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.
Service brakes, Aug 31, 2016
TWICE NOW SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE (IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR) I HAVE EXPERIENCED INCIDENTS OF WHAT APPEAR TO BE RANDOM PROXIMITY COLLISION ALERTS (INDICATED BY BRAKE!! ON THE CONSOLE) FOLLOWED BY A SUDDEN AUTOMATIC BRAKING, FOR WHICH I DISCERNED NO PENDING THREATS IN THE LINE OF TRAVEL. THIS ACTION RESULTED IN AN UNEXPECTED AND VERY UNNERVING SUDDEN DROP IN VEHICLE SPEED IN TRAFFIC; IN THE LATTER CASE I WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED AS A RESULT OF THE EXTREMELY HARSH BRAKING ACTION
Service brakes, Aug 26, 2016
I HAVE A 2014 OVERLAND JEEP. IT HAS 15000 MILES ON IT. IT'S 2 YRS OLD. I PAID $50,000 FOR IT. I PURCHASED THE HIGH END LIFE TIME WARRANTY. THE REAR BRAKES ARE TOTALLY NOT WORKING AND THE FRONT ARE VERY SOFT. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A DEALER AND HE CHECKED THE UNIT OUT AT FIRST HE SAID THE POWER BOOSTER WAS BAD THEN AFTER TALKING TO JEEP THEY CHANGED THEIR STORY. HE CLAIMS THE ROTORS AND PADS ARE SHOT! I AM PRETTY GOOD AT WORKING ON CARS AND TRUCKS. I KNOW FOR A FACT THE ROTORS AND PADS ARE NOT GONE! I HAVE HAD A FEW GARAGES LOOK AT IT AND THEY SAID THE SAME. SOMETHING IS STOPPING THE BRAKE PRESSURE ON THE REAR BRAKES AND ONLY WORKING PARTIALLY ON THE FRONT. I ASK ABOUT RECALL P14 AND N58. THEY SAID NOTHING! THAT IS THE LOSS OF PRESSURE FROM MASTER CYLINDER FROM MOISTURE. AT PRESENT TIME I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE UNIT BECAUSE I HAVE ALREADY MISSED 2 STOP LIGHTS BECAUSE OF POOR BRAKING ABILITY I WAS ONLY DOING 50 ON A 4 LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAY AND COULD NOT BRING IT TO A FULL STOP BEFORE THE LIGHT. THIS NEEDS TO BE CHECKED OUT
Power train, Aug 24, 2016, crash
I DRIVE THE 2014 GR CHEROKEE WITH THE ELECTRONIC GEAR SHIFTER THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR THE SHIFTER NOT ENGAGING ALL OF THE WAY INTO PARK. I HAD THE RECALL 'FIX' DONE A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, BUT THEN FOUND OUT FROM THE DEALER THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ONLY ENGAGES IF YOU ATTEMPT TO OPEN ONE OF THE DOORS. ABOUT A WEEK AGO, AFTER PARALLEL PARKING ON A BUSY CITY STREET, I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND REMAINED IN THE CAR FOR ABOUT ANOTHER MINUTE WHILE FISHING QUARTERS OUT OF MY CUPHOLDER (FOR THE PARKING METER). I ALL OF A SUDDEN FELT LIKE SOMETHING HIT MY CAR, LOOKED UP ONLY TO FIND MY CAR HAD ROLLED BACKWARD INTO THE PARKED CAR BEHIND ME. I HAVE A HUGE BIKE RACK ON THE BACK OF MY JEEP THAT BLOCKS THE REVERSE CAMERA, SO THE AUDIBLE SECURITY ALERT IS ALWAYS ON WHEN THE CAR IS IN REVERSE - THIS ALERT DID NOT COME ON WHILE THE CAR WAS ROLLING BACKWARD, THEREFORE, THE CAR WAS NOT IN REVERSE, BUT RATHER NOT IN PARK ALL OF THE WAY. THANKFULLY THERE WERE NO PEDESTRIANS BEHIND MY CAR, NOR ANY DAMAGE TO EITHER VEHICLE, HOWEVER, IF A PERSON WOULD HAVE HAD THEIR BACK TO ME, I WOULD HAVE CRUSHED THEM BETWEEN THE TWO CARS. MY CAR HAS NOW BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR 6 DAYS (SECOND TIME FOR SAME ISSUE) AND I'M DEALING WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENTS WITHIN CHRYSLER/JEEP TO RECTIFY THIS ISSUE SOMEHOW. I WANT EITHER A NEW GEAR SHIFTER THAT IS NOT ELECTRONIC, OR TO GET OUT OF THIS VEHICLE. THIS GEAR SHIFTER IS AN ENORMOUS SAFETY HAZARD. I FEEL LIKE I'M GETTING THE RUN-AROUND, TO SAY THE LEAST, ABOUT A MAJOR RECALL THAT IS THE AUTO MAKERS FAULT, NOT THE CONSUMER. FOR THE RECORD, I HAVE BEEN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 YEARS AND TYPICALLY AVERAGE 20-30K MILES/YEAR. I AM CONSULTING A LAWYER AT THIS POINT.
