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.
Electrical system, Air bags, Service brakes, Dec 12, 2016
FCA REFUSES TO DO OPEN RECALLS THEY CLAIM VEHICLE WAS IN MISSOURI WITH 69K MILES ON IT. VEHICLE IS A 1 OWNER CHRYSLER CAPITAL LEASE RETURN WITH 29K MILES USED AND SEVICED IN CALIFORNIA ONLY. 5 OPEN RECALLS
Visibility/wiper, Dec 8, 2016
I SEE DOUBLE LIGHT SOURCES OUT MY FRONT WINDSHIELD. THIS OCCURS BOTH IN THE DAYTIME AND INTENSIFIES AT NIGHT. THIS EFFECT IS CALLED GHOSTING AND ORIGINALLY I THOUGHT MY EYESIGHT WAS GOING BAD SO I WENT TO AN EYE SPECIALIST WHERE THEY SAID MY VISION IS NEAR PERFECT. THIS DOUBLE LIGHT EFFECT GOES AWAY IN OTHER VEHICLES SUCH AS THE WRANGLER, MOST LIKELY HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE WINDSHIELD THICKNESS AND ANGLE. THIS DOUBLE LIGHT IS EXTREMELY DISTRACTING AT NIGHT AND DANGEROUS, ALSO THIS CREATES HEADACHES AND DRIVER FATIGUE DUE TO TRYING TO ALWAYS FOCUS ON OBJECTS. JEEP CUSTOMER CARE SAID THAT MY WINDSHIELD IS OUT OF ITS 1 YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD, HOWEVER I'VE HAD THIS ISSUE FOR AWHILE NOW, EVEN MOST LIKELY WITHIN THE 1 YEAR PERIOD. TO TEST IF A WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT WOULD FIX THE GHOSTING ISSUE, I SAT IN A BRAND NEW 2016 GRAND CHEROKEE ON A DEALER LOT AND IT HAS THE EXACT SAME GHOSTING ISSUE. THE GHOSTING PROBLEM IS A SAFETY CONCERN AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED, OR AT LEAST DRIVEN TO HAVE SOME MITIGATION TO PROTECT THE SAFETY OF DRIVERS/PASSENGERS. TECHNOLOGIES EXIST THAT CAN ELIMINATE THE GHOSTING EFFECTS AND ALSO CHANGING THE GLASS THICKNESS/MATERIAL CAN ELIMINATE THIS ISSUE. JEEP CUSTOMER CARE HAS NOT EXPRESSED INTEREST IN HAVING CHRYSLER ASSESS THE PROBLEM OR EVEN LOOK INTO IT. CHRYSLER CUSTOMER CARE SAID ENGINEERS DO NOT MAKE SERVICE VISITS TO DEALERSHIPS TO INVESTIGATE ISSUES. *TR
Electrical system, Dec 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A MOUNTAIN AT APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO VIEW THE GAUGES. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 33,052. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Power train, Nov 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN THE PARK POSITION, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.
Power train, Nov 17, 2016
AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED, THIS VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD POPPING SOUND AND LURCHES AT COLD START UP. THE SOUND IS AUDIBLE INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND OUTSIDE FROM ABOUT TEN FEET. DEALER HAD IT IN SERVICE FOR THREE WEEKS BEFORE BEING INFORMED BY CORPORATE THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE FIXED. THEY SAID IT WAS "NORMAL" AND IT FUNCTIONS AS DESIGNED. THE PROBLEM CONTINUES AND HAS RENDERED THE VEHICLE UNSALABLE.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Nov 14, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE GEAR SYSTEM ALSO EMITTED A NOISE AND JERKED WHILE SHIFTING GEARS. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STRUCK AN OBJECT WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. IN ADDITION, THE HEATING SYSTEM FAILED. THE AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER MADE A LOUD NOISE WHEN ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURES. THE DEALER UPGRADED THE SOFTWARE SYSTEM SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V529000 (POWER TRAIN), BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.
