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
2,376 reports, newest first.
Seats, Jul 17, 2020
WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE HEADREST DEPLOYED AND STRUCK ME IN THE BACK OF MY HEAD, THIS IS A SERIOUS RISK AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 15, 2020
WE HAVE A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ECODIESEL 3.0 WHICH IS PART OF THE OVERALL CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT WITH THE EPA AND CARB. WE WENT THROUGH THE PROCESS, RECEIVED THE SOFTWARE UPDATE & REMUNERATION FOR THE LOSS IN VALUE ON THE VEHICLE FROM FCA. FCA CLEARLY INDICATED IN ITS LITERATURE REGARDING THE SETTLEMENT THAT THE PERFORMANCE, MILEAGE, ADBLUE/BLUEDEF USAGE, ETC. WOULD NOT BE AFFECTED (SEE ATTACHED INFORMATION SHOWING THE EMISSIONS SOFTWARE UPDATE) HOWEVER, OUR EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN QUITE THE OPPOSITE AS I UNDERSTAND IS COMMON PLACE AFTER THE UPGRADE. FCA DID NOT ADEQUATELY REPRESENT THE MAJOR PERFORMANCE CHANGES THAT WERE TO BE EXPECTED BY THE EMISSIONS SOFTWARE UPDATE & DOWNPLAYED ANY ISSUES. THE MAIN ISSUES THAT WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED SINCE THE UPDATE INCLUDE: 1. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON 3-4 TIMES; 2. A MAJOR AND DANGEROUS HESITATION/LAG OF THE VEHICLE WHEN YOU START IT & ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE-ESPECIALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. 3. A HIGHWAY MILEAGE DECREASE FROM AN AVERAGE OF 27-28MPG TO 19-21MPG; 4. SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN THE USE OF BLUE-DEF; WE HAVE HAD TO TAKE THE JEEP IN FOR SERVICE TO CHECK THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SEVERAL TIMES & IT IS AGAIN IN THE SHOP YESTERDAY/TODAY FOR THE SAME ISSUES. AT THIS POINT, WE BELIEVE THAT FCA DID NOT CORRECTLY REPRESENT & REPAIR THE ECODIESEL 3.0 ENGINE IN OUR JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE & AS A RESULT OF THE UPGRADE, OUR PERFORMANCE HAS GREATLY DIMINISHED AND WE HAVE SUFFERED WITH A NON-PERFORMING VEHICLE. WE ASK THAT NHTSA LODGE A FORMAL COMPLAINT ON OUR BEHALF AND BE MADE AWARE OF THE CONTINUED ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLES & THE MISREPRESENTATION OF THE PERFORMANCE ISSUES.
Seat belts, Jul 14, 2020
DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT SUDDENLY NO LONGER RETRACTING. APPEARS TO BE DUE TO A CRACKED BELT GUIDE. JEEP DEALERSHIP QUOTED $900+ FOR REPAIR AND ANOTHER LOCAL SHOP QUOTED $600+ - REPAIR REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE BELT ASSEMBLY. I'VE SCOURED THE INTERNET AND HAVE FOUND A MASS OF OTHERS WHO HAVE REPORTED THE SAME ISSUE DATING BACK SEVERAL YEARS. THIS SHOULD ABSOLUTELY BE AN OPEN RECALL - I CANNOT LEGALLY NOR SAFELY OPERATE MY VEHICLE AND THE REPLACEMENT COST IS ASTRONOMICAL BEING OUT OF WARRANTY. HELP!
