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
1,639 reports, newest first.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, May 16, 2018, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. AFTER BACKING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND ATTEMPTING TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN REVERSE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE PERSON BEHIND THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK AND PINNED UNDERNEATH THE TIRES. THE VICTIM WAS FATALLY INJURED. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE GARAGE AND TRAVELED UP A THREE FOOT HIGH CONCRETE WALL BEHIND THE GARAGE WHERE IT FINALLY CAME TO A STOP. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ONE TEN TOWING AND THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Fuel/propulsion system, May 12, 2018
WHEN THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL IS ON THE FOG LIGHTS FLASH AND THE TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT BLINK. WHEN I TURN THE FOG LIGHT BUTTON ON MY TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS UP BUT DOES NOT BLINK. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE TIPM THAT WAS FAULTY. NOW AFTER I GOT IT BACK BOTH FRONT TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK AND THE BACK FLASHES FAST AND SOMETIMES FLASHES NORMALLY. ALSO BACK WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR A YEAR AGO IN JUNE 2017 THE CAR WOULD START AND I WOULD LET THE ENGINE WARM UP BUT ABOUT 20 SECONDS IN, IT WOULD STALL. WHEN DRIVING IT WOULD USUALLY STALL WHEN I WAS BREAKING AT STOP LIGHTS AND STOP SIGNS. I REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR ABOUT 3 TIMES SO FAR AND STILL FEEL THE ENGINE LOSING POWER AT TIMES.
Other or unspecified, May 10, 2018
THE LEATHER DASH IS BUBBLING CAUSING THE DASH GRILL TO POP UP AND BREAK TABS. IT IS CAUSING A REFLECTION IN THE WINDOW CAUSING UNSAFE DRIVING.
Air bags, Structure, May 9, 2018
LEATHER DASHBOARD IS SEPARATING FROM DASHBOARD AND MAY CAUSE ISSUE IF AIRBAG SHOULD DEPLOY. THIS DEFECT HAS BEEN ON THE NEWS. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH CHRYSLER IN 2016. SINCE THEN, I'VE MADE TRIPS TO THE DEALERSHIP ONLY TO HAVE THE PERSON SUBMITTING PICTURES BE TERMINATED. NOW CHRYSLER WILL NOT RESPOND TO MY REQUESTS TO HAVE THIS FIXED. I'VE KEPT ALL COMMUNICATION. THERE'S NO WAY WITH THE ENTIRE LEATHER DASH SEPARATING FROM THE DASH THE PASSENGER AIRBAG BE ABLE TO DEPLOY PROPERLY. I'VE FOLLOWED UP AND BEEN AS PATIENT AS POSSIBLE LOOKING FOR A REMEDY.
Air bags, May 8, 2018
THE FRONT DASH OF MY 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE IS BUBBLING UP AND MAY CAUSE A PROBLEM WITH AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ON THIS SAME PROBLEM AND KEEPS GETTING WORSE.
Air bags, Visibility/wiper, May 7, 2018
DASH COVER COMING UNGLUED AFFECTING DEFROST FUNCTION AND MAY AFFECT AIRBAG DEPLOYEMENT.04/01/2018
Suspension, May 7, 2018
AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR DRAINS BATTERY, MAKES BUZZING NOISE, AND CAUSES VEHICLE TO LOOSE SUSPENSION.
Electrical system, Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Visibility/wiper, May 3, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. ALSO, ONLY THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (NIELSEN DODGE, 175 STATE RT. 10, EAST HANOVER, NJ) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIPM WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Power train, Electrical system, Interior lighting, Service brakes, May 2, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE BATTERY, THE ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY, AND THE PCM. THE ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY WAS EXTREMELY WARM INTERNALLY, WHICH AFFECTED THE PCM. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF DURING THE REPAIR TO FURTHER DIAGNOSE THE PCM INTERNAL VOLTAGE SHORTAGE. THE DEALER (FRED BEANS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 858 N EASTON RD, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18902, (215) 348-7500) WAS AWARE THAT THERE WERE TWO RECALLS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V879000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INTERIOR LIGHTING) AND 17V572000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). A REPAIR APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 10, 2018. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE YEAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V879000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INTERIOR LIGHTING) AND 17V572000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC).
