2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee acceleration problems

Filed Feb 20, 2025 · Acceleration, Electrical · NC

Lights on the dashboard were blinking, there were no turning signals, the gas gauge was not working, and the check engine light was flashing. My safety was put at risk because I could not let people know when I was turning. I took it to the dealer, and they said there were too many codes, but none were active for them to fix the problem. So, I have to drive the jeep, but this is dangerous. The warning keeps showing me that there is a problem with the ignition switch that was previously recalled. I want this taken care of, please.

Filed Sep 7, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · FL

PCM HAS BEEN REPLACEMENT MULTIPLE TIMES BY DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOP. When computer fails it has failed a circuit with 02 sensors which kills engine power randomly while driving on highways. It has turned ABS light on and Service 4x4 randomly and won’t let the vehicle travel over 10mph. Very dangerous on roads. I’ve had three computers installed in the last Year and a half and have given me 3 close calls almost causing accident. That’s 3 too many. I’m not the only one with the computer issues ask around to owners with these jeeps. How many close called does someone need for Chrysler to not even repair but Just to look into. Do people need to die in an accident for people to take this seriously. The issue is NOT from lack of maintenance either. If my ABS module was failed I would no. My vehicle has a 115,000miles on it and when this dangerous intermittent issues occur there are no DTC codes stored. This is a total epic failure done by Chrysler. If they don’t find something soon about theses vehicles. I will be sure never to by another Jeep product. I don’t drive this vehicle unless I’m alone never-mind one of my niece or nephews With me in this death trap I’ve learned my lesson On this one Chrysler Please help the federal safety agency!!

Filed Mar 1, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · 156,000 miles · WA

All the electrical stuff on my car flashes on and off or will just go completely blank for awhile while I'm driving this includes speedometer and all my lights and windshield wipers which is very much needed to drive safely it appears that the car shuts off but it continues to run and I've done research and it is my ignition switch I saw that there was a recall on it already and I called and they told me they wouldn't fix it I'm not sure how all of this works so I'm writing you guys for help. When it had first happened I was going about 60 MPH down the highway in the rain in washington state I feel very unsafe in this vehicle now I can't take the chance of being on the freeway and this happening again in the rain the speedometer wasn't so scary but when your windshield wipers go out while it's raining and you're driving on the highway it's pretty scary and very unsafe for everyone. The video I have is another day it still continues to happen it was too risky to try and take videos of it the first time. So I guess I can't upload videos on here the picture it looks like I could be parked but I do have a video that I can send in to you guys if you provide me with an email

Filed Oct 22, 2019 · Acceleration, Airbags · 54,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the consumer owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The cobsumer stated that while pulling into the driveway, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into the garage. As a result, the consumer's vehicle destroyed another vehicle that was parked in the garage. The driver sustained injuries to the chest and arms. The seat belt failed to restrain the driver and the front driver's and passenger air bags failed to deploy. Medical attention was received. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 54,000. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Sep 11, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 240,272 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 55 MPH with the accelerator pedal depressed, the speed decreased. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated forward with force. The contact stated that the ABS, tracker control, service electrical braking system, and service 4 wheel drive warning indicators illuminated. The contact continued driving home as the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no failure code was found. The contact stated that the brakes, rotors, and calipers were replaced, but the failure continued. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 240,272.

Filed May 6, 2019 · Acceleration · 245,247 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While the cruise control was engaged at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle erroneously accelerated to speeds above 90 MPH. The vehicle slowed down after applying the brakes. When the brake pedal was released, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration again. The driver forced the transmission into the park position to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 245,247.

Filed Dec 2, 2018 · Acceleration · 70,000 miles · WV

My vehicle has, on multiple and separate occasions, spontaneously accelerated. Thankfully no one and nothing has been hurt yet because I had time to throw it into neutral and stand on the brake, but it's a matter of time. Someone will get killed if this issue isn't fixed soon as I assume there are tons of these on the road.

Filed May 24, 2018 · Acceleration · 112,000 miles · NE · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While depressing the brake pedal, the contact started the engine and placed the gear shifter in drive. Suddenly, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated and struck a parked vehicle. The police and fire departments were present, but no reports were filed. There were no injuries. On two previous occasions, the vehicle was taken to baxter chrysler/dodge/jeep (2010 s 124th circle, la vista, nebraska 68128) for the same failure in january and march, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was never repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted for the recent failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Filed May 9, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 161,679 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 58 MPH, the accelerator pedal was applied and traveled to the floorboard. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but it also traveled to the floorboard and failed to respond. The vehicle continued to accelerate forward and the rpms increased. The vehicle eventually came to a stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 161,679.

Filed Apr 7, 2018 · Acceleration · 195,000 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

Ok I'm fully aware my vehicle is under 3 recalls well technically speaking 2 cause ones a recall on the recall waiting for that recall to be recalled. This whole process is insane my vehicle has turned off while driving has unparked itself shifted on its own had the lights flicker I have even been pulled over mutiple times for these problems twice when the jeep decided it was gonna stop accelerating 3 times because the lights start flickering sometime just inside sometimes just the outside and most recently all the lights just stopped working vehicle still running made it about 10 feet after the lights went out and sure enough before I could even pull of tbe road blue lights I've had the vehicle less then 60 days it's stalled while sitting still it's stalled while driving it's shut off while idle and while driving. Its shifted on its own while driving and idle most recently I was checking the transmission fluid with the car in park in my driveway the support arms are dead so I used my handy dandy block o wood to hold it open well I pull the dipstick from the transmisson it was a little low so I turn around to grab my funnel and a bottle of fluid and I before I can even turn all the way around my parked car is rolling towards me and so I didnt get pinned between my jeep and my shed I tired to step into the vehicle to prevent my legs from getting stuck well I'm pretty tall and my head hit he hood witch lifted it slightly and my block o wood fell out witch lead to the hood pushing my face into the running car luckily a busted flip and a slight burn to my neck was all that happened now I understand that a block o wood is not standard safety equipment and I understand that a car rolling in netural a couple feet will more then likely not pin anyone but all I knew was the parked car was moving I didn't know if it was gonna speed up or what I need more room