Jeep Grand Cherokee owners have reported 1,024 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 (686 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.
When accelerating, the car suddenly jerks and stops moving at a consistent speed. This happened multiple times over the last 8 months or so. Sometimes it happens immediately after backing out of my driveway. Read details...
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...
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 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...
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...