2005 Jeep Wrangler: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Fuel system · 14,350 miles · NJ

Happens periodically, no forewarnings just happens, always when going slow or reversing like to park or back into parking spot.....unintended acceleration....scares the bejebers out of the person driving, since you never know when it's gonna happen.....I bought the jeep used (like maybe a year old) with 14,--- miles on it...now have about 52,--- miles on it....all street driving, no off road driving..has happened from the beginning when I bought it...

Filed Nov 14, 2011 · Acceleration · 116,937 miles · PA · crash

The accelerator (gas pedal) initially felt as though it were stuck, as if there was a block under it, when driving at approximately 20 MPH. Then suddenly there was unintended acceleration with the accelerator stuck at full throttle. Only after the vehicle hit 2 parked cars did the vehicle come to a stop.

Filed Sep 27, 2007 · Acceleration · 7,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep wrangler. While approaching a stop, the contact applied the brakes. When she released the brake pedal, the engine revved and the vehicle surged forward as if she slammed her foot on the accelerator pedal. She attempted to apply the brakes, engage the emergency brake, and turn the steering wheel. The failure has caused several near crashes. The vehicle has been to the dealer approximately seven times, however, they were unable to determine the cause of failure. They are currently advising her to bring in the vehicle, but she would be responsible for a rental vehicle. The speed and powertrain were unknown. The failure mileage was 7,000 and current mileage was 32,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2007 · Transmission · 100 miles · CA

Unintended acceleration / engine flare. Can be anticipated and vehicle movement prevented in 2 wheel drive, high range but will overpower brakes when in 4 wheel drive , low range. Occurrence not consistent or repeatable on demand but is frequent. Can occur with application (or release) of power brake, turning of steering wheel (power steering) or air condition cycling. When this happens in technical trail maneuvers (off road conditions in treacherous terrain) or in close proximity to trees, large rocks, abrupt drop-offs along road, the results are potentially deadly. No corrective action can be taken by any, non factory representative as this is a programming issue with the vehicle computer. This vehicle is not unique. The "dealer" is unable to reproduce the symptom.

Filed Jul 24, 2006 · Acceleration · 15,000 miles · GA

Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably while making a turn. The vehicle performed as if it was going to stall and then suddenly the vehicle leaped forward. Applying pressure to the brake pedal prevented the vehicle from moving forward but drastically increased the vehicle's RPM. Sudden acceleration occurred periodically when attempting to stop the vehicle, make a turn, or when the cruise control was engaged. Sudden acceleration has also occurred while the vehicle was in reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer five times however they could not determine the cause of the problem. The manufacturer has not been contacted

Filed Oct 13, 2005 · Acceleration · 2,500 miles · MD

Yesterday I was sitting at a stop sign with my foot resting on the brake. I was not pressing the pedal actively, but the brakes were applied. The jeep surged forward. My foot was no where near the gas pedal, yet the jeep revved and moved about a foot. I pressed hard on the brake and it stopped, but took a second to rev back down. The engine was cold as it had not been started in 4 days and I was only about 1 minute into the drive. Has anyone had this happen? Anyone know the cause? The jeep is a 2005 rubicon, automatic. This has now happened 3 times. Twice while the engine was cold, once while warm after an hour long drive. Each time it occurred while the RPM load was very low. Twice at a stop sign, once while pulling into my driveway. I posted on a rubicon message board to see if anyone had seen this and here are some of the responses: "when I pull into my drive, which has a slight incline and deep az rain gutters, if I slow enough to avoid slamming the bump stops I don't have enough momentum to make it all the way up. On the occasions that I try to idle up I have gotten the surge which launches me into the garage the first time I was stopped by my work bench saying hello to my brush guard" "yes, this has happened to me a few times. I have an 05 rubicon with an automatic transmission...." "I've been wondering about that. My '05 auto does the same thing, rear ended a car the first time it did it...." "mine will do that sometimes going up my driveway into the garage. I have to take it slow to get it lined up perfectly and that is when it happens..." "mine did this a few times a week after I bought it. Had it to the dealer twice, they found no issues...." and a link to the post: http://www.rubiconownersforum.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?p=238239#238239