Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee owners have reported 1,027 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (688 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (120 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

While attempting to park my vehicle, it suddenly accelerated on its own, causing the car to move quickly toward a tree and a nearby building. I immediately attempted to stop the vehicle by pressing the brake pedal, but the car continued to accelerate.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "auto emergency braking limited - service required" was displayed with an audible chime. Additionally, the cruise control became inoperable.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

After wide open throttle acceleration, vehicle continues to accelerate even after letting off of throttle. Had to immediately depress brake to its maximum capacity to slow/stall the unintended rapid acceleration. It has duplicated this behavior twice in the last 100 miles.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 8 mph through a parking area, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. As a result, the vehicle traveled 100 feet before coming to a complete stop after colliding with two light poles and a tree.   Read details...

The Speed Control Linkage problem

When traveling 55 mph up a steep hill, the vehicle violently shifts to 2nd gear causing an unacceptable torque on the driver and persons in the car. Rpm's go from approx. 1800rpm to 5000rpm instantaneously.   Read details...




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