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: seats
338 reports, newest first. Show all
Seats, Feb 4, 2020
WAS DRIVING ABOUT 3 MPH AND HEAD REST ON DRIVERS SIDE EXPLODED, THE HEAD REST POPPED OUT AND SOUNDED LIKE A GUN GOING OFF IN MY VEHICLE. IT EXPLODED FORWARD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND WAS TERRIFYING
Seats, Jan 27, 2020
I WAS DRIVING AROUND 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE ACTIVE HEADREST POPPED OUT FORCEFULLY, HITTING ME IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD. IT WAS ENOUGH TO CAUSE ME TO VEER INTO A NEIGHBORING LANE, BUT FORTUNATELY I REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THERE ARE SO MANY REPORTS OF THIS HAPPENING TO OTHER DRIVERS, AND IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL IT CAUSES AN ACCIDENT. TO BE CLEAR, I DID NOT HIT A POTHOLE OR ANYTHING ON THE ROAD'THE HEADREST JUST POPPED OUT FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I INSPECTED THE HEADREST LATER AND FOUND THAT THE PIN THAT HOLDS THE HEADREST IN PLACE HAD SNAPPED IN HALF. THIS HAPPENED LAST YEAR ON A 2014 MODEL JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE.
Seats, Jan 27, 2020
WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY, THE DRIVER'S SEAT HEADREST ACTIVE HEADREST DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO COLLISION, NO OBVIOUS REASON FOR THE HEADREST TO DEPLOY. IT APPEARS THAT A PLASTIC PIECE HAS BROKEN. I CAN MOVE THE HEADREST BACK INTO PLACE, BUT IT DOES NOT LOCK BACK IN PLACE.
Seats, Jan 26, 2020
HEADREST ON DRIVER SEAT POPPED OUT WHILE IN THE GARAGE. 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND 2WD 5.7L
Seats, Jan 23, 2020
I HAD JUST PARKED MY JEEP AND REACHED IN THE BACK SEAT TO GRAB SOMETHING WHEN MY HEADREST POPPED OPEN AND SMACKED ME IN THE SIDE OF MY HEAD. DIDNT FEEL GREAT AND I CANT GET IT CLOSE BACK UP. HEARD OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM, HOPEFULLY THEY RECALL THIS SOON. LOVE MY JEEP.
Seats, Jan 22, 2020
THE HEADREST ON MY FRONTPASSANGER SEAT DEPLOYED WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED. MY HUSBAND AND I WERE GETTING OUT TO GO INTO A RESTARAUNT AND IT POPPED FORWARD/OPEN
Seats, Jan 15, 2020
PASSENGER SIDE HEADREST BURST OPEN. NO ACCIDENT, NO COLLISION. CAR WAS PARKED.
Seats, Jan 2, 2020
I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET ON CHRISTMAS EVE AT 35 MPH AND THE DRIVER SIDE HEADREST DEPLOYED AND STRUCK ME IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD. WE WERE NOT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, BUT I WAS IN SIGNIFICANT PAIN FOR A COUPLE DAYS.
Seats, Dec 26, 2019
UNLOCKED JEEP TO DISCOVER THE PASSENGER HEADREST HAD DEPLOYED. LOOKED CLOSER AT THE MECHANISM TO DISCOVER THE PLASTIC STRUCTURE, RETAINING THE "FLOATING"PIN THAT HOLDS THE HEADREST IN PLACE, WAS COMPLETELY CRACKED ALLOWING THE HEADREST TO MOVE TO ITS MOST FORWARD "DEPLOYED"POSITION. THE JEEP WAS STATIONARY ON A CITY STREET PARKED OVERNIGHT, NO COLLISION OCCURRED, AND THERE WERE NO OCCUPANTS AT THE TIME OF MALFUNCTION.
