Jeep Laredo owners have reported 9 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car accelerates on its own (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems |
Dt contact stated while driving the speedometer stopped. He took vehicle to a mechanic shop, they stated the computer's dashboard cluster failed, a short was found in the wiring to the speedometer, but the cluster has to be replaced. Read details...
: the contact stated while placing the vehicle in reverse with brake pressure applied, the vehicle lurched backwards. The contact shut off the ignition which stopped the vehicle. The vehicle struck a tree with extensive damage to the rear of the vehicle. No injuries were sustained. Read details...
The contact states on 9-13-05 started the car with foot on the brakes and when she reached over to pull the car into drive the car revved/surged and took off. The Jeep wrapped around a tree and totaled the Jeep. She reported having no problems with the cruise control prior to this. Read details...
Unintended acceleration of Jeep grand cherokee. Upon exit of carwash, vehicle was started while in neutral. When vehicle was placed in drive, it accelerated without foot on gas pedal and continued rapidly forward, crashing into vehicle ahead, continued until it was place in park while still in Read details...