Cruise Control problems of the 2001 Jeep Cherokee

Two problems related to cruise control have been reported for the 2001 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Jeep Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2001 Cherokee.

1 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2004

When driving with the cruise control set at 60 mph and going up a hill the vehicle accelerated without warning. When the driver attempted to disengage the cruise control the vehicle went faster to 80 mph. To stop the vehicle the driver had to put the vehicle into nuetral. No impact reported. Please provided additional information.

2 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2001

Consumer states front rotors continue to warp after (2) replacements. When ever the truck hits a bump while traveling 50 mph or above will shake violently. Owner is concerned about controlling the truck when this happens. Also the upper and lower ball joint was loose which was causing the steering wheel to shake, the transfer case was loose, the gasket and thermostat was replaced due to a coolant leak, cruise control was inoperative, the air condition and heater only blows at defrost vents, the rear luggage rail came out.


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