Electrical system, Apr 30, 2018
I'M ACTUALLY SITTING IN A PARKING LOT WAITING FOR THE TOW TRUCK. THE JEEPS ALTERNATOR BEGAN WHINING & THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON.I PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE JEEP. IT WOULDN'T RESTART. HAS ZERO POWER. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED IN FEBRUARY & THE ALTERNATOR CHECKED OUT FINE. THE WINDOW EVIDENTALLY LET ITSELF DOWN ABOUT A WEEK AGO. THIS WAS SRRANGE. WIPERS STARTED BY THEMSELF WHEN I TRIED TO JUMPSTART IT. I'VE READ VARIOUS COMPLAINTS THAT MIRROR MY SYMPTOMS. IT WILL BE TOWED TO FRENSLEY JEEP-CHRYSLER TONIGHT. PLEASE INCLUDE MY VEHICLE IN THE RECALL. I'M SURE IT'S GOING TO BE EXPENSIVE. THANKS FOR YOUR CINSUDERSTUON.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 30, 2018
MY CAR DOES NOT START AT LEAST 10 TIMES A WEEK, I BELIEVE ITS DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL PUMP RELAY AND MY VIN ISNT PART OF THE RECALL FOR THIS AND IT SHOULD BE. IVE READ MANY OTHER PEOPLE COMPLAINING OF THE SAME EXACT ISSUE AND I TOOK IT TO FAIRFIELD JEEP WHERE THEY TOLD ME ONE THING OVER THE PHONE AND THEN UPON ARRIVAL IT WAS SOMETHING DIFFERENT AND THEN THE PAPERS STATED SOMETHING ELSE DIFFERENT!
Air bags, Apr 20, 2018, crash
WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHEREIN I WAS "T-BONED" ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR/PILLAR WHILE CROSSING A FOUR LANE INTERSECTION. MY VEHICLE SUBSEQUENTLY FLIPPED MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE COMING TO A REST. I WAS ABLE TO CRAWL OUT OF THE CAR WITH MY DOG VIA THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. NOT ONE SINGLE AIRBAG DEPLOYED DURING THE INCIDENT, INCLUDING THE SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAGS FORM THE COLLISION ITSELF NOR THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS FROM THE MULTIPLE ROLLOVERS. WHEN I ASKED JEEP TO INVESTIGATE, I WAS SENT A LETTER ESSENTIALLY SAYING: "YOUR ACCIDENT WASN'T SEVERE ENOUGH TO WARRANT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT." - THIS DESPITE, AS I SAID, IT BEING A MULTIPLE ROLLOVER EVENT. MY INJURIES CONSISTED OF SORENESS ON MY LEFT SIDE, A LACERATION ON MY RIGHT HAND, AND A HECK OF A BUMP ON MY HEAD. NEEDLESS TO SAY, I WAS EXTREMELY FORTUNATE MY INJURIES WEREN'T WORSE; HOWEVER, MYSELF AND PRACTICALLY EVERYONE ELSE INCLUDING THE OFFICERS AND EMTS WERE BAFFLED AT THE FACT THAT NOT ONE SINGLE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. I HAVE PHOTOS OF THE VEHICLE AFTER THE WRECK SHOWING EXTERIOR DAMAGE AS WELL AS INTERIOR SHOTS SHOWING NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TT *TR
Power train, Visibility, Apr 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CHECK TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (STATELINE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM, 800 GOLD HILL RD, FORT MILL, SC 29708) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, Apr 11, 2018
WHILE MAKING A TURN THE STEERING AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE 8 MONTHS APART. I'VE DONE THE RECALL FOR THE RELAY SWITCH IN 2015. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN (2ND TIME) YESTERDAY APRIL 9TH, 2018. I ALMOST HIT A CAR AT A LIGHT IT WAS TERRIFYING. THE DEALERSHIP HAS MY JEEP NOW AND SAID THEY CAN'T DIAGNOSE UNLESS THEY HAVE AN ERROR CODE OR UNLESS IT HAPPENS WHILE THE TECHNICIAN IS DRIVING IT. IS CHRYSLER GOING TO HAVE PEOPLE DRIVE THESE SUV'S AND IGNORE THAT PEOPLE COULD DIE? THIS IS AN EXTREMELY URGENT SITUATION. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY JEEP THAT I LOVE. PLEASE HELP?
