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, 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.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 8, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT THE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000. UPDATED 07/13/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER REPAIRED THE RECALL BRAKE ISSUE, BEFORE SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, IT WAS NOT DONE CORRECTLY AND THEY FIXED IT AGAIN. UPDATED 07/14/16. *JB
Service brakes, Feb 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE BRAKES FAILED TO COMPLETELY STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH FULL FORCE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECIEVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000.
Engine, Jan 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Suspension, Electrical system, Jan 20, 2016
1. NONE OF THE CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL WORK. I CANNOT USE THE CONTROLS TO CHANGE CHANNELS ON MY RADIO OR INCREASE / LOWER THE VOLUME. I CANNOT USE THE TELEPHONE HANDS FREE CONTROLS WHEN TRYING TO MAKE A PHONE CALL... 2. ALL OF THE INTERIOR LIGHTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE STOPPED WORKING. REGARDLESS OF WHAT CAR DOOR IS OPENED 3. LIGHT CAME ON SAYING TRACTION CONTROL WAS OFF. THE LIGHT WAS A PICTURE OF A CAR WITH TWO SQUIGGLY LINES BEHIND IT. I TRIED PRESSING THE TRACTION CONTROL BUTTON ON THE DASH BOARD PANEL ALONGSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL HEATER BUTTON. BUT IT WOULD NOT WORK. 4. MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT TURN OFF (HAVE TO REMOVE THE FUSE IN ORDER TO STOP THE WIPERS). I TRIED SQUIRTING THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID --- BUT IT WILL NOT WORK. MY REAR WINDOW WIPER WILL NOT TURN ON.... EVEN THOUGH I TRIED TO TURN IT ON SEVERAL TIMES. 5. I HAVE NO TURN SIGNALS. THEY WOULD NOT COME ON NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I FLIPPED THE LEVER UP OR DOWN. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE 6. MY HORN DOES NOT WORK - MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE 7. MY HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT GO TO HIGH BEAM EVEN THOUGH THE DIAL IS SET TO AUTO. NOT TO MENTION MY WINDSHIELD WAS DEFECTIVE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED (LEAKS LOTS OF WATER WHEN RAINING) REPLACED --- STEERING CONTROL MODULE (PART # 1HE80HL9AF) - ACCORDING TO NORTHWEST JEEP IN BEAVERTON OREGON THAT WAS THE ISSUE -NOT DID NOT FIX A SINGLE ISSUE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (PART # 68244852AA) - ACCORDING TO OTHER COMPLAINTS, THIS PART ALSO NEEDS REPLACED (SEEMS THAT PART OF TH TIPM WAS REPLACED - THE WHOLE UNIT SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED.) WE ARE EXTREMELY UPSET AND DISPLEASED WITH CHRYSLER.... FOR THE POOR QUALITY OF THE PARTS THEY USED WHEN BUILDING MY 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND. WE BOUGHT THIS 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND IN JUNE 2015 AND FOR BEING 4 YEARS OLD, IT SHOULD NOT BEING HAVING ALL THESE PROBLEMS!!!
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 19, 2016
VEHICLE HAD EXTERNAL FUEL RELAY INSTALLED OVER A YEAR AGO BY DEALER. THIS VEHICLE HAD NOT EXPERIENCED AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL RELAY. NOW VEHICLE IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUES - ENGINE STOPPING FOR NO REASON, EVEN WHILE DRIVING - AS DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE TIPM. VERY DANGEROUS AND THE "FIX" BY FCA, APPEARS TO NOT BE A PERMANENT FIX.
Suspension, Jan 18, 2016, crash
WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT LEFT FRONT SPINDLE BROKE CAUSING ME TO HIT A WALL. MY SPEED WAS UNDER 4MPH.THIS BREAK RESULTED IN THE BENDING OF LF FRONT STRUT,LF OUTTER TIE ROD ALONG WITH OTHER PROBLEMS. IF BREAK HAD OCCURED AT HIGHWAY SPEED WOULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE.
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 16, 2016
I WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND IT FELT AS IF I HAD NO PRESSURE IN THE GAS PEDAL. I WAS ABLE TO STOP AND PULLED OVER. AT FIRST, THINKING THIS WAS A SCARY, ISOLATED INCIDENCE, I DROVE ON THE THREE BLOCKS TO THE GROCERY STORE. AT THE GROCERY STORE, I STOPPED IN THE PARKING LOT TO LET ANOTHER VEHICLE PULL OUT AND A WOMAN CROSS FROM HER CAR TO THE STORE. THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD FROM A DEAD STOP. I THREW IT IN NEUTRAL AND USED MY E-BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR. I WAS TERRIFIED THAT I COULD HAVE RUN OVER A PEDESTRIAN. I WALKED FROM THE STORE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY PICKED UP MY VEHICLE. I TOLD THEM TO KEEP IT UNTIL THEY SOLVE THIS ISSUE. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE TO DRIVE IT AND AM SERIOUSLY AFRAID THAT SOMEONE COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. THE FIRST TIME, MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR WAS STILL MOVING VERY SLOWLY FORWARD WHEN THE ACCELERATION OCCURRED. THE SECOND TIME, I WAS AT A DEAD STOP WITH THE FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN THE ACCELERATION OCCURRED. MY VEHICLE REMAINS IN THE SHOP AT THIS TIME BUT I WILL FOLLOW UP WITH WHATEVER THEY FIND.
