2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 854 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 12th highest complaint count among 26 Grand Cherokee model years with reports.
Of the 2018 reports, 42 involved a crash and 10 involved a fire. 33 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleNov 7, 2024
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC). In addition, the vehicle operator may be able to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
A vehicle that can be started and shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle rollaway. Disabled ABS and ESC systems can reduce vehicle handling and control in certain driving situations. Brake lights that incorrectly illuminate can fail to properly indicate the driver's intention to following traffic. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the integrated pressure transducer and update the ABS module software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 94B. This recall replaces previous recall number 22V-426. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-426 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Campaign 24V838000 on NHTSA.gov
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
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleJun 9, 2022
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
A vehicle that starts and shifts out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside of the vehicle.
This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy includes updated HCU/ABS module software that prevents the HCU/ABS module from falsely reading pressure in the primary circuit. FCA has decided to do a two-Phase Campaign remedy schedule. Phase 1 began November 17, 2022. Phase 2 begin date has not been determined yet. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed July 28, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z48.
Campaign 22V426000 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
Equipment, accessory, floor matOct 29, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Street and Racing Technology (SRT) and Trackhawk vehicles. The driver's floor mat may have insufficient clearance between the mat and the accelerator pedal, possibly preventing the pedal from returning to the idle position.
If the floor mat prevents the accelerator pedal from returning to idle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected floor mats, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB3.
Campaign 18V759000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, accessory, floor matOct 29, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Floor Mats, part numbers 6ML07TRMAA and 6GA92TRMAA, sold as accessory equipment for 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Street and Racing Technology ("SRT") and Trackhawk vehicles. These floor mats may have insufficient clearance between the mat and the accelerator pedal, possibly inhibiting the pedal from returning to an idle position.
If the floor mat prevents the accelerator pedal from returning to idle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected floor mats, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB5.
Campaign 18E097000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiring, front underhoodAug 9, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Campaign 18V524000 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
Power train, automatic transmissionMay 1, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
Campaign 18V280000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsJan 11, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk vehicles equipped with a 6.2L Supercharged Engine. The fuel line may separate.
If the fuel line separates, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel line separation increases the risk of an engine compartment fire and injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U02.
Campaign 18V048000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
854 reports, newest first.
Engine, May 1, 2019
THIS VEHICLE LACKS ANY KIND OF UTILITY FOR POSITIVE ENGINE SHUTOFF CONFIRMATION, AND/OR A WARNING INDICATOR WHEN THE KEY FOB IS SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. IT IS VERY EASY TO ACCIDENTALLY PARK AND EXIT THIS VEHICLE AND LEAVE IT RUNNING. IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME FOUR TIMES IN THE 18 MONTHS THAT I'VE OWNED IT. TWO OF THESE TIMES THE ENGINE WAS LEFT ON WHILE PARKED FOR MORE THAN AN HOUR. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A HUGE SAFETY AND EMISSIONS ISSUE. SPECIFICALLY, BECAUSE NO KEY REMOVAL IS NECESSARY, IT IS EASY TO PUSH THE BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE RADIO AND SUBCONSCIOUSLY BELIEVE THAT YOU'VE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. CAR ENGINES ARE VERY QUIET NOW, AND WHEN EXITING WHERE THERE IS EVEN NOMINAL AMBIENT NOISE, YOU MAY NOT HEAR THE VEHICLE RUNNING. AT MINIMUM, I BELIEVE THE KEY FOB SHOULD HAVE A SENSOR TO KNOW WHEN IT IS MORE THAN SAY 20' AWAY FROM A RUNNING VEHICLE AND IT SHOULD WARN YOU WITH LOUD AUDIBLE ALARM. A SECONDARY OPTION WOULD BE TO HAVE A MOBILE APP OR NETWORK CONNECTED SERVICE THAT COULD SEND A TEXT OR EMAIL THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IDLING IN ONE PLACE FOR MORE THAN XX MINUTES.
