2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 27
- 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 27 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- cruise control · 5 records
- speed control · 5 records
- foot brake · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving about 45 mph when my jeep accelerated, i tried tapping the gas pedal in hopes that it would affect it. That didn't help, i had both feet on the brake, i pulled the e-break and it still wouldn't stop and i was redlining. I finally saw a redlight and decided to throw it in park and it rolled another 50 feet or so before finally coming to a stop. I jumped out and ran because it was still stuck and…
Fire reported
ODI 10523234
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. The contact was driving 30 mph when he removed his foot from the accelerator pedal and the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact applied the brakes and was able to slow the vehicle down. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and the mechanic was able to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and…
ODI 10459883
Vehicle Speed Control
Had cruise control on at 70 mph in normal driving conditions on the interstate (70 mph speed limit). Put foot on accelerator to speed up in order to change to left lane and better clear the traffic behind me. Initial accelerator push yielded no response, so i pushed further down on the accelerator pedal. When the pedal reached the floor, acceleration shot up and i took my foot off the accelerator. Cruise control was…
ODI 10399542
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving in a mall parking lot looking for a parking space. I was turning the corner to go down the next aisle and all of a sudden i had no control of the jeep. As i turned to the left to continue looking for a park, the jeep was speeding out of control and i was slamming on the brake with both feet and the jeep just kept accelerating! I was unable to steer away from the vehicles i was heading towards. As i was…
Crash reported
ODI 10371718
Vehicle Speed Control
I washed my 2001 jeep grand cherokee at a coin operated car wash. I climbed into the car, started it up and shifted from park to drive. The car went to full throttle instantly on it's own. I applied brakes but that had little affect and the car rapidly accelerated out of the car wash stall toward a brick wall approx. 20 feet away. I steered the car into a tree as i felt it would be a softer crash as opposed to a…
Crash reported
ODI 10358937
Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my 2001 jeep grand cherokee yesterday morning and had unintended acceleration!! I bought this vehicle in great condition about 3 weeks ago and had 0 problems with acceleration until this point, and a very sharp point at that! I was traveling uphill and went to pass another vehicle doing approx. 20 miles per hour, i accelerated past the vehicle and all of a sudden the gas pedal went all the way to the…
ODI 10310071
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. While attempting to apply the brakes at 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly surged forward. The contact stated that the failure occurred periodically. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 55,336.
ODI 10274948
Vehicle Speed Control
I own a jeep grand cherokee. Three of four times i have had unexpected acceleration due to the brake pedal and accelerator being pushed at the same time. I have read on the internet where this has happened on many jeep grand cherokees of nearly every year. I have not had an accident, but it could happen if in a parking lot. The possibility of people being hurt is great. I have kept it mind most everytime i move my…
ODI 10273004
Vehicle Speed Control
My vehicle, jeep grand cherokee 2001 limited addition with around 47,000 miles on the odometer performed satisfactorily until this morning when my wife was returning from the usual drop-off of my son to the preschool. As she was waiting for the garage door of the apartment complex where we live while her foot was on the brake, the car suddenly shot up and crashed through the garage door and came to complete stop 20…
Crash reported
ODI 10176283
Vehicle Speed Control
Accelerated out of control in reverse. Couldn't stop the vehicle. *jb
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10174554
Headlights · Horn · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Vehicle Speed Control
Noticed that the head lights would automatically come on while the car was in park and shut off (headlight switch on auto) the radio controls on the steering wheel would work once in awhile the same for the cruise controls plus the horn does not work at all know did work when i bought it in april 06. I noticed when i played with the tilt steering something is would work some wouldn't. I believe that this might…
ODI 10215515
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt*: the contact stated while parked in the driveway, the vehicle was placed in reverse and suddenly lurched backwards crashing into the garage. The contact attempted to apply brake pressure, but the vehicle was stopped by the garage and its contents. No one was injured, but there was moderate damage to the vehicle and garage. The police were not notified. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer.