Seats, Dec 22, 2019
THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADREST HAS DEPLOYED ON ITS OWN AND IS BROKEN. IT IS UNABLE TO BE RESET. I CAN PROVIDE PICTURES IF WANTED OR NEEDED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT AT [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Seats, Dec 14, 2019
WHILE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX 45MPH ON INTERSTATE, WITHOUT ANY INTERRUPTION TO AN OTHERWISE SMOOTH RIDE, BOTH HEADRESTS DEPLOYED THE CRASH-RELEASE MECHANISM AND SPRUNG OUT TO DRILL MY WIFE (DRIVER) AND I IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD WITH HEAVY FORCE. MY FIRST THOUGHT WAS THAT WE HAD BEEN REAR ENDED. WE WERE LUCKY TO PULL OVER, AND GATHER OURSELVES BEFORE PROCEEDING (WITH A HEADACHE).
Air bags, Seats, Dec 11, 2019
INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF "ACTIVE HEADREST" ON DRIVER'S SEAT WITH NO ACCIDENT. HEADREST SPONTANEOUSLY BURST OPEN. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND GEAR SHIFTER WAS IN PARK IN MY DRIVEWAY WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Seats, Dec 8, 2019
STOPPED AT A LIGHT WITH MY DAUGHTER. (VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY) SHE WENT TO LIFT THE HEADREST AND IT DEPLOYED. POSTED TO FORUM HERE AND SAW MANY OTHERS HAVING SAME EXACT ISSUE. HTTPS://WWW.JEEPFORUM.COM/FORUM/F309/HEADREST-DEPLOYED-4265585/INDEX3.HTML
Seats, Dec 5, 2019
ACTIVE HEADREST ON DRIVE SIDE SEAT HAS DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. LUCKILY I WAS NOT IN THE SEAT WHEN THE HEADREST DEPLOYED. WHEN GOING TO RESET IT, PLASTIC TABS RESTRAINING IT SNAPPED AND HEADREST IS UNABLE TO BE RESET.
Seats, Dec 4, 2019
THE DRIVER'S SEAT ACTIVE HEAD REST DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THERE WAS NOT IMPACT OF ANY KIND. FORTUNATELY I WAY NOT DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OR THE IMPACT OF THE DEPLOYMENT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN NECK INJURY, OR THE SHOCK OF THE DEPLOYMENT COULD HAVE BEEN DISTRACTING ENOUGH TO RESULT IN AN UNSAFE MOVEMENT.
Seats, Nov 30, 2019
PASSENGER HEAD REST POPPED UP WHILE DRIVING.
Seats, Nov 26, 2019
DRIVERS SIDE HEADREST DEPLOYED WITHOUT A COLLISION. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND OFF.
Seats, Nov 19, 2019
THE HEADREST "DEPLOYED" ON ME WHILE DRIVING, BOPPING ME IN THE HEAD. I DON'T KNOW HOW OR WHAT TO GET THAT FIXED UNDER. THE VEHICLE WAS IN REGULAR LOW SPEED MOTION PULLING THROUGH A PARKING LOT. I BELIEVE THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE HEADREST THAT CAUSED CLIPS TO BREAK AND THEREFORE HIT ME IN THE HEAD. I BELIEVE THIS MAY BE A HUGE SAFETY RISK FOR THOSE WHO DON'T LEAN AS FAR AS I DO OR EVEN USE THE HEADREST. ALSO I WAS MOVING AT LESS THAN 5 MILES PER HOUR, THIS COULD BE A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE IF SOMEONE WAS MOVING AT A MUCH FASTER VELOCITY. I ALSO DON'T KNOW HOW THIS DEVICE WORKS OR IF ITS LIKE AN AIRBAG, AM I AT RISK IF IT RE-DEPLOYS IN THE ACTUAL CASE OF AN ACCIDENT?
Seats, Nov 17, 2019
DRIVER'S SIDE HEAD REST DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT. I CAME TO MY CAR IN THE MORNING TO FIND THE HEAD REST HAD DEPLOYED OVER NIGHT IN MY GARAGE.
Seats, Nov 4, 2019
WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE THE HEAD REST BURST OPEN WHILE DRIVING. I WAS DOING 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY IN NORTH CAROLINA WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. THE HEAD REST JARRED MY SURGICALLY REPAIRED NECK AND I WAS STIFF THE NEXT DAY BUT DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. I HAVE NOT TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR YET AS I AM TRAVELING .
