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.
Power train, Aug 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. UPON PARKING THE VEHICLE, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS AND THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE TO PREVENT A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
Steering, Service brakes, Aug 26, 2015
WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES THE FRONT END SHAKES PRETTY BADLY. I ALSO HAVE AN ISSUE WHEN I EXCELLERATE MODERATELY THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO TAKE OFF LEAVING ME FEELING OUT OF CONTROL AND HAVING TO TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND WATCHING THE RPM HIT 6000. I HAVE ALSO HAD ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND A TOTAL OF 5 RECALLS. I HAVE HAD TIME IN COURT TRYING TO FIGHT IT USING THE LEMON LAW BUT LOST BECAUSE OF NOT HAVING AN ATTORNEY AND A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST I COULDN'T AFFORD EITHER. I NOTICE MY PROBLEMS AT 1900 MILES BUT I LOST BECAUSE THEY SAID I USED IT FOR COMMERCIAL USE WHICH I DON'T BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE IT REGISTERED AS A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE I JUST DRIVE A LOT FOR WORK AT THE TIME. THIS VEHICLE HAS CAUSED ME LOADS OF STRESS SINCE I BOUGHT IT AND FEEL VERY UNSAFE DRIVING MY KIDS AROUND. ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE ME WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED I'M AT MY WITS END. I BOUGHT MY JEEP EARLY IN 2013 SO I FEEL ITS ONE OF THE FIRST JEEP OFF THE ASSEMBLY LINE WITH LOTS OF ISSUES. THANKS
Tires, Aug 26, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE EQUIPPED WITH PIRELLI SCORPION ALL SEASON RUN FLAT TIRES (NA), SIZE 295/45/20R 110W (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE TIRES EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE WEAR, WHICH CAUSED DIPS TO DEVELOP ON THE TREAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE ROTATED. THE TIRE ROTATION WAS PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THE TIRES CONTINUED TO WEAR EXCESSIVELY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, WHO AFTER AN INVESTIGATION DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INHERENT TO THE VEHICLE. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.
Power train, Aug 26, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. MA 10/16/15 THE CONSUMER STATE WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR. BEING ON AN INCLINE OR DECLINE WAS NOT A FACTOR, EITHER. THE VEHICLE MOVED ON ITS OWN, UNLESS HIS FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE.
Suspension, Structure, Wheels, Aug 26, 2015, crash
VEHICLE WAS IN A LEVEL PARKING LOT WITH A BOAT AND TRAILER ATTACHED. VEHICLE WAS IN PARK CONFIGURATION WITH ENGINE RUNNING. VEHICLE WAS LEFT UNATTENDED FOR ABOUT 1 MINUTE AND IT ROLLED ABOUT 100 FEET, THROUGH THE PARKING LOT AND ACROSS A ROAD AND DOWN A LEVEE WHERE IT HIT A TREE ON THE LEFT FRONT SIDE. THE DRIVER WAS NOT IN THE VEHICLE WHEN IT HIT THE TREE. THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL ARRIVED AT THE SCENE AND THERE WAS NO CITATION ISSUED. THERE WAS NO OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE OTHER THAN TO THE VEHICLE AND THE BOAT TRAILER. THE INSURANCE COMPANY PAID FOR THE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE LESS THE DEDUCTIBLE.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Engine, Aug 26, 2015, crash
WHILE DRIVING AT 80 MPH, A VERY LARGE BUCK RAN IN FRONT OF THE CAR ON THE INTERSTATE. AFTER DRIVING BACK BY TO SEE THE DEER THE NEXT DAY IT WAS PROBABLY AROUND 300 LBS. THE ENTIRE FRONT PORTION OF MY VEHICLE WAS CAVED IN. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHATSOEVER. HITTING SOMETHING SO MASSIVE AT SUCH A HIGH RATE OF SPEED SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED SOME SORT OF SAFETY MECHANISM I.E (AIRBAGS!!!!!)