Steering, Apr 25, 2019
WHILE BEING TOWED BY AN RV, THE JEEP STARTED VIOLENTLY WOBBLING WHICH SHOOK MY 40,000 # RV PRETTY HARD. THIS STARTED AFTER A SLOW (ABOUT 5MPH) LEFT TURN. THE WOBBLING DID NOT STOP UNTIL COMPLETELY STOPPING THE RV. THIS HAS ONLY HAPPENED ONCE IN 5,000 MILES OF BEING TOWED. HAS NEVER HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING THE JEEP ABOUT 11,000 MILES.
Power train, Apr 23, 2019
TRANSMISSION DOESN'T ALWAYS SHIFT FROM LOW GEAR TO NEXT HIGHER.
Other or unspecified, Apr 14, 2019
SEVERAL ISSUES BUT THE MOST SERIOUS ISSUE WAS ON 1-25-2019 WHEN I HAD AN APPOINTMENT AND PARKED FORWARD INTO A PARKING SPACE. I WAS EARLY SO I DECIDED TO BACK UP INTO ANOTHER PARKING SPACE. THERE WAS AN OPEN SPOT RIGHT BEHIND ME. WHEN I BACKED UP IN BETWEEN TWO PARKED CARS, MY VEHICLE ZOOMED OUT OF CONTROL, OVER AN ISLAND ABOUT 7 FEET WIDE AND THEN OFF THE ISLAND. I WAS TRYING TO BRAKE BUT THE VEHICLE KEPT GOING BACKWARDS. FINALLY THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THIS OCCURRED IN THE PARKING LOT OF SCHOOL. . THANK GOD THERE WERE NO CHILDREN OUT ON RECESS. MY SON CAME AND GOT ME. I WAS SO SHAKEN UP. MY HUSBAND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. HE WAS TOLD THAT ONE OF THE SYSTEM ON THE SCREEN WAS ON AND HE TURNED IT OFF. WE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO LEARN WHAT THE SYSTEM WAS AND WAS TOLD NO ONE KNEW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS. WE REQUESTED THE OWNER OF THE DEARLERSHIP TO CONTACT US BUT NO RESPONSE TO DATE.
Engine, Apr 13, 2019
WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT CAR STALLED, START STOP PRESSED AFTER CAR PLACES IN PARK AND CAR RAN. AUTOMATIC OFF ERROR LIT UP ON SCREEN IN YELLOW AND REMAINED ON DESPITE TURNING OFF AUTOMATIC OFF. THEN WHEN CAME TO ANOTHER STOP AT A DRIVE THROUGH, CAR WAS PLACED IN PARK AND THE CAR AGAIN WOULDN'T TAKE OFF AFTER RETURNING TO DRIVE UNTIL STOP START WAS PRESSED AGAIN EVEN THOUGH AUTO OFF WAS STILL TURNED OFF.