Electrical system, Apr 6, 2018
2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE STALLS WHEN I SLOW DOWN ENTERING A HIGHWAY RAMP OF MAKING A TURN. HAPPENED THREE TIMES AFTER A RECALL WAS DONE TO FIX THAT ISSUE AT AROUND 46000 MILES AND NOW JUST RECENTLY IT HAPPENED 2X AGAIN AT 96000. ALL RECALLS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED BUT THERE IS AN RECALL FOR THE ALTERNATOR ON T36 THAT COVERS THE 2012,2013 AND 2014 STALL AND THE ISSUE WAS THE ALTERNATOR. I BELIEVE THE 2011 SHOULD FALL INTO THAT.
Other or unspecified, Apr 5, 2018
LAST WEEK, I RECEIVED A POSTCARD IN THE MAIL FROM MCGOVERN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (NEWTON, MA) NOTIFYING ME OF "AN URGENT AIR BAG RECALL." THE POSTCARD WAS CLEARLY DESIGNED TO MIMIC AN OFFICIAL NOTICE, WITH A BRIGHT RED BACKGROUND AND YELLOW LETTERING, AS WELL AS DIRE WARNINGS THAT "[I]N THE EVENT OF A CRASH METAL FRAGMENTS COULD SERIOUSLY INJURE YOU OR YOUR VEHICLE'S PASSENGERS." KNOWING THAT MY VEHICLE WAS UNAFFECTED BY ANY AIR BAG RECALL (INFORMATION THAT I CONFIRMED THROUGH THE NHTSA WEBSITE AFTER RECEIVING THE POSTCARD), IT WAS CLEAR TO ME THAT THIS POSTCARD WAS NOTHING MORE THAN A MARKETING TACTIC. WHILE THE POSTCARD DISPLAYED CORRECT INFORMATION (MY NAME, THE VEHICLE'S MAKE/MODEL, AND THE VEHICLE'S VIN) AND INDICATED IN ALL-CAPITAL LETTERS "RECALL: T59," I ALSO KNEW THAT THE "T59" RECALL CODE WAS FOR A MINOR ISSUE WITH A WATER SHIELD IN THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES. ACCORDINGLY, I BELIEVE THAT MCGOVERN CHRYSLER AND/OR FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES IS ATTEMPTING TO USE PUBLICITY AROUND THE RECENT AIRBAG RECALLS AS A DISINGENUOUS PLOY TO SCARE CUSTOMERS INTO VISITING THE DEALERSHIP. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME TO DISCUSS OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE ANY FURTHER DOCUMENTATION.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Apr 2, 2018
MY FRONT DASHBOARD IS PEELING UP AND I'M WORRIED THAT MY AIR BAGS ARE AFFECTED.
Structure, Seats, Mar 30, 2018
IS THERE A REMEDY FROM JEEP THAT ADDRESSES THE BUCKLING LEATHER DASH AND DRIVER BACK PANEL? I WOULD LIKE REPLACEMENT OF THE DASH AND A NEW SEAT. I BELIEVE THE SEAT PROBLEM IS NOT THE PANEL, BUT THE SEAT ITSELF. THE DASH BUCKLING IS A HAZARD TO OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVERS VISION OF THE ROADWAY AND THE SEAT BACK FALLING OFF CAN HURT A BACKSEAT PASSENGER. AS A CHILD ACIDENTALY GRABS IT TO CLIMB INTO THE BACKSEAT HE WOULD FALL.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Mar 29, 2018
DASHBOARD DELAMINATING, BUCKLING, BUBBLING FULL DASHBOARD WARPED. AIR VENTS ARE WARPED AND DON'T SIT PROPERLY POSSIBLY AFFECTING WINDOW DEFOGGER. CONCERNED IF AIRBAG ON RIGHT SIDE WOULD WORK PROPERLY.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine, Mar 28, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 30-75 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (AUTONATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM AND FIAT, 2201 VICTORY DR, COLUMBUS, GA 31901), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER ATTACHED A HISTORY RECORDER TO THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE TRACTION CONTROL AND SERVICE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS ON MARCH 25, 2018, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SPONTANEOUSLY ACTIVATED, THE RADIO CHANGED STATIONS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND FAILED TO RESPOND, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LANDMARK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF MORROW (50 MOUNT ZION BLVD, MORROW, GA 30260), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 33696515. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000.