Power train, Aug 26, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT HILL WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET AND STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS NO DETECTED FAILURE. THE CONTACT SHARED A VIDEO OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. ....UPDATED 04/25/16 *BF *CN
Structure, Engine, Aug 26, 2015, crash
JEEP ROLLAWAY COMPLAINT: MY BRAND NEW 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE ROLLED AWAY FROM ME WHEN I PUT IT INTO PARK. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR TO GET THE MAIL AND FEW SECONDS LATER, I HEAR A CRASH. THE JEEP ROLLED OFF THE DRIVEWAY INTO A TREE. THANK GOD NO ONE WAS IN THE WAY AND MY DAUGHTER WAS NOT IN THE CAR. I GOT BACK INTO THE CAR AND FOUND THAT IT WAS IN REVERSE, NOT PARK! THE FONT BUMPER WAS DISLODGED AND SMASHED. I HAD BEEN HAVING A LOT OF TROUBLE GETTING THE ELECTRON GEAR SELECTOR TO CHOOSE THE CORRECT GEAR SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT THE CAR. 50% OF THE TIME I WOULD DISCOVER THAT I WAS IN REVERSE WHEN I THOUGHT I WAS IN PARK. THERE IS VERY LITTLE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TWO GEARS, NOTHING DEFINITIVE LIKE THERE IS ON A SLIDE TRACK IN MOST CARS WITH A DEFINITIVE CLUNK WHEN YOU PUT IT INTO PARK. THE ONLY WAY TO BE ABSOLUTELY SURE WAS TO LOOK DOWN AT THE GEAR SHIFT TO SEE THE LIGHT INDICATOR. I'VE BEEN DRIVING ALL MY 59 YEAR OLD LIFE AND HAVE NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT. I WAS SO UPSET AND FRUSTRATED WITH THE GEAR SHIFT THAT I TOOK IT BACK AND ORDERED A 2013 JEEP WITH THE OLD GEAR SHIFT ON A TRACK SYSTEM. I'D HAD IT! IF THEY DON'T CHANGE THE GEAR SYSTEM IN THE NEXT JEEP, I WILL HAVE TO BUY A DIFFERENT MAKE. THE PROBLEM, ALTHOUGH MAY HAVE BEEN SOME KIND OF DEFECT IN THE ELECTRONIC GEAR SHIFT, IS, IN MY OPINION, NOT A DEFECT, SO NATURALLY CHRYSLER WILL NOT FIND ANY DEFECTS. I THINK IT IS POOR DESIGN AND A HAZARD. IT IS A HUMAN INTERFACE PROBLEM. PARK SHOULD NOT BE SO CLOSE TO REVERSE. THE GEAR SHIFT ONLY MOVES ABOUT A 1/4 INCH ONE WAY OR THE OTHER. YOU CAN NOT DEPEND ON FEEL TO TELL WHICH GEAR YOU ARE IN, WHICH YOU CAN WHEN YOU HAVE A CAR WITH A SLIDE TRACK GEAR SHIFT. ALSO, ANOTHER INCIDENT: I WAS MAKING A LEFT AND HAD TO BREAK HARD FOR A SEC, MY PURSE MOVED FORWARD AND EASILY PUSHED THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL WHEN I NEEDED TO BE IN GEAR FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC. STUPID DESIGN.
