| Issue ID | 1621184 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11281916 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 22/11/19 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Jeep acceleration from a stop is inconsistent. This concern is worse when accelerating from a slow speed. Upon initially applying light pressure to the gas pedal, there is no response, but then the vehicle lurches ahead aggressively and in an unexpected manner. This is counter-intuitive as the vehicle is equipped with etorque, which is electronically applied torque to assist acceleration. This system is to instantly apply torque to the drivetrain via secondary battery power - but if that was working as expected, one would seemingly not experience the initial delay prior to the sudden acceleration. The delayed and then lurching acceleration has resulted in near accidents - if driving in stop and go traffic, the lurching results in my rapid acceleration while drivers ahead of me may be stopping. Also, when attempting to merge into traffic from a stop or slow roll, the pause results in needing to slow or stop to wait for a better entry opportunity, but at that same moment, the acceleration kicks in. This is not performance that one would expect and is a less than optimal safety experience. I took the jeep to the dealer for repair and their response was |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4800 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RICHMOND, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXCN0KWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 1 |
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