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: seat belts
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Seat belts, Jul 7, 2019
MANUFACTURES SEATBELT FAILURE IN MY CHRYSLER JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT HAVE BECAME NON-OPERATIONAL WHILE TRAVELING ON A HWY IN YELLOW STONE, WY. ON JUNE 24, 2019, BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT BECAME NON-OPERATIONAL. THEY NO LONGER RETRACT OR STOP WHEN TESTED. TWO YEARS AGO MY CURBSIDE REAR PASSENGER BELT FAIL TO RELEASE TRAPPING MY DAUGHTER IN HER SEAT. I WAS FORCED TO CUT HER FREE AND REPLACE THE ENTIRE MECHANISM. I HAVE SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. MY JEEP IS CURRENTLY UNSAFE TO OPERATE UNTIL I BUY AND INSTALL TWO NEW FRONT SEATBELTS. THIS WILL COST THE AVERAGE AMERICAN OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS TO REPAIR. MANY WILL JUST DRIVE UNSAFE AUTOMOBILES DUE TO THE OUTRAGES COST.
Seat belts, Other or unspecified, Jun 29, 2019
DRIVER SEAT BELT STOPPED RETRACTING. HAD TO PAY OVER $500 FOR REPAIR. MOON ROOF STARTED LEAKING, AFTER TWO TRIPS TO THE DEALERSHIP, HAD TO PAY $750 TO HAVE IT REPLACED.*DT*JB
Seat belts, May 18, 2019
ON OUR 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE THE PLASTIC SEAT BELT GUIDE, ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS CRACKED PINCHING DOWN ON THE SEAT BELT RENDERING IT NOT USABLE. THE SEAT BELT WILL EXPAND OUT, HOWEVER IT DOES NOT RETRACT IN DUE TO THE PRESSURE FROM THE BROKEN PIECE. THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT STOP THE PASSENGER IN A SUDDEN IMPACT AND HAS ENOUGH SLACK THAT YOU CAN EASILY MAKE CONTACT WITH THE DASH AND STEERING WHEEL. THIS MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WHILE STATIONARY.*DT COMSUMER STATED IT WAS NOT TAKEN ANYWHERE FOR DIAGNOSIS AS I HAVE BEEN A MECHANIC FOR OVER 30 YEARS. I DID NOT KEEP ANY RECORDS BUT I DID FIX THE PROBLEM BY TRIMMING THE PLASTIC ON THE UPPER SIDE OF THE SEATBELT OPENING TO ALLOW FREE MOVEMENT. THIS DID NOT IN ANY WAY COMPROMISE THE INTEGRITY OF THE SEATBELT OR THE ABILITY FOR IT TO PERFORM IT'S JOB AS THE TOP OF THE PLASTIC TRIM SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN TOUCHING IN THE FIRST PLACE. THE PLASTIC GUARD IS THERE TO KEEP DIRT, DUST AND LITTLE FINGERS FROM GETTING INSIDE THE BELT ASSEMBLY AND PERFORMS NO OTHER FUNCTION. BY REMOVING 1/8" FROM THE TOP OF THE OPENING, THE SEATBELT IS NOW FREE TO MOVE BACK INTO THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AND STILL PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM ANYTHING ENTERING INTO THE SEATBELT AREA BEHIND THE PLASTIC TRIM. SEAT BELT DOES NOT WORK BECAUSE OF POOR DESIGN.*JB
Seat belts, May 11, 2019
SAFETY ISSUE AS THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. *DT
Seat belts, Mar 12, 2019
THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED TO NOT RETRACT. IT CAME TO A POINT WHERE THE PASSENGER WOULD STRAP IN THE BELT AND THEY WOULD HAVE ENOUGH ROOM ON THEIR LAP FOR AN ADDITIONAL 2 PEOPLE IN ORDER FOR BELT TO FEEL SECURE. WHEN I FINALLY GOT IT TO RETRACT BACK IN, I COULDN'T GET IT OUT AGAIN. IN ORDER FOR A PASSENGER TO SIT COMFORTABLY WHILE WEARING THE BELT, THEY WOULD HAVE TO RECLINE THE SEAT ALL THE WAY BACK. I REACHED OUT TO 2 DIFFERENT JEEP DEALERS IN MY AREA AND RECEIVED A QUOTE FOR ABOUT $540.00 BEFORE TAXES. I WAS ALSO TOLD IF MY VEHICLE WAS UNDER 60,000 MILES, I COULD HAVE GOTTEN THE WORK DONE FOR FREE. MY LUCK RIGHT?! IT IS RIDICULOUS THAT I HAVE TO PAY ABOUT $600 FOR SOMETHING THAT IS AN APPARENT ISSUE FOR A LOT OF OTHER JEEP GC OWNERS. THERE SHOULD BE AN OPEN AND ACTIVE RECALL FOR THIS AS IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE! TO MAKE MATTER WORSE, MY DRIVER SEATBELT FEELS LIKE IT IS ALSO ON ITS WAY OUT BECAUSE IT IS SLOWING RETRACTING AFTER I TAKE IT OFF. I LOVE MY JEEP, HOWEVER, THE COMPANY NEEDS TO GET THEIR ACT TOGETHER AND REALIZE THAT THIS A SERIOUS ISSUE THAT CAN AND WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO A FAULTY SEATBELT RETRACTOR THAT SHOULD BE BROKEN AFTER 5 YEARS!!!!!