Structure, Aug 25, 2015, crash
I HAD A ROLL AWAY INCIDENT BACK AROUND JULY 25TH 2015 AFTER PLACING MY TRUCK (2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED) IN PARK IN FRONT OF A GAS STATION LOCATED ON RT 23 SOUTH IN RIVERDALE NJ WITH MY CHILD IN THE CAR. I HAD JUST BOUGHT GAS AND REALIZED I NEEDED TO GET SOMETHING INSIDE THEIR STORE SO AFTER THE PUMP FINISHED I PULLED UP IN FRONT OF CONV. STORE, PLACED IT IN PARK AND RAN IN FOR NOT EVEN A MINUTE, COME BACK OUT AND MY TRUCK HAD ROLLED AWAY INTO A ONE WAY EXIT SIGN. THERE IS A NICE DENT IN MY RIGHT FRONT BUMPER. . I JUST PASSED THIS GAS STATION OVER THE WEEKEND AND THE SIGN IS STILL IN THE SAME BENT POSITION SINCE MY TRUCK ROLLED INTO IT. I KNOW I PLACED MY TRUCK IN PARK AND LOCKED THE DOOR ON TOP OF THAT BECAUSE MY 8YEAR OLD WAS WITH ME AND I WAS ONLY GOING IN FOR A MINUTE. THANKFULLY A SIGN AND A ROCK (IT DIDN'T HIT THE ROCK) WERE THERE OTHERWISE THE TRUCK MOST DEFINITELY WOULD HAVE ROLLED OUT ONTO THE HIGHWAY CAUSING DEATH OR INJURY TO MY DAUGHTER AND DEATH OR INJURY FOR WHOEVER HIT MY TRUCK. MY STOMACH WAS IN MY THROAT. A FRIEND OF MINE WHO KNEW ABOUT MY STORY SAW YOUR RECENT ARTICLE ABOUT THIS POTENTIALLY REALLY BAD PROBLEM AND SENT ME THE LINK. AFTER READING THIS I KNOW THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED TO ME. PLEASE, I'M A CONCERNED DRIVER AND PARENT AND NOT FEELING GOOD ABOUT THIS TRUCK AFTER READING YOUR STORY AND EXPERIENCING THIS FIRST HAND. AGAIN MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THERE AND THANKFULLY SHE WAS OK. WHEN I REALIZED IT HAD ROLLED I RAN TO HER, OPENED THE DOOR AND SHE SAID DADDY THE TRUCK MOVED WITHOUT YOU IN IT. SO ANY HELP OR GUIDANCE WOULD BE APPRECIATED. NOT LOOKING TO START TROUBLE BUT I'M PAYING 400.- A MONTH FOR SOMETHING I THOUGHT WAS SAFE. WHAT DO I DO NEXT?
Other or unspecified, Aug 25, 2015
MY VEHICLE WAS IN PARK ON A BOAT RAMP WHILE PREPARING TO LOAD A JET SKI. I EXITED THE VEHICLE AND THE GEAR SHIFTED OUT OF PARK AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO THE LAKE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOTALED THE VEHICLE AND I HAVE ALL OF THE DOCUMENTATION SUPPORTING THE CLAIM.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Aug 25, 2015, crash
I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. WHEN STEPPING OUT OF MY CAR, IT STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS, THE DOOR WAS OPEN SO IT KNOCKED ME TO THE GROUND AND I ROLLED TO GET OUT OF THE PATH OF THE WHEEL, ONLY GETTING MISSED BY SECONDS. I HAD PRETTY SEVERE BRUISING BUT I DID NOT SEE A DOCTOR. I ASSUME THE CAR WENT INTO REVERSE AS IT ROLLED BACKWARDS, BUT IT WAS A SLIGHT INCLINE SO IT MAY HAVE BEEN NEUTRAL. I WAS MOSTLY FOCUSED ON THE FACT MY CAR WAS ROLLING BACKWARDS AT A GOOD RATE WITH MY 4 AND 1 YEAR OLD STILL INSIDE. THE CAR STOPPED AFTER JUMPING THE CURB AND TAKING OUT THE NEIGHBORS MAILBOX. I HONESTLY DIDN'T LOOK AT WHAT GEAR IT WAS IN ONCE STOPPED, I CHECKED ON MY CHILDREN AND QUICKLY MOVED IT OUT OF THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, I