2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 802 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 13th highest complaint count among 26 Grand Cherokee model years with reports.
Of the 2013 reports, 23 involved a crash and 27 involved a fire. 28 people were injured and 1 person 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
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
Representative owner complaints
802 reports, newest first.
Service brakes, Jul 11, 2014
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING BRAKE BOOSTER. TOOK CAR IN AND WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT REPLACE THE PART AS THERE IS A BACK LOG OF OVER 250 CARS NEEDING REPAIRS AND THERE IS A SHORTAGE OF PARTS. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL AND OWNERS CANNOT GET IT REPAIRED FOR UP TO 4 MONTHS. ADVISED FAMILY IF I AM INJURED OR KILLED IN ACCIDENT TO SUE JEEP/CHRYSLER!!! *TR
Service brakes, Jul 9, 2014
THE END OF MAY I RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION THAT CHRYSLER HAD A DEFECT ON THERE 2011 THROUGH 2014 JEEPS BRAKE BOOSTER, WHEN I CALLED ONE OF THE DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME TO CALL BACK THE NEXT WEEK BECAUSE THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART. A WEEK LATER I CALLED CHRYSLER AND INFORMED THEM OF MY CONVERSATION, THEY TOOK DOWN MY INFORMATION AND TOLD ME THEY WERE GOING TO ORDER THE PART AND CALL ME WITHIN A WEEK. THIS NEVER HAPPENED I CALLED CHRYSLER AGAIN JULY 2 AND SPOKE TO ANOTHER REPRESENTATIVE AND THEY TOLD ME THEY STILL DID NOT HAVE THE PART AND THAT THEY WILL LET ME KNOW VIA PHONE WHEN THE PART COMES IN. I AM VERY CONCERNED HAVING THIS DEFECT CAN HAVE CONSEQUENCES ON ANY GIVEN DAY. WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CAR IS THE ONE THAT HAS A DEFECT AND I GET INTO AN ACCIDENT? WHAT HAPPENS THAN TO MY FAMILY. THE BRAKES ARE VERY IMPORTANT IN ANY CAR. *TR
Service brakes, Jul 8, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE BOTH DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED THE REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE.
Service brakes, Jul 8, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND NO AVAILABILITY DATE COULD BE GIVEN.
Service brakes, Jun 30, 2014
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Service brakes, Jun 30, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Service brakes, Jun 26, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKE , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Service brakes, Jun 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR THE REMEDY PART TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Service brakes, Jun 20, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS AS 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HAD EXCEEDED THE REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND PLACED THE CONTACT ON A WAITING LIST. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY ONLY SEND ONE OR TWO REPAIR KITS PER WEEK TO THE DEALER AND DECLINED TO PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED TIME FRAME FOR REPAIR. THERE WERE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME.
Air bags, Service brakes, Jun 20, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 15 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE BRANCH. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FRONT PASSENGERS SIDE BUMPER WAS DAMAGED BUT THERE WERE NO PERSONS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AND PARKED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER. THE BUMPER WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,200.
