10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
38 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
27 / 1
Average Mileage:
4,922 miles

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problem #57

Mar 212001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle was idling in driveway. Strapped child in carseat, got in, put our seat belts on, put foot on brake and car from park to reverse. Car accelerated at high rate of speed forward with foot on brake the whole time. Foot never touched the gas. Car ran into a rock wall continuing to accelerate, went up the wall and almost rolled comming to rest half on half off the wall.

- Lake Oswego, OR, USA

problem #56

Nov 051997

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Many of the problems I have had with this vehicle could have caused a fatal crash. There are many failures apparently not being addressed by Chrysler. Jeep vehicles should be sold along with legal representation. The list of problems I have encountered so far are as follows: Complete automatic transmission, lf axle, viscous coupler in transfer case--big $$, complete A/C system, cruise control, air bag sensor, speedometer assy.+ the recalls as of date--fr. Brake rotors, shift interlock--very unsatisfied 1st time Jeep owner.

- Cogan Station, PA, USA

problem #55

Feb 242001

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle had been towed, and was being removed from a flatbed. Husband got in vehicle to start it when it accelerated. It hit tow truck, and then reversed itself, went forward and hit another object.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #54

Mar 052001

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Sudden acceleration.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #53

Aug 242000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
The vehicle was parked. As the ignition was activated with foot on brake the vehicle accelerated at a high speed when put into reverse. Applying the brakes did not stop the vehicle. The vehicle hit 2 other vehicles at speed causing dmage to both and injury to the driver. I ahve note approximately 50 other similar caes reported for 1995 Grand Cherokee in the NHTSA complaint database.

- West Milford, NJ, USA

problem #52

Jun 082000

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
When vehicle was put in gear engine idled high, and when brake pedal was depressed vehicle tooke off.

- Pikeville, KY, USA

problem #51

Oct 181999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle will lurch forward when stopping and transmission is in drive. A/C wont hold charge.

- Elizabethtown, PA, USA

problem #50

Nov 201999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle surges forward when started or at a light before taking off. Also, transmission is leaking. Consumer will allow dealer to look at vehicle.

- Elizabeth Town, PA, USA

problem #49

Nov 081999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle parked. Started vehicle & shifted into reverse and vehicle jerked backwards. Tires started spinning & engine was revving. Foot was on brakes & vehicle started going round in circles. Applied more pressure on brakes & vehicle finally stop spinning. Turned vehicle off. Will be contacting dealership.

- Burnsville, MN, USA

problem #48

Oct 201999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
When putting the vehicle into reverse, the vehicle accelerated backward's causing vehicle to jump over a curb, hitting a metal fence.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #47

Jul 041999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Upon application of the brakes vehicle started jumping.driver managed to get vehicle to stop when entering the driveway. Dealer contacted, and cannot remedy problem. Vehicle also accelerated when driving 50 mph and below. Problems still exists. Provide further information.

- Clackamas, OR, USA

problem #46

Jun 301999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Speed exceeds setting, accelerates rapidly by itself, can cause accident.

- Paterson, NJ, USA

problem #45

Sep 151998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Throttle postion sensor failed.

- Citrus Hei, CA, USA

problem #44

Feb 031999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
When vehicle was taken out of park, into drive, the accelerator went to the floor board, and the engine went wide open. Then the transmisson engaged, and the car went out of control, and the brakes would not hold it, as the car was under motion and full power.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

problem #43

Feb 161997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.

- Littleton, CO, USA

problem #42

Dec 121996

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration during startup of the vehicle causing damage to parked vehicles.

- Royal Oak, MI, USA

problem #41

Jan 201999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle was in reverse gear with foot still on brake, suddenly it surged backward, causing a accident. Dealer cannot determine defect.

- Mcdonough, GA, USA

problem #40

Dec 151997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle suddenly accelerated while in drive causing the vehicle to crash into a creek and caused injuries to passengers.

- Kimper, KY, USA

problem #39

Jun 161998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in a collision.

- Mount Pros, IL, USA

problem #38

Jan 161998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sudden acceleration caused a collision.

- Fairmont, MN, USA

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