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.
FOR SOME TIME NOW, I HAVE EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH FINDING AT ODD TIMES, THE REAR LIFTGATE UP, THE PANIC ALARM GOING OFF, THE FRONT WINDOWS BEING FOUND DOWN AND THE REMOTE START ENGAGING ON IT’S OWN. I DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM TO BE WITHIN THE REMOTE. ON THE RUBBER PAD, THERE ARE SMALL METAL DISCS THAT ACT AS CONTACTS. THESE HAVE BEEN COMING LOOSE AND FLOATING AROUND INSIDE THE REMOTE MAKING CONTACT WITH THE CIRCUIT BOARD. THIS IS CAUSING THE VERY ANNOYING ISSUES. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE HAS TAKEN ANYTHING FROM THE VEHICLE AND I HAVE NOT HAD THE LIFTGATE OR WINDOWS GO DOWN IN BAD WEATHER.
I HAVE TRIED RE-GLUING THE DISCS, BUT NOT HAVING MUCH LUCK WITH FINDING A GLUE THAT WILL WORK. CHECKED THE DEALER TODAY TO SEE IF I COULD ORDER JUST THE RUBBER PIECE WITH THE CONTACTS - NOPE, GOTTA BUY THE WHOLE REMOTE FOR MORE THAN $100.
SO, IF YOU FIND YOUR JEEP DOING ODD THINGS LIKE IT IS SPOOKED, LOOK AT THE REMOTE AND SEE IF THOSE SMALL DISCS HAVE COME UNGLUED. VERY VERY ANNOYING.
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FOR SOME TIME NOW, I HAVE EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH FINDING AT ODD TIMES, THE REAR LIFTGATE UP, THE PANIC ALARM GOING OFF, THE FRONT WINDOWS BEING FOUND DOWN AND THE REMOTE START ENGAGING ON IT’S OWN. I DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM TO BE WITHIN THE REMOTE. ON THE RUBBER PAD, THERE ARE SMALL METAL DISCS THAT ACT AS CONTACTS. THESE HAVE BEEN COMING LOOSE AND FLOATING AROUND INSIDE THE REMOTE MAKING CONTACT WITH THE CIRCUIT BOARD. THIS IS CAUSING THE VERY ANNOYING ISSUES. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE HAS TAKEN ANYTHING FROM THE VEHICLE AND I HAVE NOT HAD THE LIFTGATE OR WINDOWS GO DOWN IN BAD WEATHER.
I HAVE TRIED RE-GLUING THE DISCS, BUT NOT HAVING MUCH LUCK WITH FINDING A GLUE THAT WILL WORK. CHECKED THE DEALER TODAY TO SEE IF I COULD ORDER JUST THE RUBBER PIECE WITH THE CONTACTS - NOPE, GOTTA BUY THE WHOLE REMOTE FOR MORE THAN $100.
SO, IF YOU FIND YOUR JEEP DOING ODD THINGS LIKE IT IS SPOOKED, LOOK AT THE REMOTE AND SEE IF THOSE SMALL DISCS HAVE COME UNGLUED. VERY VERY ANNOYING.
- David B., Danville, US