1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee acceleration problems

Filed Mar 30, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 163,000 miles · IL

When I stop with the brake firmly applied the engine surges sometimes and dies. If I put it in park and it will restart and I can proceed. This happens at traffic signals, when stopped, waiting to turn, etc.

Filed Oct 23, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 90,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically and independently start. In addition, the vehicle surged and proceeded to increase acceleration while the brake pedal was being depressed. In order to stop the vehicle, the contact crashed and slid the driver's side of the vehicle into a truck. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jan 30, 2012 · Acceleration · 130,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep grand cherokee. The contact was in an idle position with the brake epressed when suddenly, the vehicle accelerated abnormally. The contact applied full body force on the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the malfunction. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jan 15, 2009 · Acceleration, Electrical · 100,003 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

1. Came out of gear when in park and crashed sustaining 5000.00 dollars in damage. Had received a letter from daimler-chrysler in 2002,however it was not dated stating the car could do this. No recalls were present at the time. They denied any problem when car crashed. Called an attorney who was a relative that told without a doubt (100%) the car would do this. He then called me back and stated he could not represent me because he represented daimler-chrysler. He was hired by chrysler after he bought a viper from them that was a lemon and he shoved it you know where and won. They realized what an outstanding attorney he was then hired him. Talk about family ethics. They finally installed the secondary detent system in 12/2008. I was told it was repaired. 2 the car is stalling at high speeds,during u turns, while at stop signs. It to dangerous to drive. Jeep keeps telling me they can not find anything on diagnostics. I was out of town 250 miles from home and they want me to drive an unsafe vehicle back to the. They have been rude,evasive and blaming me. After 500.00 there diagnostics showed nothing. It has been to 5 other mechanics and know one has been able to diagnose the problem. I now have a 1997 grand cherokee limited that is loaded that is dangerous and worth nothing. 3 if they insist on arbitration and a chance to fix it you will lose. It is worth your money to hire a lemon law attorney from the very beginning.

Filed Mar 8, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · CO

The vehicle was experiencing sudden throttling when traveling at about 35 MPH. Consumer was informed that this was dangerous by a mechanic, but the cause was undetermined.*ak when turning the air conditioner or heater it makes the engine throttle up and stay at accelerated speed. When the consumer takes his foot of the gas pedal the vehicle slows down until you turn on the heat or air. The consumer stated that when you start from a stopped position with the fan on, after you attained the speed you want and take your foot off the acceleratorthe speed and RPM will stay the same and will not slow down until the brakes are applied. The consumer stated that he had to turn the fan off at a complete stop in neutral to get the vehicle to function properly. Under heavy braking the brakes had a bad pulsation which caused the ABS light to come on. Radio and speakers needed to be replaced.

Filed May 5, 2004 · Acceleration · MO

Car just took off on its own while driving down the highway.

Filed Aug 14, 2002 · Acceleration · KY

When at a stop brake applied, engine will intermittently rev, and vehicle will start to accelerate. Consumer has to apply brake hard to stop vehicle. Vehicle has not been examined by dealer.

Filed Jul 10, 2002 · Acceleration, Engine · MA

Vehicle was going 65mph on expressway and cruise control came on involuntarily. Consumer tried to stop vehicle by applying brakes manually to disengage cruise control switch, and turn on/off switch to decrease or increase cruise control speed, however engine continued to accelerate. Consumer stopped vehicle by shifting to park. Brakes were used up completely trying to stop vehicle, also emergency brake cord was severed due to brakes burning out. Dagnosis of the problem was that cruise control cable got caught on outer plastic line cover of another wire. Dealer notified.*ak the dealer rplaced a cracked serpentine belt.

Filed Apr 29, 2002 · Acceleration · IN · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was accelerating, when the vehicle reached 55 MPH the steering colum released and spun freely. The owner had no control over the vehicle and hit a telephone pole. The vehicle has been in the service center many times with steering and front end problems and all visits have been documented . These repairs have all been done at town and country gates are they responsible or is the manufacturer

Filed Mar 7, 2002 · Acceleration · MN · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was turned on and in park when it suddenly lurched forward, knocking consumer down and unconscious. Before stopping, vehicle turned in a counter clockwise motion, destroying all objects in its path. Dealer and manufacturer were notified.