2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 1,643 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 26 Grand Cherokee model years with reports.
Of the 2012 reports, 46 involved a crash and 105 involved a fire. 35 people were injured.
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
Engine and engine cooling, engine, gasoline, turbo/superchargerOct 19, 2017
Accessible Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain ProCharger Superchargers, model numbers AB037A-100, AB037A-100P, and A037A-100B, sold for installation on 2012-2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and SRT vehicles. The supercharger mounting bracket may contact and damage the ABS line, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
ATI will notify owners and will replace the supercharger brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact ATI customer service at 1-913-338-2886.
Campaign 17E061000 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, alternator/generator/regulatorJul 10, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
Campaign 17V435000 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 systemFeb 27, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured September 17, 2010, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3.6, 5.7 or 6.4 liter engine, and 2012-2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 18, 2011, to August 19, 2013, and equipped with a 3.6 or 5.7 liter 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. The recall began on August 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R09. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-530. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.
Campaign 15V115000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorOct 8, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
Campaign 14V634000 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
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipMar 4, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 11, 2011, through October 1, 2012. Under certain braking events, the Ready Alert Braking System (RAB) may result in the driver experiencing a hard brake pedal feel.
If the driver experiences a hard brake pedal, the driver may not push the pedal as intended, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P05.
Campaign 14V104000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine coolingSep 29, 2011
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L ENGINES. THESE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK.
CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 11V487000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,643 reports, newest first.
Suspension, Jun 24, 2019
MY JEEP WAS DRIVING JUST FIND UNTIL A COUPLE DAYS AGO. I HEARD A GNARLY POP AND PSSSSSSSTTTTTT NOISE FROM THE RIGHT FRONT OF MY CAR. LUCKILY I JUST PULLED INTO MY DADS DRIVEWAY, SINCE I THOUGHT MY TIRE POPPED AND WAS HISSING AIR OUT. I GET OUT TO FIND THAT MY FRONT AIR SUSPENSION, ON BOTH SIDES, WAS DONE FOR... IT IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP AND AWAITING INSPECTION. I READ THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MANY JEEP GC OWNERS WHICH IS RIDICULOUS, AND JEEP/MOPAR SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS FURTHER! HOPEFULLY THE REPAIRS DON'T COST ME AN ARM AND LEG, BECAUSE I AM FRESH OUT...
Electrical system, Jun 16, 2019
VEHICLE WOULD CRANK MY NOT START. THIS WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. ON JUNE 8, 2019, THE VEHICLE FAILED AND REQUIRED TO BE TOWED TO A SERVICE STATION. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAILURE OF THE TOTAL INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM).
Structure, Jun 14, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD WAS PEELING, BUBBLING, AND COMING APART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DISHMAN DODGE RAM CHRYSLER JEEP (7700 E SPRAGUE AVE, SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99212, (509) 924-3250). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THE MILEAGE EXCEEDED 75,000. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Electrical system, Engine, Jun 6, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT TOOK MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO START THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Engine, Jun 4, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JACKSONVILLE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM ARLINGTON (9600 ATLANTIC BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225, (877) 677-5782) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Electrical system, Jun 3, 2019
