2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4 Vehicle speed control Problems

“During acceleration, pedal sensor malfunctioned, which didn't allow vehicle to maintain or increase speed. Vehicle decelerated on interstate, posing an immediate hazard to other drivers. Since, it has happened twice more. Once it wouldn't allow vehicle to accelerate past 35, and the second time it wouldn't go higher than 10 (also in a 55 MPH area). Second, though the recall has been on manual transmissions only, the parking break on the 2007 Dodge NITRO 4X4 r/t is faulty, and though the light comes on indicating it is in use, the parking break does not engage. …”

“- vehicle delay when pulling out or backing up, then with out notice surge. - driving up large hill, coming up on tractor and trailer ahead, doing 45 MPH, left off gas slightly to adjust speed went to resume speed there was no response, no power, lights did not come on dash and engine had not cut out. Two to three seconds later, engine/vehicle regained power. -pulling out of drive way, on a incline and accelerating, then left off gas to level speed before a bend. Vehicle throttle did not respond and continued at speed. Applied brakes, brakes did not respond . …”

“Approx. The week of june 9,2015, the indicator lights on the dash came on, anti skid light etc. I took my vehicle in to local auto shop,they ordered the computer module and they couldn't get it to sync. They took to Dodge dealership for them to program. When I picked up, lights on dash still all on. Auto shop spoke with Dodge and person who programmed said they programmed the module, but something else was causing dash to light up. Auto shop tells me, I have to buy a 2nd module. …”

“The contact owns a 2007 Dodge NITRO 4X4. The contact stated that upon entering a parking space she experienced unwarranted accleration;that caused her to crash into the fence and tree. There was not a floormat/ pedal interference noted. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. A police report was filed. She sustained minor physical injuries.the current and the failure mileage was 19,000. She will contact the manufacturer. Updated 10/5/09 updated 10/06/09”

“The contact owns a 2007 Dodge NITRO 4X4. During acceleration, the accelerator pedal sticks and increases to 85 MPH. The gas pedal must be placed in neutral in order to stop. The dealer could find nothing wrong and replaced the vehicle; however, the same failure occurred. The vehicle is currently in the shop for the second time. The current mileage was 10,000 and failure mileage was 4,000. Updated 01/29/08 the consumer stated currently the dealer is repairing the electronic throttle control. Updated 01/29/08”