Power train, Nov 8, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V529000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Seats, Nov 4, 2016
ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (AHR) PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED DUE TO DEFECTIVE LOCK MECHANISM. THE PLASTIC HOOKS BROKE AND THE AHR WILL NO LONGER LOCK INTO PLACE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENT AND DEPLOYED WHILE PARKED.
Power train, Nov 4, 2016
NO CONTACT FROM DEALER TO REPAIR DEFECT FROM S27 RECALL.
Power train, Nov 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN) AND WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED FOR MONTHS. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT DISCLOSE WHEN THE PARTS AND REMEDY WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR SHIFTED INTO PARK WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING INDICATORS AND GAUGES FLICKERED. THE "SERVICE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE" WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED AS THE FAILURE PROGRESSED. THE CONTACT WAS PULLING OFF THE ROAD WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTED INTO PARK, CAUSING SKID MARKS AND THE BRAKES APPLIED WITHOUT WARNING. THE SHIFTER AND START BUTTON WENT INTO A LOCK MODE AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED NO REPAIR SOLUTION. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Power train, Oct 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT AND SHIFTING THE GEAR INTO REVERSE, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V24000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,350.
Power train, Oct 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPACE AND THEN PLACING THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO THE DRIVE POSITION, THE GEAR SHIFTER MOVED TO THE PARK POSITION INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN) AND WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE MILEAGE WAS 36,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Oct 17, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS LOCKED AUTOMATICALLY AND THE BLUETOOTH WOULD NOT CONNECT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V249000 (POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). AFTER THE REPAIR, THE BLUETOOTH STILL WOULD NOT CONNECT AND THE RADIO CUT OFF. THE DEALER PERFORMED A SOFTWARE UPDATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 9,500.
Suspension, Oct 17, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,638.
Service brakes, Oct 17, 2016
I WAS TRAVELING 35MPH ON THE ON RAMP TO A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHEN THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM TURNED ITSELF ON. THERE WAS NO OBSTRUCTION IN FRONT OF ME AND THE SYSTEM WAS TURNED OFF. THE CAR STARTED BEEPING AND THE CAR SKIDDED TO A COMPLETE STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ON RAMP ON IT'S OWN, THERE WAS NO WAY I COULD CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE INCIDENT ALMOST RESULTED IN A COLLISION. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED.
Electrical system, Equipment, Engine, Oct 13, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WAS BLANK AND A BLUE COLOR. WHEN THE PUSH BUTTON START WAS INITIATED, THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON OR OFF. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES AND HAD NOT PROVIDED A SOLUTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE RACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE RECALL DETAILS WERE NOT PROVIDED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Oct 13, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE OR DRIVE, IT WOULD AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT INTO PARK. THE ISSUE WAS DISCOVERED AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER FOR AN ELECTRONIC SHIFT RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
Engine, Oct 4, 2016
ON 9/24/2016 I WAS DRIVING IN FLORIDA GOING ON VACATION AND THE MOTOR (PENTASTAR V-6) STARTED MISFIRING. TOOK IT TO A JEEP DEALERSHIP IN FORT WALTON, FL AND WAS TOLD THAT IT NEED A TUNE UP. WAS CHARGED $308.67 FOR THE TUNE UP. DROVE THE VEHICLE ABOUT 10 MILES AND THE MISFIRING STARTED AGAIN. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDED A NEW HEAD. THEY REPLACED THE HEAD AND WE TOOK THE VEHICLE AND STARTED BACK TO OUR CONDO AND IT STARTED MISFIRING AGAIN. WE LEFT THE NEXT DAY AND RETURNED TO OUR HOME IN WEST VIRGINIA. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP HERE IN CHARLESTON, WV AND THEY SAID IT WAS A BAD COIL. WE WERE AGAIN CHARGED AND THE TOTAL WAS $279.27. IT APPEARS TO BE FIXED. I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEMS AND APPEARS THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF THESE MOTORS WITH THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM.
Power train, Oct 3, 2016, crash
MY 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ENGAGE IN PARKING GEAR ON A HILL IN A PARKING LOT AND ROLLED AWAY INTO ANOTHER PARKING CAR WITH A DRIVER INSIDE DAMAGING BOTH CARS AND RESULTING IN INSURANCE CLAIMS TO FIX THE DAMAGE. NO INJURES BUT DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES. RECENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE TO FIX ISSUE IS HORRIBLE. PROVIDING CLAIM DOCUMENTATION ON BOTH VEHICLES INVOLVED.
