2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 81
- 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 81 stored complaint records:
- 23 indicate a crash
- 12 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 13 records
- engine light · 10 records
- police report · 6 records
- report filed · 6 records
- without warning · 6 records
- surged forward · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 22 |
| 1–30k mi | 21 |
| 100–150k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the lights on the instrument cluster, radio, ac and lights shut off as well as loss of power steering and engine shut off. Including the brakes, accelerator, and all electrical system. Leaving me with absolute no control over the vehicle. I noticed the ignition key had slipped into the forward off position while the vehicle was in motion, creating a deadly hazard as it results in loss of all…
ODI 10606494
Body · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
When backing into parking space the car took off like a rocket ship/full throttle (5.7 hemi) like it had a mind of it's own. The result was property damage (unknown amount) and car damage over $7600.00 not including car rental for 2 weeks. Chrysler sent inspector to body shop and their determination was they found nothing wrong and said the case is closed. A jeep/chrysler dealership replaced the throttle body…
Crash reported
ODI 10615623
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
It has happened on several occasions now; however, the first time my truck completely shut off, i was driving ~35mph then slowed down a bit to turn and suddenly had no power. It started back up with out issue, but it was terrifying, as i was in the middle of an intersection. Most recently, i was driving with my wife and kids in the truck and a similar incident occurred. I was driving ~25 mph when the engine just…
ODI 10626923
Vehicle Speed Control
I was pulling into a space to park, was coasting into spot did not have my foot on the gas. My car made a loud noise and shot forward -up over a curb and through a wooded area until i hit a trailer. Prior to this happening my gauges in my car were all flicking on and off on my dashboard. I reported the incident to my insurance company and had the body work done. The insurance company will not cover the cause of the…
Crash reported
ODI 10553235
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
After dealer performed recall 13v175000, traction control is inoperative but no lights are illuminated to indicate the failure of the traction control system. Also, shifting the transfer case is inoperative. No warning lights or informational messages are displayed to indicate the loss of functionality. Dealer has cleared codes and replaced parts multiple times, but the problem remains. Safety issues are: 1. Driving…
ODI 10592641
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while entering a parking space, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a parked vehicle. The contact was not injured. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 65,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10538583
Service Brakes · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
As i pulled into my apartment complex around 5:30am on 8/08/2013, i noticed a loud "thud" sound and my jeep became stalled in the driveway. I pressed gently on the gas pedal to move my vehicle out of oncoming traffic, but the jeep wouldn't move and then finally jolted into drive without me pressing on the gas pedal. I was able to coast to a parking spot. The service 4-wheel drive indicator light came on the dash…
ODI 10535680
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated to 35 mph with the illumination of the traction warning light. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000. *tr
ODI 10523116
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle's speed increased to 80 mph without warning. The brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond causing the contact to engage the emergency brake. The failure recurred on several occasions. Also, while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle decelerated without warning. The contact pulled over and the vehicle…
ODI 10691596
Vehicle Speed Control
My jeep at times lurches when taking off from a stopped position before it will drive normally. At times when slowing down and not coming to a complete stop the rpms will jump and not go down causing the vehicle to not continue to go forward. I have to pull over and turn ignition off, turn back on and go. This is very dangerous, especially if trying to get on highway or in traffic on a city street. *tr
ODI 10704628
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Exact same scenario.... Traveling down the road, stopped at a light and car went into limp mode with the esp mode disabled lit up on the dash. Car was idling at just under 2k rpm and would not accelerate. Car normally idles at just under 1k rpm. With my foot on the brake the car wanted to drive forward, light turned green and let off the brake, i was doing 20mph without my foot on the gas. I pulled over and shut the…
ODI 10497668
Vehicle Speed Control
While traveling at highway speed the electronic throttle control system of the vehicle completely failed placing the vehicle into limp mode as indicated by the flashing warning lights and the dashboard display reading "esp disabled". The vehicle reduced speed drastically without driver input to do so. Were it not for the awareness and capability of the driver following the vehicle, this drastic reduction in speed…
ODI 10494819
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 5 mph with the brakes engaged, the vehicle accelerated independently. After the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
ODI 10653042
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated as he pulled into the driveway within 2 feet of the garage there was sudden acceleration and the vehicle crash into the garage. There was no injuries but the front of the vehicle was damaged. The police was not notified. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who informed the manufacturer of the failure. The manufacturer sent a letter to the contact…
Crash reported
ODI 10483577
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
The air bags light comes on and stays on, the fuel system light comes on and stays on. When checked by mechanic was told some sort of sensor. The speed control does what it wants it can go from 45mph to 20mph and the vehicle tries to cut itself off i have to immediately put it in neutral to prevent that from happening. *tr
ODI 10639744
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
My car was recalled by chrysler under p41/nhtsa 14v-438. That was in july and i just called the dealer and they still don't have the part. How much longer do i have to wait? *tr
ODI 10650723
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle went into limp mode. The traction control light and the esp light illuminated on the instrument panel during the failure. The vehicle's speed then decreased from 30 to 5 mph. The contact maneuvered the vehicle to the shoulder and shut it off. Upon restart, the vehicle operated as normal. The vehicle was taken…
ODI 10466274
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I began to notice some unexplained acceleration and deceleration. While driving, when the vehicle should downshift, i could feel a bump and noticeable hesitation. That gradually worsened to become major fluctuations in the rpm while both accelerating and decelerating. For instance, while steadily engaging the gas pedal to accelerate, the vehicle sometimes feels jumpy, does not accelerate smoothly, and if you look at…
ODI 10524013
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2005 jeep grand cherokee (first incident) while turning a corner at approximately 15-20mph revved up, would not shift, and prnd were all lit up on the dash, as well as the engine light came on. After a few starts the engine light has gone off. Second incident, from dead stop at a light and accelerating, same issue. Engine light goes off again. This has now occurred 4 times within 2 months and is a safety hazard…
ODI 10457523
Vehicle Speed Control
This is a 5.7 hemi engine with 62200 miles. I had driven into a 7-11 parking lot and almost came to a halt deciding whether to park on the right or left. Decided to park on the right. Car was at around 2 miles per hour, lifted my leg off the accelerator to hit brake, when the car suddenly accelerated, climbed over the sidewalk, sliced and felled a tree and rammed into a laundromat. Brake was applied to the point of…
Crash reported
ODI 10451574
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was at a complete stop when it surged forward and crashed into another vehicle. The transmission, slippage, and various other warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel after the failure. During the failure, the contact applied the brakes but the vehicle continued to surge forward. The contact suffered major back injuries as…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10445503
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
We received a recall notice june 2014 for ignition switch. My vehicle dash board, gauges hear, air, everything shuts off at least 5 times a week. I am told from subclass that the part is still not in. In doing research, i have found the some cars completing shut down. Some while driving 60 on a highway. This needs to be fixed. I feel that over a year is long enough. I need my jeep fixed and safe to drive around with…
ODI 10731978
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that as she entered a parking space at 2 mph with the brakes partially depressed, there was sudden acceleration and the contact crashed into the front of a store and accelerated through the store . The brakes were applied during the failure but the vehicle did not respond. Once the vehicle crashed through the front of the store, the rear tires…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10421149
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 2 mph, the vehicle surged forward until crashing. A police report was filed and the driver was reported injured. The fire department also appeared on the scene due to smoke emitting from the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the vehicle was not examined for the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10399254
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle would lunge forward abnormally. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 83,000.
ODI 10446890