Service brakes, Jun 17, 2014
TRIED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE RECALL PARTS FIXED WITH MY DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY ONLY GET TWO PARTS PER WEEK AND IT WOULD BE MORE THAN A MONTH BEFORE BEING ABLE TO GET TO IT. I WAS PUT ON A LIST WITH NO IDEA OF HOW LONG IT WOULD BE. DOESN'T SEEM TO BE MUCH OF A SENSE OF URGENCY WITH THIS SERVICE CENTER. *TR
Service brakes, Jun 16, 2014
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE REGARDING DEFAULT IN BRAKES RECEIVED, CONTACT HUFFINES JEEP FOR SERVICE AND WAS ADVISED THAT IT WILL BE WEEKS OR MONTHS BEFORE REPAIR CAN BE COMPLETED AS CHRYSLER DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS MANUFACTURED. *TR
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Jun 14, 2014
IN APRIL MY CAR STARTED RANDOMLY NOT STARTING. IT'S HAPPENED 4 TIMES AND BEEN IN THE SHOP ONCE FOR THIS ISSUE. IT IS GOING AGAIN MONDAY 6/16 FOR THE SAME ISSUE. IT WILL RANDOMLY NOT START, IT RANDOMLY TRIES TO STALL ON ME. IT WILL RANDOMLY NOT RESPOND TO PUSHING THE POWER BUTTON. IT WILL RANDOMLY MAKE A HIGH PITCHED SQUEALING NOISE. IT IS VERY SCARY WHEN IT TRIES TO STALL BECAUSE I CAN BE RIDING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH WHEN IT HAPPENS OR SITTING STILL AT A RED LIGHT. I DRIVE OVER 120 MILES PER DAY AND I CANNOT BE STRANDED OR STALL OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. IT'S GOING TO THE SHOP AGAIN MONDAY TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE FOR THE SECOND TIME. MAKES THE 5TH TIME THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR VARIOUS ISSUES SINCE I'VE HAD IT LESS THAN 15 MONTHS. *JS
Service brakes, Jun 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP CHEROKEE.THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V15400 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). HOWEVER, THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO DO THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Service brakes, Jun 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. .... UPDATED 08/05/14 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. UPDATED 08/18/2014 *JS
Service brakes, Jun 2, 2014
I AM JUST TRYING TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST NORTHWEST CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE IN HOUSTON TX PER INSTRUCTIONS ON MY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER. THEY ARE A HORRIBLE SERVICE FACILITY AND I HAVE TRIED TO BOOK AN APPT AND THEY ARE ALL BACKED UP, SUPPOSEDLY ALL YEAR PER THE PERSON I TALKED TO. HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE??? GUESS THEY DO NOT WANT TO HELP ME. THERE PHONE NO IS 855-2665082. *TR
Electrical system, Jun 1, 2014
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, WHEN THE PUSH TO START BUTTON WAS PRESSED TO START THE VEHICLE THE HEAT/AIR FAN HAS AUTOMATICALLY COME ON AT THE HIGHEST SPEED WITH THE HEAT/AIR BUTTON IN THE OFF POSITION. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN AS FAR AS 20 MILES BEFORE IT WOULD GO OFF. THE BUTTON HAS BEEN TURNED ON TO DIFFERENT SPEEDS DURING THIS INCIDENT AND THE SPEED DOES NOT CHANGE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CUT OFF AND RESTARTED WITH THE SAME RESULTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A JEEP DEALERSHIP ON APRIL 1, 2014. THE FAN WAS REPLACED AND APPROXIMATELY 3 WEEKS LATER THE SAME INCURRED AGAIN. IT WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP ON MAY 26, 2014. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRIED FOR 3 HOURS TO REPRODUCE THE INCIDENT WITH NO AVAIL. I WAS TOLD TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT RE-OCCURRED AND BRING IT IMMEDIATELY TO THE DEALERSHIP WITHOUT CUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF SO THE CODES COULD BE CHECKED. IF THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE DEALERSHIP WAS CLOSED, I WAS INSTRUCTED NOT TO CRANK THE VEHICLE AGAIN UNTIL IT WAS BEING TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND NOT TO CUT IT OFF UNTIL A TECHNICIAN COULD GET THE CODE OF ERROR. UNKNOWN IF IT HAS A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS STATED THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING THE FAN TO RUN WITHOUT BEING TURNED ON. ON JUNE 1, 2014 THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AGAIN AND LASTED APPROX 5 MINUTES. *TR
Power train, Structure, May 7, 2014, crash
I WAS IN THE PARKING LOT OF A PORSCHE REPAIR SHOP AND WAS FULLY AWARE OF ALL THE EXPENSIVE CARS AROUND. I WAS VERY CAREFUL AS I PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE. SUDDENLY, MY JEEP SPED ACROSS THE PARKING LOT IN REVERSE AT FULL THROTTLE. THE BREAKS DIDN'T WORK AND THE CAR WOULDN'T STOP UNTIL IT SMASHED INTO A PORSCHE CAYMAN AND TOTALED IT. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, May 2, 2014
