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.
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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.
Campaign 13V289000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
2,376 reports, newest first.
Engine, Sep 19, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR AN UNKNOWN EMISSIONS RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TO WARM UP FOR TEN MINUTES BEFORE PULLING OUT AND ACCELERATING INTO TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH THE THROTTLE RESPONSE BEING DELAYED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. AUBURN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1901 GRASS VALLEY HWY, AUBURN, CA 95603, 888-268-8026) STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PERFORMED LIKE OTHER VEHICLES THAT NEEDED THE EMISSIONS REFLASHED; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE EMISSIONS RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,182. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
Structure, Wheels, Engine, Sep 18, 2019, fire
MY VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AFTER SITTING FOR 2.5 HOURS AND WAS COMPLETELY DAMAGED. THE FRONT END WAS COMPLETELY DAMAGED AS THE PICTURES WILL SHOW. INTERIOR WAS DAMAGED
Power train, Sep 18, 2019
SERVICE SHIFTER. RED DASH WARNING THAT STATES "SERVICE SHIFTER" COMES ON AT RANDOM TIMES DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, WHILE MOVING SLOWLY IN THE DRIVEWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WHILE BACKING AND MOVING FORWARD. NO RHYME OR REASON AS TO WHAT WILL TRIGGER THE WARNING. HAS BEEN OCCURING FOR SEVERAL MONTHS NOW.
Engine, Sep 18, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR WARNING HAD DISPLAYED VEHICLE WOULD NOT PROPERLY ACCELERATE FAULTY ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE TO ACCELERATE AND WHILE IDLING THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE. DURING THE FAILURE THE 'MALFUNCTION INDICATOR' SENSOR LIGHT HAD DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.
Engine, Sep 18, 2019
HAD THE ECODIESEL AEM RECALL DONE, THE DRIVABILITY OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE TURBO LAG CAN BE DANGEROUS AT TIMES, THE LAG CAN BE SEVERAL SECONDS, AND WHEN MERGING WITH TRAFFIC ENTERING TRAFFIC YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHEN IT COMES AND GOES.
Power train, Engine, Sep 17, 2019
AFTER FCA ISSUED RECALL AND REQUIRED UPDATE DONE, DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS EXIST. THE UPDATE IS REFERRED TO AS THE V08 AEM UPDATE. AFTER UPDATE DONE SUV BECAME DANGEROUSLY SLUGGISH. WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, POWER IS DANGEROUSLY LOW. THIS PUTTING THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS IN DANGER WHEN EXPECTING SUV TO PERFORM AS PRE UPDATE. SUV ALSO BEGAN TO LURCH FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A STOP, WHICH IF NOT PAYING ATTENTION COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT TO OCCUR. IN ADDITION SUV NOW SHIFTS VERY HARD, WHICH DOESN'T PURPOSE ANY SAFETY ISSUE, BUT DOES MAKE THE SUV UNCOMFORTABLE TO DRIVE.
Air bags, Seats, Sep 12, 2019
WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVERS SIDE HEAD REST WAS ACTIVATED CAUSING THE ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAIN TO BE DEPLOYED.
Power train, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Sep 11, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD KNOCKING AND BANGING SOUNDS COMING FROM THE ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR EVENTUALLY ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE PERSISTED FOR SOME TIME. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO PORT JERVIS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE (131 KINGSTON AVE, PORT JERVIS, NY 12771, 845-856-6211) WHERE THE TRANSFER CASE WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS ULTIMATELY REPLACED TWICE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. ALSO, AS THE CONTACT WAS CLOSING THE REAR HATCH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM BOTH LICENSE PLATE BULBS. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND REMOVED THE BULBS FROM THEIR SOCKETS. THE CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN DEALER TO HAVE THE BULBS REPLACED AND WAS GIVEN A QUOTE OF $250 PER BULB. THE LIGHT BULBS HAD NOT BEEN REPLACED. ALSO, WHEN THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE CRUISE CONTROL CONTINUED TO FUNCTION EVEN WHEN IT WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE DISENGAGED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE CONTACT ALSO EXPERIENCED SEVERAL OTHER FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE, INCLUDING OTHER ELECTRICAL, ENGINE, AND SUSPENSION FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THERE WAS ONE RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Power train, Sep 10, 2019
I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE AND TO ALLOW THEM TO PERFORM A RECALL TO THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM PER THE NOTICE I RECEIVED. I PICKED UP THE VEHICLE AND WENT TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND DESPITE LEAVING PLENTY OF ROOM TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE TOOK A VERY LONG TIME TO MOVE OVER 15 MPH DESPITE PRESSING THE PEDAL HARDER. I ENDED UP IMPEDING TRAFFIC AS IT TOOK SO LONG TO GET MOVING. THIS SLOW RESPONSE CONTINUED FOR THE FIRST 15-20 MINUTES AND IMPROVED SOME, BUT NOT TO NORMAL OPERATION. IT WAS ALREADY LATE IN THE DAY, SO I THOUGHT I WOULD RETURN TO THE DEALER THE NEXT DAY TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THE NEXT MORNING, THE VEHICLE AGAIN HAS VERY LONG DELAYS FROM THE TIME YOU DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR AND THE TIME IT ACTUALLY MOVES. IT AGAIN IMPROVED ONCE IT WARMED UP, BUT STILL FEELS LIKE IT IS STARTING IN 2ND GEAR AND HAS AN UNACCEPTABLY LONG DELAY BEFORE IT MOVES FROM A STOP. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE VEHICLE NOW CANNOT MERGE INTO TRAFFIC WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. IN ADDITION, THE EXHAUST SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN REGENERATING THE DPF MULTIPLE TIMES AS YOU CAN SMELL THE ODOR AND FEEL THE HEAT IN THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. I AM CONCERNED THAT IT MAY BE OVERHEATING THE EXHAUST WHICH COULD POSE A FIRE RISK, AS WELL AS THE LACK OF PEDAL RESPONSE WHICH COULD CAUSE A COLLISION IF IT UNEXPECTEDLY LOSES POWER UPON PULLING ACROSS TRAFFIC. I HAVE A MESSAGE TO THE DEALER, BUT HAVE CHECKED THE RECALL RELATED FORUMS AND HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS UPDATE, AND THAT FCA HAS NO KNOWN FIX. THE RECALL LETTER STATED THAT THERE WOULD BE NO DRIVEABILITY IMPACT DUE TO THE AEM UPDATE AND NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON FUEL ECONOMY. THIS SUPPOSED EPA EMISSIONS RECALL HAS MADE MY VEHICLE UNSAFE AND INCREASED THE AMOUNT OF FUEL CONSUMED.