Seats, Oct 15, 2019
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55MPH, MY PASSENGER SEAT HEADREST DEPLOYED. NO ONE WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT AND THERE WAS NO COLLISION OR IMPACT AT THE TIME OF DEPLOYMENT. SEE ATTACHED PHOTOS. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN DISCUSSED MANY TIMES ON THE JEEPCARES FORUM, YET NO VOLUNTARY RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED BY CHRYSLER. I'M FILING THIS FORMAL COMPLAINT AND WILL BE CONTACTING CHRYSLER TO COVER REPLACEMENT COST.
Seats, Oct 8, 2019
SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY WITH CAR IN PARK & FELT SOMETHING HIT THE BACK OF MY HEAD & HEARD A POP SOUND, MY HEAD JERKED FORWARD. I THEN LOOKED AT THE HEADREST & SAW THAT IT HAD COME APART
Seats, Sep 26, 2019
I AM FILING A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HEADREST. ON SATURDAY, 09/21/2019, MY DRIVER'S SIDE HEADREST DEPLOYED WHILE MY CAR WAS IN PARK. MY 17 YEAR OLD SON WAS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE HEADREST HIT HIM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD, THROWING HIM FORWARD, ALMOST FACE PLANTING HIM INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. NEEDLESS TO SAY, WE DID NOT DRIVE MY JEEP THE REST OF THE WEEKEND. I GOOGLED THIS ISSUE AND I AM SHOCKED AT ALL OF THE ONLINE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS TYPE OF HEADREST AND YET, IT FAILS TO BE A RECALL. IF MY SON WOULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING, HE COULD HAVE WRECKED, POTENTIALLY KILLING HIMSELF, MY DAUGHTER AND ME. ALL OF THE PEOPLE POSTING THEIR COMPLAINTS ONLINE SAID JEEP IS NOT COVERING THIS ISSUE, AND CUSTOMERS ARE HAVING TO PAY ANYWHERE FROM $600-$1025 FOR THE REPAIR. THIS IS A FACT. I TOOK MY JEEP TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WERE GOING TO CHARGE ME $1,017 TO FIX. THIS IS NOT AN APPROPRIATE WAY TO TREAT LOYAL JEEP CUSTOMERS. THIS IS THE SIXTH JEEP I HAVE OWNED. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE FCA AND FOLLOWED-UP WITH A PHONE CALL SEVERAL DAYS LATER. FORTUNATELY, THE FCA AGREED TO REPLACE BOTH OF MY HEADREST AT NO COST TO ME. THE DEALERSHIP HAS ORDERED THE PARTS AND I PLAN TO GET THE NEW ONES INSTALLED NEXT WEEK. I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AND THE MANUFACTURERS OF THE HEADREST NEED TO MAKE THIS RIGHT. THE RESULT COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE. I TRULY DO NOT WANT THIS TO HAPPEN TO ANYONE ELSE.
Seats, Sep 23, 2019
ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (IN FRONT HEADREST) HAS VERY WEAK PLASTIC PARTS THAT SPONTANEOUSLY BREAK AND CAUSE THIS SAFETY MECHANISM TO DEPLOY THE HEADREST. THIS HAS A VERY HIGH PROBABILITY OF CAUSING AN ACCIDENT SHOULD THIS SPONTANEOUS DEPLOYMENT HAPPEN ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THIS COULD OCCUR WITHOUT THE AUTOMOBILE BEING IN AN ACCIDENT. FIAT CHRYSLER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE WEAKNESS OF THIS SAFETY MECHANISM EVEN THOUGH THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON OCCURRENCE.
Seats, Sep 22, 2019
THE HEADREST ON THE DRIVER SEAT DEPLOYED WHILE THE CAR WAS STOPPED IN PARK AND NOT IN AN ACCIDENT/COLLISION. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REST THE HEADREST IT WAS CLEAR THAT THE PLASTIC PART THAT KEEPS THE HEADREST FROM DEPLOYING WAS BROKEN.