| Issue ID | 1287114 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10871812 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMMANDER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 29/05/16 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | May 29th, 1026, while driving along i-80 in north platte, nebraska the jeep suddenly, without warning accelerated on me causing an accident. I could not get the jeep under control, ran off the road and into a highway sign before getting control. One witness even stated that it looked as if the jeep "just took off". Been having issues with irregular rmps and now this. Why the sudden acceleration with loss of control? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 165000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OGDEN, UT |
| VIN pattern | 1J8HG58N46CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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