Engine Jerking?

Asked by BritG870614 Oct 29, 2018 at 03:20 PM about the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo V8 w/ 51k miles and she has started jerking/jumping. I was stuck in traffic and I would let my foot off the brake to creep forward, the engine would jerk. It also does this if I am accelerating slowly from a stop. I have not had her very long but she was babied by the previous owner. Any ideas what it could be?

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Mike answered 6 years ago

Spark plugs. They probably got fouled when the previous owner putted around town also check the plug boots for cracks.

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BritG870614 answered 6 years ago

Thanks, Mike! I checked the spark plugs & man they needed to be changed. She is running so much better!

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