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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Electrical system, Nov 13, 2018, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND THE LOW BATTERY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. A BURNING ODOR WAS PERCEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO WALSER CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (866-323-0559, LOCATED AT 314 MAINSTREET, HOPKINS, MN 55343) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 44,000.
Electrical system, Engine, Oct 28, 2018
WENT TO START MY CAR TODAY, AND THERE WAS A LONG CRANK BUT THE CAR DID NOT TURN ON. THIS HAPPENED 2 MORE TIMES. FINALLY, THE THIRD TIME DURING THE LONG CRANK, I STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE ENGINE FINALLY TURNED ON. DURING THE WHOLE THING, THE DASHBOARD WAS ON, LIGHTS WERE ON, AND RADIO WAS ON - SO IT WAS NOT A BATTERY ISSUE. THERE WAS NO WARNINGS ON MY DASHBOARD AND NO LIGHTS TURNED ON AFTERWARDS - AS IF EVERYTHING WAS FINE. I AM WORRIED BECAUSE I HAVE READ MULTIPLE LISTINGS REGARDING CARS STALLING WHILE IN DRIVE, OR WORSENING OF THESE SYMPTOMS. I KNOW THERE HAS BEEN A TPIM RECALL CONTRIBUTING TO FAULTY STALLING - BUT 2014 MODEL WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. IF MY CAR SYMPTOMS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE - I AM AFRAID THAT MY CAR WILL SHUT OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING - PLACING ME AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD IN HIGH RISK FOR DANGER.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 22, 2018
HAVING EXTENDED STARTING ISSUES,SOMETIMES CAR HAS TO BE TURNED OFF AND THEN BACK ON,HAVE BEEN TO DEALER 2 TIMES ,PURGE VALVE WAS REPLACED ,WITH NO CHANGE IN EXTENDED START.VEHICLE IS STATIONARY.DEALER SEEMED TO BE MORE INTERESTED IN SELLING US OTHER SERVICES UNRELATED TO EXTENDED START SUCH AS COOLANT FLUSH AND TIRES ,SPARK PLUGS ALIGNEMENTS WHICH HAVE ALREADY BEEN COMPLETED BEFORE VISIT,THIS CAR APPEARS TO BE UNDER RECALL R09 , BUT DEALER DOES NOT SEEM TO THINK IT IS
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Oct 22, 2018
I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEARLY 2 YEARS AGO AND IT HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM INTERMITTENTLY. AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, THE RADIO/PHONE/NAVIGATION PANEL WILL NOT START WHEN THE CAR DOES. SO I HAVE NO HEAT OR AIR CONDITIONING, NO BACK UP CAMERA, NO RADIO, NO HANDSFREE PHONE. THIS SITUATION USUALLY LASTS ABOUT 5 MINUTES BUT EVENTUALLY WILL START. I HAVE NOT BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO SEE ABOUT IT SO I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS. BUT THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE VERY DANGEROUS FOR ME. I AM A REALTOR AND I'VE PUT 70K MILES ON MY CAR IN THE PAST YEAR. I AM IN IT ALL THE TIME AND I NEED THESE FEATURES TO WORK. I BOUGHT THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE USED AND I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT, EXCEPT THIS. PLEASE DO A RECALL ON THIS FEATURE. I'M NOT THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS HAD THESE PROBLEMS.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Sep 29, 2018
RADIO DOES NOT COME ON WHEN CAR STARTS. THE AIR CONDITIONING WILL ALSO NOT TURN ON AT TIMES WHEN THIS IS HAPPENING. THE DASH HAS ALSO BEEN EFFECTED AT TIMES, NOT LIGHTING UP. THE RADIO HAS COME ON WHILE DRIVING. THE CAR CAN BE DRIVEN BUT NO FEATURES FROM THE RADIO PANEL.
Electrical system, Sep 25, 2018
WHEN I START UP MY TRUCK THE CENTER CONSOLE WILL NOT COME ON RIGHT AWAY, IT TAKES ABOUT 3 TO 5 MINUTES FOR IT TO COME ON, SO WHEN I'M BACKING UP I CANNOT TELL IF ANYTHING IS IN MY WAY. MY SENSORS DON'T WORK, ETC. WHEN IT DO DECIDE TO COME ON, A MESSAGE POPS UP ( VEHICLE PHONE REQUIRES SERVICE PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DEALER ) THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE RADIO HAS TO BE REPLACED.SO I HAD THE RADIO REPLACED AND THIS HAPPENED LESS THAN A YEAR AGO. NOW IT'S HAPPENING AGAIN. THIS STARTED 9/24/2018 AND HAVE BEEN HAPPENING EVERY DAY SENSE THEN.
