Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Five problems related to car accelerates on its own have been reported for the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2013

Engine never stalls but power steering cuts out and vehicle looses ability to steer and negotiate a intersection turn all the time. Engine never stalls but engine speed surges and vehicle accelerates suddenly at low speeds after car first starts and for first 2 minutes of running. On safety recall for gas tank defect and hitch install. (n45) dealer did not attempt to fix bolts or install hitch or offer cost estimate for repair, only took unauthorized pictures of vehicle rear undercarriage and stated bolts were elongated and looked rusty.

2 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 10/05/2001

While slowly backing up with trailer attached vehicle suddenly accelerated. Trailer jack knifed and crashed into metal building. Consumer had brakes applied. Then, shifted to drive. Vehicle accelerated to 35-40 mph ,and headed towards a lake. Consumer shut off engine to stop vehicle. Damage to vehicle was $ 5000. 00, damage to building unknown. No injuries.

3 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 10/09/1999

Sudden acceleration,unable to stop using brakes had to force car into park, resulting in vehicle to hit building and causing considerable damage to vehicle and building. One injury resulted.

4 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1998

Vehicle suddenly accelerated in reverse and would not stop even when brake was applied with considerable force. Accelerated backwards across a street and into a parked car.

5 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 10/09/1997

Sudden acceleration, resulting in a vehicle collision.

Vehicle Speed Control problems	26
Cruise Control problems	5
Car Accelerates On Its Own problems	5
Accelerator Pedal problems	1
Speed Control Springs problems	1