2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 2,376 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 Grand Cherokee model years with reports.
Of the 2014 reports, 151 involved a crash and 40 involved a fire. 139 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Engine and engine coolingJun 8, 2023
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
Campaign 23V411000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, diesel, delivery, fuel pumpJun 9, 2022
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
Campaign 22V406000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, exhaust system, emission control, gas recirculation valve (egr valve)Nov 12, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on December 21, 2021. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be around March 11, 2021. The recall began March 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W79.
Campaign 20V699000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engine, dieselAug 13, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.
Campaign 20V475000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringMay 17, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorNov 21, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles 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 will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T75.
Campaign 17V741000 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
Power train, automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Apr 25, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.
Campaign 16V240000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc.Jul 23, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.
Campaign 15V461000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat beltsOct 14, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 2, 2013, to June 28, 2014, and 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 30, 2012, to April 30, 2014. Due to a fault within the Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module, the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags may be disabled. The malfunction indicator light MIL should illuminate to initially warn drivers of a failure.
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates use of the passive restraint system.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P67.
Campaign 14V643000 on NHTSA.gov
Electronic stability control (ESC)Oct 8, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 3, 2013, to April 11, 2014. Due to an issue with the software for the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM), the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) may be disabled.
If the ESC is disabled during certain driving situations, the driver may not be able to adequately control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the SCCM software, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P64.
Campaign 14V636000 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
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalJun 4, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014 to April 8, 2014, and Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 6, 2014 to April 17, 2014. When the adaptive cruise control is engaged and the driver presses the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle's speed more than the cruise control system would on its own, the vehicle may continue to accelerate briefly after the accelerator pedal is released.
The unintended continued acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the Driver Assistance System Module (DASM), free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P31.
Campaign 14V293000 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 slip, control unit/moduleOct 17, 2013
Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 8, 2013, through August 20, 2013. Due to a disruption of computer communications and loose alternator ground wires, the affected vehicles may experience random illumination of multiple instrument cluster warning lights, loss of cluster illumination and loss of anti-lock brake system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) function. Because of these conditions, the vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 101, "Controls and Displays," and No. 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
A loss of ABS and ESC function reduces the driver's ability to control the vehicle. Drivers would not be warned of brake system failures or any other failures which would be illuminated on the dashboard display. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS and instrument cluster module software and tighten the alternator ground wire, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N58.
Campaign 13V483000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingJul 2, 2013
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2014, non-SRT trimmed, Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 14, 2013, through March 20, 2013 equipped with premium headlamps. In the affected vehicles, when switching between daytime running lights and parking lights, electrical spikes may cause the parking lamps to turn off. Without properly functioning parking lamps these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Without parking lamps, the vehicle may not be as visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Central Body Controller software, free of charge. The recall BEGAN ON September 12, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N42.
Campaign 13V289000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: air bags
209 reports, newest first. Show all
Air bags, Seats, Aug 20, 2020
RIVER'S SIDE HEADREST DEPLOYED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. DESIGNED TO RELEASE UPON COLLISION. UNABLE TO RESET THE HEADREST AS THE PLASTIC CLIPS ARE BROKEN, DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THIS WAS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. CLIPS HOLDING HEADREST IN PLACE ARE PLASTIC AND DEGRADE OVER TIME DUE TO THE HEAT. WHEN THEY FAIL THE HEADREST DEPLOYS.
Electrical system, Air bags, Other or unspecified, Jul 30, 2020
ON 7.25.20 MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 29 AT 80 MPH AND THE DRIVER SIDE HEADREST EXPLODED FORWARD WITH GREAT FORCE AND HIT MY HUSBAND IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD. LUCKILY HE WAS ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE SO WE DIDN'T CRASH, HOWEVER NOW HE IS DEALING WITH NECK/SHOULDER PAIN. HE HAD TO REMOVE THE HEADREST SO WE COULD CONTINUE TO DRIVE IT, THERE IS A WIRE ATTACHED TO THE 1 SIDE SO THAT HAD TO BE SNIPPED TO REMOVE HEADREST. NOW MY SERVICE AIRBAG SYSTEM LIGHT IS ON, I'M SURPRISED THE [XXX] THING EVEN STARTS AND RUNS. NOW I FEEL LIKE WE NEED TO REMOVE PASSENGER HEADREST COMPLETELY TO PREVENT ANOTHER INJURY. THIS IS RIDICULOUS, I PAID ALOT OF MONEY FOR THIS JEEP AND HAVE HAD NUMEROUS MAJOR ISSUES THAT ARE EXPENSIVE TO FIX.*DT CONSUMER STATED HUSBAND SUSTAINED NECK/SHOULDER PAIN FOR A FEW DAYS BUT IS FINE NOW. *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).
