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.
Engine, Mar 26, 2020
P0032 CODE CAME UP WENT FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. WENT TO GET IT LOOKED AT. TECH THEN TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A MISS DRILL OF THE HEADS CAUSING THE MISFIRE TO HAPPEN. THE TECH THEN ALSO STATED IT WAS A KNOWN MOPAR ISSUE IN JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LINE.
Suspension, Mar 25, 2020
WARNING LIGHT COMES ON "SERVICE AIR SUSPENSION IMMEDIATELY" VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER, THEY HAVE REPLACED A SENSOR AND MODULE, NOW THEY ARE SAYING IT'S THE COMPRESSOR. TOTAL TO REPAIR WILL BE ABOUT $4600. VEHICLE IS NOT HANDLING AND DRIVING AS WELL AS IT HAD BEEN SINCE THE LIGHT COMES ON.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 23, 2020
OIL FILTER HOUSING ASSEMBLY KEEPS BREAKING AND LEAKING. WONT HOLD OIL ANYMORE. 3 TIMES IT HAS DONE IT
Air bags, Mar 22, 2020
PARK AT MY GARAGE I HEARD A NOISE . I OPEN THE DOOR TO IND OUT PASSANGERSAID HEAD REST POP OPEN
Seats, Mar 22, 2020
I OWN A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WITH ROUGHLY 50,000 MILES. THIS MORNING, I ENTERED MY CAR (WHICH HAD BEEN PARKED FOR SEVERAL DAYS AND HAD NOT BEEN USED), AND MY FRONT PASSENGER HEAD REST DEPLOYED. UPON INSPECTING THE HEAD REST, IT LOOKS AS IF THE MOLDED PLASTIC PIECE THAT HOLDS A SECURING/FASTENING PIN IN PLACE BROKE. I AM UNABLE TO RESET THE HEADREST DUE TO THE BROKEN/DEFECTIVE PIECE. I VISITED SEVERAL JEEP OWNER FORUMS, AND IT SEEMS AS IF THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE THAT HAPPENS TIME AND AGAIN. IT NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED. I WAS LUCKY NO ONE WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT WHEN THE HEAD REST DEPLOYED. I HOPE THE SAME THING DOES NOT HAPPEN TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEAD REST (PARTICULARLY, WHILE I'M DRIVING).
Other or unspecified, Mar 22, 2020
PASSENGER HEAD REST "POPPED" FORWARD WHILE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.
Engine, Mar 18, 2020
THE OIL FILTER HOUSING CRACKED. CAUSE OIL LEAK CLOSE TO EXHAUST. IT IS MADE OF PLASTIC. LEAKING OIL. COST US $900 TO REPAIR. SHOULDN'T BE AN ISSUE IN A 6 YR OLD CAR. MANY COMPLAINTS OUT THERE.
Seats, Mar 13, 2020
THE DRIVERSIDE ACTIVE HEADREST DEPLOYED, HITTING THE BACK OF MY HEAD WHILE DRIVING. I WAS MAINTAINING A CONSISTENT SPEED ON A SMOOTH HIGHWAY WHEN IT HAPPEN. LOOKING AT THE HEADREST YOU CAN SEE SOME BROKEN PLASTIC PART THAT MAY HAVE LEAD TO IT'S UNEXPECTED DEPLOYMENT.
Other or unspecified, Mar 12, 2020
A/C WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. JIM CLICK CHRYSLER/JEEP CHARGED ME $116 DIAGNOSTIC FEE ABD SAID UPDATES NEEDED TO BE MADE. I GOT MY VEHICLE BACK AND IMMEDIATELY MY A/C WAS NOT WORKING AGAIN. I RETURNED MY CAR TO THEM AND THIS TIME THEY CLAIMED THE SAME PROBLEM WAS AN ACTUATOR FOR $318.99. ONCE AGAIN; I GOT MY CAR BACK AND A/C IS STILL WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. THEY OBVIOUSLY DON'T KNOW HOW TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. FROM AN INTERNET SEARCH, I'VE FOUND OTHERS WHO HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH JEEP A GRAND CHEROKEE. I BELIEVE THIS IS A DEFECT WITH JEEP VEHICLES.