Electrical system, Sep 14, 2018
MY HUSBAND AND I FINANCED OUR JEEP ABOUT 8 MONTHS AGO AND IT HAD BEEN RUNNING FINE. NO PROBLEMS AT ALL. WE DON'T DRIVE IT OFTEN. A COUPLE WEEKS AGO WE WENT TO START IT AND ALL THE DASH LIGHTS CAME ON AND IT WOULDN'T GO INTO GEAR. IT SAID PUT IT IN PARK AND THEN SELECT GEAR OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT. WE CALLED GRESHAM TOYOTA ( WHERE WE BOUGHT THE JEEP) AND THEY SAID TO TOW IT OVER SO THEY COULD RUN DIAGNOSTICS. AFTER TOWING IT THERE THEY SAID WE HAD TO TOE IT TO KEEP BECAUSE THEY CAN'T DO DIAGNOSTICS. WE TOWED IT TO GRESHAM JEEP AND THEY SAID WE BROKE THE SHIFTER. HOW DO YOU BREAK A SHIFTER??? I KNOW WE DIDN'T BREAK THE SHIFTER AND IT HAS TO BE SOME SORT OF A DEFECT. IT'S NOW COSTING US $1400.00 TO FIX. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT THIS WOULD HAVE DONE IF IT HAPPENED WHILE WE WERE DRIVING.
Electrical system, Aug 30, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES DID NOT ILLUMINATE OR OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CENTRAL FLORIDA CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE (8675 COMMODITY CIR, ORLANDO, FL) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
Steering, Electrical system, Service brakes, Aug 22, 2018
MY 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ,SHUT DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN THE ISSAQUAH FALL CITY ROAD . STEERING WHEELS LOCKED AND BRAKES FAILED AND EVERYTHING SHUT DOWN. I BARELY MADE IT TO THE WALGREENS PARKING LOT WHERE THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY DIED TO THE POINT WHERE EVEN THE KEYS WOULDN'T WORK . I BARELY MADE IT ALIVE . I AM GLAD I DIDN'T CRASH INTO ANYONE . I HAD TO TOW THE VEHICLE LATER IN THE DAY TO THE DEALERSHIP . THEY ASKED ME TO DROP IT OFF AT THEIR GARAGE . TODAY THEY GOT BACK TO ME SAYING , THERE WAS AN OPEN RECALL ON THE VEHICLE AND THAT CAUSED THE ALTERNATOR TO FAIL AND SHUT DOWN EVERYTHING . THEY SAID BECAUSE IT'S AN OPEN RECALL THEY WOULD FIX IT THEMSELVES AS IT'S COVERED UNDER SOME WARRANTY . BUT THEY ALSO TOLD ME THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH SOME OIL PRESSURE SENSOR AND THE AWD SYSTEM IS STUCK IN AWD AND THEY WILL HAVE TO FIX IT AND HAVE ME A PARTS AND LABOR CHARGE OF 2000 USD WHICH I HAVE TO BEAR . IS THIS NORMAL PRACTICE . I DON'T KNOW HOW THE AWD SYSTEM SUDDENLY GOT INTO THIS STATE . IF IT'S A RESULT OF THE ALTERNATOR ISSUE CAUSED BY THE OPEN RECALL , WOULDN'T THEY MANUFACTURER/DEALER HAVE TO BEAR IT . . THANKS !!