Air bags, Jul 29, 2020
THE DRIVER HEADREST DEPLOYED WHILE CAR WAS IN PARK.
Air bags, Seats, Jun 20, 2020
DRIVERS SIDE HEADREST SAFETY FEATURE DEPLOYED WHILE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND UNOCCUPIED. *TR
Air bags, Seats, Other or unspecified, Jun 10, 2020
THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADREST DEPLOYED WITHOUT CAUSE. I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN ON A CITY STREET AND IT JUST DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS AROUND AND THANKFULLY, NO ONE OCCUPIED THE SEAT. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Seats, Jun 9, 2020
THE HEADREST ACTIVE RESTRAINT ON MY JEEP DRIVER SIDE SEAT DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. THE CLIPS THAT HOLD IT IN PLACE BROKE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING PARKED IN A PARKING LOT WITH NO ONE SITTING IN THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT. *TR
Air bags, Seats, Jun 1, 2020
HEADREST MALFUNCTIONED WHILE DRIVING. I WAS HIT IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD AND HEARD A LOUD "POPPING" NOISE. ALMOST WRECKED MY CAR WHILE DRIVING, AND THERE WERE CHILDREN ON BOARD. THE HEADREST DEPLOYED AS IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT, BUT THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
Air bags, Seats, May 30, 2020
WE WERE DRIVING HOME AFTER A LONG SHIFT AT THE HOSPITAL, AND SUDDENLY WHILE WE'RE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY GOING 70, THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADREST JUST POPS, CAUSED US TO SWERVE OUT OF SURPRISE. WE TOOK IT INTO A DEALERSHIP, AND AFTER WORKING ON IT FOR A FEW MINUTES THEY SAID THAT A PART HAD BROKEN OUT OF IT WHICH CAUSED IT TO ACTIVATE. THEN THEY WANTED TO CHARGE US FOR THE PART AND LABOR WHEN IT'S OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT IF THE PART JUST BROKE OUT OF NOWHERE. I CONTACTED JEEP CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND THEY SAID SINCE I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FIRST AND THEY POSSIBLY BROKE IT, THERE'S NOTHING THEY COULD DO. SO PRETTY MUCH THEY WANT US TO PAY FOR A SAFETY DEFECT IN THEIR PRODUCTS. *TR
Air bags, May 28, 2020
THE AIRBAG IN THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADREST DEPLOYED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. *TR
Air bags, May 13, 2020
THE PASSENGER SEAT HEADREST DEPLOYED DURING THE NIGHT. NO ONE WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT AT THE TIME. *TR
Air bags, May 11, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE HEADREST AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT OR COLLISION. THERE WAS NO WARNING. THE CONTACT REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE HEADREST FAILED TO RECONNECT. ELKGROVE FORD (9645 AUTO CENTER DR, ELK GROVE, CA 95757, (916) 249-1630) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO LASHER AUTO GROUP (8585 LAGUNA GROVE DR, ELK GROVE, CA 95757, (916) 392-1400). THE CONTACT REACHED OUT LASHER AUTO GROUP AND WAS INFORMED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TAKEN IN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,750.*DT*JB
Air bags, May 10, 2020
SERVICE AIRBAG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING POSSIBLE PROBLEM. ONLINE SEARCH REVEALS THERE WAS A RECALL FOR 2014 TO 2015 MODELS, BUT MY VIN IS SHOWING NO OPEN RECALL. *TR
Air bags, Seats, Apr 28, 2020
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED (FORTUNATELY) THE PASSENGER SEAT ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT HEADREST) RELEASED BREAKING THE PLASTIC PINS HOLDING IT TOGETHER.