I HAVE TAKEN MY JEEP IN TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES FOR AN ISSUE WITH REGARDS TO THE ENGINE CRANKING BUT NOT STARTING. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE KEY FOB AND IT IS STILL NOT ACTING RIGHT. TODAY JUNE 3, 2019 WILL MAKE THE FOURTH TIME TAKING MY TRUCK IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 3, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER TEN MINUTES WHILE IN TRAFFIC AND DROVE HOME. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND WAS TOWED TO TATE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (LOCATED AT 2903, 7429 RITCHIE HWY, GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061, (410) 766-2560) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP RELAY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HER RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
Service brakes, May 30, 2019, crash
I WAS DRIVING MY JEEP ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH AND TRAFFIC SLOWED DOWN. I WENT TO BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN AND MY VEHICLE DIDN'T SLOW. IT FELT AS IF MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND I ATTEMPTED TO MOVE INTO THE OTHER LANE, BUT MY JEEP HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND SUFFERED $9,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE. I ALSO WAS INJURED REQUIRING SURGERY ON MY FOOT THAT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. *DT *DT CONSUMER STATED CAR IS REPAIRED.*JB *DT CONSUMER STATED I HAVE THE INVOICE, HOWEVER FROM MY UNDERSTANDING THEY DID NOT DO ANYTHING WITH THE BRAKES. I STILL FEEL THERE WAS/IS AN ISSUE WITH THEM. I CAN FORWARD THE INVOICE IF NEEDED, BUT IT DOES NOT MENTION THE BRAKES. I DID ASK THE SHOP AND MY INSURANCE TO HAVE THE BRAKES CHECKED. MY FATHER IN LAW PICKED UP THE CAR FOR ME AND SAID THAT THE SHOP TOLD HIM THE BRAKES WERE FINE. CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE ISSUES BEFORE WITH BRAKE SYSTEM.*JB PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB *DT*JB
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, May 23, 2019
ENGINE STALLS FOR NO REASON UNDER BRAKING AND DECELERATION. HAPPENS MORE OFTEN WHEN BRAKING AND TURNING. LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHEN IT HAPPENS. DOES NOT HAPPEN FREQUENTLY , MORE OFTEN IN THE COLD WHEN THE CAR HAS BEEN STARTED. CANT REPLICATE IT WHEN CAR IS HOT. DANGEROUS WHEN IT HAS HAPPENED ON EXIT RAMPS AS CAR HAS TO BE CONTROLLED WITH NO POWER STEERING AND CAR HAS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, PUT IN PARK WHERE IT HAS ALWAYS RESTARTED. PEOPLE BEHIND ME NOT HAPPY WHEN STOPPING ON EXIT RAMPS. HAVE BROUGHT TO DEALER AFTER IT HAS HAPPENED AND THE CAR HAS NOT THROWN ANY CODES. THERE IS NOT REAL PATTERN TO THIS STALLING, BUT, HAVING TO STOP THE CAR TO RESTART IT POSSES A DANGER OF GETTING REAR ENDED. HAPPENS AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 30 TO 60. HAPPENS MOST FREQUENTLY IN ROTARIES (ROUNDABOUTS) WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO ENTER.
Electrical system, May 23, 2019
TIPM FAILURES, IPM SYSTEMS FAILURE, PCM MULTIPLE FAILURES AND BACK ORDER ON STEERING WHEEL MODULE... DEALER CAN'T FIX IT
Suspension, Power train, May 22, 2019
DRIVING FROM THE GAS STATION TO THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION FAILED TO SHUT OFF AND OVERINFLATED CAUSING THE FORWARD MOUNTS ON THE REAR SUBFRAME TO BE RIPPED OUT OF THE BODY OF THE CAR WHICH CAUSE THE SUBFRAME TO CRASH INTO THE EXHAUST, TRANSFER CASE, AND DRIVE SHAFT WHICH IMMOBILIZED THE VEHICLE. NO INJURIES OCCURRED LUCKILY AS THE VEHICLE HAD NOT MADE IT TO THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, May 21, 2019
WHEN GETTING OFF THE EXPRESSWAY OR HIGHWAY MY TRUCK CUTS OFF WHEN I EXIT FOR MY STOP NO POWER OR CONTROL OF THE POWER STEERING.
Fuel/propulsion system, May 20, 2019
PERIODICALLY, THE VEHICLE STALLS IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING. I THEN HAVE TO KEEP PUSHING THE START/RUN BUTTON UNTIL THE CAR SWITCHES TO OFF AND THEN TRY TO RESTART THE CAR AGAIN. THIS GOES ON 5 OR 6 TIMES UNTIL IT STAYS RUNNING. I HAVE TRIED VERSIONS OF PUMPING THE GAS (BEFORE AND DURING). IT STILL STALLS. I AM USING TODAY'S DATE, BUT THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MONTHS.
