1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 41
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 41 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Cruise Control · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Conditioner · Differential Unit · Gasoline · Rotor · Vehicle Speed Control
Repeated problems with ac/heat being erratic, will take vehicle in for 4th time. Vehicle shuddered, fixed by changing fluid. Weather seal fell off. Brake shudder fixed by replacement of rotors, etc. Engine stalled fixed, but the rev up and lurch at stop is not yet. Setting another appointment with service. *ak
ODI 714733
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle lunges forward slightly when stopped at a stop-light or when vehicle is in gear but not in motion when brake pedal is depressed.
ODI 711414
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
Racing when shifting from 2nd to 3rd, dealer replaced transmission, happening again + clunking sound when shifting to lower gears or stopping. *ak
ODI 711268
Vehicle Speed Control
When taking off from a complete stop, accelerator locked up, causing the vehicle to accelerate to a high rate of speed. After colliding with a couple of vehicles and a fire hydrant, vehicle slowed down. After applying the parking brake, vehicle came to a stop. The manufacturer has been notifed about the problem. Report given by liza delcampo at state farm insurance. Tsb# 18-40-98 *ak
Crash reported
ODI 842694
Vehicle Speed Control
While slowing down to stop at a red light, the vehicle downshifted (auto) properly. At approx. 15 - 20 mph while the brake was depressed the engine revved up as if to take off. I shifted to neutral and the tachometer almost red lined. (similar to the audi 5000 problem early 80's.) the second time this happened was after making a u-turn on a dead-end street and proceeding to stop at a stop sign. Both feet were on the…
ODI 708291
Linkages · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving 35 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated, consumer applied brakes, but this did not stop vehicle. Consumer kept pushing brake pedal to floor, and after a few seconds, vehicle slowed down. Mileage was 3000. This happened again on 4 aug 2001 while driving about 5 mph in a parking garage, vehicle accelerated while in reverse. Applied brakes, but there was no braking action. Vehicle came to a stop when it hit…
Crash reported
ODI 894534
Fuel Injection System · Rotor · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle has suffered from warped rotors which were replaced twice on the front and once on the rear. No problems since 12998 miles. But i consider this to be due to poor quality. Main issue reoccurring ,stalling problems while stopped in drive. Vehicle has been in three times for checks to throttle body (cleaned and once replaced), software revisions and other settings, but stalling continued to manifest itself. Has…
ODI 717031
Vehicle Speed Control
When speed control is engaged, at any speed, throtle surges ahead 2-7 mph. Very dangerous in traffic! Chrysler shop manual confirms this problem on all jeeps. Chrysler refuses to fix problem.
ODI 706066
Vehicle Speed Control
As my husband shifted from park to reverse, our new jeep lurched or accelerated so quickly that the tires squealed and smoked. We aren't sure if it "jumped" out of park or if as it went into reverse it was accelerated or floored. I was thrown from the vehicle, severe concussion, dislocated jaw, etc... Manufacturer and dealer have inspected and find the vehicle "mechanically sound". We are afraid to drive it ever…
1 injury
ODI 703752
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving vehicle will rev up and accelerate suddenly. Dealer has inspected vehicle. Please provide additional information.*ak
ODI 893445
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
Due to transmission ,vehcle will lurch forward when idling at a stop or at random, and driving at approximately 20mph with foot off accelerator. Vehicle will clunk very hard lifting consumer off seat. Vehicle was taken to dealer 6 times, but dealer could not find cause, and consumer felt dealer was in denial.*ak consumer states the transmission seems to be a problem, it experiences rough shifting, bumping, and…
ODI 892439
Cruise Control · Differential Unit · Gear Position Indication (Prndl) · Rotor · Vehicle Speed Control
Brakes: front end shakes when braking, rotors turned by dealer, but problem continues - dangerous. Differential/transfercase: loud clunking noise from rear, 'roaring' noise at speeds of 30-40mph and 65-75mph. Engine: stalls(dies out) when idling in gear and when putting gear from park to reverse, delear doesn't know how to fix. Vehicle lunges forward when coming to a stop, almost hit vehicle in front - dangerous.…
ODI 715917
Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle has many defects which have been noted by many owners ; the car stalls or the rpms fluctuate wildly when stopped and idling. There is also a lunge or jolt once the vehicle comes to stop. *ak
ODI 715875
Vehicle Speed Control
While attempting to fill gas tank, gas frequently spills out when tank is full without kicking off auto-shutoff feature of nozzle. On one occassion, with the tank nearly empty and the nozzle properly inserted into tank, gasoline immediately flowed out of tank and onto ground when pumping began. Again without shutting off auto-shutoff feature of nozzle. On numerous other occasions, when inserting nozzle into tank,…
ODI 715326
Disc · Vehicle Speed Control
After stopping and releasing the brake pedal, vehicle lurches forward as if it has been rear-ended
ODI 710755
Manual Transmission · Rear · Vehicle Speed Control
Idle goes up and down at stop. Idle goes up and jeep will gain speed without foot on gas. Idle goes up and jeep will gain speed in reverse. Idle "burps" at stop and jeep jumps like it was hit from behind. Rear end whines while traveling and get louder till 75mph then mostly subsides. Transmission was replaced ( for no reason we could tell) to stop whine. Whine continues in the rear end. Dealer states "normal".…
ODI 704323