2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

I was pulling into my driveway and the vehicle accelerated by itself and crashed into my house looks like vehicle is beyond repair still waiting on adjuster report

After purchasing the Jeep Cherokee Laredo 2017 in 2024, The jeep immediately in November/2024 started giving problems with the engine, I did report these issues to Belise Kia in West Springfield, Ma, after I dropped of the Jeep in July/2025, I was told that the jeep needed a new engine. In January/2026 I got the jeep back, but the issues remain. I`ve tried to do the inspection and the Jeep failed due to PO349, PO345, UO415 and P1009 sensors. I did report these issues to Belise Kia and their response was " we did what we need to do with the Jeep which it was changed the engine. But the engine does not appear to be replaced. I do not know what else to do.

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while seated inside the vehicle with his wife, the gear shifter was shifted into drive; however, while depressing the brake pedal the vehicle accelerated independently. The check engine warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The accelerator pedal was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Q: What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A: 1) Sudden loss of propulsion at highway speeds, with inability to accelerate despite throttle input. Regained propulsion only after shifting from Drive → Neutral → Drive. Repeated occurrences. Prior dealership complaint before recall awareness. 2) Unresolved drivability issues after transmission work Q: How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? A: Sudden loss of propulsion at highway speeds, with inability to accelerate despite throttle input. Q: Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? A: No, they couldn't reproduce the problem. Q: Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? A: Dealership Q: Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? A: No. They first appeared in 2023

My 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee just completely lost power again and almost got hit by the car following me. Almost got hit again coasting to the side of the road! This has happened before and the repair shop tried updating software which did not fix it. Why was the 2017 not included in your recall of the Power Transfer Case? Repair shop diagnosed problem the last time it happened as the PTC! I am an Attorney and want this included in your 2019-2023 recall! Please do not force me to file a lawsuit to fix this safety issue!

I was stopped at a red light and when it turned green and I proceeded to drive, my car started to hesitate and quit moving right in the middle of the road. I finally got it to the side of the road. When I attempted to reverse it hesitated again and the R symbol started flashing and the engine light came on. The engine codes are P1D97 Clutch A or D defective and P1DB8 Unintended Torque applied while in neutral. Now it's not even drivable.

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and lost automotive power while driving 50 MPH on twelve occasions. The check engine warning light was illuminated on four occasions. There was an abnormal growling sound coming from the vehicle. There was an odor of smoke inside the vehicle. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated while stopped. The vehicle was towed and taken to an independent mechanic and unknown parts were replaced. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed, but there was no fault codes retrieved. The dealer declined a buy back. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,556.

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to shift into park(P) to exit the vehicle, the vehicle started moving backwards down the slanted driveway. The contact depressed the brake pedal, and the vehicle stopped. The contact then started the vehicle and shifted into park(P). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. On another occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed or while the vehicle was stopped, the vehicle hesitated and jerked while shifting from a lower to a higher gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V011000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.