2008 Dodge Avenger cruise control problems

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle accelerated independently to 100 MPH. When the brakes were engaged, the vehicle speed would only decrease to 60 MPH. Also, the contact turned off the vehicle but it continued to accelerate. The contact had to crash into in a ditch in order to stop the vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the throttle sensor warning indicator illuminated with a sudden reduction in acceleration power. The vehicle then independently decelerated to 20 MPH. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician replaced the throttle harness. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.