Other or unspecified, Apr 11, 2019
VEHICLE WAS BEING TOWED BEHIND 2016 TUSCANY CLASS A WITH A BLUE OX HITCH. WE MADE A STOP TURNED LEFT AT TO BOTTOM OF AN EXIT RAMP. THE VEHICLE BEGAN DIPPING DOWN AND BACK UP VIOLENTLY FROM RIGHT TO LEFT, BACK AND FORTH, THROWING TO MOTORHOME FROM SIDE TO SIDE. WE STOPPED AND CHECKED THE TIRES FOR FLATS. WE FOUND NON AND RESUMED TRAVEL. A FEW MILES LATER THIS HAPPENED AGAIN. IN ALL IT HAPPENED FOUR TIMES IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AT HIGHER SPEED WE WOULD LIKELY HAVE BEEN IN THE DITCH. CHRYSLER CLAIMS THIS IS CAUSED BY A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRONIC STEERING BUT SINCE THEY DON'T MAKE A HITCH PLATE FOR THIS VEHICLE THEY ARE TRYING TO BLAME IT ON THE HITCH THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH JEEP, SINCE SWITCHING TO ELECTRONIC STEERING. THEY CLAIM TO NOT HAVE A FIX FOR GRAND CHEROKEE, BUT DO FOR CHEROKEE. MEANWHILE I AM STUCK WITH A VEHICLE I BOUGHT BECAUSE JEEP SAID IT WAS TOWABLE AND NOW I FIND IT CAN NOT BE TOWED WITHOUT DANGER TO ME AND MY FAMILY.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Apr 9, 2019
I PURCHASED A NEW 2018 GRAND CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK EDITION LAST FALL THAT WAS FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH "ROCK RAILS". I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THE FACTORY SPECIFIED JACKING LOCATION "PINCH POINTS" ARE OBSCURED BY THE RAILS AND NO LONGER ACCESSIBLE USING THE SUPPLIED JACK. THERE ARE "CUTOUTS" IN THE RAILS BUT THEY ARE NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE JACKING LOCATION POINTS. I HAD THE FIRST SERVICE PERFORMED AT THE DEALERSHIP AND SHOWED THEM THE PROBLEM. THEY ALSO COULD NOT LOCATE A SAFE JACKING LOCATION USING THE FACTORY SUPPLIED TOOLS. IT IS POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS TO ATTEMPT ANY TYPE OF TIRE CHANGE PROCEDURE USING THE SUPPLIED FACTORY JACK ON A GRAND CHEROKEE WITH THE ROCK RAILS OPTION. SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR DEATH COULD RESULT IF THE VEHICLE WAS TO SLIP/FALL OFF THE JACK WHILE FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THE FACTORY USER'S MANUAL. I HAVE CONTACTED US CORPORATE JEEP SEVERAL TIMES VIA EMAIL AND PHONE (3/15, 3/17, 3/27, AND 4/2). THEY ASSIGNED CASE #58203148 TO THE ISSUE BUT HAVE NOT YET PROVIDED ANY SUGGESTIONS OR REMEDY TO THE PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RESPONSE FROM THEM OTHER THAN "THEY'RE LOOKING INTO THE PROBLEM".*DT CONSUMER STATED THE CUTOUT IS NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE 'U' SHAPE CUSP OF THE JACK TO ENGAGE AND PROVIDE A SECURE LIFT POINT. YOU WILL ALSO NOTICE THAT THE ROCK RAIL PINCH POINT IS OFFSET 90 DEGREES TO THE ORIGINAL LIFT POINTS OF THE VEHICLE. THIS MEANS YOU'D HAVE TO ALIGN THE JACK STAND PARALLEL WITH THE VEHICLE RATHER THAN PERPENDICULAR. *JB *DT *TR
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Apr 9, 2019
