2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 1,639 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 26 Grand Cherokee model years with reports.
Of the 2011 reports, 53 involved a crash and 61 involved a fire. 47 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical systemNov 14, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6, 5.7, or 6.4 liter engine and previously recalled under NHTSA Recall 14V530 or 15V115. The fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will replace the affected fuel pump relay and related wire harness. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed beginning December 19, 2019. Vehicles that experience a fuel pump failure will receive an interim repair. Owners will receive a second notice when the final remedy becomes available. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V62.
Campaign 19V813000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakesSep 18, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.
If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.
Campaign 17V572000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringDec 28, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.
The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.
Campaign 15V879000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical systemSep 4, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, to July 20, 2011, and equipped with either a 3.6L or 5.7L engine. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump relay with one external to the TIPM, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P54. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.
Campaign 14V530000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringJul 2, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.
If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.
Campaign 14V391000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakesApr 1, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.
The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.
Campaign 14V154000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: power train
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Power train, Service brakes, Engine, Aug 24, 2016
THIS JEEP ENGINE FAILED / STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VEER OFF THE ROAD TWICE ON A TURN, AND ALMOST CAUSE TWO REAR ENDS BY FAILING IN MID TRAFFIC, IN FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, SINCE 2014. THE VEHICLE ENGINE CUTS OUT, WHICH CAUSES THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON VARIOUS MAIN STREETS, WHEN THIS OCCURRED. NAPERVILLE JEEP DEALERSHIP (WHERE THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED) HAS ALSO MAINTAINED THIS VEHICLE PER THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE, HAS WORKED ON THIS PROBLEM SINCE IT BEGAN. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE AND RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO US CONFIDENT THE PROBLEM WAS 'RESOLVED' OR NON-EXISTENT. ATTACHED IS THE VEHICLE RECALL AND REPLACEMENT RECORD. FROM ONLINE RESEARCH IT SEEMS THIS HAS OCCURRED TO OTHER JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES BEFORE AND THE TYPICAL SOLUTION IS REPLACING THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM). THIS VEHICLE'S TIPM WAS 'REPAIRED' SEPT 3, 2014. BELOW ARE THE MAINTENANCE RECORDS RELATED TO THIS PROBLEM. 03/26/2014 MILEAGE: 44,680 WRO# 599705 11/25/2014 MILEAGE: 51,329 CRO# 615926 01/07/2016 MILEAGE: 65,485 CRO# 646292 06/10/2016 MILEAGE: 69,938 CRO# 658369 THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE AND WE HAVE LOST ALL TRUST AND CONFIDENCE IN THIS VEHICLE.
Power train, Jul 25, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55 AND 60 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO FOURTH GEAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION REMAINED IN FOURTH GEAR UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS CYCLED OFF AND ON. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
Power train, May 21, 2016
THIS JEEP HAS THE ELECTRONIC SHIFTER. I VERY RARELY DRIVE IT AS IT IS MY WIFES CAR. I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE TODAY IN A POURING RAIN. I PUSHED THE SHIFTER ALL THE WAY FORWARD INTO PARK, HIT THE ENGINE SHUT OFF BUTTON, GRABBED THE KEY FOB, AND STEPPED OUT THE DOOR. TO MY HORROR I DISCOVERED THAT THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING IN REVERSE. I HAD TO RUN SEVERAL STEPS AND DIVE INTO THE CAR AND PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN WITH MY LEFT HAND AND SHIFT IT INTO PARK WITH MY RIGHT HAND. THE PARKING LOT WAS FULL OF PEOPLE INCLUDING MANY CHILDREN. HAD I NOT GOTTEN LUCKY AND STOOPED THE VEHICLE, THEIR COULD HAVE BEEN A TRAGEDY. I KNOW FROM THE NEWS THAT THERE IS A RECALL BEING CONSIDERED ON THIS DEADLY SHIFTER. IT CAN'T COME SOON ENOUGH. I BEG YOU TO PRESSURE CHRYSLER TO ADDRESS THIS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION BEFORE PEOPLE ARE KILLED. THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE, ESPECIALLY BY SOMEONE NOT USED TO IT. PLEASE GET BACK TO ME WITH A RESPONSE. THANKS, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Apr 7, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ABS, CHECK ENGINE, FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, ANTI-SKID, AND AIR RIDE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PCM MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.
