2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 31
- 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 31 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- cruise control · 7 records
- engine light · 6 records
- without warning · 5 records
- complete stop · 4 records
- within seconds · 4 records
- pressed accelerator · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While exiting a parking lot, the vehicle accelerated without warning. As a result, the driver crashed into another vehicle. The driver sustained foot and back injuries, but did not require medical attention. The other driver was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11287900
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While accelerating to merge onto the highway, the check engine light came on and i could not accelerate above approximately 45 mph or 3000 rpms. I let off the gas thinking the jeep would slow, but it didn't slow down. I was able to decelerate by braking (obviously). However, i was still unable to go faster than approximately 45 mph or 3000 rpms. I took it into the shop twice before because the check engine light…
ODI 11149553
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
On multiple occasions in the last few days, the brakes have failed to respond (extreme force is needed to push down on the brake pedal), which delays braking time/distance significantly. This is happening specifically when trying to disengage from cruise control. This almost caused a crash. The car had a break booster recall in 2017 and this repair was completed at that time.
ODI 11115077
Vehicle Speed Control
Went to activate cruise control using the buttons on the steering wheel. Would not activate even after repeated attempts. Took it to dealer who exclaimed "recall" but after checking, he said the recall doesn't apply to my vehicle. Then found out other options do not work either. Plan on taking to a different dealer to have rechecked. This "defect happens whether moving or not.i became aware of this while on hwy 45…
ODI 11111047
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. After backing into the driveway and attempting to place the vehicle in park, the vehicle accelerated in reverse without warning. As a result, the person behind the vehicle was struck and pinned underneath the tires. The victim was fatally injured. The vehicle accelerated all the way through the garage and traveled up a three foot high concrete wall behind the garage…
Crash reported · 1 death
ODI 11094100
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Since september 2017, my 2011 jeep grand cherokee has been in the repair shop four times due to the vehicle not starting. The alternator and battery was checked once per month up until december, but each time i was informed that both parts were in good condition based on the diagnostics. However, after each repair visit the vehicle would not start after a few days. Between repair visits a number of other issues…
ODI 11073098
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
At times while driving on the highway or city street, while in cruse, brake apply automatically without any vehicle braking in front of me. Also at times while in motion, cruse system do not take for weeks, then without any notification, i would set it and it works as it should.
ODI 11039214
Body · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
On may 28, 2016 while navigating my driveway, my car suddenly accelerated forward and crashed into the back wall of my garage. Damage was done to my home and my car. I had no control over the vehicle. Hitting the brake and trying to hit the ignition button did nothing to stop the vehicle. On another occasion, about two weeks earlier, i had parked the car at walmart, pressed the brake and the ignition button to turn…
Crash reported
ODI 10875231
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side windows randomly lowered without warning. The contact had to use the electronic function to wind the windows up each time the failure occurred. The cruise control failed to engage and disengage, which caused the contact to have to turn off and restart the vehicle. The service engine light illuminated when the…
ODI 10892788
Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
All electronic components flicker or shut off and smelled like wires where burning. This all happens when the vehicle is running
ODI 11255243
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Vehicle Speed Control
7/27/15 i was at a complete stop before i was going to turn into the parking space. I waited until a van passed and again, was at a complete stop. I gently pressed the gas pedal when within seconds the car took off on its own. Within seconds my car revved on its own and took off; slamming me into a concrete wall barrier that saved me from driving into a dry cleaning store window.during this entire time, my foot…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10750203
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Vehicle Speed Control
7/27/15 i was at a complete stop before i was going to turn into the parking space. I waited until a van passed and again, was at a complete stop. I gently pressed the gas pedal when within seconds the car took off on its own. Within seconds my car revved on its own and took off; slamming me into a concrete wall barrier that saved me from driving into a dry cleaning store window.during this entire time, my foot…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10750199