Tires, Jan 14, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN TIRES, SIZE: P265/660R18 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE TREAD WORE DOWN ON TWO OCCASIONS AFTER ONLY 12,000 MILES OF WEAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE ROTATED AND ALIGNED TWICE TO PREVENT THE FAILURE, BUT THE TREAD WEAR RECURRED. IN ADDITION, THE MANUFACTURER GUARANTEED THAT THE TIRE LIFE LASTED 60,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE TIRE LINE WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000.
Other or unspecified, Jan 8, 2016
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, BUT WHILE MAKING A TURN, MY POWER STEERING QUITS WORKING AND I AM UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING. I CAN'T PUSH THE BRAKES OR GAS AND IT JUST STOPS. BOTH TIMES, I HAVE PUT IT IN PARK AND HIT THE START BUTTON. THE CAR STARTS BACK UP FINE. IT'S VERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE IN TRAFFIC.
Electrical system, Jan 8, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V530000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Engine, Dec 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000. UPDATED 02/04/16*LJ *TR
Other or unspecified, Dec 28, 2015
WHILE DRIVING HEARD A LOUD (CLUCK NOISE) ( SMOKE EVERYWHERE) PARKED LOOKED UNDER HOOD, SAW THAT CLAMP BROKE THAT WAS HOLDING RADIATOR HOSE CAUSING IT TO DROP HITTING THE FAN, RUPTURED HOSE CAUSING VEHICLE TO SMOKE! I KNOW I'M NOT THE FIRST PERSON THAT THIS HAPPENS TO WITH THIS VEHICLE, THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED!!!!
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 24, 2015
ISSUE: INTERMITTENT STALLING STARTED AFTER COMPLETION OF TIPM FUEL RELAY RECALL REPAIR. STALLS WHILE DRIVING, DE-ACCELERATING FROM HIGHWAY SPEED (60MPH+) BETWEEN 30-40MPH WHEN BRAKING PREPARING TO MAKE A TURN, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. HAS NEVER HAPPENED WITH IN TOWN DRIVING. INTERMITTENT. NO STUTTER OR SHUTTER. ALL ENGINE POWER CEASES WITH NO POWER BRAKES OR STEERING. ALL ELECTRONIC STAY ON. NO CEL OR STORED CODES. ALWAYS RESTARTS BY PLACING TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND PUSHING THE START BUTTON. RECALL PERFORMED: CROWE AUTO GROUP, 1-21-15 90,578MI BEGAN: MARCH 2015 32 DAYS AT A DEALER, 5 DEALER VISITS, 2 DEALERS. STILL NO FIX. DEALER HAS EXPERIENCED STALLING. HAVE FULL LIST OF TIME LINE AND SERVICE PAPERWORK.
Service brakes, Dec 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE TRANSMISSION FLUID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 14V391000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), AND 14V530000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Engine, Dec 18, 2015
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TO WORK IN THE PASSING LANE, WHEN THE RPM'S WENT WAY UP AND THEN WAY DOWN. I HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND LOSS OF POWER FROM ENGINE. NO ENGINE LIGHT INDICATOR WAS ON BEFORE THIS HAPPENED OR ANY SORT OF INDICATION THIS WAS ABOUT TO OCCUR. I PULLED OVER AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT WAS BROKEN INTERNALLY AND THAT THIS IS A DEFECT OF WORKMANSHIP AS I CAN SHOW RECORDS OF EVERY OIL CHANGE ON THIS VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP IS OFFERING NO GOOD WILL AND CHRYSLER REFUSES TO HELP AS THE MILEAGE IS 114,000. I STILL OWE CLOSE TO $13,000 ON THIS VEHICLE AND TO REPLACE THE ENGINE IT IS GOING TO COST $7,800.
Service brakes, Dec 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKING ABILITY WOULD BE LIMITED IN COLD CONDITIONS FOLLOWING THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,479.
