Six problems related to cruise control have been reported for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Ideling problems has never been corrected. Have spent approximately $1000 in repairs. I'm wondering if this is related to the recent publicized Jeep Grand Cherokee problems.
When pressing on accelerator to pass another car consumers vehicle will start jerking and slowing down. Once, another car was coming on the opposite side, and consumer came close to having a collision. Last year, whenever using cruise control, air conditioner would shut off. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced the sensor kit throttle position, but jerking still exists. Consumer feels this is very unsafe.
On August 28, 1999, while driving, the steering wheel and front tires began shaking violently, the vehicle went out of control and jumpbed the curb on the highway, there was no damage done to the vehicle, however the driver who is pregnant experienced cramping in the stomach and was ordered by her doctor to spend the weekend in bed. The dealer stated that the steering gear was worn, the center link needed repair, and that both tie rods needed replaced. On October 9, 1999, the vehicle hit a sink hole causing it to shake violently and for the front end to wobble, the vehicle hit a guardrail and damage was done to the vechile. The cruise control didn't work properly. The airbag light was illuminated.
Idle air control motor unit failed. Mjs.
The vehicle was on cruise control. When the resume button was hit the vehicle accelerated suddenly, causing the vehicle to go into a spin. The dealer has not been notified.
Cruise control inoperative.