Seat belts, Feb 21, 2019
DRIVER SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT NO LONGER RETRACTS BACK IN CAUSING THE SHOULDER BELT TO LAY IN PILE ON MY LAP. DEALER SAID WHOLE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SOME AIR BAG SENSOR(S) NEED TO BE REPLACED. PARTS ARE $400 ALONE. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 70,000 MILES ON IT.
Seat belts, Feb 12, 2019
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT TENSIONER/RETRACTION MECHANISM BROKE, DRIVERS SIDE IS ON ITS WAY OUT. CAR HAS 40K MILES ON IT. 700 PER SIDE TO FIX OUT OF WARRANTY. SHOULD BE RECALLED. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. WILL NEVER BUY FROM FCA AGAIN UNLESS THIS IS RECALLED/REMEDIED.
Seat belts, Dec 19, 2018
ON OUR 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE THE PLASTIC SEAT BELT GUIDE, ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAS CRACKED PINCHING DOWN ON THE SEAT BELT RENDERING IT NOT USABLE. THE SEAT BELT WILL EXPAND OUT, HOWEVER IT DOES NOT RETRACT IN DUE TO THE PRESSURE FROM THE BROKEN PIECE. THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT STOP THE DRIVER IN A SUDDEN IMPACT AND HAS ENOUGH SLACK THAT YOU CAN EASILY MAKE CONTACT WITH THE DASH AND STEERING WHEEL. THIS MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WHILE STATIONARY, AND HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED BY FCA.
Seat belts, Nov 21, 2018
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NO LONGER RETRACT WHICH MEANS IT CANNOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN A CRASH I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND TO CALL THE CHRYSLER HELP LINE. I DID, THE SUPERVISIOR ANTHONY STATED IT WAS A MECHANICAL PART AND OUT OF THE WARRANTY BY MILEAGE AND TIME. I ASKED IF THE AIRBAGS WERE ALSO OUT OF WARRANTY. THE MAN SAID THAT'S RIDICULOUS. I STATED WHAT REASON OTHER THAN A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT WOULD CAUSE THIS HE SAID HE COULDN'T SPECULATE. I SAID ME NEITHER SINCE THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY HAS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT DOESN'T COME APART. WHICH, IN MY OPINION, WOULD PUT THE RESPONSIBILITY BACK ON THE MFG. TO RECAP - A SAFETY COMPONENT THAT IS LEGALLY REQUIRED TO BE USED AND HAS NO REASON FOR BEING INOPERABLE OTHER THAN MFG DEFECT WAS NOT GOING TO BE COVERED. AND THEY DID RECALL WORK ON THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE WHILE I WAS THERE. HONDA AND OTHERS WARRANTY SAFETY COMPONENTS FOREVER.
Seat belts, Aug 24, 2018
SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT RENDERING IT USELESS. THE PLASTIC COVER ON THE LOOP AT THE B PILLAR HAS CRACKED AND BINDS ON THE SEAT BELT STRAP. THE PART IS NOT REPLACEABLE WITHOUT REPLACING THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY. THIS HAS AFFECTED BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS OR INCIDENTS WHICH HAVE STRESSED THE SEAT BELTS.