Power train, Jul 14, 2020
WILE DRIVING UPHILL TRANSMISSION AGGRESSIVELY DOWN SHIFTS TO 3RD GEAR PUTTING CAR INTO LIMP MODE ALWAYS HAPPENS WILE GOING UP HILL ITS DANGEROUS NO RECALLS FOR THIS TRANSMISSION ISSUES, HAPPEND TO ME MULTIPLE TIMES CAR IT'S NOT SAFE TO DRIVE ONES I PULL OVER SHUT DOWN ENGINE AND STARD AGAIN CALL DRIVES NORMAL FOR A COUPLE OF MILES THEN ISSUE COMES BACK CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON, WITH ABS LIGHT TRANSMISSION WONT GO UP OR DOWN 3RD GEAR
Seats, Jul 13, 2020
WHILE HAVING A NICE FAMILY OUTING ON JULY 6,2020. WE WERE HEADING TO A BUTTERFLY HOUSE ABOUT AN HOUR AWAY. MY HUSBAND WAS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT DRIVING. WHEN SUDDENLY WE HEARD A LOUD POP! SURPRISED AND CONFUSED I STARTED LOOKING AROUND EXPECTING TO FIND MY DAUGHTER HAD THROWN SOMETHING OR A POP BOTTLE EXPLODED...NOPE MY HEAD REST DEPLOYED HITTING MY HUSBAND, HARD, IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD. THIS IS NOT A SAFE ISSUE HE COULD HAVE LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED. THIS NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 12, 2020
AFTER NORMAL GAS FUELING, CAR IS STATIONARY, FUEL METER REGISTERS MORE GAS IN TANK THAN PHYSICALLY POSSIBLE. I FILLED UP THE TANK AND METER SHOWS OVER 400 MILES OF FUEL AVAILABLE. TYPICALLY IT SHOULD BE AROUND 330 ON A FULL TANK. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING MY MPG METER FLUCTUATES RAPIDLY FROM 7 MPG TO 60 MPG. I SEE ON JEEP FORUMS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH JEEPS. VERY UPSETTING CONSIDERING ALL OF THE RECALLS ALREADY FOR THIS MODEL JEEP. FUEL GAUGE REPAIR ESTIMATED AT $1400 !! (DEPENDABLE JEEP - RESEDA, CA.)
Seats, Jul 11, 2020
THE PASSENGER HEADREST DEPLOYED WITH A PASSENGER IN THE SEAT. THE CAR WAS STOPPED AT A GAS STATION AND NOT IN MOTION AT THE TIME. IT WAS VERY DISTURBING AND MAKES ME FEARFUL OF FUTURE ISSUES ON THE DRIVER SIDE, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
Electrical system, Jul 10, 2020
COMPLETE ELECTRICAL FAILURE RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALL. IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET HEADING STRAIGHT. NEW BATTERY. SYMPTOMS VERY SIMILAR AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL #274559
Power train, Jul 9, 2020
WHEN TRYING TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO REVERSE SOMETIMES YOU GET A HARD SHIFT OR OTHER TIMES IT DOESN'T SHIFT AND SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL INSTEAD. FINALLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND A CODE FOR THE TRANSMISSION CAME OUT. SEEMS LIKE THERE ARE OTHER JEEPS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND HAVE A RECALL FOR IT. BUT MY VEHICLE DOES NOT.
Seats, Jul 9, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER HEADREST ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE EXPLODED WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND SAW THE HEADREST COMPLETELY OPENED UP. THE CONTACT HAD A SORE NECK AND HEADACHE BUT DID NOT GO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THE VEHICLE HAD NO RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,503.
Structure, Jul 8, 2020
PAINT BUBBLING ON THE EDGE OF THE HOOD
Structure, Jul 8, 2020
COWL PANEL TRIM IS CRUMBLING AND CAUSES A 'BEE HUMMING' NOISE WHEN VEHICLE REACHES 55 MPH OR MORE. VERY ANNOYING AND DROWNS OUT RADIO/MUSIC. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THEY CAN TAPE IT DOWN BUT THE STRIP CRUMBLES WHEN YOU TOUCH IT. ATTEMPTED TO USE A BONDING SUBSTANCE RECOMMENDED BY PART STORE; STILL CRUMBLES WHEN TOUCHED.
Power train, Electrical system, Jul 7, 2020
TRANSMISSION SURGES AND SHUTS DOWN.