Power train, Electrical system, Mar 12, 2020
VEHICLE PUTS UP A SERVICE SHIFTER MESSAGE THEN PUTS UP A SERVICE TRANSMISSION MESSAGE. ALL POWER IN THE CAR IS DISABLED AND THE CAR INVOLUNTARILY SLAMS INTO A RANDOM GEAR, SOMETIMES 1ST, SOMETIMES 7TH, OTHER TIMES NEUTRAL. AFTER MANY FAILED ATTEMPTS FOR A FIX AT LOCAL DEALERSHIPS, I WAS DRIVING TO THE STORE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 6TH 2020. IM DRIVING GOING AROUND 45 MPH. THE POWER SUDDENLY CUTS OFF AND MY JEEP IS LOCKED IN NEUTRAL WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. NO HEADLIGHTS OR HAZARDS WOULD WORK. I PUSH THE POWER BUTTON TURNING THE ENGINE OFF TRYING TO RESTART. NO POWER OTHER THAN INTERIOR LIGHTING. MIND YOU, I'M STRANDED ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY IN THE RAIN AND SNOW IN THE DARK WITH NO HAZARDS. I HAD TO CALL 911 AND HAVE THEM BLOCK THE STREET SO I COULD PUSH THE CAR OFF THE ROAD INTO THE GRASS. ONCE AGAIN AT THE DEALER AND AFTER 6 DAYS THEY HAVEN'T ANY CLUE WHAT IS WRONG. THEY NEED A RECALL FOR WHATEVER IS GOING ON HERE. MY LIFE WAS IN SERIOUS DANGER BECAUSE OF A FAULTY PRODUCT.
Electrical system, Mar 12, 2020
UCONNECT SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT ALWAYS SAYS THAT I NEED TO CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP FOR AN UPGRADE BUT WHEN I CHECK THE UCONNECT SIGHT, IT STATES THAT THERE IS NO UPDATE AVAILABLE. I CONSTANTLY HAVE TO RESET MY STEREO SYSTEM. THE SCREEN IS BLACK ALMOST EVERYTIME I GET INTO MY VEHICLE.
Seats, Mar 11, 2020
VEHICLE IN MOTION. FREEWAY DRIVING SPEED ON US101. DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEADREST RESTRAINT SUDDENLY 'POPPED' AND EXPANDED INTO THE BACK OF MY HEAD WITHOUT WARNING. NO ACCIDENT OR OTHER TO CAUSE THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM TO RELEASE. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION TO HAVE OCCUR UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN DRIVING 60 MPH. UPON EXAMINATION, I FOUND THE STRUCTURE THAT HOLDS THE SYSTEM TOGETHER, WHICH IS UNDER CONSTANT PRESSURE, WAS MADE OF PLASTIC. THE PLASTIC ARMS THAT HOLD A METAL RELEASE PIN, HAD FATIGUED OVER TIME AND SIMPLY BROKE, WHICH RELEASED THE HEAD RESTRAINT UNEXPECTEDLY. FURTHER, IT CANNNOT BE RESET. REQUIRES AN EXPENSIVE REPLACEMENT. THIS IS A DANGEROUS MATERIAL CONSTRUCTION DESIGN DEFECT.
Steering, Mar 9, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE GLENDALE CHRYSLER JEEP LOCATED AT (10070 MANCHESTER RD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63122) FOR AN INSPECTION AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE POWER STEERING RACK WAS LEAKING FLUID AND EVENTUALLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. NO WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,108.
Steering, Mar 6, 2020
STEERING RACK FAILURE DUE TO LEAKING FLUID. STATIONARY. TIRE DEALER SAID IT IS SQUIRING FLUID. DEALER WILL NOT COVER COST. THIS SHOULDN'T HAPPEN TO A 2014 WITH ONLY 90K
Suspension, Mar 5, 2020
THIS WINTER THE AIR SUSPENSION LIGHT CAME ON STATING TO SERVICE AIR SUSPENSION. THE SUSPENSION DOES NOT WORK IN COLD WEATHER AND FREEZES AT RIDING LEVEL. THE RIDE IS ROUGH DUE TO AIR SUSPENSION NOT WORKING. WHEN IT IS WARM THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN. THIS LIGHT ALSO TURNS ON WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE A CHILD AND DO NOT WANT HER TO GET HURT IN THE PROCESS SO I STOPPED DRIVING IT THIS WINTER.
Engine, Mar 3, 2020
THE EGR COOLER FAILED, ALLOWING HOT COOLANT TO BE DIRECTED INTO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE HOT COOLANT CAUSED THE PREMATURE FAILURE OF INTERNAL MECHANICAL COMPONENTS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND SEVER THERMAL DAMAGE TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, EGR COOLER, AND OTHER FUEL COMPONENTS WERE REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. OTHER OWNERS EXPERIENCING THIS FAILURE HAVE ENCOUNTERED FIRES IN THE ENGINE BAY DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE HEAT APPLIED TO THE COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS FAILURE IS TYPICALLY UNDETECTED UNTIL A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF COOLANT HAS OCCURRED, OR THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS DAMAGED ENOUGH TO CAUSE A MALFUNCTION DETECTED BY THE COMPUTER. THE RAM 1500 MODEL THAT USES THIS ENGINE ALREADY HAS A RECALL FOR THE EGR COOLER. THIS RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO THE JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE MODELS AS WELL.
