1990 Jeep Cherokee acceleration problems

Filed Aug 28, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · DC · crash · 1 injury

S10 direct reply- letter to the secretary from constituent re a copy of a letter to the vice president regarding a car accident in arcadia, fl in march 2013. *smd a 1990 jeep cherokee was in a drainage ditch, across from two other vehicles, that were parked. The owners daughter got behind the wheel of the jeep,started it and placed it in drive, with the intention of removing it from the ditch, as she floored the gas pedal, the jeep flew out of the ditch going airborne, and knocked down the owner to the ground, causing bruises, next, the jeep flew over the road never touching the pavement, the driver did not attempt to stop the vehicle, presumably out of fear, until it rested on top of two parked vehicle. The driver, who was not licensed, claimed there was an issue with the brakes and the accelerator. However, the wrecker service, who was a highly experienced certified mechanic stated there was nothing wrong with the brakes or accelerator pedals, and the vehicle had to be in park in order to start it.

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Acceleration · 10,000 miles · OR

I have owned a jeep cherokee sport which was purchased new in 1990 for years now. I have experienced sudden acceleration events more than ten times now, most recently in 2008. It seems each time I will be driving along, possibly braking, and zoom! The engine revs and the vehicle accelerates. It is like driving a car out of control. I am aware that chrysler has blamed such occurrences on operator error but, more than once now, I have checked to be sure my foot was not on the gas pedal when this acceleration was happening. The whole time I'm stomping on the brake but the vehicle accelerates against it causing the vehicle to go faster even though I'm braking. This has happened to me enough times that I have even had nightmares about it. I know I should just buy a new vehicle but I morally I could not sell it to anyone, nor trade it in, because I know this problem is real. I think chrysler needs to be held accountable for the many accidents this has undoubtedly caused over the years.

Filed Mar 30, 2005 · Acceleration · 200,000 miles · TX · fire

Vehicle was on road while the owner noticed that there was smoke coming out of the cruise control switch. Consumer pulled over and unexpectedly the vehicle caught on fire. Results showed that there was a short with the cruise control switch.

Filed May 5, 2004 · Acceleration · TX

Sudden engine acceleration, 2000-2500 rpms at stop or neutral when normal is 800 rpms. Cause unknown. This was the third incident over three years. In the two previous incidents, shutting off the engine and restarting stopped the high revving. This last time, it wouldn't stop until I shut off the engine for 20 minutes. I had to ride the brake and use neutral in my automatic transmission. My vehicle is a 1990 jeep cherokee. If has efi, electronic ignition and cruise control. It doesn't happen often but it does happen.

Filed Jun 13, 2002 · Acceleration · 00

When starting up vehicle engine races very high, vheicle feels like its going to take off, consumer has to hold foot on brake. Please provide any further information.

Filed Mar 27, 2002 · Acceleration · MI

When the consumer start the the vehicle it suddenly accelerated without warning. Nlm

Filed Jul 11, 2001 · Acceleration · CA

Vehicle is experiencing the same type of problem as stated in recall 90v17700/ manufacturer's recall 301t. Consumer has contacted dealer regarding recall. Dealer stated vehicle is not covered under recall. Please provide any further details.

Filed Jul 5, 2001 · Acceleration · PA · crash

While attempting to put vehicle into drive, it accelerated and took off in reverse, and ran over owner's wife. This occurred in july 1997.*ak attempting to back up, vehicle accelerated rapidly and struck a barbeque grill, a set of steps, then his wife, where she was crushed and then drug approximately 30 feet, at the scene a police officer pointed out that the drivers side mat was caught under the pedals, possible throttle failure and in the event consumer trying to hit the brakes causing the mat to be stuck.

Filed Apr 24, 2001 · Acceleration · CO

While driving vehicle will intermitently have a high idle speed immediately after vehicle is started. Vehicle is not included oi a safety recall.

Filed Jan 19, 2001 · Acceleration · OH

When vehicle is started it has a very high idle, and it gets stuck in this position. Their is recall 90v117 for this problem, but this vehicle is not covered.