keep from further acceleration until the ignition key was turned to off shutting down the engine. Repair was performed at a Chrysler dealership. Problem identified by dealer as ' high idle', corrected by tightening throttle body screw and fixing misaligned throttle body. Repair cost - $45.00.”

“Throttle stuck wide open when flooring gas pedal. I was accelerating to merge into highway traffic. Throttle remained open as I turned ignition off and on (alternating full power and no power while proceding to next exit of highway.) at full stop, I completely shut down engine, and placed shift lever in park. I started car again and it raced to max RPM, and finally released throttle.”

“The contact owns a 1999 Chrysler 300M. The contact was attempting a turn when the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a residential home. The airbags did not deploy. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure and crash. The vehicle was destroyed. Both the driver and passenger sustained minor injuries. A police report was filed. The failure and current mileage was 55,000. Updated 05/10/12”

“The contact owns a 1999 Chrysler 300M. While driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated when the contact attempted to slow down to make a turn. The failure occurred on two prior occasions and both times, the contact was trying to accelerate to pass another vehicle but the vehicle would not stop accelerating. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 100,500. The current mileage was approximately 101,000.”