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving my 2011 grand cherokee and my speed was 50mph the car start losing power,start dropping from 50mph to 45pmh to 40mph to 35mph and i was not able to accelerate at all, and i realized that the car going to stop ,so i was lucky to enter to parking lot area were my car stalled. I tried to start the car on but the car wont start. After being towed to the dealer and tell them about the including the dealer…
ODI 10703799
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Issue: intermittent stalling started after completion of tipm fuel relay recall repair. Stalls while driving, de-accelerating from highway speed (60mph+) between 30-40mph when braking preparing to make a turn, causing loss of vehicle control. Has never happened with in town driving. Intermittent. No stutter or shutter. All engine power ceases with no power brakes or steering. All electronic stay on. No cel or stored…
ODI 10816182
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I had an extremely dangerous situation occur on november 15, 2014 with our 2011 grand cherokee. Around 7 p.m., i was merging onto interstate 95 south from 332, the newtown, pa exit. I did a hard acceleration to avoid traffic bringing up the rear. The engine then accelerated uncontrollably ... So fast that the tachometer was pinned to the right side ... Into the red zone near 7k. A later check of the vehicle maximum…
ODI 10660463
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. *TR
ODI 10660715
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Prior to receiving the current recall on my 2011 jeep grand cherokee, i was merging onto the freeway and my jeep lost complete power. I started to panic because there was nothing i could do to control my jeep. Luckily, i was on the outside lane and just coasted to a stop. Then, i sat there for about 10 minutes while i called my wife to let her know she would need to come get me. Then, i went to see if my jeep would…
ODI 10779475
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Traveling at about 68 mph with speed control engaged, after about 30 minutes i noticed a declining vehicle speed & stability control warning light illuminated. After unsuccessfully trying to re engage speed control, i pulled off the highway. I depressed the dash board stability control button several times and the stability control light was still on. I turned off the vehicle and restarted & the stability control…
ODI 10609805
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Experienced unintended acceleration, at a stop or near stop when parking. Although my foot was on the break, the car lunged forward as if the accelerator had been pushed all the way down, hitting the back of a parked truck violently. Although the impact was great, the air bag did not deploy. The incident was observed by the homeowner/truck owner. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10594461
Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Upon exiting freeway on 2/05/14 car stalled without warning, making it difficult to steer because loss of power and brakes not fully functional i almost ran into street divider, i was able to steer to the side of the road, where i attempted to restart the vehicle. Vehicle did start and seemed fine afterwards. It happened again 4 days later again while exiting freeway off ramp again. I took the vehicle to the…
ODI 10563876
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Upon slowing down at normal deceleration rates, the brakes lost power allowing car to roll through a stop sign. The issue is intermittent and does not exhibit any observable pattern (outside temperature, etc). The dealer first said it was the rotors glazing, but the issue continued after the dealership turned them and the frequency has not reduced. The second visit found no issues after it was again reported. A…
ODI 10499990
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
This vehicle is equipped with a adaptive speed sensor that keeps the vehicle at a preset distance from the vehicle in front with cruise control on. Vehicle is also equipped with a forward collision warning system which warns the driver to brake if it senses an approach of an object that is unsafe. The problems: the system will shut it self off, flashing a warning that the forward collision warning system is not…
ODI 10508655
Vehicle Speed Control
While backing up a moderately steep gravel driveway in 4 low range i applied the brake and shifted the vehicle from reverse (r) to drive (d) and the engine immediately went to almost full throttle for 2-3 seconds and even though i was pressing on the brake as hard as possible the car lurched forward and hit a bank of snow. This is the only time this has happened so far but i'm very aware now every time i shift. *js
ODI 10457148
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Recently having issues while trying to start my 2011 jeep gc. The engine will turn over but will not start the electronic throttle control (etc) warning light comes on. This has been happening intermittently and becoming more frequent. In doing research, it seems this is a common problem with this model and the replacement part is not only costly, but on bo for a undisclosed time frame. *tr
ODI 10546829
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought a 2011 grand cherokee from shave jeep in thousand oaks, ca. The vehicle started to malfunction within days after purchase. It would seize up, usually at highway speed, stall out, thus losing power steering and brakes. I brought the car in for service about 8 times until i almost got hit by a big rig on the highway at night when my car died. The constant engine light reading was a camshaft position sensor.…
ODI 10522343