Suspension, Other or unspecified, Mar 28, 2018
2011 CHRYSLER JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE-OUTLANDER EDITION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ON-GOING TIPM FAILURE-AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM & RELATED INJURY SUSTAINED. *LW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE'S SUSPENSION SYSTEM CREATED UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE BUCKED VIOLENTLY. *JS
Electrical system, Mar 22, 2018, fire
SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE SUNROOF. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Mar 22, 2018
WITHIN 5 OR SO MINUTES OF DRIVING, THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS ONLY HAPPENED AS MENTIONED, WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF TURNING ON VEHICLE AND STARTING YOUR COMMUTE. IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED ONLY UNDER BRAKING AND TURNING CIRCUMSTANCES. I HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE INTO A JEEP DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR THIS ISSUE AND BOTH TIMES THEY HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP RELAY SWITCH. THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. I WOULD ESTIMATE THIS HAPPENS ONCE/MO, HOWEVER, IT'S HAPPENED TWICE IN THE LAST 3 WEEKS WHICH OBVIOUSLY BROUGHT ME TO THE POINT IN WHICH I'M DOCUMENTING AND WRITING A REPORT. I CALLED THE SAME JEEP DEALERSHIP THIS MORNING AND THEY CLAIM THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF THIS WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM AND WOULD NEED TO DIVE DEEPER IN ORDER TO PROPERLY UNDERSTAND THE CURRENT ISSUE. THE SERVICE MANAGER SUGGESTED THAT THE OIL LEVELS COULD BE LOW, WHICH COULD CAUSE THIS ISSUE, BUT I REGULARLY CHECK MY OIL LEVELS AND THIS IS NOT THE ISSUE. I'VE NOTICED THAT MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE AND IT DOESN'T LOOK LIKE JEEP HAS DETERMINED WHAT EXACTLY IS CAUSING THEIR VECHICLES TO SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT'S A VERY SCARY SITUATION, ESPECIALLY IF A LARGE SEMI OR ANOTHER LARGE VEHICLE IS BARRELLING DOWN ON YOU WHILE YOU ARE UNDER BRAKE AND TURNING, AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN YOU LOSE POWER STEERING AND THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE THROUGH THE TURN/CORNER. I WOULD LIKE TO BETTER UNDERSTAND WHAT JEEP IS DOING AND WHAT NHTSA KNOWS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND WHAT OUR OPTIONS ARE AS A CONSUMER. THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND NOT BY TOSSING PARTS AT THE PROBLEM THAT WON'T FIT IT, THIS JUST CAUSES THE CONSUMER TO SPEND SIGNIFICANTS AMOUNT OF MONEY WITHOUT ADDRESSING AND/OR FIXING THE PROBLEM.
Steering, Electrical system, Mar 21, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE STEERING LOST POWER AND THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE HAZARD LIGHTS, SHIFTED INTO PARK, AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 106,618. *TT THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON DAILY BASIS, USUALLY WHILE SLOWING TO A STOP. *JS
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, Mar 19, 2018
THE CAR STALLED AND ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, DECELERATING AROUND A LEFT TURNING CURVE. LOST ACCELERATION CAPABILITY, POWER STEERING, BRAKES, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (NO EMERGENCY FLASHERS). COULD BARELY CONTROL CAR AND ENDED DRIVING THROUGH CURVE, OFF THE ROAD, DOWN INTO SMALL RAVINE AND INTO FIELD. WERE FORTUNATE TO AVOID ROAD SIGNS AND TELEPHONE POLE. CAR RESTARTED AFTER PUTTING GEAR IN PARK. VERY AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE ANYMORE. NOT ABLE TO GET APPOINTMENT WITH JEEP DEALER FOR ANOTHER WEEK. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS COULD BE RELATED TO FAULTY TIPM. OUR SERVICE RECORDS INDICATED THIS JEEP DID RECEIVE CHRYSLER GROUP SAFETY RECALL P54 (NHTSA #14V530) TIPM INTERNAL FUEL PUMP RELAY REPLACEMENT, WHICH STATES IS A POTENTIAL CAUSE OF THE CAR LOSING POWER. SEEMS TO HAVE NOT PREVENTED THE MOVING CAR FROM LOSING POWER.