2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 26
- 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 26 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
My grand cherokee has stalled several dozen times over the past few years and the dealer can't fix it. The car stalls when slowing to a stop or turning through an intersection but we can't duplicate the problem at the service center. The dealer kept the car for nearly a month trying to duplicate the problem but could not, but i have kept records over the past year of all stalls and the conditions and the only…
ODI 11297543
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was pulling into a parking spot and transitioning the vehicle to park when the vehicle accelerated. I had my foot pressed firmly on the brake but it did not stop and it went up and over a parking barrier into another parked vehicle.
Crash reported
ODI 11266748
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Car began to sputter and rise in rpms and missing gear going into nuetral and causing dangerous situations in traffic runs at 2 rpms in ideal standpoint now car is leaking fluids and service 4wheel drive lights on i read that there are recalls for this issue in other keeps but not for my vin number and this is a manufacturer problem
ODI 11186855
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle loses all power when slowing down or stopped. Lose ability to steer. Have to restart the vehicle.
ODI 11166731
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
1. Jeep dies for no reason when decelerating it happens at highway speeds when taking the foot of the gas it last happened on highway 1 on a big curve, steering and brakes lost power on a cliff side road.(scared me and the family 1/2 to death) it has happened on the dumbarton bridge in commute traffic it also happens when decelerating on off ramps or coasting to stop lights. You need to completely stop the car put…
ODI 11142913
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle randomly shuts off while driving. No indications of problem as far as warnings. Loses all engine power, power steering, power brakes. Happens when slowing. Once shifted to neutral or park, it will restart without issue. Intermittent dangerous problem. No faults active, no diagnosis to be found. Vehicle is up to date on recalls as far as we can tell. Concerns for safety are present. Vehicle currently has…
ODI 11098062
Vehicle Speed Control
My acc sensor will not connect therefore my cruise control does not work, leaving useless buttons on my steering wheel. We have no idea what is wrong with the whole system. Took it to the dealership and while they were doing recall work, they checked it. Said i would have to buy the $2,000+ acc unit and then it would probably be $1,000+ labor and then however much if they have to replace wires or anything else. I…
ODI 11228255
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Car lost all power for steering and braking. Car stalled. Was at low speed 5-8mph turning to the right into a gas station driveway from busy roadway of speeds of 55mph. Car went straight and rolled to a stop. Grateful was parking lot and ditch in front of me and not the gas pumps or another vehicle as i had no control of the car stopping. I have twice had car to dealer for car going into limp mode. Both in year…
ODI 10939089
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle stalls when applying brakes while decelerating. All power is lost and very difficult to steer or brake. The vehicle will restart when put back into park after drifting to a stop. This is a random problem that occurs 1-2 times every couple of weeks on average. The problem has been reported to jeep and has been at the dealer several times but they cannot reproduce the problem and there are no engine codes…
ODI 10826047
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that when the vehicle was parked and shifted into reverse, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning and crashed. The contact suffered a fractured nose that injured the sinus cavities and a fractured rib. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10825365
Vehicle Speed Control
There is/has been continued issue with the 2012 jeep grand cherokee not starting and/or ignition getting stuck in starting mode. When the ignition is evidently started after several attemtps the speed control excells to maxed rate including rpm rate while in parked state or driving and upon breaking it did not stop the increased speed until 1 minute or more later (very scrary).
ODI 10758804
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the accelerator pedal fractured. The contact merged to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 38,000.
ODI 10678612
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while parking with the brakes engaged, the vehicle erroneously accelerated and traveled over a bush, a hill, crossed a four lane road and then crashed into a tree. The contact indicated that the air bags failed to deploy and the engine continued to rev after the contact exited the vehicle. The contact then removed the key to shut off the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10644779
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Letter from congressman barber on behalf of constituent regarding a mechanical malfunction with his 2012 grand cherokee overland; attn: taj sultan. *smd the consumer stated on occasion, he would brake and accelerate simultaneously to avoid rolling backwards. He soon discovered, while doing so, with the jeep, it would creep a few feet into the intersection, and there would be no acceleration for about five seconds.
ODI 10614446
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced an unintended acceleration. In addition, the engine revved but failed to accelerate on several occasions. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v154000 (service brakes , service brakes, hydraulic) was received in may of 2014, nhtsa campaign number 14v391000 (electrical system)…
ODI 10670620
Vehicle Speed Control
Jeep was turned on while brake was applied. Engine began to rev, jeep then lurched forward while brake was still applied. Jeep came to stop approximately 40 feet from where the jeep was turned on. It was a scary ride, no control over the vehicle. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10587321
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2012 jeep grand cherokee laredo has stalled when turning on and has often not turned on. When driving the vehicle the car has shut off almost causing an accident.this has happened on many occasions. The car accelerates often when driving the lights, airbag symbols, etc turn on erratic. I had to replace the alternator and battery due to faulty timp which jeep has recalls on however not my year although-my car has…
ODI 10660297
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my jeep from a stop sign and it all of a sudden slowed down and would not accelerate. The engine light comes on and forces me to pull over, restart it and it runs fine after that. Well, it's happened 3 times after this and i have arranged a 7am service for it on monday. The book says check the gas cap or it may be bad gas, but i burned the gas down to 15 miles left and filled it with super unleaded. No…
ODI 10550556
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Problem developed just after 10,000 miles with mild vibration on acceleration. Problem persisted and got worse. I had vehicle checked by dealer and head mechanic at 15,000 when in for oil change. Definitely was a problem, took a day to diagnose with help from jeep. /chrysler said it was failure of the transfer case/drivetrain control module. It took from june 25 until august 19 to obtain new module. During that time…
ODI 10536893
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Multiple incidents - stopped at corner heading uphill. Happened to touch both brake and gas pedals at the same time. I found that when going into the intersection at the change of light, no gas (propulsion) for approx. 5 seconds. Complained to service mgr. He advised he had heard this before and would contact chrysler. Never heard from him again. Over the two years this problem occurred about 4 times. I have since…
ODI 10611388
Vehicle Speed Control
Cold started vehicle. Waited for fast idle to subside (cool weather). Placed in drive and slowly accelerated into garage, appr 30 feet. Braked vehicle to full stop. Vehicle seemed to be under some level of power, more than idle speed with no acceleration by driver. Began to shift out of drive and once the shift lever was in the neutral slot, the engine rpms increased to about 4000 rpm. Engine was shut down in…
ODI 10484890
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that while at a stop light, he felt the vehicle accelerated independently. He keep his foot on the brake and turned off the vehicle and turned it back on and the vehicle reset. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The dealer stated they could not find a failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileage was…
ODI 10470104
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl-the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to stop, the vehicle violently accelerated and excessive force was required on the brake pedal. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10661250
Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle surged forward abnormally when first started. The failure would also occur while the vehicle was engaged in park. The contact stated that the anti-lock braking system and the four wheel drive warning lights illuminated when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times and the manufacturer sent several…
ODI 10487699
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Yesterday, 5 jan 12, as i approached a stop light i removed my foot from the gas and applied the brakes. The vehicle did not slow down as expected. It was as if the engine was fighting me. I put the car into neutral and the rpms shot up to about 5000 and then went back down. The cruise control was not engaged and my foot was on the brake, not on the gas. Today, as i was coasting towards an intersection, foot off the…
ODI 10442757