Electrical system, Aug 6, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED AN INACCURATE SPEED AND DISPLAYED SPEEDS MUCH HIGHER THAN THE SPEED THE VEHICLE WAS ACTUALLY TRAVELING. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 30, 2018
I RECEIVED AN OVER THE AIR UPDATE FOR MY VEHICLE, WHICH I BEGAN TO INSTALL. THE INSTALLATION FAILED, AND THE NEXT TIME I GOT IN MY CAR MANY THINGS WERE WRONG, SOME OF WHICH ARE A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN TO ME. WHEN I PLACE THE CAR IN REVERSE THE BACKUP CAMERA SHOULD COME UP AND THE MIRRORS AUTOMATICALLY REDIRECT DOWNWARDS. SINCE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL THIS UPDATE, SOMETIMES THESE THINGS DON'T HAPPEN AT ALL, OR HAVE A LONG DELAY (OTHERS IT WORKS AS IT SHOULD). OTHER TIMES, THE BACKUP CAMERA AND MIRRORS WILL STAY ON AS IF I AM STILL IN REVERSE WELL AFTER I BEGIN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, WHICH MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO USE THE SIDE MIRRORS AND IS VERY DISTRACTING AND DIZZYING SEEING THE BACKUP CAMERA WHILE DRIVING. ADDITIONALLY, THE GPS HAS BEEN IMPACTED AND OFTEN HAS ME ON A DIFFERENT ROAD AND ANNOUNCES A SPEED LIMIT INCORRECTLY. I CAN NOT FIND A WAY TO STOP THE VOICE FROM ANNOUNCING THE SPEED LIMIT WHILE I'M DRIVING. IN ADDITION, MY BLUETOOTH, PRESETS AND USB CONNECTION ALL STOPPED WORKING. AGAIN, ALL OF THIS WAS WORKING 100% UNTIL THIS UPDATE THAT WAS SENT TO MY CAR. I BELIEVE THE FACT THAT THIS UPDATE WAS SENT TO MY CAR UNSOLICITED AND RESULTED IN THESE ISSUES WITH THE BACKUP CAMERA, MIRRORS, GPS AND SPEED LIMIT CONFUSION ARE ALL SAFETY CONCERNS AND SEEM LIKE SOMETHING THAT WOULD BE WORTH REVIEWING FOR A POTENTIAL RECALL. FYI, I DID TAKE THIS TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD MY ONLY SOLUTION WAS TO COMPLETELY REPLACE THE RADIO AND COMPUTER AT AN OUT OF POCKET COST OF $2,400.
Electrical system, Jul 25, 2018
MY 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE RECENTLY HAD THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON. THE ERROR CODE IS "P0520 - ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR". JEEP HAS A SERVICE BULLITEN OUT FOR THIS BEING THAT IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND TO REPLACE WITH A REVISED PART. HOWEVER, THAT IS ONLY COVERDD UNDER WARRANTY. OTHERWISE, IT IS A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR DUE TO THE LABOR INVOLVED. THERE IS MULTIPLE OCCURANCES OF THIS AS I HAVE SEEN IN JEEP FORUMS AND WONDERING HOW THIS IS EVEN ALLOWED? IF JEEP IS AWARE OF A FAULTY PART, HOW CAN THEY GET AWAY WITH NOT RECALLING THIS? AND PUTTING THE EXPENSE ON THEIR CONSUMERS? I KNOW THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE SAFETY DIRECTLY BUT THIS DOES NOT SEEM ETHICAL TO ME. IS THERE A WAY AN INVESTIGATION CAN BE DONE ON THIS? THIS OCCURED WHEN STARTING MY ENGINE AND THE LIGHT CAME ON. THE OIL PRESSURE READING IN THE DASH IS CLEARLY NOT READING CORRECTLY.
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Jul 23, 2018
VEHICLE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON - REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER STARTED EVEN THOUGH SWITCH WAS OFF, POWER STEERING FAILED AND ENGINE SHUTOFF WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET, HORN BEEPING INTERMITTENTLY WHETHER DRIVING OR NOT. SEVERAL MESSAGES DISPLAYED FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS -ECM LOST COMMUNICATION AND OTHER MSGS I COULDN'T GET BECAUSE THEY ONLY FLASHED ON THE SCREEN. KEYFOB BATTERY LOW EVEN THOUGH I JUST PUT IN A NEW BATTERY.
