| Issue ID | 1006391 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10537422 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 22/08/13 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2008 jeep grand cherokee overland hemi 5. 7 stalled after a rapid sudden acceleration. Jeep started "bucking" (losing power and regaining it) then took off without anything touching gas pedal and no warning. The jeep went from 30 mph to over 50 mph and kept accelerating. I had to throw in neutral to get it to stop. I then pulled over and it stalled out. This has been reported to chrysler case #[xxx] and i spoke to [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WORTHINGTON, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1J8HR68238CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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