The contact owns a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 55 mph, the accelerator pedal suddenly depressed to the floorboard and the vehicle surged forward. The contact engaged the brakes but the vehicle would not stop. The contact used the emergency brake but the vehicle still would not stop. The contact noticed smoke from the tires; she shifted to park and the vehicle finally stopped. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 200,000.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

Speed control would work sometimes. Replaced sensor transmission is lazy taking off have to put in to 2nd gear for car to move and this is a automatic trans, main engine seal went replace that, transmission leak very badly fix that, when driving front end shakes sometimes don't know what that is got brakes and still dose it, when sitting at a light Jeep tries to take off by itself jerking our heads back, muffler from catalytic converter rotted off while on a family vacation all of this with in a year I work hard and I am not rich always wanted a Jeep now I regret it but I am stuck how can I get this mess fix please help!!!

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

In the last couple of months, on a number of occasions I will be sitting at a complete stop at a stop light when my 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee simply accelerates as if the throttle has suddenly opened. The car actually lurches forward with my foot on the brake. I have been able to stop it from entering oncoming traffic only by applying extreme pressure to the brake pedal. I have taken it in to two different garages, but they have not been able to figure out the cause. The problem seems to occur most often in cold damp weather.

- Davenport, IA, USA

When the car doesn't start in drive I have to switch gears to neutral. Inorder to switch gears I have to step on the brake. Once the car is in drive and I release my foot off of the brake, there has been 4 times when the car just shot forward. My first reaction is to step on the brakes. There has been no injuries invloved, just severe nervousness. I don't know if there is really anything wrong, so nothing has been checked. I just stay prepared to slam on the brakes. I'm knew to Jeep and I thought this is what Jeep do until I read the article on sudden acceleration which prompted me to fill out this form.

- Hyde Park, MA, USA

While backing out of the driveway vehicle accelerated, and damaged a fence and neighbor's garage. Driver sustained neck injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall 02V053000 repairs concerning sudden acceleration.

- Del Mar, CA, USA

Consumer stated while vehicle was at a complete stop and without any indication speed control engaged, gas pedal traveled to floorboard, causing rear wheels to skid. Consumer applied force to brakes to stop vehicle, and turned engine off.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

The vehicle was in park but was not running and without prior warning vehicle jumped out of gear and suddenly accelerated, hitting a tree.

- Morristown, TN, USA

Ellen romett, (wife) in an attempt to move our 1995 Jeep Cherokee grand lmt. Forward in the driveway a few feet, placed the vehicle in drive with her foot on the brake. The vehicle suddenly accelerated forward at high speed through the yard fence, she immediately hit the brake, however the car continued to travel an additional 34 feet and finally came to stop after hitting a large cherry tree. Grass and driveway markings validate her attempt to brake the vehicle and the fact that the acceleration continued even after braking. Air bags did not deploy. Injuries to my wife appear to be minimal, however, there was extensive damage to the Jeep Cherokee and $1400 in property damage.

- Butler, PA, USA

When at a stop or when vehicle is in park with engine running, engine will rev, and vehicle will accelerate on its own. This happens intermittently. Consumer has to apply brake hard to stop vehicle. Vehicle has not been examined by dealer.

- Versailles, KY, USA

On statring vehicle from a parked position vehicle lurched backwards.

- Tampa, FL, USA

In very cold weather vehicle shifts very hard, rpms go up to 3000 and it takes 15-20 minutes before transmission shifts smoothly.

- Apo, AE, USA

While vehicle was idling in park it started rolling backwards in reverse, and accelerated when it came to a slope. Vehicle continued moving for approximately 75 yards until it crashed into another parked vehicle. No injuries to report with this incident. Body damage has been repaired by a private shop, but it has not been examined to determine if there was a reason for this problem to have occurred. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

- Santa Anna, CA, USA

When driving at any speed and without any warning vehicle suddenly accelerated without depressing on accelerator pedal, resulting in a crash. Consumer has contacted the dealer.

- Jamestown, PA, USA

While driving under normal conditions vehicle surged and accelerated up to 100 mph. Vehicle was stopped when it crashed trhough a fence and hit a telephone pole and tree. There were no injuries during this incident. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Stockton, CA, USA

I was backing out of my garage on 04/21/97 when my Jeep suddenly accelerated and crashed into the retainig wall on the other side of the driveway. I reported this to the dealer. Yhey claimed to have inspected my vehicle and determined that there was no malfunction or defect. They offered to install a "brake-park" shift interlock retrofit package, but took no responsibility for the problem claiming that driver.

- Reno, NV, USA

I come to a complete stop, shift the vehicle into park, shut of the ignition, take my foot off the brake, and the vehicle continues to roll ahead. This doesn't happen every time, but quite often. Today, I nearly rolled into the vehicle parked in front of me.

- Farmington, ME, USA

While my 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee was parked with the automatic transmission in park position and engine running, suddently the car took off on its own in reverse and crashed into a tree.

- East Lyme, CT, USA

While my 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee was parked with the automatic transmission in park position and engine running, suddently the car took off on its own in reverse and crashed into a tree.

- East Lyme, CT, USA

Vehicle was parked with engine running, emergency brake not applied, when it suddenly went backward and hit another vehicle. No injuries. Consumer states vehicle was definitely in park.

- Boise, ID, USA

Upon starting the vehicle it experienced sudden acceleration, the vehicle traveled forward hitting 2 trees and a lamp post at a high rate of speed, the driver sustained severe injuries. Nlm

- Pikesville, MD, USA