Steering, May 15, 2019
MIENTRAS GUIABA NORMAL NO SUCEDIA NADA, AL DAR UNA CURVA CERRADA SE TRANC EL GUIA INMEDIATAMENTE Y LE ECHE LQUIDO DE POWER STEERING Y NADA DE QUE SE ARREGLARA. LEYENDO UN INTERNET VI QUE ESAS GUAGUAS TENIAN ESE DEFECTO Y ALGUNOS MODELOS TENIAN RECALL EN LA POWER STEERING PUMP PERO AL PONER MI VIN NO SALIO NADA. QUISIERA Q REVISARAN. CUANDO LE PONEN LA MAQUINA PARA VERIFICAR NO MARCA NADA, NO SON LOS FUSIBLES.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, May 14, 2019
PUSH BUTTON START DOES NOT WORK. FUEL PUMP IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY TO ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO START. THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED OUT ON A FREEWAY. WILL NOT START WHILE STATIONARY. I HAVE TO TAP THE FUEL PUMP IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE
Visibility/wiper, May 13, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SAVAGE 61 CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT 4645 POTTSVILLE PIKE, READING, PA 19605, (855) 821-8752, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND ALSO THAT TIPM (TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE) WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS $1200-$1300 PARTS AND LABOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Seats, May 10, 2019
THE DRIVER SIDE ACTIVE HEADREST DEPLOYED UNPROVOKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING OR ON WHEN THE HEADREST DEPLOYED, IT WAS STATIONARY AND PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY. THERE WAS NO WARNING THAT THE EVENT TOOK PLACE OR ANY NOTIFICATION FROM THE VEHICLE MESSAGE SYSTEM.
Engine, May 10, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ATHENS DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (4145 ATLANTA HWY, ATHENS, GA 30606, (706) 549-7555) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION COOLER, ATF (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THERE WERE MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE, CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,705. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Seats, Other or unspecified, May 6, 2019
DASHBOARD DELAMINATING, LEATHER SEAT RIPPING UNDER NORMAL WARE WITH LOTS OF MAINTENANCE. THE LEATHER USED IN THE DASHBOARD IS SEPARATING FROM THE DASHBOARD ITSELF AND CAUSING A WRINKLE EFFECT, WHERE AS THE LEATHER SEAT JUST RIPPED EVEN THOUGH ITS CLEANED AND CONDITIONED AT LEAST 4 TIMES A YEAR
Electrical system, Engine, May 2, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE WITH THE MAIN KEY FOB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE KEY FOB HAD TO BE USED. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SCRANTON DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (LOCATED AT 1146 WYOMING AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18509, (570) 344-1261) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE KEY FOB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PART WAS REPLACED IN DECEMBER OF 2018, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RECEIVER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Apr 30, 2019
GRAND CHEROKEE RECALL JEEP FAILED TO MAKE US AWARE OF AN ALTERNATOR RECALL. MY HUSBAND BROKE DOWN ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD (NEARLY KILLED MIND YOU.) WE HAD OUR CAR TOWED TO OUR MECHANIC. MECHANIC FIXED THE VEHICLE, AND MENTIONED TO US THAT THE PART HAD ACTUALLY BEEN RECALLED, AGAIN THIS WAS THE FIRST THAT WE WERE MADE AWARE OF THIS. WE CONTACTED JEEP AND PUT IN A CLAIM. JEEP, FIVE MONTHS LATER, TOLD US THAT WE ARE ONLY ELIGIBLE FOR HALF OF WHAT WE SPENT ON THE REPAIR, BECAUSE OUR MECHANIC WAS ONLY 1.6 MILES AWAY FROM A JEEP DEALER. WHY WOULD I GO TO A JEEP DEALER TO PAY A PREMIUM NOT KNOWING THE ISSUE WAS ACTUALLY BECAUSE JEEPS NEGLECT TO INFORM US OF THE RECALL? HALF THE REIMBURSEMENT, DOES NOT EVEN COVER THE COST FOR THE TOW.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 27, 2019
