general problems of the 1999 Jeep Cherokee

While down shifting to second gear at 40 mph, the engine accelerated at a higher rate. The consumer pulled over and had the vehicle towed. The consumer had taken the vehicle to a private mechanic and did not plan on contacting the Jeep dealership about the problem. The cause was not determined. The vehicle was slowed down when the engine started revving, it was then switched to a lower gear and proceeded, then was placed back into drive in which it was slowed down and the engine started revving again in a lower gear but did not work. The vehicle would jerk and knock when placed in the engine when placed in park. (the u-joint failed) the consumer was informed the vehicle needed an oxygen sensoe.

Erratic, intermittent instrumentation cluster, failure (shut-down) while driving, including speedometer, oil pressure gauge, amp gauge, temperature gauge, odometer,gas gauge and tachometer gauge. Isolated occurrences without warning made it difficult to explain. Because of safety concerns this equipment failure as noted in company service bulletins (081599) should have been reported to the vehicle owners and repaired at Chrysler expense.

While in park vehicle jumped into reverse and accelerated. Could have caused an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.

While vehicle was in park with the engine running vehicle raced to 3000 rpms. Cause unknown. . Et.

Vehicle is subject to erratic acceleration with no warning. Tires squeal after a delayed reaction when shifted into gear, lunging hard. Please describe details.