1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 4%of 893 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4% of the 893 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While pulling into the driveway vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a tree. Vehicle went 70 feet from start over a patio , crushing all the furniture until it hit a maple tree. Vehicle was totally wrecked, and air bags deployed. The engine was still racing, wheels were spinning, horn was beeping and there was smoke around the vehicle. The vehicle was still in drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10042725, filed 2003-11, 100,000 miles“The Jeep was idling in park when it accellerated in rerverse. I was dropping my children off at school and was standing next to the vehicle at the time. My 16 year old son was retreiving his book pack and baseball equipment from the back of the Jeep. The Jeep accelerated in reverse and pinned him between the Jeep and a volvo stationwagon behind us. I jumped into the car and pulled forward to release my son. Police and medics were immediately called to the scene. Luckily, my son's injuries were not serious. Damage to the hood of the volvo amounted to about $1300. …”
NHTSA complaint #747879, filed 2001-07“Engine rpms drop extremely close to 0 when braking and frquently nears stall... And sometimes does stall. I'd have to release the brake in order to prevent car from stalling. This is very dangerous when my intention is to stop or slow the car. The RPM fluctuates wildly between 0 and 600 when stopped at a stop light or in stop and go traffic or slowing down. This is extremely dangerous when coming off of a curved freeway ramp... The engine stalls... Power to the steering wheel is lost. I've reported this to my Jeep dealer several times and each time, they were unable to fix the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #753919, filed 2001-10“Nhtsa recall 02 v 053 000/manufacturer's recall b02 concerning inadvertent movement. Vehicle was parked and idling when inadvertently it jumped out of gear and rolled in reverse. Vehicle rolled over. Dealer and manufacturer were contacted ,and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8011569, filed 2002-06“Intermittently when brakes are applied vehicle revs to a high RPM. Also, while making a turn, vehicle will stall out and die. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and has not been able to correct problem. There was a crack in the bracket for the power steering pump which disabled the fan belt. Consumer states vehicle has experienced electrical problems.”
NHTSA complaint #878601, filed 2001-01Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 9% |
| 2025 | 8 | 10% |
| 2024 | 11 | 4% |
| 2023 | 18 | 4% |
| 2022 | 12 | 4% |
| 2021 | 17 | 4% |
| 2020 | 15 | 6% |
| 2019 | 15 | 4% |
| 2018 | 38 | 4% |
| 2017 | 21 | 6% |
| 2016 | 23 | 7% |
| 2015 | 53 | 4% |
| 2014 | 105 | 4% |
| 2013 | 22 | 3% |
| 2012 | 35 | 2% |
| 2011 | 37 | 2% |
| 2010 | 9 | 8% |
| 2009 | 12 | 9% |
| 2008 | 27 | 4% |
| 2007 | 60 | 5% |
| 2006 | 52 | 4% |
| 2005 | 88 | 4% |
| 2004 | 77 | 6% |
| 2003 | 32 | 4% |
| 2002 | 38 | 3% |
| 2001 | 32 | 4% |
| 2000 | 52 | 4% |
| 1999 | 57 | 3% |
| 1998 | 39 | 4% |
| 1997 | 36 | 4% |
| 1996 | 35 | 4% |
| 1995 | 82 | 11% |
| 1994 | 68 | 12% |
| 1993 | 37 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
280 complaintsFuel system
134 complaintsBrakes
118 complaintsEngine cooling
88 complaintsBody and structure
85 complaintsSteering
67 complaintsElectrical system
65 complaintsSuspension
50 complaintsTires
35 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsEquipment
26 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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