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.
Engine, Dec 14, 2014
THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING STALLING A COUPLE OF TIMES BEFORE AT LOW SPEEDS. ALSO FAILURE TO START AND A FAN LIKE NOISE COMING FROM AROUND THE FUEL PUMP. CHRYSLER ISSUED A RECALL ON THE FUEL PUMP RELAY, BUT I AM SERIOUSLY CONCERNED SINCE THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH THE TIPM AND THAT IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED. THE DEALERSHIP IS SCHEDULING 2 MONTHS OUT HOPING THEY WOULD HAVE THE PART BY THEN, WHILE I AM DRIVING WITH 2 KIDS IN A CAR THAT SHUTS OFF ON THE HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 14, 2014
MY VEHICLE IS HAVING ISSUES STARTING/STALLING, AND SOUNDS LIKE THE WATER PUMP AND/OR ALTERNATOR IS FAILING. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THIS IS ALL TIED TO P54/NHTSA 14V-530. THE TIPM PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO FIX THIS ISSUE, AND HAVE NOT BEEN AVAILABLE SINCE I RECEIVED THE FIRST RECALL NOTICE BACK IN OCTOBER 2014. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE PARTS ARE NOT GOING TO BE AVAILABLE FOR WEEKS, POSSIBLY MONTHS. I CALLED JEEP/CHRYSLER AND THEY ALSO SAID THAT IS THE CAUSE OF MY PROBLEMS AND THEY HAVE NO DATE THAT RECALL REPLACEMENT/CORRECTION PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. I ASKED THEM WHAT I SHOULD DO SINCE I'M DRIVING A VEHICLE THAT DOESN'T WANT TO START (TAKES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS), THAT STALLS OUT, AND THAT OTHER COMPONENTS UNDER THE HOOD ARE BEING AFFECTED. THEY SAID THEY WILL NOT COVER ANY TOWING, OR RENTAL COSTS, AND HAD NO GUIDANCE ON WHAT TO DO BESIDES "GOOD LUCK". THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE, I CAN BECOME STRANDED, THE CAR COULD STALL (POTENTIALLY WHILE DRIVING AND THIS CAR IS ALWAYS ON HIGHWAY HIGH SPEED DRIVING), AND I NOW HAVE OTHER PARTS UNDER THE HOOD THAT THIS ISSUE IS TAXING (ALTERNATOR, BATTERY, WATER PUMP, AND I COULD ONLY IMAGINE WHAT ELSE). WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO THAT I'M FORCED TO DRIVE A VEHICLE WITH A RECALL THAT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE? I CAN'T EVEN PAY TO GET THIS FIXED, THERE IS NO SOLUTION AT THIS TIME. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THE VEHICLE IS NOT RECALLED ENTIRELY AND TAKEN OFF THE ROAD, OR THAT IF PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE THERE IS NO RECOURSE. NO FREE TOWING, NO RENTAL CARS READY, NO ABILITY TO TRADE IN OR BUY A NEW VEHICLE. NOTHING. I'M NOT SURE WHAT TO DO NEXT, GET A LAWYER? CONTACT BBB? PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS I DON'T SEE HOW THIS IS LEGAL, I'M BEING FORCED TO DRIVE A VEHICLE WITH A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT IS DANGEROUS. THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 12, 2014
I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR 2 MONTHS FOR PARTS FOR THE FUEL PUMP RELAY RECALL. I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE INITIAL HARD START FOR MONTHS. IT ALWAYS HAS EVENTUALLY STARTED AFTER TIME AND NOW MY 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HAS STARTED TO STALL FROM THIS FAULTY RELAY ALSO. I WAS HEADING HOME ON THE LOCAL HIGHWAY MOVING BETWEEN 65-70MPH AND THE VEHICLE STALLED AS I SLOWED TO AROUND 45MPH TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY I WAS APPROACHING AN EXIT AND WAS ABLE TO MANAGE TO GET OFF SAFELY. I WAS ABLE TO START IT AGAIN AND GET BACK HOME. TO HAVE THIS HAPPEN AT SPEED AND LOSE YOUR POWER STEERING AND ALL IS VERY DANGEROUS. CHRYSLER & THE DEALERS ALL SAY THEY HAVE NOT A CLUE WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THIS RECALL. THESE JEEPS ARE JUNK !! THERE ARE SO MANY ISSUES WITH THEM ITS NOT FUNNY. THIS IS MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION AND I HAVE MISSED SEVERAL DAYS OF WORK DUE TO THE JEEP NOT STARTING/STALLING ETC. I DON'T HAVE ENDLESS MONEY TO RENT CARS AND SPEND ON COSTLY REPAIRS. FURTHERMORE, THE RECALL FIX OF MOUNTING AN EXTERIOR FUEL PUMP RELAY TO THE TIPM AND BYPASSING THE FAULTY ONE BURIED DEEP INSIDE IS THE CHEAPEST WAY OUT FOR CHRYSLER. WHAT THEY SHOULD BE DOING IS INSTALLING ALL NEW TIPM`S FOR CUSTOMERS WITH WORKING RELAYS. I DIDN'T PAY $40K FOR A JEEP TO HAVE IT COBBED UP WITH CHEAP RECALL FIXES. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE PART NOT BEING AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V530000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT DID NOT CONFIRM IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Electrical system, Dec 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V530000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED 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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Dec 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V530000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED 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 CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Dec 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE BECAME DISABLED AND NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Dec 8, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V391000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V530000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO INFORM WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Dec 5, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V53000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Dec 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION PUSH-TO-START BUTTON FAILED TO START THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES. THE FAILURE WAS PROGRESSING AS THE WEATHER CHANGED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO TAKE LONGER TO START. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT THE PART AND THE REMEDY WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V530000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,200.
Engine, Dec 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER WAITING FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Dec 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V391000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V530000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO INFORM WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Dec 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V530000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO INFORM WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Dec 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V530000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V391000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Other or unspecified, Dec 1, 2014
CAR STALLED WITHOUT WARING, ENGINE LIGHT DIDNOT COME ON. IM LUCKY NO ONE HIT ME ON THE HIGHWAY!!! RECALL P54 IVE BEEN TOLD NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO FIX.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 28, 2014
ON JULY 19, 2014 MY VEHICLE CEASED TO START PROPERLY. IT WOULD TURN OVER AND OVER AND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WOULD FINALLY START. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WERE SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF STALLING AT A STOP SIGN OR EXITING THE FREEWAY THEN DIFFICULTY RESTARTING. THIS BECAME MORE AND MORE FREQUENT, AND EACH TIME MY MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO PINPOINT THE CAUSE. SEPTEMBER 4TH IS THE LAST DAY THAT MY CAR STARTED. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE MECHANIC WHO AFTER HAVING POSSESSION OF MY VEHICLE FOR 3 WEEKS UNABLE TO PINPOINT THE ISSUE, FOUND THROUGH RESEARCH THAT CHRYSLER HAD ANNOUNCED A MASSIVE RECALL FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE. HE REFERRED ME TO THE CHRYSLER RECALL SPECIALIST PHONE NUMBER, WHICH I CALLED IMMEDIATELY. MY FIRST FOUR PHONE CALLS WERE NOTHING MORE THAN A RUN AROUND GAME UNTIL I FOUND THE INFORMATION ON NHTSA WEBSITE. ACCORDING TO THE NHTSA RECALL INFORMATION, REPAIRS WERE SET TO BEGIN 10/25/14. ACCORDING TO CHRYSLER, THE NOTICES WERE SET TO GO OUT BY MAIL ON 10/31/14 THE GENTLEMAN ASSURED ME THAT I WOULD ALSO RECEIVE AN EMAIL RECALL NOTIFICATION TO PROVIDE THE REPAIRING DEALER ON 10/31/14. I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AT RANCHO JEEP FOR RECALL P54 REPAIR AT 10AM NOVEMBER 1. 10/31/14, 3PM, I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE AN EMAIL NOTIFICATION. I CALL CHRYSLER AGAIN AND AM NOW TOLD THAT I HAD BEEN MISINFORMED, IT IS A PRELIMINARY NOTICE, NO REPAIRS CAN BE DONE. MY JEEP IS STILL NONOPERATIONAL, SINCE SEPTEMBER 5, 2014. THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE REPAIRED BECAUSE THERE ARE NO PARTS TO REPLACE THE FAULTY PART WITH...I HAVE HAD A RENTAL CAR FOR ALMOST 3 MONTHS BECAUSE OF THIS RECALL ISSUE, COSTING NEARLY $800 EACH MONTH. CHRYSLER REFUSES TO ACCOMMODATE A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE OR REIMBURSE RENTAL EXPENSE WHOLLY OR PARTIALLY. MY VEHICLE WOULD BE OPERATIONAL IF NOT FOR THIS FACTORY RECALL P54, AND I WOULD NOT HAVE INCURRED $2400 RENTAL CAR EXPENSE TO DATE. *TR