Power train, Feb 8, 2016
TRANSMISSION COOLER, A/C CONDENSER COMBO UNIT BEGAN LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID AROUND 50,000 MILES. THERE IS NO DIP STICK TO KNOW HOW MUCH FLUID IS IN THE TRANSMISSION SO IT IS DANGEROUS. THE TRANS COULD BE LOW ON FLUID AND POSSIBLY FAIL WHILE DRIVING CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. UPON SEARCHING THE INTERNET I FOUND OTHER 2011-2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES WITH THE SAME LEAK, ON THE SAME PART, AT THE SAME LOCATION ON THE PART, AROUND THE SAME MILES. CHRYSLER BELIEVES THIS IS NORMAL TO HAVE THE PART FAIL EVEN THOUGH IT IS FAILING BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION OR A/C EVEN REQUIRE SERVICING. I DISAGREE BECAUSE MY OTHER VEHICLE HAS 297,000 MILES AND HAS THE SAME CONDENSER FROM WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. I PAID TO HAVE THE PART REPLACED AND CONTACTED CHRYSLER FOR REIMBURSEMENT AND TO OPEN AN INVESTIGATION. CHRYSLER SAID THERE IS NO RECALL AND IF A RECALL HAPPENS IN THE FUTURE THEY WILL NOTIFY US. WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THIS LEAK SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUE.
Power train, Electrical system, Oct 21, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE DRIVE TRAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE GEAR WAS IN DRIVE POSITION, BUT BEGAN TO REVERSE WHILE THE GEAR WAS STILL IN THE DRIVE POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS CONSTANTLY STUCK IN ECO MODE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.
Power train, Engine, Sep 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT EXCEED 30 MPH WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.
Power train, Jul 29, 2015
1. AFTER 2300 ORIGINAL MILES ON ODOMETER, VEHICLE DEVELOPED A VIBRATION IN "COAST" MODE (FOOT OFF GAS, SLACK IN DRIVE TRAIN) BETWEEN ABOUT 45 TO 30 MPH. DEALERSHIP HAS KEPT IT OVERNITE, TEST DRIVEN IT, AND CONTACTED JEEP "ENGINEERS" ABOUT PROBLEM, NUMEROUS TIMES OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS. DEALER CAN'T "DUPLICATE" PROBLEM, AND "ENGINEERS ARE LOOKING FOR A SOLUTION, WITH LESS THAN A HANDFUL OF REPORTS ON 2011 OVERLAND'S THROUGHOUT USA". 2. THE DEALER SERVICE REP ONCE SAID THAT A DEALERSHIP MECHANIC WAS WORKING ON A SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH A LIMITED OR LAREDO MODEL. 3. I BOUGHT THIS JEEP NEW AND ORDERED IT WITH CERTAIN OPTIONS I WANTED. I BOUGHT IT TO LAST ME THRU MY RETIREMENT YEARS, BEING A TOP RATED 4X4. IT NOW HAS 20,000 MILES ON IT, STILL HAS THE VIBRATION, AND AFTER SPORADICALLY CHECKING WITH THE DEALERSHIP DURING SERVICE OR RECALL WORK FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS(!!!!), A SOLUTION HAS NOT BEEN REACHED. 4. THERE'S ALWAYS A "WHAT IF" IN THE BACK OF MY MIND ON WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT I'M AT FREEWAY SPEEDS (65-80 MPH HERE) AND THE DRIVETRAIN COMPONENT (TRANNY, TRANSFER CASE, REAR AXLE, DRIVE SHAFT) THAT'S CAUSING THIS VIBRATION SUDDENLY DISINTEGRATES. 5. OTHER NON-DEALERSHIP MECHANICS AGREE WITH ME ON THE ABOVE LISTED SUSPECT COMPONENTS BASED ON WHERE I FEEL THE VIBRATION (LITERALLY IN THE SEAT OF MY PANTS).