Seats, Jul 6, 2020
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY AND SUDDENLY HEARD A LOUD POP. I THOUGHT SOMEONE HAD SHOT AT MY CAR. MY HEART WAS RACING AND I WAS TERRIFIED. I CONTINUED DRIVING AND REACHED MY HOME. I GOT OUT TO INSPECT MY VEHICLE FOR ANY DAMAGE AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT HEADREST HAD POPPED OUT. LUCKILY I AM SHORT SO MY HEAD DOES NOT REACH THE HEADREST. IF I WAS TALL ENOUGH TO REACH THE HEADREST THE IMPACT FROM THE HEADREST POPPING OUT WOULD HAVE LIKELY CAUSED INJURY AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Seats, Jul 5, 2020
THE ACTIVE HEAD REST ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY CONTACT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY. THIS HAS BEEN OFTEN DESCRIBED ALL OVER THE INTERNET, AND INSPECTION SHOWS THAT THE PLASTIC HOLDING THE RETAINING PIN IN PLACE CRACKED AND BROKE. THIS IS ALSO OFTEN DESCRIBED.
Power train, Jul 4, 2020
TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN DEGRADING AS I DRIVE. IT STARTED BY DOWNSHIFTING TO 3RD GEAR AND IT GOT STUCK. NOW CONSISTENTLY I CANNOT SHIFT FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEAR WITHOUT HARD SHIFTING AND MAKING A LOUD NOICE WHILE IN AUTOMATIC, IT DOES HELP CHANGING GEARS WHILE USING THE HAND PEDALS AND NOT ACCELERATING AND GOING SLOW TO BE ABLE TO SHIFT TO 4TH GEAR... I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER WHEN I DO OIL CHANGE BUT THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME TO DIAGNOSE WHICH IS A POWER TRAIN AND EVERY TIME I TAKE IT THEY SAY THERE IS NOT ANYTHING. IT USED TO BEHAVE WHEN COLD BUT NOW EVEN IF ENGINE IS HOT AND DRIVEN IT DOES THE SAME. SOMETIMES EVEN WITH PEDALS THE TRANSMISSION SWITCHES BACK TO 3RD EVEN IF I AM IN 6TH GEAR AND DOES NOT GET PASS 3RD GEAR UNLESS I TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON. IN ADDITION THE REVERSE DOES NOT WORK IF I DON'T SHIFT RIGHT AWAY ON REVERSE. IF I LEAVE THE ENGINE ON FOR A FEW MINS AND DON'T USE THE REVERSE GEAR IT WON'T LET ME AND GOES TO NEUTRAL AND CAMERA GOES OFF, SO I HAVE TO TURN ENGINE OFF AND THEN I CAN SWITCH TO REVERSE. TRANSMISSION IS HORRIBLE. I CAN'T SWITCH FROM 3RD TO 4TH AND I CAN'T GO REVERSE WITHOUT HAVING TO TURN CAR OFF, WIFE CAN'T DRIVE IT AND DON'T HAVE MONEY TO PAY THE DEALER TO FIX AN ISSUE THAT IS CLEARLY A FAULT AT THE MANUFACTURE. I'VE CALLED DEALERSHIP BUT THEY ONLY ARE INTERESTED ON CHARGING AND MENTIONED THAT THEY MAY CHARGE ME UP TO 5K TO CHANGE MY TRANSMISSION... I WILL FIND AN EXACT DATE, BUT I AM GIVING AN APPROXIMATE DAY, IT WAS WHEN I WAS HEADING TO COURT TO HELP A FAMILY RELATIVE SO I'LL FIND OUT IF I NEED TO PROVE WHEN EXACTLY THIS STARTED. THANK YOU...
