Seven problems related to speed control linkage have been reported for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The consumer started the vehicle from the park position and placed in reverse, with foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle had taken off out of control, hitting other vehicles. The dealer could not find a problem. Scc.
Sudden acceleration upon backing into a poll, engine commenced to accelerate out of control with both foots on brake and shifted into park. Vehicle was force into a concrete wall at 35 mph. Also, both air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer notified and informed of a representative would be sent out to inspect vehicle. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
While switching the vehicle from neutral to drive owner put foot on gas pedal and the vehicle took off. Owner applied brakes and vehicle kept going until stopping on its own will. Engine still revved while being stopped with the brakes. Dealer said there was no problem.
While applying brakes vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control, resulting in a collision. Dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle.
On both failures the Jeep was in park, with the brake on and the engine idling. The car literally took off in reverse and both times was only stopped by fences. Both times the vehicle was on flat ground. I reported the first incidence to the dealer and they said that if I couldn't prove it, they weren't responsible and therefore I would have to pay for the damage. I did not report the second incidence, but I have also not fixed the damage. I am terrified to drive the vehicle. Scc ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****747979.
Due to a defective rear differential in the transmission which been replaced once, while driving vehicle lunged forward, which may have caused a crash. Also, in reverse position there is a loud noise. Problem still exists.
While driving 35 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated, consumer applied brakes, but this did not stop vehicle. Consumer kept pushing brake pedal to floor, and after a few seconds, vehicle slowed down. Mileage was 3000. This happened again on 4 Aug 2001 while driving about 5 mph in a parking garage, vehicle accelerated while in reverse. Applied brakes, but there was no braking action. Vehicle came to a stop when it hit another vehicle. Damage to Jeep was $5700. 00, damage to other vehicle unknown at this time. Both times, no injuries.