Air bags, Mar 22, 2020
PARK AT MY GARAGE I HEARD A NOISE . I OPEN THE DOOR TO IND OUT PASSANGERSAID HEAD REST POP OPEN
Air bags, Seats, Feb 10, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONTAL HEADREST AIR BAG DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MCGRATH CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM,4610 CENTER POINT RD NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402, BUT NOT DIAGNOSED. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE HEADREST OPERATED AS NEEDED AND A DEFECT WAS NOT FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Feb 3, 2020
THE DRIVER HEADREST AIRBAG RANDOMLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT INCIDENT . THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED THIS WAS NOT COVERED UNDER 100K WARRANTY. FELT THIS WAS CONCERNING AS POTENTIAL OTHER HEADREST AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY. ADDITIONALLY ASKED ABOUT THE LEATHER PULLING UP OFF THE DASHBOARD BUT INFORMED THIS ALSO WAS NOT COVERED.
Air bags, Jan 11, 2020
PASSENGER SIDE HEADREST POPPED OUT WHILE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT A STEADY RATE ON A LOCAL STREET. PASSENGER WAS IN SEAT. PASSENGER REPORTED SOME DISCOMFORT. HEADREST CANNOT BE RESET.
Air bags, Dec 23, 2019
THE DRIVER HEADREST DEPLOYED WITHOUT BEING IN A COLLISION AND WILL NOT GO BACK TO ITS ORIGINAL POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION WHEN THIS OCCURRED.
Air bags, Dec 12, 2019
I ENTERED MY VEHICLE AFTER IT WAS IT WAS STATIONARY FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 HOURS TO FIND THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADREST ASSEMBLY HAD DEPLOYED ON ITS OWN WITHOUT ANY EXTERNAL COLLISION FOR FORCE TO THE HEADREST ASSEMBLY
Air bags, Seats, Dec 11, 2019
INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF "ACTIVE HEADREST" ON DRIVER'S SEAT WITH NO ACCIDENT. HEADREST SPONTANEOUSLY BURST OPEN. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND GEAR SHIFTER WAS IN PARK IN MY DRIVEWAY WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Air bags, Nov 10, 2019
AHR HEADREST DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING.
Electrical system, Air bags, Service brakes, Oct 27, 2019
I HAVE A ACC / FCW UNAVAILABLE MESSAGE THAT DEACTIVATES MY AUTO BREAKING SYSTEM TO PREVENT A COLLISION. THIS ERROR MESSAGE MAY RELATE TO THE ORC MODULE THAT MAY CONTROL OTHER SAFETY DEVICES IN THE VEHICLE SUCH AS THE AIR BAGS. THIS DEACTIVATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION CITY STREET AND ON THE HIGHWAY.
Air bags, Oct 20, 2019
I GOT INSIDE MY JEEP WHICH WAS PARKED IN MT GARAGE, IN THE AFTERNOON TO GO TO WORK AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE HEAD RESTRAINT HAD DEPLOYED, I DO NOT KNOW WHY, WHEN I HAD CAME FROM WORK THE PREVIOUS NIGHT AND GOT OUT THE JEEP IT WAS FINE. I LOOKED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL AND IT DESCRIBED HOW TO RESET IT. THIS DID NOT WORK, I CALLED THE DEALER (DAYTON ANDREWS OF SAINT PETERSBURG, FL.) AND THEY SAID THAT IT WAS A KNOW PROBLEM AND IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THEY WANT OVER $800 TO REPLACE IT,
Electrical system, Air bags, Oct 8, 2019
YESTERDAY OUT OF NOWHERE MY PASSENGER HEADREST DEPLOYED, I WASN'T IN AN ACCIDENT I WAS JUST PARKED AND THE HEADREST JUST POPPED OUT OF PLACE. I CALL THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IS OVER $600 OF REPAIR. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY I SHOULD PAY THE REPAIR WHEN IT IS A VEHICLE MALFUNCTION.
Air bags, Seats, Sep 12, 2019
WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVERS SIDE HEAD REST WAS ACTIVATED CAUSING THE ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAIN TO BE DEPLOYED.