Seat belts, Aug 5, 2018
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT NON-FUNCTIONAL AND WILL NOT RETRACT. FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS STARTING TO SHOW SIMILAR ISSUES. DRIVER'S SIDE PLASTIC PIECE CRACKED/BROKEN WORSE THAN PASSENGER'S SIDE UP NEAR WHERE SEATBELT GOES INTO PILLAR. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT FAILED.
Seat belts, Jun 21, 2018
WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC SHIFT LEVER. WE ASK THE TECHNICIAN TO CHECK THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT, AS IT HAD LOCKED. WE HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR THREE YEARS AND IT HAS JUST A LITTLE OVER 25,000 MILES. THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WAS WORKING AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY MECHANISM THAT I FEEL FAILED IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AND THEREFORE MUST HAVE HAD A DEFECT. JEEP SELLS THE IDEA OF THE SAFETY RATING OF IT'S VEHICLE BUT FOR A SEAT BELT TO FAIL IN A THREE YEAR PERIOD OF LIMITED USE IS PLACING THE CONSUMER AT RISK.
Seat belts, Jun 9, 2018
MY 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT BROKE WHILE PUTTING IT ON PRIOR TO STARTING THE VEHICLE AND LEAVING MY RESIDENCE . THE SEATBELT IS BACK ORDERED NATIONWIDE AND THERE ARE NO "AFTER-MARKET" PARTS. THIS IS CURRENTLY NOT LISTED AS A RECALLED PART. I AM CURRENTLY WITHOUT A FUNCTIONAL SEATBELT. THE BROKEN PART IS THE PLASTIC PIECE THAT THE SEATBELT FEEDS THROUGH AT THE TOP AND IT WAS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE SEATBELT HOUSING.THE CRACK CAUSED THE PLASTIC PIECE TO REST ON THE SEATBELT TO WHERE IT WAS UNABLE TO RETRACT. THE SEATBELT HAS SINCE REPLACED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. I WAS TOLD THAT THE PART WOULD TAKE ANYWHERE FROM A WEEK TO SEVERAL MONTHS TO ARRIVE. *TT UPDATED 9/24/18*JB *DT*JB
Seat belts, Apr 17, 2018
FRONT SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT DUE TO A CRACKED PLASTIC GUIDE LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE PILLER. THIS CAUSES FRAYING OF THE BELT AND PINCHES THE BELT SO IT WILL NOT RETRACT. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS THE BELTS ARE USELESS.
Seat belts, Feb 26, 2018
FOR BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEATBELTS, THE UPPER HANGING (BELT) BRACKET WHICH ATTACHES TO THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FEATURE HAS CRACKED. THE DRIVER SIDE IS MORE SEVERE THAN THE PASSENGER SIDE, RENDERING IT USELESS AS IT PREVENTS THE BELT FROM PROPERLY TENSIONING/RETRACTING. THIS ISSUE WAS NOTICED LAST WEEK DURING A TRIP TO NORTHERN NEVADA AREA WHERE TEMPERATURES WERE AT A LOW OF BELOW ZERO DEGREES (F), AND AFTER DRIVING ON DIRT ROADS (DESCRIBED BY BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT AS ROADS ACCESSIBLE TO PASSENGER CARS).
Seat belts, Feb 19, 2018
I HAVE 60K MILES ON MY JEEP, AND NO DEALERSHIP WILL REPLACE THE PLASTIC TOP LOOP PART ON THE SEAT BELT. BOTH ARE CRACKED WHICH CAUSES MY SEAT BELT TO NOT RETRACT. THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MAINTENANCE BOTH AGREE THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT. THEY STATED I'M NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY AND WON'T REPLACE IT. BOTH FRONT ONES WENT OUT. JEEP JUST LOST A CUSTOMER.
Seat belts, Feb 5, 2018
TAKATA RECALL: DRIVER SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT PROPERLY AS IT SHOULD, MUST BE GUIDED WITH HAND TO BRING IT BACK TO ORIGINAL STANDING POSITION. NOT COVERED BY DEALERSHIPS OR EXTENDED BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTIES.