Power train, Sep 30, 2016
SHIFTING PROBLEMS MAINLY ON FREEWAY TRAVEL AND IN HILLY SITUATIONS, WILL VERY HARD DOWNSHIFT WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP. WILL DOWNSHIFT TO LOWER GEAR WITHOUT WARNING AND WILL NOT SHIFT UP WHEN YOU TRY ACCELERATE TO GET BACK INTO TRAFFIC, STAYS IN A LOWER GEAR MUCH TO LONG THEN FINALLY WILL UP SHIFT, SOMETIMES I HAVE PULL OFF ROAD. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM.
Power train, Exterior lighting, Structure, Sep 20, 2016, crash
WIFE PARKING ON 1ST FLOOR OF PARKING STRUCTURE IN DOWNTOWN GREEN BAY, WI JULY 13TH 2016. SHE SHIFTED TO REVERSE TO ADJUST THE VEHICLE SO AS TO ENTER THE PARKING SPACE CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MOVE BACK WHILE SHE LOOKED OVER HER SHOULDER TO SEE WHAT WAS BEHIND HER. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE TRUCK STOPPED GOING BACK & VIOLENTLY JERKED FORWARD. THE TRUCK STARTED MOVING RAPIDLY FORWARD EVEN THOUGH IT HAD NOT BEEN SHIFTED INTO DRIVE. THE FRONT TIRES JUMPED UP ON THE CURB AT THE FRONT OF THE PARKING SPOT. THE TRUCK HIT THE CEMENT WALL VIOLENTLY AT THE FRONT OF THE PARKING SPACE. THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK ACTUALLY WENT THROUGH A PORTION OF THE CEMENT WALL. THE MOTOR WAS REVVING LOUDLY WHILE THE TRUCK WAS PRESSED UP AGAINST THE WALL AS IF TRYING TO PUSH ITS WAY THROUGH THE WALL. WIFE HAD DIFFICULTY GETTING VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF AS THE PUSH BUTTON START WAS INEFFECTIVE DUE TO THE VEHICLE NOT SHIFTING EASILY OUT OF GEAR. THE ACCIDENT RESULTED IN $11K+ IN DAMAGES TO THE TRUCK AND $40K+ IN DAMAGES TO THE PARKING STRUCTURE. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE SHIFT LEVER FOR THE 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WHICH IS S27/WHTSA 16V-240. TRIED TO GET RECALL FIXED A MONTH PRIOR TO THE CRASH BUT WAS ADVISED BY DEALER THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AS OF YET. CRASH OCCURRED WHILE WAITING FOR PARTS TO BE AVAILABLE. CHRYSLER SAYS THIS RECALL IS NOT THE CAUSE OF THIS INCIDENT. RELUCTANTLY FILED ACCIDENT CLAIM WITH MY INSURANCE COMPANY. CLAIMS ADJUSTER ADVISED HE HAD 2 OTHER INCIDENTS WHERE THE INSURED CLAIMED THIS MODEL OF TRUCK HAD SHIFTED ITSELF INTO EITHER REVERSE OR DRIVE ON ITS OWN.
