Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee owners have reported 1,016 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 (678 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (119 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

The current recall is unable to happen as it has to be over 50 degrees. This is the second major recall in under one year. I have had issues with the radio, apple car play, the engine dying while in park and idling.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

My acc/fcw light is on, I have not been in a crash. And while driving after this light came on my passenger headrest airbag broke apart. And my cruise control is out, along with traction control. My car just went haywire.   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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