10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,571 miles

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problem #8

Apr 141998

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
The rpms will surge between 0-750 when stopped at a stop sign or in stop and go traffic. This is a safety hazard because if the foot slips off the brake in heavy traffic vehicle stalls.

- Millbrae, CA, USA

problem #7

Aug 011996

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle was on cruise control. When the resume button was hit the vehicle accelerated suddenly, causing the vehicle to go into a spin. The dealer has not been notified.

- Richmond Heights, OH, USA

problem #6

Mar 141997

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Sudden acceleration twice, once causing accident.

- South Windsor, CT, USA

problem #5

May 021997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
While vehicle was being washed through the automatic car wash and the attendant shifted vehicle from neutral to drive, vehicle accelerated out of control. Vehicle was stopped by using emergency brake.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #4

Mar 141996

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driving vehicle, started to brake; for no apparent reason vehicle suddenly accelerated, took to a dealership; they could not find the problem & would not try to fix problem.

- Mora, MN, USA

problem #3

May 011996

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Cruise control inoperative.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

problem #2

Oct 161996

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle surges.

- Hendersonville, NC, USA

problem #1

May 291996

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
On several occasions, auto-transmission will engage into neutral while in motion. 2) engine accelerates/deaccelerates w/no warning or may stall.

- Strongsville, OH, USA