| Issue ID | 1261784 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10836269 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 19/12/15 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2012 jeep wrangler was put in neutral and started with the ebrake up. I let up on the clutch as i exited the vehicle. As soon as my feet hit the ground, the vehicle accelerated at full speed and drove 60 ft, crashing completely through the garage door and ripping it off. Jeep claims that the vehicle is in properly functioning condition since they cannot repeat this independent acceleration. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TUCSON, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 1C4AJWAG2CLXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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 | 0 |
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