Power train, Aug 24, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. UPON PLACING THE VEHICLE IN PARK, THE DISPLAY PANEL SHOWED THE GEAR IN PARK WHEN THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SURGED FORWARD INTO DRIVE AND CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S GARAGE DOOR. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND ENTERED THE VEHICLE TO ENSURE THAT THE GEAR WAS PLACED IN PARK. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Aug 23, 2016
2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AUTO BRAKES FOR NO REASON, IT SENSED A STOPPED VEHICLE IN THE LEFT TURNING LANE AND SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES TWICE, I WAS IN THE LEFT LANE GOING 35 MILES PER HOUR; THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE PAST ALSO. I DID REPORT THIS TO THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO VIA EMAIL, I SAVED THE EMAILS AND THEIR RESPONSE. I COULD HAVE BEEN REAR ENDED BY A VEHICLE BEHIND ME BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM, LITERALLY ONCE IT STARTS I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER WHAT THE VEHICLE DOES, THERE IS NO WAY TO STOP THE JEEP FROM BRAKING. I SHUDDER TO THINK IF IT HAPPENED ON A FREEWAY. I WAS TRAVELING ON A STRAIGHT ROAD GOING 35 MILES PER HOUR IN THE LEFT LANE. ON THE EVENING OF 8/22/2016 I WAS DRIVING IN THE DARK AND MY AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAMS MALFUNCTIONED SEVERAL TIMES. THEY USED TO WORK PERFECTLY NOW THEY STAY ON AND BLIND ONCOMING DRIVERS AND THE DRIVERS AHEAD OF ME, THEY ALSO FAIL TO COME ONE WHEN I AM IN THE DARK AND THERE ARE NO OTHER CARS; BOTH INCIDENTS OF HIGH BEAM MALFUNCTION HAPPENED ON A COUNTRY ROAD AND ON THE FREEWAY LAST NIGHT. THIS PROBLEM STARTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER I HAD THE ELECTRONIC SHIFTER UPDATED AT THE DEALER AND SOME OTHER SOFTWARE UPDATES THAT WERE DUE BUT I DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY DID, I JUST KNOW THEY WERE SOFTWARE RELATED AND PART OF A RECALL. SAID VEHICLE IS GOING BACK TO THE DEALER FOR SEVERAL HOURS OF WORK ON THE SOFTWARE FOR BOTH THE HIGH BEAMS AN THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2016.
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 23, 2016
I PURCHASED A JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED EDITION FROM WILLIE RACINE DEALERSHIP IN VERMONT. I HAVE HAD CONSTANT ISSUES FUELING THE VEHICLE. EITHER THE PUMP CLICKS OFF LIKE THE VEHICLE IS FULL WHEN IT IS EMPTY OR THE PUMP DOES NOT CLICK OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FULL. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS THE FIRST FUEL AFTER PURCHASE. THE PUMP CLICKED OFF IN THE BEGINNING OF THE FUELING PROCESS. I ATTEMPTED TO POSITION THE NOZZLE A LITTLE DIFFERENT AND RESTARTED TO FUEL. WHEN I DID THIS THE FUEL CAME BACK OUT AND COVERED MY SHOES AND PANTS WITH FUEL. I IMMEDIATELY LET THE SALES PERSON KNOW I WAS HAVING A PROBLEM THAT CONCERNED ME AND HE STATED TO TRY OTHER PUMPS. TRYING OTHER PUMPS DID NOT WORK. I BEGAN THE FUELING PROCESS AND THE PUMP DID NOT SHUT OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS FULL. IT RESULTED IN GAS SPLASHING ONTO MY FACE, EYES, BODY, AND FEET. IN ADDITION THE VEHICLE WAS DRENCHED IN FUEL. THE SERVICE STATION HAD TO SHUT DOWN THE PUMP AND CLEAN UP THE CHEMICAL SPILL. DEALERSHIP HAD THE JEEP 7 DAYS. I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THEM AND ASKED THEM TO DO THE FIRST FILL AFTER THE FIX. THE VEHICLE AGAIN OVERFLOWED ALL OVER. IT CREATES STRONG FUMES FOR DAYS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IT IS A MAJOR THREAT TO MY PERSONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH AS WELL AS TO OTHERS IF A FIRE STARTS.THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.
