2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Sep 23, 2019 · Engine · 140,663 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start immediately. Once the contact was finally able to start the vehicle, the engine revved on its own. Once the contact placed the vehicle into drive, the vehicle surged forward on its own. The contact had to place the vehicle into neutral in order to regain control of the vehicle. Once the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it resumed normal operation. The contact stated that the same failure occurred again while traveling 50 MPH on the highway. The contact was able to gain control of the vehicle to avoid a crash. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator was illuminated at the time of the failures; however, the warning indicator was associated with another failure. The contact worked as a mechanic; therefore, the vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,663.

Filed Aug 5, 2019 · Engine · 115,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While the vehicle was idling, the vehicle lunged forward or hesitated. The vehicle also drove very roughly. Occasionally, the vehicle decelerated. The contact also stated that as the engine warmed up, the harness plugs produced sparks, and the traction control indicator and lightning bolt icon illuminated. The vehicle was taken to phillips chrysler dodge (3401 us-441, fruitland park, fl 34731, (352) 702-9103) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be replicated. The contact diagnosed the failure and stated that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 115,000.

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 Jun 12, 2017 · Acceleration · 200,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and the speed increased to 80 MPH. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a utility pole. The driver sustained injuries to the neck, back, left arm, and left foot, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 200,000. ...updated 07/10/17 *bf ..updated 07/13/17 *bf *cn

Filed Nov 15, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 120,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

I was leaving the car wash and after putting the grand cherokee in drive with my foot on the brake it accelerated on its own and the brakes were not responsive. Unable to stop or slow down, to avoid traffic, I crashed into a stone wall. The car is totaled and I had serious injury to my head as the airbag also did not deploy.

Filed Oct 31, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 110,000 miles · ID

2005 jeep grand cherokee 5.7l stalls while driving, goes into limp mode constantly while driving or stationary, unintended acceleration while stationary and surges forward when brakes fully applied. Also got the recall for ignition issue but no parts available so have to be careful till then. Ignition recall is even stated to be a temporary fix. Electrical issues cause sever safety concern for customer safety. No warning when issue will happen. Replace parts stated by professional diagnostic and still have same electrical issues.

Filed Oct 4, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 105,500 miles · TX · crash

I was parked in a parking lot with the engine idling and the jeep in park, with the emergency brake engaged. After approximately 5 minutes, the engine suddenly revved up and my jeep surged forward, striking the car parked directly in front of me. I pressed hard on the brake and the jeep surged forward again before the engine died and the jeep stopped. The e-brake was still engaged, but the gear, which had been in park, was now in drive. At no time did I come into contact with the gear shifter.

Filed Sep 7, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 124,983 miles · OK

Placed vehicle in reverse and it accelerated by itself, had to hit brakes and turn engine off to avoid accident, then when I parked vehicle and placed in park it did it again.

Filed Nov 21, 2013 · Acceleration · 132,000 miles · MA · crash

I was pulling into a space to park, was coasting into spot did not have my foot on the gas. My car made a loud noise and shot forward -up over a curb and through a wooded area until I hit a trailer. Prior to this happening my gauges in my car were all flicking on and off on my dashboard. I reported the incident to my insurance company and had the body work done. The insurance company will not cover the cause of the accident only the accident itself. My insurance company sent one of their appraisers over to the body shop at the dealership where I purchased the car and had the work done and was told that the same incident happened to one of the guys that worked at the body shop while he was pulling my car back into one of their garages. I am supposed to pick up my car because the body work is complete but I am afraid to drive the car again and feel that this is a major safety concern. I purchased my car from this dealership 3 years ago, it was used when I bought it. Do I have any rights as far as having them test and repair the car at their expense?

Filed Nov 7, 2012 · Acceleration · 30,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated as he pulled into the driveway within 2 feet of the garage there was sudden acceleration and the vehicle crash into the garage. There was no injuries but the front of the vehicle was damaged. The police was not notified. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who informed the manufacturer of the failure. The manufacturer sent a letter to the contact informing him they were not responsible for the damages and it was not due to any manufacturing defects and offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Mar 14, 2012 · Acceleration · 62,214 miles · CA · crash

This is a 5.7 hemi engine with 62200 miles. I had driven into a 7-11 parking lot and almost came to a halt deciding whether to park on the right or left. Decided to park on the right. Car was at around 2 miles per hour, lifted my leg off the accelerator to hit brake, when the car suddenly accelerated, climbed over the sidewalk, sliced and felled a tree and rammed into a laundromat. Brake was applied to the point of literally standing on it with whole body weight but car did not respond. Finally the car came to a halt although engine was making revving sounds for a few more seconds. Luckily nobody was inside the laundromat. Air bag did not deploy even though the front was badly damaged. Police report was filed. Cop was also surprised air bag did not deploy for this hard a crash. The car has been owned by me since new for 7 years and this has never happened. Insurance sent a special technician to check, but nothing could be found. Car is more than likely totaled at this point. Please do something about this, someone can get badly injured for life, or deaths can occur.

Filed Feb 6, 2012 · Acceleration · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle would lunge forward abnormally. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 83,000.