1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee acceleration problems

Filed Jun 17, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 146,200 miles · WI

Vehicle will stall out without warning while moving at any speed. Pulling over and restarting the car fixes the issue temporarily. This has been a problem for several years. No error codes are being generated . Replaced o2 sensors and this remains an issue. Looking online, many people have had this same issue.

Filed May 4, 2018 · Acceleration, Body · 260,778 miles · TN

Takata recall. Since owning my 1998 jeep grand cherokee 4.0, I've replaced nearly every single part on it. The transmission needs to be recalled on this vehicle before someone gets killed just trying to drive it. The transmission will be fine 1 minute, the next it is putting itself in neutral or drive and I've nearly died on several occasions. Now, the jeep is coding more codes than ever. Also, as of few days ago, I have no reverse in it. I nearly hit another car trying to back out of a space at the hospital when reverse decided to no longer work. I can't afford to keep fixing these issues and I shouldn't have to. Please look into this because I'm sure I'm not the only person that's had problems with the transmission in 1998 jeep grand cherokee models. Also, my back passenger doors have decided they won't open from outside of the vehicle. You can only open them from inside. What if something happened and I was trapped, nobody could get in through the passenger back 2 doors because they won't open. As far as transmission, maybe I'll live through another incident with transmission changing gears on it's own, but maybe I won't either. Thank you.

Filed Oct 16, 2014 · Acceleration, Steering · 160,000 miles · NJ

Engine never stalls but power steering cuts out and vehicle looses ability to steer and negotiate a intersection turn all the time. Engine never stalls but engine speed surges and vehicle accelerates suddenly at low speeds after car first starts and for first 2 minutes of running. On safety recall for gas tank defect and hitch install. (n45) dealer did not attempt to fix bolts or install hitch or offer cost estimate for repair, only took unauthorized pictures of vehicle rear undercarriage and stated bolts were elongated and looked rusty.

Filed Jul 21, 2014 · Acceleration · 139,375 miles · CA

I was headed out of work , drove about 1/2 mile .suddenly the jeep started accelerating .I pressed the brakes, and it seemed like I was stepping on the gas . I thought it ,might of been that the cruise control got activated , but that was not it . Then I though maybe the car mat was on the pedal , but that wasn't it either. There was red lights, car waiting for the green light, and my jeep seemed to accelerate more.luckily the light turned green, but the car seemed to go faster . I was able to speed into a super market with an empty parking lot, decided to switch the ignition to off. I opened the hood to check if maybe something was stuck , I moved the throttle, turned the jeep back on , seemed like nothing had happened . It was a very scary experience. I was looking into what may had caused the problem, and came across an article where jeeps where being recalled for this problem.

Filed Sep 15, 2013 · Acceleration · NV

This vehicle is supposed to be recalled due to fuel tank exposed if rear collision chrysler is doing nothing to repair they just keep telling me they don,t have part but if I go to dealer to buy they have it called several times just get the run around.

Filed Jan 3, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 178,000 miles · GA

Car stalls without warning while driving. Happens at any speed, from 70 on the highway to 5 MPH on our road. No warning. Internet search indicated many jeep owners with same safety issue and no permanent fixes. Have taken to independent auto mechanic and have replaced ignition components (ignition coil, plugs, wiring, distributor cap and rotor and crank sensors) with no results to correct issue. This is very serious and dangerous condition that needs to be addressed by manufacturer.

Filed Jun 3, 2008 · Acceleration · 89,000 miles · VA

I have a jeep grand cherokee. Model year 1998. My problem occurs mostly when first pressing the gas but does also occur after I have already started moving from a stop. My problem is when stepping on the gas pedal, nothing happens or it shutters violently for about 3-5 seconds at least and then it finally starts going. There have been times when it was very close to stalling. I have almost been in a couple accidents because of this problem where under normal operation of the vehicle I would have had more than plenty of time to pull into traffic but with the stalling was almost struck by a couple vehicles. Have replaced numerous parts but has not fixed the problem after taking it to three different mechanics. Have read that this is a widespread problem on grand cherokees. This happens to me on a daily basis numerous times. With this being such a widespread problem,the dealer should have a recall issued to fix the problem with faulty equipment.

Filed Oct 12, 2007 · Acceleration · 124,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated without warning when he shifted into reverse. As a result, the vehicle crashed into his neighbor's house. The contact was ejected from the vehicle and sustained scratches on his arm. As of october 12, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The failure speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 124,000. Updated 11/16/07

Filed Oct 24, 2005 · Acceleration, Transmission · 70,000 miles · TX

We have this roaring noise in the rear end which is so loud you can't hear the radio if it's on all the way. Also have trouble with the surging at high speeds or going up a hill. Almost didn't make it home the last time we drove it 40 miles away. Since my husband has a heart condition we have not driven it any more. After reading the letters that have had this rear end noise fixed and it comes back not sure what to do.

Filed Sep 29, 2005 · Acceleration · 126,000 miles · IA

Dt: contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. While driving on the highway and applying the brakes vehicle lurched out of gear even if vehicle was running. This incident happened approximately 3 or 4 months ago. No crashes reported . No police reports . Taken. No fire.