Seat belts, Jan 31, 2018
CHRYSLER WILL NOT COVER A MALFUNCTION IN THEIR SEAT BELTS. THEY ARE DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR SEAT BELT NOT WORKING AND WILL NOT COVER THEIR PARTS UNDER ANY WARRANTIES LEAVING ME TO DRIVE AROUND WITH A NON-WORKING SEAT BELT. IF THE ISSUE WAS BECAUSE OF MY DOING I WOULD BE MORE WILLING TO PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED - THE PROBLEM IS THEIR PLASTICS BREAK WITHOUT NOTICE (PICTURE ATTACHED). I HAVE A BARELY 4 YEAR OLD CAR AND THE SEAT BELT IS ALREADY BROKEN AND HAVE GOTTEN NO HELP FROM ANY JEEP DEALERSHIP. I WAS UNDER THE ASSUMPTION IT WAS FEDERAL LAW TO MANDATE A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON SEAT BELTS SINCE IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE.
Steering, Electrical system, Seat belts, Dec 6, 2017
DRIVER SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT TO TIGHTEN ON DRIVER WHILE DRIVING OR STATIONARY. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE! ADDITIONALLY, NONE OF THE CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL WORK EVER; CRUISE CONTROL, PARK ASSIST, LANE DEPARTURE WARNING, ETC.
Seat belts, Nov 30, 2017
THE SEATBELT, AFTER BEING PULLED OUT FOR BUCKLING, WILL NOT RETRACT BACK INTO THE HOLDER.
Seat belts, Nov 29, 2017
THE PASSENGER SIDE SAFETY BELT BECAME JAMMED WHILE DRIVING. MY PASSENGER WAS TRYING TO RELEASE THE BELT BECAUSE IT BECAME PAINFUL. I HAD TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER AND ASSIST MY (ADULT) PASSENGER TO TRY TO GET THE SAFETY BELT RELEASED. ONCE WE WERE ABLE TO FREE THE BELT IT WOULD NOT RETRACT BACK OR LATCH PROPERLY. MY PASSENGER MOVED TO THE BACK SEAT TO USE THE SAFETY BELT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE DRIVE. THIS JEEP HAS ALSO COMPLETELY SATURATED ME WITH GASOLINE AND SHUT DOWN A SERVICE STATION. THE GASOLINE SOAKED MY HAIR, FACE, AND BODY. AS A RESULT THROUGH THE STATE OF VERMONT I RECEIVED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM MOPAR TO RELIEVE ANY CONCERNS I MAY HAVE ABOUT SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE ONCE THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS REPLACED. CHRYSLER AND MOPAR HAVE CHARGED ME 100.00 DEDUCTIBLE TO REPAIR A FAULTY SAFETY BELT. IT SHOULD BE MANDATORY THAT CHRYSLER REPAIR THE SAFETY BELT AT NO CHARGE. NOT ONLY DID IT PUT MY PASSENGER IN JEOPARDY, HOW EFFECTIVE ARE THE BELTS IN MY VEHICLE IF ONE IS ALREADY BROKEN AFTER ONLY 3.5 YEARS. THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO SHOW ME HOW MUCH THE REPAIR COST. I AM OPENING A CASE WITH THE BBB IN ADDITION TO FILING THIS SAFETY REPORT. MY PASSENGER'S SHOULDER AND NECK WERE SORE AS A RESULT OF THIS INCIDENT BUT NO SERIOUS MEDICAL SITUATION OCCURRED. IT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A FATALITY IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR.
Air bags, Seat belts, Nov 22, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT PROPERLY WHEN BUCKLED TO SECURE THE PASSENGER. THE SEAT BELT WAS LOOSELY CONNECTED WHEN LOCKED INTO THE BUCKLE. THE DEALER (COLONIAL SOUTH CHRYSLER JEEP AND DODGE, 42 STATE RD, DARTMOUTH, MA 02747, (508) 984-1900) INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED TO BE SCHEDULED FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIR. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V643000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED BY A DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Seat belts, Equipment, Dec 21, 2015
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V643000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) AND 15V461000 (EQUIPMENT); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUES. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Electrical system, Air bags, Seat belts, Dec 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V634000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS). THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Seat belts, Dec 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V643000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.