1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee acceleration problems

Filed Dec 9, 2010 · Acceleration · 200,000 miles · NC · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal suddenly depressed to the floorboard and the vehicle surged forward. The contact engaged the brakes but the vehicle would not stop. The contact used the emergency brake but the vehicle still would not stop. The contact noticed smoke from the tires; she shifted to park and the vehicle finally stopped. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 200,000.

Filed Sep 26, 2007 · Acceleration, Engine · PA · 2 injuries

Speed control would work sometimes. Replaced sensor transmission is lazy taking off have to put in to 2nd gear for car to move and this is a automatic trans, main engine seal went replace that, transmission leak very badly fix that ,when driving front end shakes sometimes don't know what that is got brakes and still dose it , when sitting at a light jeep tries to take off by itself jerking our heads back , muffler from catalytic converter rotted off while on a family vacation all of this with in a year I work hard and I am not rich always wanted a jeep now I regret it but I am stuck how can I get this mess fix please help!!!

Filed Mar 15, 2005 · Acceleration · IA

In the last couple of months, on a number of occasions I will be sitting at a complete stop at a stop light when my 1995 jeep grand cherokee simply accelerates as if the throttle has suddenly opened. The car actually lurches forward with my foot on the brake. I have been able to stop it from entering oncoming traffic only by applying extreme pressure to the brake pedal. I have taken it in to two different garages, but they have not been able to figure out the cause. The problem seems to occur most often in cold damp weather.

Filed May 5, 2004 · Acceleration, Brakes · MA

When the car doesn't start in drive I have to switch gears to neutral. Inorder to switch gears I have to step on the brake. Once the car is in drive and I release my foot off of the brake, there has been 4 times when the car just shot forward. My first reaction is to step on the brakes. There has been no injuries invloved, just severe nervousness. I don't know if there is really anything wrong, so nothing has been checked. I just stay prepared to slam on the brakes. I'm knew to jeeps and I thought this is what jeeps do until I read the article on sudden acceleration which prompted me to fill out this form.

Filed Jan 5, 2004 · Acceleration · 70,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

While backing out of the driveway vehicle accelerated, and damaged a fence and neighbor's garage. Driver sustained neck injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall 02v053000 repairs concerning sudden acceleration.

Filed Aug 26, 2003 · Acceleration · FL

Consumer stated while vehicle was at a complete stop and without any indication speed control engaged, gas pedal traveled to floorboard, causing rear wheels to skid. Consumer applied force to brakes to stop vehicle, and turned engine off.

Filed Jul 29, 2003 · Acceleration · TN · crash

The vehicle was in park but was not running and without prior warning vehicle jumped out of gear and suddenly accelerated, hitting a tree.

Filed May 12, 2003 · Acceleration, Airbags · 109,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

Ellen romett, (wife) in an attempt to move our 1995 jeep cherokee grand lmt. Forward in the driveway a few feet, placed the vehicle in drive with her foot on the brake. The vehicle suddenly accelerated forward at high speed through the yard fence, she immediately hit the brake, however the car continued to travel an additional 34 feet and finally came to stop after hitting a large cherry tree. Grass and driveway markings validate her attempt to brake the vehicle and the fact that the acceleration continued even after braking. Air bags did not deploy. Injuries to my wife appear to be minimal, however, there was extensive damage to the jeep cherokee and $1400 in property damage.

Filed Aug 14, 2002 · Acceleration · KY

When at a stop or when vehicle is in park with engine running, engine will rev, and vehicle will accelerate on its own. This happens intermittently. Consumer has to apply brake hard to stop vehicle. Vehicle has not been examined by dealer.

Filed Feb 14, 2002 · Acceleration · FL

On statring vehicle from a parked position vehicle lurched backwards.