While backing out from a parking lot vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer applied the brakes, and the pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to turn off the vehicle. The driver tried to restart, and was able to start the vehicle. The driver was able to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection.
1992 Jeep Cherokee: sudden unintended acceleration
5 of the 113 complaints about the 1992 Jeep Cherokee describe sudden unintended acceleration.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Sudden unintended acceleration by model year
What owners say
Dear sir/madam: I would like to bring to your attention matters related to a certain safety defect which I believe resulted in car crashes caused by the unintended acceleration of daimler/chrysler's, chrysler group vehicles. Daimler/chrysler is my former employer and I worked there as an engineer. During my tenure there, I worked closely with the group that now has as its members, the corporations expert witness defending the corporation in law suits related to these crashes. This same group was also responsible for developing and releasing the controls which are believed to be the root cause of the problem. At one point in time I was part of the team at dailmer/chrysler that was responsible for investigating customer complaints regarding crashes caused by unintended acceleration. Accordingly, I believe that I may be able to provide some very good if not exclusive inside information related to this matter. I believe that these car crashes are the result of dailmer/chryslers flagrant negligence in developing the systems that are believed to be the root cause of these crashes. If my assistance in investigating this matter would be of interest to you, please let me know. I am willing to help in whatever capacity I can. It is wrong that dailmer/chrysler built and sold vehicles which may hurt if not kill someone. Regardless of your disposition of this matter, if possible, I would greatly appreciate a reply on or before december 18, 2003 outlining you intended course of action to my concern. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
When putting gear into reverse from park vehicle suddenly accelerated backwards, causing it to crash into a parked vehicle.
Sudden unintended acceleration (ua) - turning right in service station; accelerator went all the way to floor. Almost no brakes. Barely missed gas pumps and gas delivery tanker. Got on straightaway and turned off ignition, stopping with aid of parking brake. Jeep service dept. Reported nothing wrong with vehicle --"must have been caused by floor mat". The problem is obviously in the cruise control as it is the only device that can pull the accelerator cable to wide open throttle. Have disconnected the cruise control and would advise all cherokee owners to do the same.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in accident and injury to consumer.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1992 Jeep Cherokee sudden acceleration
Is sudden unintended acceleration a common problem on the 1992 Jeep Cherokee?
5 of 113 owner complaints about the 1992 Jeep Cherokee (4%) mention sudden unintended acceleration. The model year with the most reports is 2015.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Jeep Cherokee?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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