THE VEHICLE IS BRAND NEW AND A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING IT THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN ELECTRICALLY (TWICE WHILE DRIVING) AND THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN NOVEMBER OF 2017 I HAVE HAD 4 TO 5 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHERE THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP IN JEEP/CHRYSLER IN LIBERTYVILLE, ILLINOIS. I MADE VERBAL COMPLAINTS AFTER THE SECOND AND THIRD TIME. I WAS TOLD AFTER THE LAST ISSUE THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED AND NO MORE ISSUES WOULD OCCUR, ABOUT 10 MONTHS LATER THE ISSUE HAS OCCURED ONCE AGAIN FOR A FOURTH TIME. I HAVE SON THAT I PICK UP ON THE WEEKENDS WHICH REQUIRES ME TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY. MY FEAR IS THAT THE ELECTRICAL WILL GO OUT AND MY SON WILL BE HURT IN A CAR ACCIDENT DUE TO THE STEERING AND BRAKES LOCKING AND NO WAY TO STOP THE VEHICLE SAFELY. THE OCCASION WHERE IS WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE STARTING GOING HAYWIRE, THE DASH LIGHTS WERE FLICKERING AND DIFFERENT SIGNS WERE COMING ON AND THE BRAKES BECAME VERY HARD TO PRESS UNTIL I COULDNT ANY LONGER AND THE STEERING BECAME REALLY HARD TO MOVE UNTIL IT EVENTUALLY LOCKED AS WELL. ON 9 APRIL 2019, THE LAST OF THE FEW ISSUES THAT HAS HAPPENED TO THIS VEHICLE IT WAS STATIONARY AND IT WOULDNT START AND THE ELECTRICAL STARTED ACTING UP WITH THE DASHBOARD GIVING ME THE SAME MESSAGES FROM THE LAST FEW TIMES THAT THE SITUATION HAD OCCURRED.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine, Apr 4, 2019
AS IM DRIVING, THE CAR COMPLETE DIES ON ME, NO POWER, NO BRAKES, NO STEERING, NOTHING IS WORKING, THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THIS IS HAPPENING, IM NOT SAFE IN THIS CAR, I DRIVE MY KIDS,
Air bags, Apr 3, 2019, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS STOPPED IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, A TRACTOR TRAILER CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN ECONOMY MODE AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER STRUCK HER HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT CALLED NORTHWEST HILLS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (2033 E MAIN ST, TORRINGTON, CT 06790, (860) 482-0700), BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. *DT *DT THE CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *TR
Power train, Mar 15, 2019, crash
AFTER DRIVING INTO CONDO GARAGE, I PUT TRANSMISSION INTO PARK, WITH ENGINE RUNNING, AND OPENED DOOR TO EXIT VEHICLE - CAR STARTED MOVING BACKWARDS - THE SURFACE IS FLAT. I WAS PARTWAY OUT OF THE VEHICLE, HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT COULD NOT STOP IT BEFORE THE OPEN DOOR IMPACTED A CONCRETE PILLAR INCURRING DAMAGE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SUBSEQUENTLY CLOSED. IF I HAD BEEN FURTHER OUT OF THE CAR THE RESULT COULD HAVE BEEN FAR WORSE. THE VEHICLE BEHAVIOR WAS EXTRA ALARMING BECAUSE MY EXPERIENCE PRIOR WAS THAT THE TRANSMISSION TENDED TO BOUNCE BACK TO PARK WHEN SELECTING REVERSE. ALSO WHEN IN REVERSE - EXTRA EFFORT IS REQUIRED ON THE GAS PEDAL TO MAKE THE VEHICLE MOVE. SO HERE - NOT ONLY DID IT SEEM TO BE IN REVERSE DESPITE MY PUSHING TO PARK - THE VEHICLE WAS AT IDLE SPEED WHICH HAS PREVIOUSLY NOT BEEN SUFFICIENT FOR MOVEMENT.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 10, 2019, crash