Power train, Feb 19, 2015, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE DOWN A HILL AND CRASH INTO A DITCH. THE SERVICE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT NO REPAIRS WERE NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.
Steering, Power train, Service brakes, Nov 18, 2014
WHEN THE JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLE IS EXITING THE FREEWAY OR WHEN COASTING WITH NO PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE VEHICLE STALLS. ENGINE POWER IS LOST, POWER STEERING IS LOST, AND POWER BRAKING IS LOST LEADING TO A SIGNIFICANT INABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO RESTART UNTIL IT COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP IN THE ROADWAY AND IS PUT INTO PARK. THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS BEFORE CHRYSLER EVEN ISSUED A RECALL. CHRYSLER HAS NOW NOTIFIED ME BY MAIL OF A RECALL FOR THE FUEL RELAY WHICH COULD CAUSE A STALL AND CRASH AND HAS RECOMMENDED I TAKE THE CAR TO A DEALER FOR REPAIR. AFTER TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALER, THE DEALER HAS STATED THAT NO PROBLEM CAN BE FOUND AND THEY CANNOT RECREATE THE ISSUE. THE JEEP DEALER HAS NO EVIDENCE SHOWING THEM THAT THE PROBLEM IS OCCURRING AS A RESULT OF THE FUEL RELAY EVEN WITH THE RECALL IN EFFECT. THE DEALER HAS ADVISED ME TO PICK UP THE CAR AND WAIT UNTIL PARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO FIX THE RECALLED PART. THIS MEANS THEY HAVE ADVISED ME TO DRIVE THE CAR WITH THIS POTENTIALLY FATAL FLAW. THIS IS AS OF NOVEMBER 18TH, 2014. CHRYSLER'S RECALL DEPARTMENT HAS ADVISED BY PHONE I DRIVE THE CAR TO ANOTHER JEEP DEALERSHIP TO SEE IF ANOTHER SERVICE DEPARTMENT CAN DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE. THIS RECOMMENDATION PUTS MYSELF AND THE PUBLIC AT RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THERE HAS BEEN NO TEMPORARY REPAIR SUGGESTED OR A DATE WHEN A PERMANENT FUEL RELAY REPLACEMENT PART WILL BE AVAILABLE. NO ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED OR OFFERED. I AM WITHOUT A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION WHILE MY VEHICLES IS NOT FUNCTIONING DUE TO SAFETY REASONS. *TR
Power train, Oct 28, 2014
DATE ABOVE IS MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE MESSAGE: 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE - ABOUT 26000 MILES NOW; SINCE PURCHASE NEW WELL BELOW 5000 MILES, AND OCCURRING 1-3X/MONTH, USUALLY SHORTLY AFTER STARTING OUT, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT TRANSITION THROUGH THE SEQUENCE AND STAYS IN LOW. 4-5 X IN THE LAST 4-5 MONTHS. MOST RECENTLY ON 10/26/14,UPON ENTERING I95 FROM A SIDE STREET IN BALTIMORE INTO HEAVY TRAFFIC, THE TRANSMISSION STAYED IN LOW - IN THAT TRAFFIC HAD TO PULL OVER WITH VERY LITTLE ROOM - SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND START OUT AGAIN - VERY UNSAFE. EVERY TIME I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER THEY TELL ME IT "MEETS SPECS". WELL THE SPECS MUST BE WRONG - EVENTUALLY THIS WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT!!!! ALSO, THERE ARE TIMES OF UNPREDICTABLE ACCELERATION - AGAIN, USUALLY WITHIN 10-15 MIN OF BEING UNDERWAY. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Oct 16, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.