Structure, Sep 10, 2019
BUBBLING OF PAINT IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ON THE FRONT RIM OF HOOD. JEEP WILL NOT COVER SINCE JUST OUT OF 5 YEAR WARRANTY, HOWEVER IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE. *DT *TR
Steering, Sep 10, 2019
DEALER TOLD ME I HAVE A SLOW POWER STEERING LEAK WITH RACK AND PINION STEERING. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL AND YEAR VEHICLE THAT HAS POTENTIAL SAFETY IMPACTS FOR POTENTIAL FIRE, YET I DON'T SHOW THIS AS A RECALL AFFECTING MY VEHICLE.
Other or unspecified, Sep 7, 2019
MY DRIVER'S SIDE ACTIVE HEADREST DEPLOYED WITHOUT BEING IN AN ACCIDENT AND NOT MOVING. THERE ARE A COUPLE OF BROKEN PLASTIC PIECES THAT ALLOW TO REST TO DEPLOY
Air bags, Sep 6, 2019
ON 9/6/19 WHILE TRAVELING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED ON A FOUR LANE ROAD THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADREST "EXPLODED" PROPELLING THE FRONT HALF OF THE HEADREST VIOLENTLY FORWARD. THIS CAUSED A HARD HIT TO THE BACK OF MY HEAD THAT LEFT ME STUNNED. I WAS UNSURE OF WHAT HAPPENED UNTIL I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND COULD SEE THAT IT HAD SPLIT FORCING THE FRONT HALF INTO MY HEAD. IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED OR MERGING ONTO THE NEARBY INTERSTATE THAT WAS MY DESTINATION, THIS IMPACT LIKELY WOULD HAVE CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. THE HIT WAS SO FORCEFUL THAT I AM CONCERNED IT MAY HAVE DONE SOME DAMAGE TO MY NECK, SO I MAY HAVE TO SEEK MEDICAL CARE. ONCE I GOT HOME I DID A GOOGLE SEARCH AND FOUND MANY REPORTS AND LAWSUITS REGARDING THIS DEFECT IN THE ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT HEADREST ON CHRYSLER/ JEEP PRODUCTS. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE AND IT HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. SURELY THIS ISSUE MERITS A RECALL.
Power train, Electrical system, Sep 6, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DCH CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT OF TEMECULA (26845 YNEZ RD, TEMECULA, CA 92591, (951) 225-4541) FOR A SOFTWARE UPGRADE PER MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: V08. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 6 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.
Seats, Sep 5, 2019
ON 8-11-2019 I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A PAVED ROAD WITH MY WIFE IN THE PASSENGERS SEAT AT 35 MPH. I HEARD A VERY LOUD POP AND MY WIFE LAID FORWARD ON HER LAP IN SEVERE PAIN. THE NOISE SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT. WE BOTH THOUGHT THAT MY WIFE WAS SHOT BY A GUN. SHE YELLED IN PAIN. SHE ASKED ME TO CHECK HER HEAD AND NECK FOR ANY SIGNS OF BLOOD. I PULLED OVER AND CHECKED HER OUT. I NOTICED AT THAT POINT THE PASSENGER SIDE ACTIVE HEADREST HAD DEPLOYED AND STRUCK HER IN THE HEAD. WE WERE NOT IN A ACCIDENT OR IMPACTING ANYTHING. SHE HAD HEADACHES, NECK PAIN ,VOMITING AND LOSS OF SLEEP FOR TWO WEEKS. I HAVE CALLED AND E-MAILED CHRYSLER AND THEY OPENED UP A CASE. CHRYSLER SENT OUT A INSPECTOR TO INSPECT OUR JEEP AT THE JEEP DEALERSHIP. THIS ACTIVE HEADREST DEPLOYING IS VERY DANGEROUS. THIS HAS CAUSED SERIOUS INJURIES. NO MORE PEOPLE NEED TO GET HURT BECAUSE OF THESE DEFECTIVE DEPLOYING ACTIVE HEADRESTS. WE NEED A MANDATORY FACTORY RECALL ISSUED. NO MORE DRIVERS OR PASSENGERS NEED TO GO THRU THE PAIN THAT MY WIFE EXPERIENCED.*DT *DT *DT *TR *TR*DT CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE IS FIXED.*JB
Seats, Sep 4, 2019
MY PASSENGER SIDE ACTIVE HEADREST DEPLOYED WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE DOWN A LOCAL STREET IN LINCROFT, NJ. THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 75K MILES AT THE TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN AN ACCIDENT AND UPON VISUAL INSPECTION THE PLASTIC PART THAT LATCHES INTO THE FIXTURE SNAPPED OFF LEAVING THE HEADREST PERMANENTLY DAMAGED.