MY 2018 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE JUST ACCELERATED BY ITSELF UP A SIDEWALK AT A PARKING LOT AND RAN INTO THE PILLAR OF A BUILDING. I THEN PUT IT IN REVERSE AND IT ACCELERATED INTO A CAR PARKED BESIDE ME. THE FRONT AXLE SNAPPED COMPLETELY EVEN THOUGH THE IMPACT WAS NOT TREMENDOUS. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THIS VEHICLE HAS ALL KINDS OF IMPACT SENSORS AND USUALLY BRAKES ON ITS OWN EVEN WHEN IT SENSES A LEAF FROM A NEARBY BUSH AND NONE OF THAT WORKED. THIS HAPPENED JUST YESTERDAY AND I'M AT A LOSS AS TO WHAT TO DO. I CANNOT BELIEVE MY INTERNET SEARCH HAS YIELDED SO MANY SIMILAR STORIES! *DT *DT *DT*JB
Other or unspecified, Mar 3, 2019
I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN NOVEMBER 2017 AND JUNE 2018 THE RADIO STARTED SHUTTING DOWN EVERY 30 SECONDS. THE JEEP DEALER HAD IT FOR 1 WEEK TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE. IT WAS NEVER QUITE THE SAME AFTER THEY FIXED IT WITH A 'PATCH' BUT I LIVED WITH IT. DECEMBER 2018 MY NAVIGATION STOPPED WORKING ALONG WITH MY SIRIUS RADIO. INTERMITTENT RESTARTS, JAMMED SCREENS AND LOCKED BRIGHT BLUE SCREENS ALSO OCCURRED. I WAS UNABLE TO USE MY PHONE OR ANY OTHER CONTROLS LOCATED IN THAT SCREEN. THIS INCLUDES MY BACK CAMERA AND AUDIBLE SENSOR. TODAY IS MARCH 3, 2019 AND THE DEALER HAS HAD MY CAR SINCE JANUARY 9, 2018. THEY RECEIVED 1 REPLACEMENT RADIO, BUT IT DIDN'T WORK. THEY APPARENTLY TRIED OTHER THINGS THAT CHRYSLER TECH TOLD THEM TO AND THAT DIDN'T WORK. THEY HAVE ORDERED ANOTHER RADIO, BUT THE ETA OF SHIPPING KEEPS GETTING PUSHED BACK FURTHER AND FURTHER. THE NEW DATE IS MARCH 8TH OF 2018, AND I WILL GUARANTEE THE RADIO WILL NOT COME IN THEN EITHER. I AM MAKING PAYMENTS AND PAYING INSURANCE ON A CAR THAT I DON'T EVEN HAVE. I AM ALSO TRAPPED IN A LEASE WITH NO WAY TO GET OUT OF IT AND GET ANOTHER CAR THAT WORKS. THIS IS FAR PAST UNACCEPTABLE AT THIS POINT!
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Feb 5, 2019, crash
VEHICLE EXHIBITED SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE, WHICH HAD BEEN ON CRUISE CONTROL, WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED IN TRAFFIC FOR 30-45 SECONDS ON I-95 IN SOUTH CAROLINA. THE CAR SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD WHILE THE DRIVER YELLED AT ME 'MY FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE'. IT SUBSIDED ONCE, THEN SURGED AHEAD AGAIN, LEAVING SKID MARKS AND COLLIDING WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US. IT THEN SURGED A THIRD TIME, PLOUGHING THAT CAR AHEAD, BEFORE THE DRIVER COULD SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK
Power train, Electrical system, Jan 26, 2019
AFTER TURNING ON THE IGNITION AND PUTTING CAR INTO REVERSE THE REVERSE LIGHT FLASHES AND CAR WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE, SAME FOR PUTTING INTO DRIVE. ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. THIS PROBLEM ONLY LASTS FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN THE CAR CAN GO INTO REVERSE. I BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALER THEY HAD IT FOR 4 DAYS AND COULD ONLY RECREATE THE PROBLEM ONCE. IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE PRIOR TO BRINGING IT INTO THE DEALER. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY ELECTRICAL OR ENGINE ISSUES. I WAS TOLD TO BRING IT HOME AND WHEN IT LASTED TO LONGER THEN TO NOTIFY THEM. VERY DISCONCERTING!! HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL I CANNOT DRIVE THE CAR!
Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Jan 23, 2019
THE VEHICLE BECOMES VERY UNSTABLE (EG, IT WOBBLES ) WHEN I STEP LIGHTLY ON THE BREAK AT SPEEDS OF 60 MPH AND ABOVE. ALSO, THIS VEHICLE HAS A HIGH RISK OF ROLLING OVER ( I LIGHTLY MOVED THE STEERING WHEEL TO AVOID COLLISION WITH A RECKLESS DRIVER THAT ALMOST HITS MY CAR SIDEWAYS ON THE HIGHWAY, AND THE CAR LOST CONTROL NEARLY ROLLING OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTIONED ON FLORIDA'S TURNPIKE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 19, 2019
EVERY TIME I GO TO PUMP GAS IN THE CAR, THE PUMP WILL STOP AS IF IT'S FULL. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO 495 CHRYSLER, JEEP, AND DODGE IN LOWELL, MA 5 TIMES NOW AND THEY FIXED IT ONCE AND IT WAS FINE. THEN A FEW MONTHS LATER IT STARTED DOING THE SAME ISSUE AGAIN. THEY SAY IT'S THE GAS STATIONS AND THAT I HAVE TO LOOK FOR CERTAIN PUMPS, ETC. I GO TO THE SAME PUMP AND GAS STATION EACH TIME AND WHEN IT DOESN'T WORK I HAVE TO DRIVE AROUND TESTING GAS STATIONS TO SEE WHICH WILL WORK. MY CAR WILL STAY AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR 3-4 DAYS JUST FOR THEM TO SAY THAT IT'S THE GAS STATIONS FAULT AND NOT THEIRS. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED THE MILEAGE WAS AT 5298 AND NOW IT IS CURRENTLY AT 14,124 WITH ONLY 1 YEAR AND 2 MONTHS OF USE. I CURRENTLY HAVE A CLAIM WITH CHRYSLER AS OF RIGHT NOW.
Air bags, Jan 14, 2019, crash
ON 01/09/19 MY WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN WHICH HER VEHICLE RAN OFF THE ROADWAY DOWN AN EMBANKMENT RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE SUSTAINING A TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO DAMAGES. THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AS IT HIT SOME TYPE OF BARRIER WHICH DESTROYED THE UNDER CARRIAGE STRIKING TWO TREES BEFORE IT CAME TO REST ABOUT 300 YARDS OFF THE ROADWAY. MY CONCERN IS THAT NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN THIS HORRIFIC ACCIDENT WHICH FORTUNATELY MY WIFE ONLY SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES.
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 28, 2018
UNABLE TO FILL WITH FUEL. JEEP IS BLAMING THE GAS PUMPS. 4,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. JEEP HAS ADVISED TURNING THE PUMP HANDLE WHICH ELIMINATES THE FUEL CUT OFF AND CAUSES GAS TO SPILL. THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE.
Engine, Dec 20, 2018
THE JEEP WILL RESTART AFTER PUSHING THE START/STOP BUTTON. THE RPM GAUGE WILL DROP TO 0 AND THEN IT WILL RESTART AGAIN AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH COME ON AGAIN LIKE WHEN YOU FIRST START IT. SOMETIMES IT'S RIGHT AWAY AND SOMETIMES IT TAKES SOMETIME. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULDN'T REPLICATE THE ISSUE. THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS TIMES THAT IT HAS RESTARED AND RAN FOR A FEW HOURS IN A PARKING DECK. I AM WORRIED THAT IF I PARK IT IN THE GARAGE THE CARBON MONOXIDE MIGHT POISON OUR FAMILY.*DT *JB
Other or unspecified, Dec 19, 2018
REVERSE BACKUP CAMERA SUDDENLY STOPPED WORK. VERY HAZARDOUS BECAUSE IT'S A SAFETY FEATURE THAT'S NOT WORKING. GOD FORBID I RUN OVER A CHILD SINCE I RELY ON THE CAMERA TO REVERSE. I HAVE VIDEO PROOF OF THE ACQUIRING MALFUNCTION
Service brakes, Dec 18, 2018, crash
