Three problems related to accelerator stuck have been reported for the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2004 Grand Cherokee.
The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the accelerator pedal became stuck in the open throttle position. The contact placed the vehicle into neutral and applied constant, steady pressure to the accelerator until the pedal released. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where they diagnosed the accelerator throttle plate house as faulty. The dealer was contacted to obtain the part however, the part was on backorder until further notice. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 119,000.
Whille backing into a service bay the accelerator stuck, the vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed, nearly hitting a service attendent. My husband had to apply both feet to halt the vehicle, while both back tires smoked.
Letter from congressman king on behalf of constituent re accelerator problem with his 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (dot/I #2010-2143) respond to massapequa park, NY office the consumer stated while driving, the accelerator became stuck. The vehicle continued at full throttle up to 90 mph until he turned the engine off and coasted to the side of the road. The consumer took the vehicle to his mechanic who stated the throttle housing was warped; most likely due to heat and it would have to be replaced.