Table 1 shows five common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Cruise Control problems |
Went out to go somewhere and it had a hard time starting. As I began to drive down the road my Jeep started to backfire,all of a sudden it cut off and the steering wheel locked up and the lights went out it was dark so I could of been injured. Read details...
The vehicle was parked but running. When the driver opened the door the vehicle suddenly accelerated without prior warning. . Consumer sustained injuries from being dragged. Read details...
The contact owns a 1997 Jeep Cherokee. While driving 40 mph, the accelerator pedal stuck. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the accelerator cable and throttle body were greased. A week later, while driving, the vehicle suddenly began to accelerate; the contact applied the brakes and Read details...