WHILE IN MOTION AT ANY RATE OF SPEED, VEHICLE WILL LOOSE POWER TO ACCELERATE (ALL INTERNAL ELECTRONICS ARE STILL ACTIVE, HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE STALLS). THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES RESULTING IN NEAR CRASHES DUE TO INABILITY TO ACCELERATE TO PULL OVER. FUEL PUMP REPLACED RECENTLY IN 2018, INCLUDING A TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE. MULTIPLE CODES ARE BEING THROWN WHICH ARE BROAD SPECTRUM AND UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. I OWN THIS VEHICLE AND REQUIRE IT FOR WORK TRANSPORTATION, INCLUDING THE TRANSPORTATION OF CHILDREN. I AM TERRIFIED THAT IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN AND I CANNOT GET OVER IN TIME TO AVOID BEING REAR ENDED OR WORSE. THE DATE SELECTED BELOW IS THE FIRST TIME THIS INCIDENT HAS OCCURRED AND CONTINUES TO HAPPEN MORE THAN TWICE A WEEK
Engine, Apr 25, 2019
BRAKING FROM ~35MPH TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS THE CAR JUST STALLS WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OF ISSUE. NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. ALL ELECTRONICS STILL FUNCTIONAL. COAST TO TO A STOP AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, FIGHTING THE HEAVY STEERING TO AVOID CARS IN THE ON COMING LANE, PLACE IN PARK PRESS BRAKE PEDAL AND HIT START BUTTON, AND THE CAR STARTS RIGHT UP. DRIVE TO DEALERSHIP (PRIME JEEP IN SACO, MAINE). STEERING MODULE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED LAST YEAR (AUGUST 2018) AS THE SUPPOSED CAUSE FOR THIS EXACT STALLING PROBLEM THAT WAS HAPPENING LAST YEAR.
Power train, Apr 17, 2019
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK COMING FROM A/C CONDENSER/TRANSMISSION COOLER. SIGNIFICANT LEAKAGE OCCURRING LEADING TO PROBLEMATIC TRANSMISSION PERFORMANCE SUCH AS SLIPPAGE AND VEHICLE JERKING ON ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION. IT APPEARS THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THESE MODELS OF JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND THIS TYPE OF COMPONENT FAILURE SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THIS SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF UNDER A MANUFACTURER RECALL OF THE PROBLEMATIC AREAS BEFORE SERIOUS ISSUES ARISE.
Electrical system, Apr 9, 2019
INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN PUSHING PUSH BUTTON IGNITION CAR ATTEMPTS TO START AND IMMEDIATELY STALLS. ONLY WILL START AGAIN IF RUNNING THROUGH PUSH BUTTON WITH FOOT OFF THE IGNITION TO CYCLE THROUGH. BATTERY IN KEY FOB REPLACED AND INTERMITTENT ISSUE CONTINUES. DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED NO OPEN RECALLS FOR JEEP, HOWEVER CONFIRMED THAT FUEL PUMP RELAY WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL PRIOR TO VEHICLE PURCHASE. READING OTHER RECALLS ON NHTSA I SEE THERE WAS A LARGE RECALL, WITH SAME SYMPTOMS, FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF VEHICLE FOR EXTERNAL RELAY FROM TIPM TO FUEL PUMP. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THIS RECALL DOES NOT SHOW FOR MY VIN AND CANNOT FIX VEHICLE WITH RECALLED PART EVEN IF I PAY FOR IT. THEY ADVISED I REPLACE TIPM AND FUEL PUMP AND MAYBE IT WILL WORK. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.