OF COURSE WAS IN PANIC MODE. IT DID $6004.69 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO THE CAR, PLUS THE REPLACEMENT OF (2) CARSEATS AND A BRICK MAILBOX. I TOOK THE CAR IN A FEW MONTHS AGO FOR OTHER RECALLS AND LET THEM KNOW ABOUT THE SITUATION AND THEY SAID "NO PROBLEM FOUND" OF COURSE. AFTER SEEING A REPORT FROM YOU ALL TODAY ABOUT THIS VERY SAME PROBLEM IT PROMPTED ME TO FILE A COMPLAINT, AS I DIDN'T KNOW YOU EXISTED. THE CAR HAS SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR SEVERAL OTHER TIMES IN PARKING LOTS, BOTH WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND TO MY HUSBAND AS WELL, BUT I AM VERY CAREFUL TO USE MY PARKING BREAK EVERY TIME I PARK THE CAR AFTER THE ACCIDENT. ....UPDATED 04/25/16 *BF *CN
Power train, Aug 25, 2015, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY IN REVERSE AND CRASHED INTO A MAILBOX. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,432.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Aug 25, 2015
I PULLED IN TO MY BROTHERS DRIVEWAY THERE WAS SNOW ON THE GROUND. PUT THE CAR IN PARK TURNED IT OFF AND EXITED THE CAR. IT STARTED ROLLING FORWARD SO I JUMPED BACK IN THE CAR AND PUT ON THE BRAKE THEN MOVED IT BACKWARDS A LITTLE AND EXITED THE CAR AGAIN. AGAIN CAR IN PARK AND SHUT OFF. I WALKED IN FRONT OF THE CAR AND FOUND MY BROTHER. ASI WAS WALKING BACK TO THE CAR, IT ROLLED FORWARD AGAIN ABOUT 8 FEET AND HIT MY NEPHEW'S CAR SENDING IT THROUGH THE GARAGE DOOR. THE NEXT DAY I HAS THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AS I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. RESULTS FROM THE DEALER WERE NOTHING WRONG. THEY TOLD THE THE CARE HAD WHAT'S CALLED AND OPEN DIFFERENTIAL AND IF THE ON WHEEL SKIDDED THE CAR WOULD ROLL FORWARD. I TOLD THEM I HAD NEVER HEARD OF ANYTHING SO ABSURD AND THEIR COMMENT WAS THAT I NEEDED TO READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND MAKE SURE I USE THE PARKING BRAKE. I TALKED WITH THE DEALERSHIP OWNER AND TOLD HIM ABOUT IT. HE ALSO TOLD ME THAT HE HAD NEVER HEARD OF ANYTHING LIKE THIS EITHER. I ASKED THAT HE TALK WITH HIS SALES PEOPLE AND HAVE THEM TELL THEIR BUYERS ANPBOUT THIS. I THEN TALKED WITH A CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT AT CHRYSLER WHO TOLD ME SHE HAD NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING. AS A FOLLOW CHRYSLER SENT A SURVEY TO ME REGARDING THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE . I RECOUNTED THIS SITUATION AND HAVE HEARD NOTHING. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER JEEP AND IF I COULD CANCEL THE LEASE RIGHT NOW I WOULD DO SO. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. I HAD BEEN STANDING IN FRONT OF MY CAR JUST BEFORE IT ROLLED FORWARD. IN ADDITION, MY CAR INSURANCE PREMIUM WAS INCREASED BY $50 PER MONTH BECAUSE OF THIS ACCIDENT?????? WHEN I DID NOTHING TO CREATE THE PROBLEM. THESE VEHICLES SHOULD NOT BE ON THE ROAD WITH DANGERS LIKE THIS. PEOPLE COULD VERY EASILY BE KILLED OR VERY INJURED. I HAVE TOLD NUMEROUS PEOPLE NEVER TO BUY THIS CAR BECAUSE OF ITS DANGER.
