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2006 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Vehicle Speed Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1240348
Internal NHTSA #	10794862
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	JEEP
Model	GRAND CHEROKEE
Model Year	2006
File date	20/10/15
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Speed control accelerates out of control when set. Happens consistently when cruise is turned on and set button is pressed. The engine will rev to 6000 rpm +. Must depress brake or turn off cruise switch in order to stop the acceleration. Started happening while traveling on an interstate highway and speed control was set to posted speed. Vehicle suddenly accelerated on open stretch of highway and could only be slowed down by turning off the speed control. This could have a disaster if it happened in heavier traffic.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	55000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL
VIN pattern	1J4GR48K06CXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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2006 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Vehicle Speed Control Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Vehicle Speed Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

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