I PURCHASED A 2018 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED IN SEPTEMBER 2018. WITH BARELY 1,400 MILES ON IT, THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN I WAS IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC FOR TWO STRAIGHT HOURS ON 287 IN ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AS THE ROAD WAS CLOSED DUE TO A TRUCK FIRE. SUDDENLY THE BRAKE COMPLETELY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR ROLLED INTO A MAC TRUCK. I HAD FRONT END DAMAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100, WHICH I PAID FOR MYSELF; AND, NO ONE WAS INJURED, THANK GOD. JEEP WOULD NOT EVEN GIVE ME PERMISSION TO RENT A CAR IN THE INTERIM. I CALLED OVER 25 TIMES AND COULDN'T GET PAST FIRST LINE CUSTOMER SERVICE. THE ENGINEER CAME AND DID A VERY QUICK INSPECTION OF THIS CAR. HE CLAIMS THAT HE DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT; BUT, I KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO AND FROM THE SERVICE SHOP AS I AM PETRIFIED TO DRIVE IT. I PAID OVER $40,000 CASH FOR THIS VEHICLE UPFRONT. I GOT NOWHERE WITH JEEP CORPORATE. I EVEN TRIED TO WRITE TO THE PRESIDENT OF JEEP; BUT, DID NOT RECEIVE AN ANSWER. THE DEALERSHIP WON'T ASSIST ME EITHER. I HAVE READ ABOUT SIMILAR ISSUES ON THE INTERNET WITH THE CHEROKEE, THE COMPASS AND THE GRAND CHEROKEE. AFTER A MONTH, JEEP CORPORATE SENT ME A FORM LETTER STATING THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM; AND, I SHOULD TAKE IT UP WITH MY INSURANCE COMPANY, WHICH I DIDN'T DO AS THIS WAS NOT MY FAULT. THE FORM LETTER HAS NO NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, NOR EMAIL ADDRESS. AS A RESULT, I AM STUCK WITH THIS UNSAFE VEHICLE, AS I CAN'T AFFORD TO TRADE IT IN AND LOSE THOUSAND OF DOLLARS.
Suspension, Dec 11, 2018
THE AIR SUSPINSION HAS BEEN ACTIN UP SINCE I PURCHASED IT NEW IN FEB 2018. IT WASNT TOO BAD SO I JUST LEFT IT ALONE AND DIDNT USE IT. LATER IT STARTED FLASHING A WARNNING WHILE DRIVING AT HIGWAY SPEED TO "SERVICE AIR SUSPISION IMMEDIATLEY." THE SUSPINSION WENT INTO "PARK/EXIT MODE" AND THE TRUCK DROPPED AND IT DROVE VERY ROUGH. I TRAILERED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY HAD IT 3 WEEKS. IT FAILED AS SOON AS I LEFT. NOW IT SEEMS STUCK IN OFF ROAD II MODE, BUT THE REAR IS HIGH AND FRONT IS LOW... ITS PITIFUL. I DO LOVE THE JEEP, BUT THIS IS GETTING AGGRIVATING. I'M TAKING IT BACK TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP AND HOPEFULLY IT WILL BE READY FRO ME TO TRAVEL FOR CHRISTAMAS.
Suspension, Nov 26, 2018
WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT MADE A GRINDING SOUND. THEN A DASHBOARD MESSAGE POPPED UP STATING THAT THE AIR SUSPENSION NEEDED SERVICING IMMEDIATELY. THIS SAME MESSAGE APPEARED EVERY TIME WE STARTED THE CAR. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING, ANOTHER DASHBOARD MESSAGE POPPED UP INSTRUCTING TO REDUCE SPEED TO MAINTAIN PROPER VEHICLE HEIGHT.
Wheels, Nov 11, 2018
THE GOODYEAR TIRES HAVE LITTLE TREAD LEFT AFTER 14,000 MILES. ALSO, THE KEVLAR GOODYEAR ARE HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO PENETRATION BY STAPLES. STAPLES! I CAN UNDERSTAND THAT NO TIRE IS IMPERVIOUS TO NAILS BUT I WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT WITH KEVLAR THESE TIRES SHOULD BE ABLE TO STOP A STAPLE. I GUESS NOT. PROBABLY THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE IS THE LACK OF TRACTION ON THE TIRES. THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE IN THE RAIN. UNSAFE ACTUALLY. THESE TIRES NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM THE MARKET.