Other or unspecified, Aug 25, 2015, crash
ON FRI., 1/16/15 @ 6:20AM - I STOPPED AT THE END OF MY DRIVEWAY, PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND OPENED THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AND STEPPED OUT, AS I PUT MY LEFT FOOT ON THE GROUND TO GET OUT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS AND THE DOOR CAUGHT ME AND IT DRUG ME DOWN UNDER THE VEHICLE AND ROLLED OVER MY LEFT/RIGHT LEG AND PROCEEDED TO TRAVEL DOWN THE DRIVE AND CROSSED OVER MY NEIGHBORS LAND AND HIT THE SCHOOL BUS ENTRY DOOR/SIDE OF BUS. I WAS SHOUTING TO MY NEIGHBOR TO GET OUT OF THE WAY AS I FEEL INTO THE WOODS IN TREMENDOUS PAIN. MY NEIGHBORS CAME TO MY RESCUE AND CALLED 911 AS THEY THEN CALLED MY HUSBAND (HE WAS ON HIS WAY TO WORK) THE AMBULANCE CAME AND GAVE ME MEDICAL ATTENTION AND TOOK ME TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM. I WENT THROUGH NUMEROUS EXRAYS AND THEN FOLLOW-UP DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS. WOUND CARE WAS NEEDED FOR WEEKS ON MY LEFT HEAL AS THE TIRE BENT MY LEFT FOOT ALMOST IN....HALF.. TO THIS DAY I STILL NEED TO KEEP IT ELEVATED AND HAVE PROBLEMS WITH BOTH ANKLES/FEET/HEALS..
Other or unspecified, Aug 25, 2015
MOVE SHIFTER TO PARK ONLY IT DOESN'T GO INTO PARK WHEN YOU THINK IT DID. IT'S A DANGEROUS SHIFTER. MY BROTHER HAS THE SAME ISSUE WITH HIS. YOU MUST KEEP YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND MAKE SURE IT IS IN THE DESIRED GEAR. I THOUGHT IT WAS IN PARK, WHEN IT WAS STILL IN GEAR. I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND IT STARTED TO ROLL BACK ON ME. I QUICKLY JUMPED BACK INTO THE VEHICLE TO STOP IT WITHOUT ACCIDENT, THIS TIME.
Electrical system, Aug 25, 2015
TWICE THIS HAS OCCURRED IN WHICH I PARKED THE VEHICLE, SHIFTED IT INTO PARK, LEFT THE VEHICLE THE AND IT ROLLED AWAY. FIRST TIME I WAS ALONE AT A HOTEL PARKING LOT, RAN IN INSIDE AND CAME OUT AND THE VEHICLE WAS GONE. IT HAD ROLLED AWAY ABOUT 150 FT, BUT SUSTAINED NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES. THE 2ND TIME, I WAS AT A GAS STATION, PUT THE JEEP IN PARK, JUMPED OUT AND MY FAMILY WAS WITH AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL AWAY, BUT I WAS ABLE TO JUMP IN AND PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK A 2ND TIME. THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME UNTIL I SEEN PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE ELECTRONIC SHIFTERS.
Electrical system, Aug 25, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE PROGRESSED TO THE POINT WHERE THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED EACH TIME THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND THERE WAS A DELAY UPON SHIFTING GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,500.
Power train, Aug 25, 2015, crash
THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARDVINTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AFTER BEING PUT IN PARK.
Structure, Aug 25, 2015, crash
OCTOBER 13, 2014 MY 2014 GR CHER HAS THE MOST DANGEROUS SHIFTER DESIGN I'VE EVER USED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE! THE IGNITION SWITCH DOES NOT KILL THE ENGINE IF THE VEHICLE IS IN GEAR EVEN IF THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED. THE SHIFTER DOES NOT ALWAYS ENTER PARK WHEN OPERATED WHICH CREATES THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE VEHICLE MAY DRIVE OFF WHEN THE DRIVER BELIEVES HE HAS STOPPED IT.. COMBINED WITH THE QUIETNESS OF THE MOTOR, AMBIENT NOISE MAY MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO KNOW THAT THE VEHICLE IS IN GEAR WITH THE MOTOR RUNNING! AFTER PULLING INTO MY GARAGE WITH LANDSCAPERS WORKING IN THE YARD, I THOUGHT I HAD PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND HIT THE IGNITION BUTTON TO TURN IT OFF. UNFORTUNATELY, THE SHIFTER KEPT THE CAR ENGAGED IN REVERSE. AND, THE MOTOR DIDN'T TURN OFF! NOT ONLY DID THE ENGINE NOT SHUT OFF, BUT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DRIVE BACKWARD AS I EXITED THE DRIVER'S SEAT. FORTUNATELY, I JUMPED BACK INTO THE VEHICLE AND AVOIDED BEING CRUSHED BETWEEN THE OPEN CAR DOOR AND THE GARAGE DOOR FRAME. UNFORTUNATELY, THE CAR BACKED OUT OF THE GARAGE WITH THE DOOR OPEN CAUSING $4,000 DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THIS IS MY 8TH GRAND CHEROKEE (SINCE 1983) AND I AM VERY, VERY UNHAPPY WITH JEEP'S DESIGNERS. THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED. AND I SHOULD BE MADE WHOLE FOR THE $4,000 BODY WORK!