Power train, Oct 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER THE FIRST ATTEMPT BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIPM MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 1, 2014
MY 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND 5.7L HAS NOT STARTING MULTIPLE TIMES. OTHER SYMPTOMS INCLUDE INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE AFTER STARTING, SPUTTERING/MISSING WHEN ACCELERATING AND UPHILL, AND INTERMITTENT FAILING TO SHIFT AT HIGH RPM. DEALER PROPOSING TO INSTALL STARTER/FUEL MODULE RELAY WHICH CHRYSLER HAS MADE DUE TO "AMOUNT OF PEOPLE WITH THIS PROBLEM" BUT QUOTING ME $410 FOR THE REPAIR. NO DEFINITIVE DIAGNOSIS THAT THIS WILL FIX ALL THE SYMPTOMS. ADVISED BY DEALER TO NOT DRIVE VEHICLE UNTIL PROBLEM IS FIXED AS THE TRUCK CAN STALL OR TURN OFF AT ANY TIME RESULTING IN A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM!!! *TR
Power train, Sep 22, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP RELAY HAD FAILED. HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 18, 2014
WHILE DRIVING IN OUTERBANKS, NC. THE VEHICLE DECIDED TO SHUT THE 4X4 SYSTEM OFF AND LOWER SUSPENSION COMPLETELY, ALL WHILE DRIVING. MY NEW BORN SON, WIFE AND 4YR OLD DAUGHTER IN THE VEHICLE AND WE ARE STRANDED. PAID FOR TOWING AND AFTER TOWED THE VEHICLE GOES BACK TO NORMAL WITH NO MAINTENANCE. UPON RETURNING HOME VEHICLE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF WHILE IN MOTION, WILL NOT START OR FUEL PUMP RANDOMLY RUNS AND NOW WAY TO SHUT OFF. AFTER SOME RESEARCH I AM FINDING THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE TIPM IN THESE VEHICLES. YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO GET THE PARTS AS THEY ARE ON BACK ORDER AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE TO THE MANUFACTURER. WHO DO WE COMPLAIN TO IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE MY CHILDREN ARE IN THE CAR AND THERE IS AN ACCIDENT. THIS SEEMS LIKE THIS WILL BE THE ONLY WAY SOMETHING IS GOING TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS ISSUE. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 18, 2014
CAR MADE GRINDING SOUND WHEN STARTING. WOULDN'T START. TIPM FAILED CAUSING FUEL PUMP TO BURN OUT . ALSO HAD TO REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH. *TR
Power train, Aug 13, 2014
WHILE DRIVING UP THE FREEWAY RAMP AND ACCELERATING PAST 50 MPH THE ENTIRE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE. HAD TO IMMEDIATELY GET OFF THE FREEWAY, STOP THE VEHICLE AND HAVE IT INSPECTED BY OUR LOCAL MECHANIC. IT WAS A FRIGHTENING INCIDENT FOR MY WIFE AND KIDS. *TR
Power train, Engine, Jun 11, 2014
WHEN STARTED AND SHIFTED INTO "D" DRIVE MODE, CAR WOULD SELF ENGAGE IN MANUAL GEAR "4" AND THEN HAD NO TRACTION OR ACCELERATION, ONLY REVERSE. TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY DIED AND WOULD AUTOMATICALLY GO INTO MANUAL "4" GEAR ITSELF WHEN PUT INTO "D" DRIVE MODE FROM PARK OR WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. VERY DANGEROUS AND VERY SCARY. HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER WHO WANTED $1,300 TO REPAIR FAULTY TIPM MODULE AND WOULD NOT COVER UNDER POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. CALLED CHRYSLER AND NEGOTIATED IT DOWN TO $100. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AND IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE CAR IS PUTTING ITSELF INTO THE WRONG GEAR WHILE MOVING AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OR MOVE IN DRIVE MODE. *TR