Power train, Electrical system, Sep 20, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN MAKING A COMPLETE STOP AND WHEN ACCELERATING. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND THE CONTACT HAD TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED TWO DEALERS AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO SUPPLY THE REMEDY AND PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V529000 (POWER TRAIN). THE TWO DEALERS MENTIONED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Sep 19, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. AFTER PARKING IN THE DRIVEWAY AND EXITING THE VEHICLE, IT ROLLED IN REVERSE. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS IMPACTED AND PUSHED TOWARDS THE DRIVER SIDE FENDER WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO QUICKLY ENTER THE VEHICLE TO PLACE THE GEAR IN PARK AND APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. A REPAIR CENTER ESTIMATE WAS RECEIVED FROM A REPAIR SHOP CONCERNING THE DAMAGES. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Exterior lighting, Structure, Sep 11, 2016, crash
I PUT THE CAR INTO PARK, AND AS I WAS EXITING THE CAR, AT A DEAD END ROAD IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD, I REALIZED THAT THE CAR WAS GOING IN REVERSE, AS I WAS HALF IN AND HALF OUT OF THE CAR. THE DOOR KNOCKED ME TO THE GROUND, AND THE CAR ALMOST RAN OVER MY FOOT. I GOT ABRASIONS ON SEVERAL AREAS OF MY BODY, SPRAINED MY KNEE, ELBOW AND MY HAND. MY GLASSES ALSO GOT RAN OVER AND WERE DESTROYED. THE CAR KEPT GOING IN REVERSE, AND HIT A CHAIN LINK FENCE BEFORE I COULD RUN TO CATCH UP TO IT. THE REAR HATCH DOOR IS ALL SCRATCHED, THE WINDOW SCRATCHED, THE LEFT REAR QUARTER PANEL IS DENTED AND SCRATCHED, INSIDE THE HATCH ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE FRAME IS SCRATCHED AND DENTED, THE LEFT REAR LIGHT IS BROKEN. I CALLED BROWN'S JEEP IN PATCHOGUE, NY AFTER RECEIVING THIS RECALL APPROX 8 WEEKS AGO, TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE RECALL FIXED, AND WAS TOLD BY THEM THAT EVERYONE WAS CALLING ABOUT THAT RECALL, AND I'D HAVE TO BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST FOR THE RECALL. I HAVEN'T HEARD A WORD FROM THEM SINCE. I FEEL AS THOUGH JEEP SHOULD PAY FOR ALL THE REPAIRS TO MY VEHICLE AND FIX THE RECALL ASAP, AS WELL AS PAY FOR NEW GLASSES FOR ME, AND GIVE ME A LOANER CAR UNTIL THE REPAIRS ARE COMPLETE. I ALSO THINK I SHOULD BE COMPENSATED FOR GETTING BANGED UP, ALTHOUGH I DIDN'T BREAK ANY BONES. IT WAS VERY SCARY. I GOT A POLICE REPORT AS WELL.
Electrical system, Sep 8, 2016, fire
AFTER STARTING VEHICLE, DRIVER SMELLED SMOKE, BUT DID NOT KNOW THE SOURCE OF SMOKE. (DRIVER THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE SOMETHING BURNING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.) BY THE TIME DRIVER HAD DRIVEN 2.2 MILES ON CITY ROADS (AT SPEED <40 MPH), SMOKE BEGAN BILLOWING FROM THE USB PORT ON THE FRONT DASH. DRIVER PULLED OVER ON THE SHOULDER OF A CITY STREET. THE FRONT DASH AROUND USB PORT WAS NOW GLOWING ORANGE. DRIVER TURNED OFF VEHICLE, TOSSED A CUP OF WATER ONTO FRONT DASH IN AREA OF USB PORT, EXITED VEHICLE AND CALLED 911. POLICE AND FIRE PERSONNEL RESPONDED. FIRST RESPONDERS SAID WATER EXTINGUISHED FIRE. VEHICLE OWNER CALLED LOCAL JEEP DEALER, WHO SAID IN THE CASE OF FIRE TO CALL JEEP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-992-1997. LOCAL JEEP DEALER SUGGESTED THE OWNER ALSO CALL OWNER'S INSURANCE COMPANY. JEEP CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSIGNED A CASE # AND SAID OWNER WOULD BE CONTACTED IN 2-3 BUSINESS DAYS. OWNER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO LOCAL JEEP DEALER. JEEP FCA SENT A 3RD PARTY INVESTIGATOR TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. 21 DAYS AFTER FIRE INCIDENT, JEEP FCA ISSUED A LETTER TO OWNER STATING, "IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY SUBSTANTIATING EVIDENCE INDICATING THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS ATTRIBUTED TO A CONDITION EXISTING IN THE VEHICLE WHEN IT LEFT OUR MANUFACTURING PLANT, WE FIND IT NECESSARY TO DENY RESPONSIBILITY IN THIS MATTER."