Power train, Aug 25, 2015
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS OVER THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH IS CURRENTLY AT 21,000 MILES, CONFIDENCE IN KNOWING YOU HAVE SELECTED THE CORRECT GEAR IS VERY LOW. WHEN PUTTING THE CAR IN DRIVE, PARK OR REVERSE, YOU HAVE TO CHECK AT LEAST TWICE THAT YOU ARE IN THE CORRECT GEAR BEFORE TAKING THE FOOT OFF THE BRAKE. THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT WAS IN LATE JUNE 2015, WHEN I WAS TAKING MY DOG TO THE VET FOR AN EMERGENCY. I THOUGHT I PUT THE CAR IN PARK. INDICATIONS SHOWED IT WAS IN PARK. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND THE CAR BEGIN TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THE CAR WAS ACTUALLY IN REVERSE. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO JUMP BACK IN AND STOP THE CAR BEFORE GETTING HIT BY THE OPEN DOOR, THIS TIME SETTING THE PARKING BRAKE ALSO. SIMILAR INCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED TO MY SPOUSE AS SHE NOW HAS TO CHECK AT LEAST TWICE THAT THE VEHICLE IS IN ANY CORRECT GEAR. WE DID REPORT THIS TO DEALER BUT WITH LITTLE RESPONSE OTHER THAN LOOKING TO SEE IF THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN. WE CURRENTLY HAVE THREE OUTSTANDING RECALL NOTICES BUT ARE UNABLE TO GET DEALER TO SATISFACTORILY RESPOND BECAUSE THEY DID NOT HAVE PARTS OR DID NOT CALL US BACK TO SET UP SERVICE APPOINTMENT.
Structure, Aug 21, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHEN OPENING THE LIFTGATE, IT FAILED TO LATCH INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V393000 (STRUCTURE) EXCEEDED A THE REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
Electrical system, Air bags, Seat belts, Aug 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 14V636000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL), AND 14V643000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE 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 ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Power train, Electrical system, Aug 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND HESITATED BEFORE MOVING FORWARD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN EXCESS. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE UPGRADED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100.
Steering, Suspension, Aug 17, 2015
THE 2014 GRAND CHEROKEE SUMMIT, WAS SERVICED ON 7/30/15. I HAD THE TIRES ROTATED AND AN OIL CHANGE. THE NEXT DAY, I GOT ON THE FREEWAY AND PROCEEDED TO DO 65MPH WHEN THE FRONT END AND OR THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY. I AM GETTING THE TIRES BALANCED/SERVICED ON 8/19/15 TO SEE IF THAT WILL FIX THE PROBLEM.
Steering, Aug 16, 2015
LAST EVENING, WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE ON THE STREET IN FRONT OF A HOTEL, THE STEERING LOCKED AND COULD NOT BE TURNED AT ALL. THE CAR WAS AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE TO THE CURB, ABOUT 2 FEET FROM THE CURB, THERE WERE NO OBSTRUCTIONS. ALTHOUGH MOVING AT VERY SLOW SPEED, I HAD TO BRAKE ABRUPTLY AND AFTER ASSESING THE SITUATION, PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK, SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE WHERE IT IMMEDIATLEY FREED UP THE STEERING AND I WAS ABLE TO PARK IT. THIS MORNING THE STEERING SEEMED FINE AND I DROVE IT HOME. CALLING THE DEALER FIRST THING TOMORROW (TODAY IS SUNDAY).