2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Cruise Control Problems
- 4
- 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.
What owners report
- cruise control · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Cruise Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 65 mph with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated while driving up a hill. The contact had to either apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle or place the vehicle in neutral to stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. An independent mechanic was notified and the contact was awaiting a call back.…
ODI 11097929
Automatic Transmission · Cruise Control
While in cruise control at 60 mph and traveling uphill the automatic transmission suddenly down shifted from over drive into 2nd gear causing a violent lunge forward (approx 2000 rpm to 5000 rpm). This rpm change was so violent that lost of vehicle control happened momentarily. *jb
ODI 10098193
Cruise Control
While engaged in cruise control and driving up a steep grade. The vehicle jumped from 2000 rpms to 6000 rpms. *ak the vehicle dropped two or three gears and would speed up uncontrollably. This caused problems with the steering and the vehicle has tried to drive off of the road in one case. *sc *jb
ODI 10083924
Cruise Control
While driving at 65 mph on a hill cruise control failed. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, and mechanic indicated that there was a problem with the cruise control, but we did not know how to fix it.*ak
ODI 10075538