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1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee cruise control problems

Owners reported cruise control problems in 86 complaints for the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
86 9% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
42 and 1
Injuries and deaths
27 and 1

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 42 crashes, 1 fire, 27 injuries, 1 death.

What owners wrote

Unintended acceleration; vehicle was in park with engine running at normal idle speed. Upon placing the vehicle into drive, it accelerated out of control, resulting in one fatality and 9 injuries.

February 1997 CrashInjuryDeath

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal suddenly depressed to the floorboard and the vehicle surged forward. The contact engaged the brakes but the vehicle would not stop. The contact used the emergency brake but the vehicle still would not stop. The contact noticed smoke from the tires; she shifted to park and the vehicle finally stopped. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 200,000.

Reported at 200,000 miles, December 2010 Fire

Other problems reported for the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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