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2006 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	852494
Internal NHTSA #	10394489
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	JEEP
Model	GRAND CHEROKEE
Model Year	2006
File date	06/04/11
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Unintended engine acceleration / surge. On two separate occasions the 5. 7 liter hemi engine in a 2006 jeep grand cherokee suddenly surged when stopped at traffic lights. Maximum brakes were applied and the transmission was placed in neutral to prevent the jeep from going into traffic. After the transmission was placed in neutral the engine rpm went as high 4500 rpm (normal engine rpm at idle in gear is about 700 rpm). On both occasions the jeep was brought to a jeep dealership to diagnosis the problem. The maintenance technicians were unable to find any fault with the vehicle (no fault codes or any abnormal behavior). This behavior could cause a serious accident the results in serious injuries and or death to individuals involved.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	25750
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WEST DUNDEE, IL
VIN pattern	1J8HR58286CXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	4WD
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Vehicle speed	0
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2006 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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