Seats, Mar 2, 2020
DRIVERS SIDE HEADREST DEPLOYED ON IT'S OWN. NO ACCIDENTS OR ANYTHING TO CAUSE IT. NOT SURE WHEN IT DEPLOYED I WAS NOT IN THE CAR WHEN IT HAPPENED.
Seats, Mar 1, 2020
PASSENGER SIDE HEAD REST DEPLOYED.
Seats, Feb 28, 2020
DRIVER SIDE ACTIVE HEAD REST DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON WHILE STATIONARY/PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. IT WAS DEPLOYED WHEN I WENT OUT TO CAR IN THE MORNING.
Seats, Feb 28, 2020
WHILE DRIVING (MOTION) ON HIGHWAY 378 - LEXINGTON, SC - 2/14/20, THE PASSENGER SEAT POPPED OUT UNEXPECTEDLY, LUCKILY NO ONE WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AT THE TIME. I'M WORRIED THIS WILL HAPPEN WITH MY DRIVER'S HEAD SEAT AT THIS TIME. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET IT FIXED AND THEY SAID WOULD COST ME $700, SINCE MY WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. I CALLED CHRYSLER/JEEP CUSTOMER SERVICE AND FILED A CLAIM FOR THEM TO WAIVE THE $700 FEE. THEY TOLD ME THAT SINCE I WAS THE (2ND) OWNER NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND THAT MY WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED THEY DENIED MY CLAIM. I TOLD THEM WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THERE HAVE BEEN NO WRECKS RECORDED ON THE VEHICLE AT ALL, THIS WAS CRAZY TO ME, THAT THEY WOULDN'T FIX MY PASSENGER HEAD SEAT. I FILED THE CLAIM ON 2/28/20 @ 1-800-992-1997. I WAS AT THE CHRYSLER/JEEP DEALERSHIP LOCATED IN COLUMBIA, SC.
Engine, Feb 25, 2020
OIL LEAK AT OIL FILTER HOUSING. NOTICED PUDDLE OF OIL ON GARAGE FLOOR. HAD VEHICLE CHECKED AND THEY DETERMINED THE OIL FILTER HOUSING IS CRACKED AND LEAKING ENGINE OIL. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE FIRE. I HAVE CONTACTED JEEP. THEY REFUSED ANY ASSISTANCE AND HAVE STOPPED RESPONDING TO MY EMAIL REQUESTS.
Electrical system, Feb 21, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF WHEN THE START/STOP BUTTON WAS DEPRESSED. ALSO, WHILE PRESSING START/STOP BUTTON THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY START. DURING THE FAILURE THE MESSAGE 'ALREADY IN GEAR' WAS DISPLAYED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. *BF CONSUMER STATED SINCE 2013 VEHICLE HAD THE FOLLOWING ISSUES HEAD UNIT, BRAKE BOOSTER WATER SHIELD, NAVIGATION (4 TIMES) AND STILL NOT WORKING, AND LIGHT SENSOR COMES ON ONCE IN A WHILE. *JB
Electrical system, Feb 21, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE NEEDED TO START THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JACKSONVILLE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE AND RAM LOCATED AT 11101 NURSERYFIELDS DR, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE COST FOR THE REPAIR WOULD BE $1,200. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Other or unspecified, Feb 20, 2020
I KEEP GETTING AN ERROR STATING SERVICE SHIFTER. I TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP TO RUN DIAGNOSTIC ON IT TODAY AND THEY STATE THE WHOLE SHIFTER AND KNOB NEED TO BE REPLACED AND I WAS TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE BOUT IT AND THEY CHARGE $1,100 TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. I CANT AFFORD THIS NOW SO I PAID FOR DIAGNOSTIC BILL. EVERYTIME I START THE JEEP OR PUT IT IN PARK I GET THIS SERVICE SHIFTER ERROR MESSAGE AND SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING AND THE LIGHTS ON THE SHIFTER DO NOT WORK SO I CANT TELL WHAT POSITION I AM CURRENTLY IN.
Service brakes, Engine, Feb 19, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GRAND JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF OF THE ROADWAY BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE BATTERY TERMINAL WAS DISCONNECTED AND RECONNECTED BEFORE THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO EXCEED 30 MPH WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TO GARDEN CITY JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE RAM 283 N FRANKLIN ST, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550 (516) 336-4712, DUE TO THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT BEING ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE BRAKES ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY WITH THE VEHICLE PULLING TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT REFUSED TO PAY FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO BE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.