2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WAS AT BANKING DRIVE THROUGH WHEN IT ACCELERATED SUDDENLY. BREAKS WOULD NOT STOP THE CAR AS IT ACCELERATED AND TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET ACROSS THREE LANES OF TRAFFIC. FINALLY CAME TO A STOP WHEN IT WAS PUSHED INTO NEUTRAL. DEALER TOWED AND SERVICE DEPARTMENT RAN TEST FOR CODES. NONE WERE FOUND. SERVICE TEST DROVE THE CAR FOR SEVERAL MILES AND DETERMINED THAT VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. CHRYSLER SENT AN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATOR AND THEY DETERMINED NO CODES AND VEHICLE PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. JUST BE AWARE THAT SOMETHING HAPPENED. CAR ACCELERATED AND BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. *TR
Exterior lighting, Mar 27, 2014
MY 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE ABOVE APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH DUE TO THE HEADLAMPS. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE TO HAVE THEM ADJUSTED. THE DEALER MADE ADJUSTMENTS ACCORDING TO JEEP CRITERIA; HOWEVER, WHEN DRIVING IN A DARK AREA IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE MORE THAN APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. ACCORDING TO CHRYSLER THIS IS ACCEPTABLE. I DISAGREE AND FEEL THAT THIS MAKES DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS UNSAFE. *TR
Air bags, Mar 27, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HER DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WAS PUSHED IN AND THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR FELL OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE USING THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. A REPRESENTATIVE WITH THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT A REQUEST WOULD BE SUBMITTED TO A SPECIAL INVESTIGATION UNIT SO THEY COULD INSPECT THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THAT HAS NOT OCCURRED. SHE MADE MORE THAN FIVE UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO FOLLOW UP WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND NO ONE RETURNED HER CALL. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO HER LEG. THE CONTACT WAS PREGNANT AND LOST HER CHILD AFTER THE CRASH OCCURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,858.
Tires, Mar 22, 2014
RAN OVER SMALL PIECE OF METAL IN THE SIDEWALL OF MY MICHELIN LATITUDE TOURING P265/60 R18 TIRE AND PUNCTURED LARGE HOLE IN THE TIRE. HAD TO ORDER ANOTHER ONE DEALER ALLEN SAMUELS EAST TEXAS DODGE IN TYLER TX SAID THERE WAS NO WARRANTY COST ME ABOUT $300 TO REPLACE THE TIRE. NOW I HAVE BEEN NOTICING THAT THE TIRE I REPLACED AS WELL AS MY OTHER TIRES ARE SLICK AND ALMOST THREAD BARE I ONLY HAVE 18,000 MILES ON THESE TIRES. I KNOW THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THESE WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO GET THEM REPLACED BY THE TIRE MANUFACTURER? I AM WORRIED ABOUT MY SAFETY AS WELL AS MY PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE. *TR
Service brakes, Jan 29, 2014
THIS IS THE 6+ TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED BUT THIS WAS THE WORST TIME, YET. WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY @60-70MPH, I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WAS FROZEN SOLID ... WOULD NOT MOVE AN INCH ... I HAD NO BRAKES. I TOOK MY FOOT OF THE BRAKE, REAPPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND STILL NOTHING. I TRIED APPLYING PRESSURE A THIRD TIME AND MY BRAKES WORKED. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND THEY SAID THEY CANNOT FIND A PROBLEM. I CALLED JEEP AND THEY SAID TO TALK TO THE DEALER AGAIN. *TR
Power train, Jan 15, 2014
OCCASIONALLY, WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND DOWN SHIFTING, A LOUD THUD IS HEARD AND FELT, ALMOST AS IF THE TRANSMISSION CLICKED INTO THE WRONG PART OF THE GEAR. IT ALSO HAPPENS OCCASIONALLY WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP. IT IS DIFFICULT TO REPLICATE. IT WAS REPLICATED IN FRONT OF A SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT THE DEALER, AND WAS BROUGHT IN TWICE FOR REPAIR, AND SOFTWARE WAS UPDATED AND THE TRANNY SOFTWARE FLASHED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *TR
Steering, Power train, Jan 7, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V234000 (POWER TRAIN , STEERING) HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN JUNE OF 2013. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND COULD TAKE SEVERAL MONTHS BEFORE BECOMING AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,000.