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: engine
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Engine, Dec 8, 2020
APPROXIMATELY THREE WEEKS AGO I NOTICED OIL DRIPS WHERE THE CAR WAS PARKED. THE CAR HAD 49,740 MILES AND WAS ALMOST DUE FOR A 5,000 MILE OIL CHANGE. I TOOK IT EARLY AND ASKED THE MECHANIC TO CHECK ON THE LEAKS. HE FOUND THERE WAS OIL ALL OVER THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR AND ESPECIALLY AROUND THE OIL PAN, ALTHOUGH NO APPARENT SOURCE OF THE LEAK COULD BE SEEN, THE OIL PAN GASKET/SEAL WAS REPLACED. THAT DID NOT HELP THE PROBLEM, THE NEXT DAY THERE WAS A LARGER PUDDLE OF OIL UNDER THE CAR. APPARENTLY, THE OIL FILTER HOUSING ON THIS CAR IS CRACKED, LEADING TO AN OIL LEAK ON TOP OF THE ENGINE AND POOLING THAT RUNS DOWN THE BACK OF THE ENGINE. OCCASIONALLY BURNING OIL CAN BE SMELLED, CREATING A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD ISSUE TO THE PASSENGERS. IT WOULD SEEM THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM - NHTSA HAS RECORDED A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS FROM USERS (E.G., 11244788,11230350, 11193883, ETC.). FCA ISSUED AN EARLY SERVICE BULLETIN: SB-10058301-5939. SEARCHING ONLINE SHOWS LITERALLY HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR THAT SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN NECESSARY. THE REPLACEMENT PART NUMBER IS NOW ON ITS SIXTH REVISION (CURRENTLY ADAPTER-ENGINE OIL FILTER - MOPAR 68105583AF). IT SEEMS LIKE THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE LONG AGO.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 7, 2020
I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 26 WEST BOUND IN OREGON JUST OUTSIDE OF PORTLAND. MY CAR HAS ECODIESEL ENGINE IN IT. I USUALLY BUY GAS WHEN IT IS ABOUT A QUARTER TANK OF FUEL. I HAD ABOUT QUARTER TANK OF FUEL AND ABOUT 150 MILES RANGE LEFT. I WAS ON THE LEFT LANE AND TRAVELING AT ABOUT 60 MPH. ALL THE SUDDEN MY ENGINE STOPPED INSTANTLY ON THE LEFT LANE OF HIGHWAY 26. ALL THE CARS BEHIND ME HIT THE BRAKES NOT TO REAR END ME. MY CAR'S ENGINE STOPPED AND SLOWED DOWN SO QUICKLY. IT WAS SCARY. I TRIED TO PULL OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. ONCE THE CAR WAS PARKED, IT SAID THAT BATTERY SAVING MODE. IT WOULD CRANK UP BUT NOT START THE ENGINE. I CALLED A MOBILE MECHANIC OVER. HE CHECKED THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR AND SAID THE BATTERY IS STRONG AND NO BLOWN FUSES WHATSOEVER. HE THEN WENT UNDER THE CAR AND LISTEN THE FUEL PUMP AND SAID THAT IT SOUNDS VERY BAD.HE HAD BELIEFS THAT I HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY FUEL SYSTEM, MAYBE A BROKEN FUEL PUMP. HE READ THE CODES OUT OF CAR COMPUTER AND THEY ALL WERE RELATED TO THE FUEL SYSTEMS. I STARTED DOING SOME ONLINE RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THAT JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES HAS A FAULTY DESIGN OF FUEL TANKS AND IF THE FUEL GOES BELOW THE QUARTER TANK LEVEL. THEN PUMP DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. UPON READING THIS, I CALLED A FRIEND WHO BROUGHT ME 5 GALLONS OF DIESEL AND WE PUT THE DIESEL INSIDE THE TANK AND THE CAR STARTED IMMEDIATELY. I DROVE IT TO A NEAR BY GAS STATION AND FILED UP THE TANK FULL. I THINK THIS CAR HAS SOME SORT OF FAULTY DESIGN OF FUEL PUMP. IT WILL CAUSE A FATAL ACCIDENT IF IT DOES NOT GET CORRECTED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY, THE CAR ACTUALLY SWERVED AROUND LITTLE BIT. THIS INCIDENT COULD HAVE ENDED FATALLY IF I WAS NOT QUICK ENOUGH. I AM WRITING THIS TO LET YOU GUSY KNOW ABOUT THIS FLAW ABOUT GRAND CHEROKEE ECODIESELS 3.0 ENGINES.
Engine, Nov 6, 2020, fire
ENGINE FIRE OCCURRED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. VEHICLE HAS 3.0L ECO DIESEL ENGINE. DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCKS WITH SAME ENGINE ARE ON RECALL (FCA VB1/NHTSA 19V-757) FOR FIRES DUE TO EGR COOLER FAILURE, BUT THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. I AM A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER THAT DETERMINED THE FIRE ORIGIN AND CAUSE OF THE VEHICLE IS DUE TO THE SAME ISSUE. YESTERDAY, I PARTICIPATED IN A DESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION OF THE VEHICLE WITH A REPRESENTATIVE FOR FCA PRESENT. HOWEVER, I AM NOT CONFIDENT THAT FCA WILL PROVIDE NOTICE OF THIS ISSUE TO NHTSA IN A TIMELY MANNER, IF FCA PROVIDES NOTICE AT ALL. THE FIRE ORIGINATED INSIDE THE ENGINE INTAKE CONSISTENT WITH AN EGR COOLER FAILURE. I URGE NHTSA TO INVESTIGATE THIS MODEL VEHICLE AND EXTEND THE RECALL BEYOND THE DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCKS. MILEAGE PROVIDED IS AS OF LAST OIL CHANGE JUNE 12, 2020. THE SPEED LISTED IS AN ESTIMATE BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED FROM THE PERSON DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE FIRE OCCURRED.
Engine, Oct 14, 2020
WHILE DRING IN MY HOMETOWN AT ABOUT 30 MPH THE TRANSMISSION STARTED JERKING AND I NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CAUSE WAS LATER DETERMINED TO BE A HYDRAULIC FILLED MOTOR MOUNT BREAKING ON DRIVERS SIDE AND LANDING ON EXHAUST PIPE.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Oct 4, 2020
THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN GOING DEAD WHILE TRAVELING MULTIPLE ,IT HAS IN DEALER REPAIR MULTIPLE TIMES. LAST FIX WAS REPLACING COMPUTER COSTING OVER $800. TWO DAYS LATER IT WENT DEAD WHILE A WAY DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. THAT HAS HAPPENS OVER 6 TIMES! WE REFUTED PAYING THAT BILL WITH DEALER IN MOUNTAIN HOME ARKANSAS. CAR HAS BEEN IN MY GARAGE SINCE THAT TIME. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN MOUNTAIN HOME AND THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED WITH A PLAN TO FIX THIS EXTREME DANGER. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ALL OF THESE TIMES ON A CURVING HIGHWAY IN HILLS AND WINDING ROAD. I AM TOTALLY FRIGHTENED TO DRIVE IT AND JEEP DOESN'T SEEM TO CARE. I NEED HELP IN RESOLVING THIS.
Engine, Oct 1, 2020
WHILE DRIVING IN MY HOMETOWN ABOUT 30 MPH THE TRANSMISSION STARTED JERKING AND SMOKE CAM FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CAUSE WAS A HYDRAULIC FILLED MOTOR MOUNT BREAKING AND OIL BLEW OUT.
Engine, Sep 21, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OVER 80 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATE AND THE SPEED WAS REDUCED TO 40 MPH WITH A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHCILE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE COIL PACKS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE COIL PACKS WERE REPLACED ON 7 SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
Engine, Sep 15, 2020
I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP YESTERDAY TO HAVE THE TWO MOST RECENT RECALLS COMPLETED. SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT CAME ON.
Power train, Engine, Aug 16, 2020
ENGINE HAS A TICKING NOISE AT 158000 MILES. I HAVE CHANGED OIL ROUTINELY AT DEALERSHIP . I HAVE REPLACED TIRES, TUNEUP, REPLACED A/C MOTOR AND COMPRESSOR AND TRIED TO SELL IT SO CAN BUY A NEW JEEP BUT 3 PEOPLE WERE CONCERNED ABOUT ENGINE NOISE. DEALERSHIP SAYS DIRT GETS IN MOTOR AND IT WILL COST OVER 3K TO FIX IT. I AM NOW STUCK WITH THIS CAR UNTIL IT STOPS WORKING. I AM NOT GOING TO BE A RETURNING CUSTOMER TO FCA.
Engine, Aug 10, 2020
PULLING A SMALL HORSE TRAILER AND SUDDENLY ENGINE STARTS TO KNOCK AND A COUPLE MINUTES LATER OVERHEATS. STOPPED VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO JEEP DEALER AS PARTS OF ENGINE ARE UNDER WARRANTY DUE TO OTHER RECALLS. JEEP DEALER SAYS ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS AN ECODIESEL ENGINE.
Engine, Jul 31, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO HESITATE WITHOUT WARNING. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,520.*DT CONSUMER FEELS THERE IS A TRANSMISSION DEFECT.*JB
Engine, Jul 27, 2020
THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT LAG IN THROTTLE RESPONSE SINCE THE EMISSION RECALL WAS COMPLETED. SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE BEEN NEARLY HIT FROM BEHIND OR HIT BROADSIDE BY CROSS TRAFFIC. THIS HESITATION DID NOT EXIST PRIOR TO THE EMISSION RECALL 'FIX'.
Electrical system, Engine, Jul 27, 2020
FUEL LINE ISSUES (EVAP CODE IS BEING THROWN) CODE 'SERVICE SHIFTER' AND THE PRNDS FLASHES. AS I ACCELERATE THE CAR WON'T SHIFT PAST 1ST GEAR. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON, THE SAME SHIFTER MEMO WAS ON THE SCREEN ACCOMPANIED BY 'SERVICE TRANSMISSON'. I WAS NOT ABLE TO GO MORE THAN 30 MPH WITH THE RPM AT ABOUT 4,000. I WAS ON A CITY STREET.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 15, 2020
WE HAVE A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ECODIESEL 3.0 WHICH IS PART OF THE OVERALL CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT WITH THE EPA AND CARB. WE WENT THROUGH THE PROCESS, RECEIVED THE SOFTWARE UPDATE & REMUNERATION FOR THE LOSS IN VALUE ON THE VEHICLE FROM FCA. FCA CLEARLY INDICATED IN ITS LITERATURE REGARDING THE SETTLEMENT THAT THE PERFORMANCE, MILEAGE, ADBLUE/BLUEDEF USAGE, ETC. WOULD NOT BE AFFECTED (SEE ATTACHED INFORMATION SHOWING THE EMISSIONS SOFTWARE UPDATE) HOWEVER, OUR EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN QUITE THE OPPOSITE AS I UNDERSTAND IS COMMON PLACE AFTER THE UPGRADE. FCA DID NOT ADEQUATELY REPRESENT THE MAJOR PERFORMANCE CHANGES THAT WERE TO BE EXPECTED BY THE EMISSIONS SOFTWARE UPDATE & DOWNPLAYED ANY ISSUES. THE MAIN ISSUES THAT WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED SINCE THE UPDATE INCLUDE: 1. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON 3-4 TIMES; 2. A MAJOR AND DANGEROUS HESITATION/LAG OF THE VEHICLE WHEN YOU START IT & ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE-ESPECIALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. 3. A HIGHWAY MILEAGE DECREASE FROM AN AVERAGE OF 27-28MPG TO 19-21MPG; 4. SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN THE USE OF BLUE-DEF; WE HAVE HAD TO TAKE THE JEEP IN FOR SERVICE TO CHECK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SEVERAL TIMES & IT IS AGAIN IN THE SHOP YESTERDAY/TODAY FOR THE SAME ISSUES. AT THIS POINT, WE BELIEVE THAT FCA DID NOT CORRECTLY REPRESENT & REPAIR THE ECODIESEL 3.0 ENGINE IN OUR JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE & AS A RESULT OF THE UPGRADE, OUR PERFORMANCE HAS GREATLY DIMINISHED AND WE HAVE SUFFERED WITH A NON-PERFORMING VEHICLE. WE ASK THAT NHTSA LODGE A FORMAL COMPLAINT ON OUR BEHALF AND BE MADE AWARE OF THE CONTINUED ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLES & THE MISREPRESENTATION OF THE PERFORMANCE ISSUES.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 30, 2020
THE RIGHT SIDE CYLINDER HEAD REQUIRED TO BE REPLACED AND OIL PUMP.
Engine, Jun 26, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD RECEIVED AN OIL CHANGE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL OIL BURNING ODOR PRESENT. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF OIL LEAKING UNDER THE HOOD AND IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE INTAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ZUBEK CHRYSLER DODGE - TAWAS (492 M55, TAWAS CITY, MI 48763, (877) 591-0773) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE OIL COOLER FILTER HOUSING FRACTURED AND CAUSED AN OIL LEAK. THE REPAIR WAS STILL PENDING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
Engine, Jun 23, 2020
ROCKER ARM ISSUE ON THE 3.6L ENGINE SEEM TO BE A FABRICATION PROBLEM THAT THE COMPANY WILL ONLY FIX IF ONE OF THOSE BRAKE DURING THE WARRANTY. AFTER THAT YOU'RE ON TOUR OWN. IT IS UNFAIR THAT THE COMPANY KNOWING THAT THE ENGINE HAVE AN ISSUE WILL NOT RECALL IT AND HAVE IT FIX. THE BEARING FAILS AND THE ENGINE START MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND CREATING ALL SORT OF FAILING CODES ON THE PCM. *TR
Engine, Jun 19, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30-40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COASTED INTO A PARKING LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BOLLES MOTORS 84 (WEST RD, ELLINGTON, CT 06029), TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO CAPITOL CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1520 W MAIN ST, WILLIMANTIC, CT 06226) AND WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A CRACK IN THE TRANSMISSION AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,422.
Power train, Engine, Jun 11, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER COMING A COMPLETE STOP, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, VEHICLE HESITATED WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT CALLED BAXTER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OMAHA (17950 BURT ST, OMAHA, NE 68118) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.*DT
Engine, Jun 3, 2020
THIS MODEL CAN COME WITH THE 3.6 LITER V/6 ENGINE. THE OIL COOLER HAS A NECK ATTACHED AND THIS IS WHERE THE OIL FILTER IS LOCATED. WHERE THE NECK IS CONNECTED TO THE OIL COOLER THERE IS A O-RING TO SEAL THIS CONNECTION AND THIS LEAKS ON ALMOST ALL MODELS. THERE HAS BEEN SOME INCIDENTS WHERE THE OIL HAS LEAKED ON A HOT MOTOR AND CAUSE A FIRE. THIS IS PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE OIL COOLER DESIGN AND SHOULD BE PROBABLY LISTED AS A RECALL. THANK YOU *TR
Engine, May 5, 2020, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM HER VEHICLE; SHE COULD ALSO SMELL AN OIL ODOR WHILE BOTH IN AND EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT SHE COULD SEE SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL LEAK WAS CAUSED BY A CRACKED OIL FILTER HOUSING. THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Apr 4, 2020
SERVICE SHIFTER WARNING APPEARS ON DASHBOARD AT STARTUP AND WHILE DRIVING
Engine, Apr 1, 2020
AFTER THE ECO DIESEL RECALL WAS DONE THERE IS A HUGE DELAY WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP. THE VEHICLE WILL MOVE AND PAUSE ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENTS. FUEL MILEAGE HAS ALSO DECREASED AND THERE SEEMS TO BE EXHAUST SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE SINCE UPDATE WAS DONE.
Engine, Apr 1, 2020
AFTER HAVING THE V08 EMISSIONS RECALL DONE THE VEHICLE HAS A MAJOR LOSS IN POWER. THERE IS A DANGEROUS AMOUNT OF LAG WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. IT IS NOT SAFE TO PULL OUT IN TRAFFIC DUE TO THE LAG. THE FUEL MILEAGE HAS DROPPED SIGNIFICANTLY ALSO. THE INFORMATION SENT OUT BY FCA SPECIALLY STATED THAT THIS RECALL WOULD NOT EFFECT DRIVEABILITY OR FUEL CONSUMPTION. IT HAS EFFECFED BOTH SIGNIFICANTLY. I HAVE
Engine, Mar 26, 2020
P0032 CODE CAME UP WENT FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. WENT TO GET IT LOOKED AT. TECH THEN TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A MISS DRILL OF THE HEADS CAUSING THE MISFIRE TO HAPPEN. THE TECH THEN ALSO STATED IT WAS A KNOWN MOPAR ISSUE IN JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LINE.