2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee acceleration problems

Filed Oct 23, 2026 · Acceleration, Electrical · 170,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended with the vehicle shaking erratically. The vehicle was taken to O’Reilly’s where the vehicle was diagnosed with CAM box failure. The contact was informed that the CAM box needed to be replaced. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V332000 (Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control); however, the VIN was not associated with the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2024 · Acceleration, Steering · IL · crash

I'm not sure what components malfunctioned but my vehicle is in a body shop currently getting work done from the accident I was recently in. The safety of my cousin and I was put into risk when I was driving on the highway and I hydroplaned on the highway and did a 180 degree turn but luckily no one hit me and I didn't hit anyone else. I slammed on the concrete median which is what stopped my vehicle on the highway leaving my vehicle with 9 thousand in damages. I filed an insurance claim and is now getting fixed like I mentioned. Prior to the accident I had noticed the car shifting to the left and dramatically declining acceleration and a loud pop by the front driver tire. That is the best way to describe what the car does. So on the day of the incident I believe the car did what I just explained and it caused me to hydroplane and I'm in fear it is going to happen again. I have taken it to another shop after the accident because my vehicle would not start and a different shop said they heard the noise but could not figure out what it was. When I get my vehicle back I planned on taking it to a recall center but I decided to make this report first. There were no warning lights before during or after the accident.

Filed May 24, 2022 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · TX

electronic stability controls along with traction and FCW AFFECTING TRANSFER CASE WITH STEERING

Filed Jun 22, 2021 · Acceleration · PA

Twice in recent months the car accelerated on its own while idling. I received no warning or message. Both times the car surged forward a short distance. I applied the brake both times, but it didn’t seem to have much effect. The car seemed to slow on its own. My search of the internet uncovered many instances of sudden unintended acceleration involving the Jeep Cherokee, some resulting in severe injury/property damage, so it is definitely a safety issue. There have been many complaints, over many years, about this same problem, but I could not find mention of a recall notice or service advisory. Apparently there has been no definitive identification of the cause. I would gladly have the car inspected, but suspect that the problem can not be easily reproduced. I have had the vehicle for 5 years and only experienced this problem twice. Of course it only has to happen once to cause serious harm.

Filed Jul 11, 2020 · Acceleration, Engine · 28,500 miles · CA

28000 miles +\- driving car on freeway in high speed lane in las 405 - the most traveled highway in the us, and the car slowed to a dead stop. Complete loss of acceleration. All electrical still working, lights, dash, radio. Would turn over but would not start. Hour earlier car was idling and idled to a stall. All electrical still working. Police had to come and stop traffic to wait for a flatbed.

Filed Jun 25, 2020 · Acceleration · 32,000 miles · TX

I was pulling out onto the highway from a stop position, as I tried accelerate the engine acted like I was in neutral or park! I thought I hit the gear shift into park or neutral, but I was in drive. It went back into drive mode second s later. Scary feeling with traffic going 50 MPH around me! Well it did it again going from a stop position turning left onto a busy 3 lane street. Now I know something is not right!! So far no recall on my VIN #, but many other 2016 jeep grand cherokee have been recalled with something similar. It's very scary , dangerous, and hazardous!

Filed May 5, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 46,582 miles · CA

On may 3rd 2020 driving on highway the accelerator sensor went off. Heard a loud pop. Vehicle lost power and speed declined from 55 to 30. I floored it and the car would not reach speed of 55 MPH. I had no cell service and was 45 miles from even a town. Limped the car to dealer and left there. This is the 3rd time this has happened and the dealer tells me they can't get it to repeat. Vehicle is currently at the dealership. I have called and left a message and have heard nothing.

Filed Jan 27, 2020 · Acceleration, Transmission · 44,855 miles · CA

Loss of power.... Electronic throttle sensor. Again second time lost power in my vehicle on highway 299 in shasta county headed home to trinity county ca . Again I had no cell service. This time I had my 9 year old daughter with me our dog and a vehicle full of groceries. Now I am scared of this vehicle. Scared to drive it. I have called manufacturer they have done nothing but close all my claims and cases. Denied my arbitriation. Wont appeal even though I have powertrain warranty of 100k miles. This vehicle is not safe! They wouldn't even give me a comparable vehicle. Dealership again told me they don't know what is causing this and they can't fix it.

Filed Jan 27, 2020 · Acceleration, Transmission · 41,554 miles · CA

Loss of power driving down the highway. Went from going 60 MPH to 20 MPH. Dealerahip service could not find anything wrong with it. They cleared code and stated vehicle seemed to be running fine. I was driving on a rural highway 299 in trinity county california where there was no cell service and was left stranded. I drove on the shoulder the rest of the 30 miles to get to dealership.

Filed Nov 15, 2019 · Acceleration · 45,848 miles · NH · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep grand cherokee. While driving low speeds, the accelerator pedal suddenly traveled to the floorboard, the vehicle accelerated, and crashed into a fence. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer retrieved the black box and provided case number: [xxx]. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 45,848. Ap*mp consumer states that incident happened after coming out of a car wash. Consumer states that foot was not on the gas when vehicle accelerated and smashed into the fence. When vehicle hit the fence it started revving up before slowing down to a normal idle. Vehicle was towed to tilton auto body where the damage was repaired. It was then taken to tilton auto serve (tilton, nh) for front end alignment. Manufacturer analyzed black box and stated that there were no issues with the throttle system or accelerator pedal assembly. *dl parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).