Electrical system, Nov 26, 2014
I AM HAVING TROUBLE STARTING THE ENGINE. IT USUALLY TAKES SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE ENGINE ACTUALLY STARTS. THE CHECK ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS LIGHTS ARE LIT DURING ATTEMPTS TO START THE ENGINE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 24, 2014
CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. *TR
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 24, 2014
OUR CAR STOPPED WORKING AND WE WERE STRANDED. I WAS STRANDED WITH MY 3 YEAR OLD CHILD. THE VEHICLE'S ALARM WENT OFF AND THE TIRES LOCKED MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO TOW. WE CALLED THE CHRYSLER TWICE AND THEY CANNOT TELL US WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE ARRIVING. THE DEALERSHIP FIXED THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE ( THE PART LISTED IN MY RECALL NOTICE). HOWEVER, CHRYSLER REFUSES TO REIMBURSE ME FOR MY EXPENSES UNTIL THEY RECEIVE PARTS. IT HAS BEEN A MONTH AND I PAID $1400.17 FOR THE RECALLED PART AND LABOR. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND STALLED IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP RELAY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REMEDY THE FAILURE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V530000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP RELAY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V530000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Engine, Nov 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V530000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE DEALER STATED THE REMEDY WAS UNDER DEVELOPMENT AND PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Nov 24, 2014
I HAD AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION OCCUR ON NOVEMBER 15, 2014 WITH OUR 2011 GRAND CHEROKEE. AROUND 7 P.M., I WAS MERGING ONTO INTERSTATE 95 SOUTH FROM 332, THE NEWTOWN, PA EXIT. I DID A HARD ACCELERATION TO AVOID TRAFFIC BRINGING UP THE REAR. THE ENGINE THEN ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY ... SO FAST THAT THE TACHOMETER WAS PINNED TO THE RIGHT SIDE ... INTO THE RED ZONE NEAR 7K. A LATER CHECK OF THE VEHICLE MAXIMUM SPEED ON THE GARMIN GPS REVEALED IT PEAKED AT 97 M.P.H. WITH MY FOOT COMPLETELY OFF THE GAS PEDAL, THE ENGINE WAS PINNED TO MAXIMUM REVS. I HONESTLY THOUGHT IT WOULD DISINTEGRATE. IN THE SPAN OF A FEW SECONDS, I KNEW NOT TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, AS I WOULD HAVE LOST STEERING. I HAD THE PRESENCE OF MIND TO PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, TO AT LEAST STOP THE SPEEDING. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV OUT OF CONTROL. I BELIEVE I WAS KICKING THE GAS PEDAL, AND THE ENGINE EVENTUALLY RELEASED ITS GRIP ON SPEED AND RETURNED TO NEAR-IDLE, UPON WHICH I RE-ENGAGED TO DRIVE. IF A CAR WERE ANYWHERE AHEAD OR NEAR ME, A DEVASTATING WRECK WOULD HAVE BEEN THE RESULT. I TOOK THE JEEP TO THE REEDMAN-TOLL SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN LANGHORNE, PA. THEY COULD FIND NOTHING THAT WOULD CONFIRM THE INCIDENT. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE. AN AGENT NAMED [XXX] TOOK MY REPORT AND SAID HE HAD NO SIMILAR REPORTS. I FIND IT DISTRESSING THAT NOTHING IN THE JEEP 'BLACK BOX' RECORDING SYSTEM WOULD HAVE A RECORD OF THIS POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC INCIDENT. THE REEDMAN SERVICE ADVISOR SPECULATED THAT I MAY HAVE 'RESET' THE SOFTWARE IF AND WHEN I WAS KICKING THE ACCELERATOR WHILE THE EVENT WAS UNDER WAY. 'INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Engine, Nov 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP CONTINUED TO RUN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF WHICH DRAINED THE BATTERY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V530000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Electrical system, Nov 21, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V530000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO INFORM THE CONTACT WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.