CarComplaints.com Notes: The fourth generation Grand Cherokee took the relatively trouble-free run of the 3rd-generation and flipped the script.
From 2010 to 2011, complaints about the vehicle not starting increased 10-fold. In fact, the 2011 model year is riddled with engine problems and a defective TIPM might be to blame. The TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) distributes power to all the eletrical components in the vehicle, so when it starts acting funny so do numerous other components in the car. Orders for new TIPMs were so abundant that parts became scarce, prompting a class-action lawsuit claiming Chrysler ignored this obvious defect.
By 2012 complaints dropped back down by about 80%. Needless to say, if you see a used 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee on a lot just keep walking.
I have had a sh*t-ton of problems with this vehicle. Although almost all has been covered under warranty it is still a real inconvenience. I bought the car in Oct of 2010, within a week of driving it at a whopping 500 miles, the AC was leaking on the front drivers mat. They fixed that in 4 days time, then a few random errors with my USB outlets not working, manageable I guess. Then in March of 2011 with less about 10K in miles the car wont start and needs to be towed....(my camry never left me stranded even after 180K miles) Now for the new problem, the AC randomly goes off whenever it wants given if it chooses to turn on, It usually takes 4 or 5 resets to get it to run OK. Sometimes the AC only blows out of the defrost vents, other times just the floor vents, regardless of what particular setting I actually want it on. And, no, I don't have the AC set to automatic temp regulation, where I would expect it to go on and off to maintain the desired temp. It happens all the time, more often when I just start up the car, and of course when its 500 degrees in Florida and I most need the AC to work!!! I will be bringing the car in for an oil change soon and will report back on the outcome. I honestly just don't want another crappy dodge/jeep rental car for a week so I have been putting this off for a month to be fixed.... oh yeah and my mid console USB cord stopped working again last week and the cup holder braces have broken for a third time.... I wish this car didn't have so many quirks because she is beautiful! Oh yeah, one more thing, the "chrome" on the outside of the car is just a metal foil and is already starting to peel off.... glad she is just a lease.
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I have had a sh*t-ton of problems with this vehicle. Although almost all has been covered under warranty it is still a real inconvenience. I bought the car in Oct of 2010, within a week of driving it at a whopping 500 miles, the AC was leaking on the front drivers mat. They fixed that in 4 days time, then a few random errors with my USB outlets not working, manageable I guess. Then in March of 2011 with less about 10K in miles the car wont start and needs to be towed....(my camry never left me stranded even after 180K miles) Now for the new problem, the AC randomly goes off whenever it wants given if it chooses to turn on, It usually takes 4 or 5 resets to get it to run OK. Sometimes the AC only blows out of the defrost vents, other times just the floor vents, regardless of what particular setting I actually want it on. And, no, I don't have the AC set to automatic temp regulation, where I would expect it to go on and off to maintain the desired temp. It happens all the time, more often when I just start up the car, and of course when its 500 degrees in Florida and I most need the AC to work!!! I will be bringing the car in for an oil change soon and will report back on the outcome. I honestly just don't want another crappy dodge/jeep rental car for a week so I have been putting this off for a month to be fixed.... oh yeah and my mid console USB cord stopped working again last week and the cup holder braces have broken for a third time.... I wish this car didn't have so many quirks because she is beautiful! Oh yeah, one more thing, the "chrome" on the outside of the car is just a metal foil and is already starting to peel off.... glad she is just a lease.
- snemacheck, Sebastian, FL, US