Electrical system, Engine, Aug 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000.
Visibility/wiper, Aug 15, 2016
THE LEATHER ON MY DASHBOARD IS COMING LOOSE AND I'M CONCERNED THAT IT WILL BLOCK MY WINDSHIELD DEFROSTERS AND CREATE A SAFETY ISSUE WITH VISIBILITY.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Aug 14, 2016
MY JEEP WAS SERVICED TWICE FOR THE RECENT SHIFTER PROBLEM THAT CHRYSLER IDENTIFIES AS DRIVER INATTENTION OR CONFUSION. THE SOFTWARE PATCH THAT IS INTENDED TO "AUTO PARK" THE VEHICLE, HAS FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE ENGINE IS STARTED, I APPLY THE BRAKE AND PLACE THE SHIFTER INTO REVERSE OR A FORWARD GEAR. I THE DESIRED GEAR IS ILLUMINATED AND I EASE OF THE BRAKE, HOWEVER, WHEN APPLY GAS THE ENGINE SIMPLY RACES AS IF THE TRANSMISSION IS STILL IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. JEEPS ATTEMPT TO FIX A PROBLEM HAS NOW LED TO ANOTHER PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE IS UNRELIABLE AND A DEATH MACHINE. I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN IT'S OPERATION AND I CAN'T IN GOOD CONSCIENCE SELL THIS VEHICLE TO ANYONE. JEEP CORPORATE SHOULD BE IN JAIL.
Power train, Aug 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL AT A CAR WASH, THE CONTACT RELEASED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND OPENED THE DOOR. INDEPENDENTLY, THE GEAR SHIFTER SHIFTED FROM NEUTRAL TO PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Aug 11, 2016
THE SHIFTER PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN WELL DOCUMENTED BUT I READ ABOUT THE PROPOSED SOLUTION AND FROM MY EXPERIENCE THAT WILL ONLY FIX PART OF THE PROBLEM. UNLESS THE DRIVER IS PAYING CLOSE ATTENTION THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE IN PARK. BUT IT IS ALSO VERY EASY TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO NEUTRAL. THE NEAR MISS I HAD WAS LEAVING A PARKING LOT THAT HAD AN INCLINE TO A VERY BUST STREET. I THOUGHT I WAS IDLING TO THE EASE OF THE STREET BUT I WAS ACTUALLY IN NEUTRAL. WHEN I LET OFF THE BRAKE TO PULL ONTO THE STREET THE CAR ROLLED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC BUT OBVIOUSLY DID NOT EXCELLERATE WHEN I HIT THE THROTTLE. SCRAMBLING TO GET THE CAR IN GEAR IT TOOK A FEW PRESCIOUS SECONDS TO REALIZE YOU HAVE TO PUSH ON THE BRAKE IN ORDER FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT. TOO MUCH TO THINK ABOUT IN THOSE CIRCUMSTANCES. THE SHIFTER IS GOING TO GET OTHERS KILLED UNLESS A COMPLETE NEW SYSTEM IS INSTALLED. THIS CAR HAS MANY GREAT SAFETY FEATURES BUT IN MANY CASES THERE JUST ISN'T ENOUGH TIME TO REACT. I'M A 40 YEAR EXPERIENCED LICENSED DRIVER WITH CLASS A CDL. A DRIVER SHOULD NOT HAVE TO CONCENTRATE ON THE SHIFTER. IT SHOULD BE A NATURAL MOTION. THIS IS A TICKING TIME BOMB THAT MUST BE REPAIRED OR IT WILL CAUSE MORE ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT AN ALARM THAT TELLS THE DRIVER THE CAR IS OR IS NOT IN PARK WILL ONLY FIX PART OF THE PROBLEM. I ROUTINELY FIND MYSELF IN THE WRONG GEAR. JEEP IS TRYING TO FIND A CHEAP WAY OUT THAT IS JUST NOT GOING TO WORK.
Power train, Aug 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE, IT ROLLED ON ITS OWN AND STRUCK AND DRAGGED THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED TO A DRAINAGE AREA WHERE IT WAS STOPPED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE SUSTAINED A FRACTURED LEFT SHOULDER, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000.
Visibility/wiper, Aug 8, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR WINDOW NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 43,300. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Power train, Aug 4, 2016
MY VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR CODE S27 (GEAR SHIFTER FAILING TO LOCK INTO PARK) AND MY DEALER CAN NOT GET ME IN FOR OVER 3 WEEKS BECAUSE THEY SAID THEY HAVE TO STAGGER THE APPOINTMENTS. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AS THIS IS A REAL SAFETY CONCERN.