Power train, Jul 3, 2020
3.6 L LEFT SIDE, CYLINDER NUMBER TWO MISFIRE BAD VALVE GUIDES & VALVE SEAT. CONFIRMED
Seats, Jul 2, 2020
PASSENGER SIDE HEADREST DEPLOYED AS OF IN ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING. THE HEADREST STRUCK THE BACK OF MY WIFE'S HEAD. WE WERE DRIVING ON A SMOOTH SIDE STREET IN A NEIGHBORING GOING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. NO BUMPS OR OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS PRESENT.
Seat belts, Jul 1, 2020
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. DOES NOT FUNCTION AS SHOULD TO KEEP DRIVER SAFE IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. JEEP HAS APPROX 50,000 MILES ON IT. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN ISSUE OCCURRED. DRIVER PARKED AND REMOVED SEAT BELT. SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT ANY LONGER. *TR
Steering, Jul 1, 2020
SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID. RESERVOIR EMPTY AND NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS ON. FLUID ALL AROUND BOTTOM AREA OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT AROUND THE POWER STEERING PUMP. *TR
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 30, 2020
THE RIGHT SIDE CYLINDER HEAD REQUIRED TO BE REPLACED AND OIL PUMP.
Seats, Jun 30, 2020
FRONT PASSENGER ACTIVE-HEADREST DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING (JUNE 21, 2020). NO COLLISION, IMPACT OR NOTICEABLE EVENT TO CAUSE ITS DEPLOYMENT. I WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON A STRAIGHT AWAY WHEN IT ACTIVATED. BY "ACTIVATED" I MEAN THE HEADREST SHOT FORWARD AN UP A FEW INCHES AND REMAINS EXTENDED AND SEEMINGLY UNSAFE. THANKFUL NO ONE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WHEN IT DEPLOYED AS IT COULD HAVE INJURED SOMEONE.
Seats, Jun 29, 2020
WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED AT A GAS PUMP NOT RUNNING. I CAME OUT TO THE DRIVERS HEAD REST POPPED OUT. *TR
Seats, Jun 28, 2020
ON 6/26/2020 I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, I HEARD A LOUD POP AS IF SOMETHING HIT MY CAR SOMEWHERE BUT I HAD NOT DRIVEN OVER ANY ROAD DEBRIS OR HIT A POTHOLE NOR WERE ANY OTHER VEHICLES AROUND. I LOOKED IN THE AREA WHERE I HEARD THE NOISE AND SAW THAT THE HEADREST OF MY PASSENGER SEAT HAD POPPED APART. AFTER PULLING OVER, I SAW THAT SOMETHING INSIDE HAD COME UNDONE AND THERE WAS NO WAY TO CLOSE IT BACK. I EVEN STOPPED INTO A DEALERSHIP WHERE I THIS WAS CONFIRMED AND ALSO TOLD THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. I WAS THEN QUOTED $634 FOR A REPLACEMENT. THAT OF COURSE DOES NOT REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADREST, WHICH CAN HAVE THIS ALSO HAPPEN AT ANYTIME. NOR, WAS I ABLE TO BE TOLD IF THE ISSUE HAD BEEN REPAIRED IN THE REPLACEMENT PART I WOULD HAVE TO PURCHASE OUT OF POCKET AS THIS IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. I AM TRYING TO ATTACH PICS BUT IT SAYS THE FILE IS TOO LARGE.
Seat belts, Jun 27, 2020
THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT BACK INTO THE PLASTIC SEAT BELT GUIDE. THE PLASTIC GUIDE IS CRACKED FROM NORMAL USAGE OVER TIME. THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT LOCK UP TO HELP SAVE A PERSON'S LIFE IF THERE IS AN ACCIDENT. WITH THE SEAT BELT THE WAY IT IS, IT ACTS MORE LIKE A LAP RESTRAINT ON A CHILDREN'S AMUSEMENT PARK RIDE. IT IS ALARMING THAT THIS HAS NOT BEEN FIXED BY JEEP BASED ON HOW SERIOUS OF A SAFETY ISSUE THIS IS AND HOW MANY PEOPLE I HAVE TALKED TO HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. *TR