Electrical system, Air bags, Structure, Jul 12, 2018
SUNROOF HAS FAILED 6 TIMES AND IS NOW READY FOR IT'S 7TH REPAIR. THE SUNROOF'S AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS STOP WORKING SO WHEN IT FAILS YOU HAVE TO PUSH THE CLOSE BUTTON REPEATEDLY WHILE THE SUNROOF MOVES MAYBE 1/4" ON EACH DEPRESSION OF THE BUTTON. THE DEALER REPLACED THE MOTOR ONCE AND FOR THE OTHER 4 TIMES I WAS TOLD IT NEEDED TO BE CALIBRATED. THE LAST SUNROOF FAILURE THEY WENT IN AND WENT THROUGH ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND SAID THEY FOUND SOME ELECTRICAL WIRING PROBLEMS AND FIXED THEM. THE SUNROOF FAILED AGAIN 2 WEEKS LATER. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT, DUE TO ANOTHER ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ISSUE. THE ELECTRONICS IN THE VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONS REGULARLY WHICH AFFECT THE RADIO CONTROLS, NAVIGATION, CENTRAL LOCKING, PHONE, AND I GET RANDOM ERRONEOUS ERRORS ON THE DASH DISPLAY. THE RADIO/NAVIGATION UNITS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE NAVIGATION SCREEN LOCKS UP BUT THE VOICE WILL CONTINUE TO GIVE YOU VERBAL INSTRUCTIONS. IF YOU MANUALLY LOCK THE VEHICLE AND START WALKING AWAY THE HORN WILL BEEP TWICE AND THE VEHICLE WILL UNLOCK LIKE THE KEYS HAVE BEEN LOCKED IN THE CAR, EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE IN YOUR HAND. I WAS TOLD YOU CANNOT USE THE LOCK BUTTONS ON YOUR DOOR TO LOCK THE VEHICLE. WHEN YOU WALK UP TO THE CAR AND GRAB THE DOOR HANDLE TO UNLOCK THE CAR IT FAILS, AND YOU HAVE TO GRAB THE DOOR HANDLE ALL OVER REPEATEDLY TO GET IT TO UNLOCK. THE DASH DISPLAY WILL GIVE FALSE MESSAGES WHILE DRIVING LIKE ALREADY IN DESIRED GEAR AND NO ONE HAS TOUCHED THE SHIFTER. THE VOICE WILL COME ON RANDOMLY AND ASK YOU WHAT NUMBER YOU WANT TO CALL, AGAIN NO BUTTONS NOR THE DISPLAY HAVE BEEN TOUCHED. ERROR ON DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM, THE PROGRAMMED SEAT SWITCHES WERE REPLACED. TRANSMISSION ISSUE, THE MODULE WAS REPLACED. REAR HATCH FAILURE, FINALLY SWITCH WAS REPLACED. REAR TAIL LIGHT LENS REPLACED AS IT WAS FULL OF WATER. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, FAULTY OIL PRESSURE SWITCH. ENGINE VIBRATION, BAD AC COMP.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jul 11, 2018
MY HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING. ALSO THE ELECTRONIC BOARD FOR MY RADIO, CLIMATE CONTROL, ETC. GOES ON AND OFF. AFTER SOME RESEARCH I FOUND HAT HE NONFUNCTIONAL HEADLIGHTS ARE A RECURRING PROBLEM FOR MANY OWNERS OF 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Jul 2, 2018
THIS INCIDENT REGARDS THE T-36 RECALL ISSUED BY FIAT/CHRYSLER, WHICH INVOLVES 2012-2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES (AMONG OTHERS), AND "AFFECTS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING SYSTEMS, 5.7L OR 3.6L ENGINES, AND 160, 180, OR 220 AMP ALTERNATORS. IN THOSE VEHICLES, NHTSA SAYS THAT THE ALTERNATOR MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING." DURING JUNE 2018, MY 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (SUMMIT TRIM), EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ALTERNATOR FAILURE WHILE IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY. THE ALTERNATOR STARTED TO SMOKE, AND BY THE TIME I HAD REACHED MY DESTINATION, THERE WAS GREY SMOKE BARRELING OUT OF THE HOOD OF MY CAR AND THE BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. THE JEEP HAD TO BE TOWED TO A NEARBY DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. IN ADDITION TO THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY REPLACMENT, THE TENSIONER, IDLER AND SERPENTINE BELT HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO UNDUE STRAIN PLACED ON THEM BY THE ALTERNATOR FAILURE. THE INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED MATCHES THE DESCRIPTION OF THE T-36 RECALL. ADDITIONALLY, THE YEAR, MAKE, ENGINE SIZE, AND AMPERAGE OF THE ALTERNATOR ALL MATCH THE DESCRIPTION GIVEN IN THE T-36 RECALL. HOWEVER, THE VIN NUMBER FOR MY PARTICULAR JEEP DID NOT APPEAR UNDER THE RECALL, AND THEREFORE, JEEP/CHRYSLER WOULD NOT REPAIR MY JEEP UNDER THAT PARTICULAR RECALL. THEY DID FIX THE JEEP, BUT AT MY COST (THE OWNER). I 100% BELIEVE THIS AN OVERSIGHT BY JEEP/CHRYSLER (OR MAYBE NHTSA) AND SHOULD BE REMEDIED IMMEDIATELY. I DO BELIEVE THERE ARE OTHER JEEP OWNERS THAT ARE UNAWARE OF THIS ISSUE, DUE TO THE LACK OF NOTIFICATION BY JEEP/CHRYSLER, AND WILL EXPERIENCE THE SAME ISSUE, WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND LEAD TO INJURY. PLEASE REVIEW THE DETAILS OF MY JEEP VIN AND WHY IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE T-36 RECALL. IF THIS HAPPENED TO MY JEEP, THEN I IMAGINE IT WILL HAPPEN TO OTHERS. FORTUNATELY, I WAS NOT INJURED, BUT OTHERS COULD BE INJURED WHO ARE UNAWARE OF THIS ISSUE. PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS. *TT
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jul 2, 2018
I KEEP GETTING A MESSAGE THAT STATES THE 911 SYSTEM NEEDS MAINTENANCE. SHORTLY AFTER I STARTED GETTING THAT MESSAGE, WHEN STARTING MY JEEP MY SCREEN WILL STAY BLANK FOR ABOUT 3-5 MINUTES BEFORE COMING ON. WHEN IT IS BLANK THE VEHICLE WILL SWITCH BETWEEN AIR CONDITIONING AND HEAT, HIGH FAN AND LOW FAN SPEED. WHEN THE SCREEN IS BLANK I AM UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING.....EVEN USING THE BUTTONS BELOW THE SCREEN DO NOT WORK.
Electrical system, Jun 19, 2018, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE BATTERY SAVING MODE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING ODOR AND SAW SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 34480485. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000. *TT ALTERNATOR FAILED-SMOKE AND BURNED WIRE UPDATED 9/26/18*JB
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jun 5, 2018
THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT CAME ON IN THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, THEN WITHIN ABOUT 10-15 MINUTES THE RADIO HAD NO SOUND ALTHOUGH THE SCREEN WAS STILL LIT. OTHER LIGHTS THEN CAME ON SUCH AS THE ENGINE LIGHT, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER, I HAD TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN, WHEN TAKING OFF AGAIN, THE CAR WOULD BARELY MOVE. IT WOULDN'T GO ABOVE ABOUT 10-15 MILES PER HOUR, THEN IT PICKED UP SPEED BUT I NO LONGER HAD POWER STEERING. AS I PULL INTO A PARKING LOT TO GET THE CAR OFF OF THE ROAD, THE WIPERS TURNED ON (EVEN THOUGH THE SWITCH WAS OFF). WHEN I GOT INTO THE PARKING SPOT, THE CAR COULD NOT BE PUT INTO PARK DUE TO THE POWER ISSUES. I HAD TO HOLD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE UNTIL THE ENGINE DIED. WITHIN 2-3 MINUTES THE ENGINE DIED. EVERYTHING WAS DEAD, INCLUDING THE POWER LOCKS. THEN A FEW MINUTES LATER THE DASH WOULD LIGHT SAYING THE IGNITION OR ACCESSORY UNIT WAS TURNED ON BUT YOU COULDN'T DO ANYTHING TO TURN IT OFF. EVERYTHING WOULD THEN TURN OFF AGAIN. AFTER SITTING FOR ABOUT 30-45 MIN, THE CAR WOULD START BACK UP BUT IT WAS NOT DRIVEN ANYWHERE, WE HAD IT TOWED. BOTH THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WHICH IS WHAT CAUSED THE ISSUES. THE ALTERNATOR IS UNDER A RECALL FOR MY MODEL/YEAR/ENGINE TYPE BUT NOT FOR MY VIN. THE RECALL WAS DUE TO VERY SIMILAR ISSUES, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, LOSS OF POWER.
Electrical system, Engine, May 16, 2018
AFTER THE 3RD PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE PERFORMED AT 59.793 KM ON NOV.2017 THE 28TH,THE VEHICLE IN STANDSTILL WITH THE GEAR ENGAGED SWITCHED SUDDENLY OFF (ECOAND DRIVE MODE ON).PRESSING THE STARTING BUTTON, IT RESTARTED AND REMAINED OK FOR A LONG, BUT WITHOUT ANY ALERT THE SWITCHING OFF HAPPENED AGAIN AND AGAIN. SOMETIMES A CRANKING LEAD TO FAIL THE IGNITION.ONCE THE SHUTDOWN HAPPENED ALSO WITH THE VEHICLE RUNNING, NOT IN STANDSTILL,WITH AN HIGH RISK OF ACCIDENT.SO THE VHL WENT TO WORKSHOP AGAIN IN DEC2017, FEB2018 AND MAR2018 AND THE RESULTS OF THE WORKSHOPS (DIFFERENT IN THESE MONTHS) WAS ALWAYS NOT TROUBLE FOUND.THE PROBLEM OF TURNING OFF IN STANDSTILL,USUALLY HAPPENS AT THE TIME OF DEPARTURE AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT, IN DRIVE (GEAR 1),BUT IT HAPPENED ALSO IN PARKING MODE, WITH NOT COLD ENGINE AND ON CLUSTER IS REPORTED"LOW OIL PRESSURE" (OIL CHANGE LESS THAN A MONTH AGO). I POINT OUT THAT THE VEHICLE IS USED IN THE STYLE OF MIXED DRIVING, EVERY DAY TRAVELING IN THE CITY BUT ALSO RUNS DAILY ROUTES ON THE HIGHWAY SO I ASSUME THAT THE REGENERATION OF FAP TAKES PLACE CORRECTLY. THE USE OF THE VEHICLE IS NOT HEAVY. THE VEHICLE IS ALWAYS RECOVERED AT NIGHT IN THE BOXG (THE TEMPERATURE DOES NOT FALL BELOW 0 DEGREES) AND THEREFORE IS NOT EXPOSED TO EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS. PLEASE CHECK THAT THERE ARE NO RECALL ACTIONS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN CARRIED OUT IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PERSISTENCE OF THE ANOMALY, I REQUEST THAT THE WORKSHOP BE SUPPORTED BY A SECOND TECHNICAL LEVEL TO ALLOW THE RESOLUTION OF THE PROBLEM AND AVOID THE REPLACEMENT OF UNNECESSARY PARTS
Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine, May 14, 2018
DRIVING ON BRIDGE, PREPARING TO TURN RIGHT ON THE I 15 HIGHWAY IN BARSTOW ALL LIGHTS FLASHING ON INFO PANEL . JEEP BEGAN TO POWER SURGE UP AND DOWN WINDSHIELD WIPER CAME ON RADIO WENT OFF, POWER STEERING BECAME HARD TO CONTROL NO BRAKES, CAME TO ROLLING STOP AT CHEVRON GAS LOT LENWOOD ROAD . JEEP DID NOT RESTART . DEAD ! VERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS SITUATION. COULD HAVE HAD A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WITH A COMMERCIAL TRUCK. TRUCK HONKED AT ME BECAUSE I CUT HIM OFF TRYING TO GET TO A SAFE STOPING LOCATION. MY WIFE WAS WITH ME AND SHE BELIEVED WE WERE GOING TO DIE SHE SAID. I'M GO INN TO GET RID OF THIS JEEP. I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE.. MY WIFE JUST READ ON THE INTERNET THERE ARE 12 RECALLS ON THE 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, May 9, 2018
MFG 4/1/2013, REPLACED BCM / 4/27/2016 AFTER ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OFF. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OFF. REPLACED TRANS VALVE. ON 5/3/2018 THE BCM SHORT CIRCUITED AND ALTERNATOR BURNED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED LEAVING STRONG SMOKE AND BURNT SMELL IN CABIN. VEHICLE HAS 56,000 MILES AND HAS HAD BCM REPLACED TWICE IN 23 MONTHS. NO DIAGNOSES AVAILED AS TO WHY VEHICLE WILL NOT SHUT OFF ON OCCASION. ALL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND RECALLS ARE CURRENT. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Apr 17, 2018
DASHBOARD CLUSTER, AND TAIL LIGHTS FLICKERS ON AND OFF WHILE IN LOCKED OR UNLOCKED MODE AND WITH VEHICLE TURNED OFF, AND STATIONARY. WITH OR WITHOUT THE FOB KEY NEAR, AND THE CAR DOES THIS UNTIL BATTERY DIES. IT HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER 3 TIMES, NEW BATTERY STILL THE SAME ISSUE.
Electrical system, Apr 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.
Electrical system, Apr 10, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (BROWNS JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE RAM IN PATCHOGUE, NEW YORK) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND DISPLAYED "LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE" AND "BATTERY SAVER MODE". THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.