Crash reported
ODI 10151854
Cruise Control · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2001 jeep grand cherokee limited. In march of this year, while on the expressway, my cruise control caused my vehicle to accelerate and would not turn off even by hitting the break and pushing the off button numerous times. I was only able to stop the vehicle by putting the gear in nuetral and turning it off. I contacted the dealership who talked my through how to loosen a cable in the engine which…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10081168
Vehicle Speed Control
When pressing the accelerator, the car would not move forward, then suddenly it would lurch forward. Almost had accident when trying to pull out into traffic. When the car was stopped, it would idle, then suddenly jerk forward. Took to dealer for repair. They stated that it was a solenoid and that they are seeing this with grand cherokees that have over 50,000 miles. Very costly repair on a car that is 2 years…
ODI 10036619
Vehicle Speed Control
January i went to apply my brakes at a stop sign and it lunged forward. Shocked i slammed my foot on the brake harder and it lunged a second time hitting a car coming down the side street. Thursday when i went to apply my brakes the car shook so hard i could barely keep my hands on the steering wheel. This has happened once before and the dealership replaced them the first time, they won't do it this time. I have…
ODI 10030748
Vehicle Speed Control
This same situation has happened four times. Engine light did not appear until the 4th incident. Each time i had been driving for about an hour with the air conditioner on. I missed a turn, stopped, put the car in reverse, stopped and then put it in drive. However, the car engine just raced and when i put the pedal to the floor, the car would only go about 35 mph. I've almost been killed several times. The original…
ODI 766839
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
Coming to a stop, foot on brake. Felt power surge. Slamed on brakes , put jeep in neutral.
ODI 758195
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
Onsumer's foot was on brake when vehicle lurched in reverse. Dealer will be notified. *ak
ODI 8001951
Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer states when he stepped on the brake to shift into reverse the motor began to roar and the vehicle lurched backward no matter how hard the brake was pressed, consumer immediately pulled the shift downward and the vehicle lurched foward with the motor still roaring and his foot still pressing on the brake, after traveling about twenty feet the motor reverted to idle.*jb
ODI 562653
Vehicle Speed Control
I stopped for a left turn at a 4 way intersection, in order to let the upcoming traffic pass. When it was clear, i started to turn left and slightly uphill. All of a sudden, the engine revved into the highs and with a loud noise, the car accelerated. I immediately hit the brake, but the car kept on accelerating so strongly that it was overturning to the left and while i was still on the brakes, it then accelerated…
ODI 10176912
Vehicle Speed Control
At 67 mph with speed control on, jeep accelerated at max. Speed. Had to apply brake to disengage control at 80 mph. Speed control buttons would not work. Had to stop and put jeep in park to turn off speed control. Speed control buttons failed to work when returned to drive. Later that day, speed control worked normal.*ak
ODI 748269
Vehicle Speed Control
At approx. 50 mph a "whining" sound starts in rear of auto. As speed increases, the sound intensifies. Take foot totally off accelerator and it stops.....picks up again when accelerator is depressed. Dealer says it is common in new all-time 4wd transmission. Very loud. *ak
ODI 749268
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased/ leased a jeep grand cherokee 3/24/01. The day after i drove it off the lot, i noticed a problem with the transmission. The transmission, when down-shifting from 2nd to 1st gear shifted very, very hard- so hard that there was a loud thumping/banging noise that was quite audible and distracting, and also this abnormal shifting caused the car to lurch forward. I immediately called the dealer to express my…
ODI 749793
Vehicle Speed Control
We were exiting a car wash.the transmissiom was in neutral, the engine was idling and my foot was on the break pedal.i put the transmission into drive with my foot still on the brake pedal and the car leaped ahead at full throttle all 4 wheels peeling rubber. The brakes did not work and putting the transmission into low had no effect on the engine.we were within 50 feet of a busy state highway and directly across…
Crash reported
ODI 742764
Manual Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
With cruise control on and going up a hill there is hesitation, and then vehicle slams into a lower gear. Slam is so bad that passengers are startled. Took to dealer, and they said they don't know what to do about this problem.*ak consumer was told by dealership that this is normal. *jb
ODI 887594