Power train, Sep 4, 2019
I AM HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE JEEP SHIFTING INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE SHIFTS REALLY HARD FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEAR. AT TIMES CAUSES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON AND STAY ON FOR A DAY OR TWO. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. I HAD IN THE SHOP IN SPRING WHEN IT STARTED DOING IT BUT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND WRONG WITH IT. I JUST CANT AFFORD KEEP TAKING TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC DONE ON EACH TIME.
Seats, Sep 3, 2019
DRIVERS HEADREST DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. CAR WAS PARKED. PLASTIC CLIP BROKEN AND CANNOT RESET. REQUIRED TO BUY NEW HEADREST UNIT. SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ALREADY FILED.
Seats, Sep 3, 2019
THE HEADREST ON MY 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN MY GARAGE. I TRIED TO RESET IT BUT NOTICED THE PLASTIC BRACKETS WERE BROKEN AND IT CANNOT BE REPAIRED BUT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I AM VERY THANKFUL THAT MY CHILD OR MYSELF WAS NOT DRIVING AT THE TIME, NOT ONLY DOES THIS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE SERIOUS HEAD OR NECK INJURY BUT ALSO SAFETY ISSUE SHOULD THIS DEPLOY WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE.
Power train, Aug 30, 2019
THE TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC SHIFT LEVER IN MY 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE IS HAVING PROBLEM IN PARK AND IS IT DIFFICULT TO SHIFT . THERE WAS A JEEP RECALL # S49 AND SEVERAL MORE ALSO ISSUED BUT MY LOCAL JEEP/ CHRYSLER DEALER HERE IN ASUNCION, PARAGUAY REFUSES TO HONOR THE RECALL AND FIX THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM. PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO FILL OUT THIS FORM AND SEND IT I HAD TO PUT FLORIDA AND A ZIP CODE. HOWEVER I LIVE AND PURCHASED THE CAR FROM THE DEALER IN ASUNCION : PARAGUAY (GARDEN AUTOMOTORES).
Power train, Aug 28, 2019
STARTED TO HEAR A LOUD CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TOOK IT TO BYERS JEEP DEALERSHIP IN COLUMBUS OHIO TO HAVE IT EVALUATED . MECHANICS SAY THAT THE TRANSFER CASE IS BAD AND THE TRANSFER CASE MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. THE JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD WHILE BOTH IN STATIONARY AND DRIVING MODE.
Engine, Aug 27, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, IT IDLED LOW AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CLASSIC MOTORS JEEP CHRYSLER (120 SOUTH MAIN STREET, RITCHFIELD, UTAH, (435)-896-444) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 59742917. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,064.
Seats, Aug 24, 2019
PREVIOUSLY THE CLIPS ON MY PASSENGER SEAT HEADREST CAME APART. I DID FILE A REPORT ON THAT AND JEEP DID PAY TO FIX IT. NOW THE CLIPS ON THE SAME SEAT BACKREST HAVE POPPED APART. THESE CLIPS ARE OBVIOUSLY FAULTY AS MANY OTHER JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THE NTSB NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THIS AND ISSUE A RECALL. I'M SURE THERE ARE MANY JEEP GC OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID THE OVER $700 BILL TO FIX THIS AND IT IS THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN BUT A DEFECT THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE FIXING. I RARELY HAVE PASSENGERS IN MY CAR AND IT IS VERY WELL CARED FOR. THERE HAS BEEN NO UNDUE STRESS PUT ON THIS SEAT WHATSOEVER TO CAUSE THIS.
Seats, Aug 22, 2019
THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADREST DEPLOYED WHEN NOT IN AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED AND WHEN I WAS GETTING IN AND BARELY TOUCHED THE HEADREST IT POPPED OPEN.
Engine, Aug 21, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 4X4 WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY LEAKED 4X4 FLUIDS, INCLUDING OIL, FUEL, AND COOLANT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO DARCARS OF WALDORF (11755 BUS PARK DR, WALDORF, MD 20601, (301) 843-5200) WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE UNKNOWN PART WAS ON BACKORDER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,412.