Power train, Electrical system, Aug 4, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO REVERSE WHILE THE GEAR SHIFT WAS IN PARK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED A FEW DENTS DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SYSTEM REQUIRED AN UPDATE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,800. UPDATED 09/08/16*LJ *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 2, 2016
A PART OF THE FUEL PICKUP TUBE WAS NOTED MISSING WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON JUNE 3,2016. I PAID FOR THE DEALER, WEST HERR DODGE IN ORCHARD PARK, NY TO ORDER THE PART THAT DAY. I CALLED SEVERAL TIMES TO SEE IF THE PART WAS IN, INCLUDING TODAY AND WAS TOLD IT WASN'T. I WAS ALSO TOLD THERE ARE OVER 1700 OF THESE PARTS ON BACK ORDER , WHICH MAKES ME BELIEVE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT NEEDS FURTHER LOOKING INTO , ESPECIALLY AT A COST OF OVER $350.
Vehicle speed control, Jul 28, 2016, crash
2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE, TO SHIFT TO PARK. SHE NOTICED THE COLUMN SAID NEUTRAL, AND THE NEXT INSTANT THE VEHICLE WENT FORWARD AND CRASHED THROUGH A CEMENT BLOCK WALL AND GLASS WINDOW OF A STORE AND BENT THE SUPPORT POLE. *JB
Power train, Jul 25, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE PRIOR TO BEING REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE REMEDY DID NOT PROVIDE A REPAIR SOLUTION. THE GEAR SELECTOR RANDOMLY CHANGED GEARS MORE THAN ONCE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRST TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE AND THE GEAR RANDOMLY SHIFTED INTO PARK AND WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT MOMENTARILY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND WAS TO SEND A TOW TRUCK, BUT IT DID NOT ARRIVE IN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE GEAR SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF MAKING A LEFT TURN WHILE IN DRIVE WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR CHANGED INTO PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING ON A RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO SEE IF THEY COULD SEND A TECHNICIAN TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Jul 25, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Jul 22, 2016
THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON. I TOOK IT TO ADEL CHRYSLER DEALER TO INVESTIGATE. THE SAID "44846 OPEN IN ORC MODULE NEED TO REPLACE ORC MODULE" I INVESTIGATED AND DISCOVERED CHRYSLER RECALL P67 FOR 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES. HOWEVER, WHEN I CONTACTED CHRYSLER, THEY SAID MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. MY CAR HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS THE RECALL DESCRIBES YET IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL!! I THINK IT SHOULD BE INCLUDED AND THAT CHRYSLER SHOULD REPLACE THE ORC MODULE AT NO CHARGE. WHILE CHRYSLER DID OFFER TO GIVE ME THE PART FREE, I WOULD STILL HAVE TO PAY LABOR $150. I THINK IT SHOULD BE DONE FREE. SO I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT. MEANWHILE MY AIRBAGS WON'T DEPLOY UNTIL THIS IS FIXED. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V643000
Power train, Jul 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURE EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE APPLIED, IT BEGAN TO ROLL IN REVERSE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKES HAD TO BE APPLIED EXCESSIVELY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Power train, Jul 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO GO INTO PARK. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE A SOFTWARE UPDATE OF THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PERFORMED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000. UPDATED 10/21/16*LJ *CN
Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Jul 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM WAS TURNED OFF AT THE TIME. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE HEADLIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS, AND HAZARD LIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600.
Electrical system, Jul 20, 2016
14V-391 THIS RECALL HAS BEEN OPEN SINCE JULY 1 2014, BUT EVERY TIME I CALL THE DEALER TO GET IT FIXED THEY TELL ME THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE.
Engine, Jul 20, 2016
DURING DRIVING CAR BEGAN MAKING NOISE AND TEMPERATURE BEGAN TO RISE. DEALER SAYS WATER PUMP HAS FAILED, CAUSING POTENTIAL OVERHEATING. PARTS ARE ON BACKORDER. PER DEALER, (SANSONE JEEP, AVENEL NJ) 150 WATER PUMPS ARE ON BACKORDER. VEHICLE IS IN POSSESSION OF DEALER FOR 1 WEEK AT TIME OF THIS COMPLAINT. VEHICLE HAS 28K MILES AND ALWAYS SERVICED BY DEALER. LARGE NUMBER OF BACKORDERED PARTS INDICATES SIGNIFICANT VOLUME OF REPAIRS AND LIKELY DESIGN FLAWS.