Structure, Dec 9, 2015
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 2011 - SERIOUS FRONT CRITICAL SUSPENSION CONNECTIVITY POINT CORROSION / BINDING (LATEST 12/2015) VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM, EXTENSIVE CORROSION WITH KEY FRONT SUSPENSION CONNECTIVITY (LOWER CONTROL ARM MAIN BOLT/FRAME CONNECTION, BOTH SIDES). ISSUE SO BAD AN EVER-GROWING BINDING CREAKING NOISE BECAME AUDIBLE FROM THE CABIN. SOUND AUDIBLE WHEN ACCELERATING AND STOPPING. SEVERAL DEALER EFFORTS TO BEGIN TO ADDRESS WITH SERVICE EFFORTS SPANNING NEARLY 1.5 YEARS. VERY CONCERNING AS THIS IS A CRITICAL SUSPENSION CONNECTIVITY POINT, IF IT FAILS THE FRONT END WOULD COLLAPSE. SERVICING DEALER VICTORY CHRYSLER ABLE TO DIAGNOSE SHARED HOW EXTENSIVE CORROSION IS BUT COULD NOT EXPLAIN WHY THIS CORROSION AND BINDING OCCURRED. SUGGESTED WE SPEAK TO CHRYSLER, WHICH WE DID TO NO AVAIL (SEE OTHER ATTACHED). WE ASKED CHRYSLER TO INVESTIGATE, THEY DID NOT. WE SHARED VERY MUCH DETAIL JUST AS DONE HERE. WE ASKED FOR MONIES SPENT RETURNED AS THIS WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, THEY DID NOT RETURN MONIES. AT MINIMUM THIS IS A SERIOUS WATER CONTROL ISSUE, AND AT WORST A SERIOUS DESIGN/MANUFACTURING DEFECT WHICH COULD AFFECT THOUSANDS. NO FIX SHARED, VICTORY CHRYSLER NOTED TO US THE BEST THEY CAN DO IS PULL THE BOLTS AGAIN IN THE FUTURE AND CLEAN/LUBE IF POSSIBLE. NOTICE AT 1:40, IN THE VIDEO CLIP FOLLOWING, THE RECORDING ON THE COLDER DAY HOW LOUD IT IS. THERE IS NO REASON FOR SUCH SEVERE CORROSION HERE ASIDE FROM A DESIGN FLAW OR MANUFACTURING ISSUE. WE APPRECIATE NHTSA'S TIME TO REVIEW OUR REPORT AND HELP SEEK RESOLUTION. SHORT VIDEO CLIP ILLUSTRATING NOISE HEARD: HTTP://78449.CHORUSCALL.COM/DATACONF/PRODUCTUSERS/ECARMACK/MEDIA/NHTSA_DEC_2015.MP4 CHRYSLER CASE #[XXX] THANK YOU!!! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Electrical system, Dec 7, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIPM WAS REPLACED IN OCTOBER OF 2014 DUE TO ELECTRICAL ISSUES THAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO RESTART AFTER DRIVING AND PARKING. IN DECEMBER OF 2014, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE TIPM TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 SECONDS BEFORE SUDDENLY RESTARTING ITSELF. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Electrical system, Dec 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V391000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND WAS WAITING FOR APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS FOR THE RECALL PART. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE WAS INFORMED THAT HE WOULD BE CONTACTED WHEN THE PARTS WOULD TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD EXPERIENCED A FAILURE RELATED TO THE RECALL BUT THE DETAILS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.
Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Dec 1, 2015
MY CAR WILL STALL AND THEN ACCELERATE VERY QUICKLY. IF I AM DRIVING AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE MY CAR WILL STALL ALMOST CUTTING OFF. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS AROUND A SPEED OF 25/30 MILE PER HOUR. I ALSO EXPERIENCED DECELERATION WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60/65 MPH. THIS IS VERY SCARY. ALSO WHEN I AM IN REVERSE MY TRANSMISSION MAKES A KNOCKING SOUND. MY ENGINE LIGHT CONSTANTLY COMES ON. HEAT VAPORS COMES FROM THE HOOD OF THE CAR.
Suspension, Nov 29, 2015, crash
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND MY 2011 JGC WOULD NOT STOP WHILE HITTING THE BRAKE,IT SPEED UP AFTER IMPACT. I AM SURE I WAS HITTING THE BRAKE. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AT IMPACT BUT LEFT THE ROAD AFTER THE IMPACT INTO A PARKING LOT WHERE IT FINALLY STOPPED.
Service brakes, Engine, Nov 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE ABS AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,033.
Electrical system, Nov 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V391000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V530000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, Nov 23, 2015
REPLACED TIPM 15 MONTHS AGO. TODAY, TURNING INTO PARKING LOT CAR STALL. LOST ALL POWER STEERING, NO BRAKES, NO ENGINE. HAD TO RESTART WHILE COASTING. DECELERATING AT 45 MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN.