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: power train
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Power train, May 15, 2017
THE TRANSMISSION HAD A HARD SHIFT. THE VALVE BODY WAS REPLACED AND IT SHIFTED WORSE. NOW THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION IS BEING REPLACED AS I AM TYPING THIS BUT I FEEL THE CAR WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE ISSUES. HIS IS HE MODEL THAT HAD THE DEFECTIVE GEAR SHIFTER AND RECALL.
Power train, Apr 5, 2017
THE OIL FILTER HOUSING PART NUMBER 68105583AF CRACKS ON 2014 MODELS CAUSING OIL LEAKS. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR FIRE WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THERE IS A BACK ORDER OF SEVERAL THOUSAND FOR THIS PART.
Power train, Mar 29, 2017
ON THREE OCCASIONS IN THE SPRING OF 2016 THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WITH THE ENGINE OFF, IN PARK WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED. ON ONE OF THOSE OCCURRENCES I WAS EXITING THE VEHICLE AND HALFWAY OUT WHEN IT BEGAN TO ROLL. I WAS ALMOST CAUGHT BETWEEN THE VEHICLE WITH AN OPEN DRIVERS DOOR AND A RETAINING WALL IN MY DRIVEWAY. I MANAGED TO JUMP BACK IN AND STOP THE VEHICLE. IN MARCH OF 2017 THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD WHILE FACING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION ON THE SAME INCLINE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED. AFTER IT HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME I WAS ABLE TO RECREATE THE PROBLEM TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES WITHIN A SPAN OF 2 MINUTES.
Power train, Mar 23, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE GEAR BECAME STUCK IN PARK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,496.
Power train, Service brakes, Mar 2, 2017
THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN IT WAS IN PARK AND THE IGNITION WAS OFF. IT DID NOT SLIDE, IT ROLLED. I IMMEDIATELY DROVE IT BACK UP THE DRIVEWAY, PUT IT IN PARK, SET THE PARKING BRAKE, AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. I EXCITED THE VEHICLE, AND ABOUT 2 MINUTES LATER IT DID THE SAME THING. PLEASE NOTE: THE JEEP HAD ALREADY RECEIVED THE SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE APRIL 2016 RECALL INVOLVING THE GEAR SHIFTER/ROLLAWAYS (SEE EA1600). I BELIEVE THIS IS A DIFFERENT ISSUE BECAUSE THE IGNITION WAS OFF WHEN THE ROLLAWAYS OCCURRED.
Power train, Mar 2, 2017, crash
2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ROLLED AND STRUCK RESIDENCE- CAUSED FRONT END DAMAGES. DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO REPAIR RECALL AT NO COST TO CONSUMER. *SMD THE STATED SHE WAS NOT AWARE OF A RECALL, PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. *JB
Power train, Feb 22, 2017
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY A DASH WARNING APPEARED THAT SAID TRANSMISSION FAILURE, PUT CAR IN PARK. AT THAT POINT THE GAS PEDAL STOPPED WORKING AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN ON ITS OWN. MEANWHILE ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WHILE TRYING TO MAKE IT TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. THE FIRST TIME HAPPENED AT 19K MILES, 2ND 29K MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS COMPLETELY REPLACE, 3RD TIME 42K ALL 3TIMES ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS IS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE FOR ANY PERSON TO BE DRIVING. ALL INCIDENTS BETWEEN 5/2015 AND 1/2017
Power train, Visibility, Engine, Feb 10, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THERE WAS PUDDLE OF FLUID UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONDENSER LEAKED. THE CONDENSER, AIR CONDITIONER, AND TRANSMISSION FLUID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 83,000.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Jan 25, 2017
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS SINCE I BOUGHT MY JEEP NEW A LITTLE OVER 3 YEARS AGO, I THOUGHT MY JEEP WAS IN PARK AND WENT TO GET OUT AND IT WAS ACTUALLY IN REVERSE. THANKFULLY, I HAVE ALWAYS HAD ONLY 1 FOOT OUT AND NOW CHECK TO MAKE SURE IT IS IN PARK EVEN THOUGH I PUSH THE ELECTRONIC SHIFTER ALL THE WAY FORWARD. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, BUT THE LOCAL DEALER CLAIMS TO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX.
Power train, Jan 20, 2017, crash
ON NOVEMBER 25TH 2016 I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND REMEMBERED I FORGOT SOMETHING SO PULLED BACK ONTO MY DRIVEWAY (FLAT SURFACE), PUT IT INTO PARK AND PRETTY SURE I HIT THE BUTTON TO TURN OFF. I EXITED MY VEHICLE, BOTH FEET ON THE GROUND AND WAS JUST 4 INCHES FROM SHUTTING THE DOOR WHEN IT TOOK OFF DRIVING STRAIGHT INTO MY CLOSED GARAGE DOOR. I WAS ABLE TO CHASE THE VEHICLE DOWN AND GET IT STOPPED (FORTUNATELY THE RIDING MOWER KEPT IT FROM GOING ON THRU). I HAD THIS VEHICLE IN PARK. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO WAY YOU CAN GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE IF IT IS NOT. IT WILL IMMEDIATELY TAKE OFF WHEN YOUR FOOT IS OFF THE BRAKE. IT EVEN HAS A SLIGHT FORWARD ROLL WHEN YOU HAVE IT IN PARK AND TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE THAT GETS MY ATTENTION. I NOTIFIED JEEP AND THEY INSPECTED. WAS TOLD BY THE INSPECTOR A FAULT WAS FOUND, BUT ONLY "JEEP ENGINEERS KNOW WHAT THE CODE MEANS". I HAD TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE 3 HOURS TO WHERE I PURCHASED IT TO MEET WITH THE INSPECTOR AS WELL. AT THAT TIME THEY DID THE REPAIR FOR THE GEAR SHIFT THAT WAS AVAILABLE (I ONLY RECEIVED THE CARD THAT THERE WAS A FIX IN THE WORKS). I WAS TOLD BY THE INSPECTOR THAT THE FIX WOULD MAKE THE VEHICLE STOP WHEN THE DOOR WAS OPENED WHEN NOT IN PARK. WE TESTED THIS ONCE I PICKED MY VEHICLE UP AT A HOME DEPOT PARKING LOT AND GUESS WHAT, IT DID NOT STOP. WE WENT FORWARD AND OPENED DOOR AND WE WENT IN REVERSE WITH DOOR OPENED AND NEITHER WORKED. TRIED AGAIN AFTER A 3 HOUR DRIVE HOME ON THE DRIVE WAY, BOTH TIMES IT DID NOT WORK. THE FOLLOWING MORNING I TESTED BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, THAT TIME IT BOLTED INTO PARK. TESTED AGAIN AT ANOTHER DRIVE WAY, IT DID NOT WORK THE FIRST TWO TRIES AND THEN DID ON THE LAST TRY. THIS IS ALL BESIDE THE POINT OF MY INCIDENT. . I HAVE $9,000 DOLLARS DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE AND $1000 TO MY GARAGE THAT THEY WON'T FIX OR REPLACE. THEY KNOW THEY HAVE A DEFECTIVE GEAR SHIFT.
Power train, Jan 20, 2017
I BACKED MY 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OUT OF THE GARAGE TO A POSITION ABOUT 3' IN OUTSIDE OF THE GARAGE DOOR. I PUT IT IN PARK, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND GOT OUT OF THE CAR, CLOSED THE DOOR AND WENT BACK INTO THE GARAGE TO GET AN EXTENSION LADDER. I CARRIED THE LADDER AROUND BEHIND THE JEEP AND PUT IT ON MY ROOF RACK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I WALKED BACK BEHIND THE JEEP AND INTO THE GARAGE AGAIN TO GET A STEP STOOL AND SOME BUNGEE CORDS TO ATTACH THE LADDER AND WENT AROUND THE JEEP AGAIN. I FINISHED SECURING THE LADDER TO THE RACK AND OPENED THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR TO PUT THE STEP STOOL IN THE FOOT WELL IN THE BACK SEAT. JUST AT THAT MOMENT THE CAR STARTED SPONTANEOUSLY ROLLING BACKWARD DOWN THE SLIGHT INCLINE. I GRABBED ONTO THE DOOR FRAME AND BRACED TO TRY TO STOP IT, BUT THE CAR WAS TOO HEAVY AND IT JUST KEPT GOING. SO I SLAMMED THE REAR DOOR, OPENED THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR AND DOVE INTO THE CAR. I MANAGED TO GET MY LEFT FOOT ONTO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT BROUGHT THE CAR TO A STOP. WHEN I TOOK STOCK OF WHAT HAD JUST HAPPENED, I FOUND MYSELF WITH MY LEFT FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND MY RIGHT FOOT ON THE DASHBOARD IN FRONT OF THE PASSENGER SEAT. I GOT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SET. FORTUNATELY, THE CAR DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING OR ANYBODY AS IT ROLLED BACKWARD. THIS VEHICLE ALREADY HAD THE RECALL INSTALLED TO FIX THE SHIFT LEVER PROBLEM. I NOW BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS NOT WITH THE SHIFT LEVER. I HAD ONLY SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE TO PARK AND THE SOFTWARE HAD 3 OPPORTUNITIES TO SET IT TO PARK: 1) WHEN I PUSHED THE SHIFTER INTO PARK, 2) WHEN I TURNED OFF THE CAR, AND 3) WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE CAR. THIS SEEMS LIKE A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION - WHERE THE TRANSMISSION GOT SET INTO NEUTRAL AND THE SOFTWARE DID NOT KNOW WHERE IT WAS SET.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Jan 14, 2017
WHEN I ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY, THE CAR SEEMS TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL (ALTHOUGH IT DOESN'T DISPLAY THAT IT IS IN NEUTRAL ON THE SCREEN) AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE. THE ENGINE STILL REVS WHEN I PUSH THE ACCELERATOR, BUT THE CAR ACTS AS IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL AND THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES IN MY VEHICLE, AND EACH TIME I HAVE BEEN TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF GREATER THAN 40 MPH AND IT HAS OCCURRED WHEN I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE QUICKER THAN NORMAL, SUCH AS WHEN I AM MERGING ON TO THE HIGHWAY. I BELIEVE IT IS A PROBLEM WITH EITHER THE TRANSMISSION OR THE COMPUTER THAT OPERATES THE TRANSMISSION.
Power train, Electrical system, Jan 5, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE. AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THE VEHICLE MADE CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER AND A SECOND VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS NEEDED. THE SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Power train, Nov 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN THE PARK POSITION, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.
Power train, Nov 17, 2016
AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED, THIS VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD POPPING SOUND AND LURCHES AT COLD START UP. THE SOUND IS AUDIBLE INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND OUTSIDE FROM ABOUT TEN FEET. DEALER HAD IT IN SERVICE FOR THREE WEEKS BEFORE BEING INFORMED BY CORPORATE THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE FIXED. THEY SAID IT WAS "NORMAL" AND IT FUNCTIONS AS DESIGNED. THE PROBLEM CONTINUES AND HAS RENDERED THE VEHICLE UNSALABLE.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Nov 14, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE GEAR SYSTEM ALSO EMITTED A NOISE AND JERKED WHILE SHIFTING GEARS. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STRUCK AN OBJECT WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. IN ADDITION, THE HEATING SYSTEM FAILED. THE AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER MADE A LOUD NOISE WHEN ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURES. THE DEALER UPGRADED THE SOFTWARE SYSTEM SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V529000 (POWER TRAIN), BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.
Power train, Nov 8, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V529000 (POWER TRAIN); 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 MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Power train, Nov 4, 2016
NO CONTACT FROM DEALER TO REPAIR DEFECT FROM S27 RECALL.
Power train, Nov 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN) AND WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED FOR MONTHS. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT DISCLOSE WHEN THE PARTS AND REMEDY WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR SHIFTED INTO PARK WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING INDICATORS AND GAUGES FLICKERED. THE "SERVICE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE" WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED AS THE FAILURE PROGRESSED. THE CONTACT WAS PULLING OFF THE ROAD WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTED INTO PARK, CAUSING SKID MARKS AND THE BRAKES APPLIED WITHOUT WARNING. THE SHIFTER AND START BUTTON WENT INTO A LOCK MODE AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED NO REPAIR SOLUTION. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Power train, Oct 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AND SHIFTING THE GEAR INTO REVERSE, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V24000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,350.
Power train, Oct 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPACE AND THEN PLACING THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO THE DRIVE POSITION, THE GEAR SHIFTER MOVED TO THE PARK POSITION INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN) AND WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE MILEAGE WAS 36,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Oct 13, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE OR DRIVE, IT WOULD AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT INTO PARK. THE ISSUE WAS DISCOVERED AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER FOR AN ELECTRONIC SHIFT RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
Power train, Oct 3, 2016, crash
MY 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ENGAGE IN PARKING GEAR ON A HILL IN A PARKING LOT AND ROLLED AWAY INTO ANOTHER PARKING CAR WITH A DRIVER INSIDE DAMAGING BOTH CARS AND RESULTING IN INSURANCE CLAIMS TO FIX THE DAMAGE. NO INJURES BUT DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES. RECENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE TO FIX ISSUE IS HORRIBLE. PROVIDING CLAIM DOCUMENTATION ON BOTH VEHICLES INVOLVED.
Power train, Sep 30, 2016
SHIFTING PROBLEMS MAINLY ON FREEWAY TRAVEL AND IN HILLY SITUATIONS, WILL VERY HARD DOWNSHIFT WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP. WILL DOWNSHIFT TO LOWER GEAR WITHOUT WARNING AND WILL NOT SHIFT UP WHEN YOU TRY ACCELERATE TO GET BACK INTO TRAFFIC, STAYS IN A LOWER GEAR MUCH TO LONG THEN FINALLY WILL UP SHIFT, SOMETIMES I HAVE PULL OFF ROAD. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM.
Power train, Exterior lighting, Structure, Sep 20, 2016, crash
WIFE PARKING ON 1ST FLOOR OF PARKING STRUCTURE IN DOWNTOWN GREEN BAY, WI JULY 13TH 2016. SHE SHIFTED TO REVERSE TO ADJUST THE VEHICLE SO AS TO ENTER THE PARKING SPACE CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MOVE BACK WHILE SHE LOOKED OVER HER SHOULDER TO SEE WHAT WAS BEHIND HER. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE TRUCK STOPPED GOING BACK & VIOLENTLY JERKED FORWARD. THE TRUCK STARTED MOVING RAPIDLY FORWARD EVEN THOUGH IT HAD NOT BEEN SHIFTED INTO DRIVE. THE FRONT TIRES JUMPED UP ON THE CURB AT THE FRONT OF THE PARKING SPOT. THE TRUCK HIT THE CEMENT WALL VIOLENTLY AT THE FRONT OF THE PARKING SPACE. THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK ACTUALLY WENT THROUGH A PORTION OF THE CEMENT WALL. THE MOTOR WAS REVVING LOUDLY WHILE THE TRUCK WAS PRESSED UP AGAINST THE WALL AS IF TRYING TO PUSH ITS WAY THROUGH THE WALL. WIFE HAD DIFFICULTY GETTING VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF AS THE PUSH BUTTON START WAS INEFFECTIVE DUE TO THE VEHICLE NOT SHIFTING EASILY OUT OF GEAR. THE ACCIDENT RESULTED IN $11K+ IN DAMAGES TO THE TRUCK AND $40K+ IN DAMAGES TO THE PARKING STRUCTURE. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE SHIFT LEVER FOR THE 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WHICH IS S27/WHTSA 16V-240. TRIED TO GET RECALL FIXED A MONTH PRIOR TO THE CRASH BUT WAS ADVISED BY DEALER THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AS OF YET. CRASH OCCURRED WHILE WAITING FOR PARTS TO BE AVAILABLE. CHRYSLER SAYS THIS RECALL IS NOT THE CAUSE OF THIS INCIDENT. RELUCTANTLY FILED ACCIDENT CLAIM WITH MY INSURANCE COMPANY. CLAIMS ADJUSTER ADVISED HE HAD 2 OTHER INCIDENTS WHERE THE INSURED CLAIMED THIS MODEL OF TRUCK HAD SHIFTED ITSELF INTO EITHER REVERSE OR DRIVE ON ITS OWN.