Power train, Mar 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE FROM ONE GEAR TO THE NEXT ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE MORE THAN FIFTEEN TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR WOULD GO INTO A LOW GEAR WHEN HE DID NOT SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO MANUAL. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE GEAR BOX WAS BUMPED, IT CHANGED GEARS AT RANDOM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2000. UPDATED 05/12/14 MA
Power train, Electrical system, Feb 7, 2014
THE PROBLEM WE HAD WAS GENERALLY WITH STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN INTERMITTENT OVER SEVERAL WEEKS, SEEMING TO BE MORE OF A PROBLEM IN COLDER WEATHER. THE ENGINE SPUN BUT WOULD NOT START. IN OTHER WORDS, THE ENGINE ATTEMPTED TO START, SOMETIMES CRANKING CONTINUOUSLY, UNTIL IT TIMED OUT WITHOUT STARTING. WITH TIME AND FREQUENCY, WE BECAME MORE CONCERNING THAT WE WOULD BE STRANDED IN AN UNDESIRABLE SITUATION. AFTER READING NUMEROUS POSTS ON THIS WEBSITE, HTTP://WWW.GOTACLASSACTION.COM/CHRYSLER-INVESTIGATED-OVER-DEFECTIVE-TOTALLY-INTEGRATED-POWER-MODULE-TIPM-IN-2011-2012-JEEP-GRAND-CHEROKEES-AND-DODGE-DURANGOS/, WE WERE ALMOST CERTAIN WE HAD A DEFECTIVE TIPM. WE TOOK IT TO A DEALER AND THEY INDICATED IT HAD A FUEL RELAY SHORT INTERNALLY IN THE TIPM. THEY SUGGESTED A WIRING WORKAROUND, INSTALLING AN EXTERNAL FUEL PUMP RELAY AND BYPASSING THE DEFECTIVE TIPM. PERHAPS THIS IS BETTER THAN IMPROVISING, BUT WE DO NOT KNOW THE RISKS THIS CARRIES -- THE WIRING WORKAROUND AND THE STILL DEFECTIVE TIPM -- FOR GOING FORWARD. ADDITIONALLY, WE HOPE THERE WOULD BE A RECALL OF THE TIPM AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE WIRING WORKAROUND IN OUR FUTURE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Electrical system, Jan 20, 2014
VEHICLE REFUSED TO TURN OVER, SERVICE 4X4 AND ENGINE LIGHT ON. BROUGHT TO DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP. RETURNED TO ME WITH SERVICE 4X4 AND ENGINE LIGHT ON, SLID DOWN ON HILL NO 4 WHEEL DRIVE. RETURNED TO DEALER 4 WEEKS LATER TRANSFER CASE REPLACED CAR JUMP INTO 4 WHEEL LOW WHILE I WAS ON HIGHWAY ALMOST PUT ME THRU WINDSHIELD. BACK AT DEALER OVER 1 WEEK THE DO NOT KNOW THE PROBLEM AND STATED NO ONE ON THEIR COUNTRY WIDE DATABASE HAS THIS PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD TODAY THAT JEEP HEADQUARTERS WANTS ALL REPORTS SENT TO THEM TO ASSIST REPAIR. I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED IN OCTOBER AND HAVE NOT DRIVEN IT MORE THEN 1 WEEK. I HAVE A HUGE PAYMENT AND HUGE RENTAL BILLS I DID FILE A CASE WITH JEEP CUSTOMER BUT NO HELP. *TR
Power train, Nov 13, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY DECELERATED WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TIP MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Power train, Nov 5, 2013, fire
DROVE VEHICLE ON THE BEACH CAPE HATTERAS NC. FROM RAMP 44 TO CAPE POINT ABOUT 1 1/2 MILE.VEHICLE GOT STUCK I BACKED UP AND PULLED FORWARD 2 TIMES VERY GENTLY. ON THE THIRD TRY SOMEONE YELLED YOU ARE ON FIRE. THE TRANSMISSION HAD OVERHEATED AN SET THE VEHICLE ON FIRE. CHRYSLER SAYS I ABUSED THE VEHICLE. I HAVE DRIVEN ON THIS BEACH 40 YEARS WITH VARIOUS VEHICLES. NEVER HAD A PROBLEM. THIS JEEP IS 4 WHEEL DRIVE WITH A SAND MODE. IF THESE VEHICLES CAN HEAT UP THIS QUICK WITH NO WARNING THEY ARE A SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Oct 9, 2013
CAR WILL CRANK BUT WILL NOT START. AFTER ABOUT 10-20 MINUTES CAR WILL START. REMOTE START IS MORE SUCCESSFUL THAN TURNING THE KEY. *TR