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.
My radio was on and off yesterday like it was possessed by the devil, the CD player works but when switched to radio the read out is there but no audio, then when it did switch on there was static, then it stopped working again readout of the radio station, what song was playing but no sound, today on my hour long drive to work the radio will not play at all. Is there an easy fix for this beside replacing the radio, has any one else had this issue??? The radio is a factory install, not an after market install.
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My radio was on and off yesterday like it was possessed by the devil, the CD player works but when switched to radio the read out is there but no audio, then when it did switch on there was static, then it stopped working again readout of the radio station, what song was playing but no sound, today on my hour long drive to work the radio will not play at all. Is there an easy fix for this beside replacing the radio, has any one else had this issue??? The radio is a factory install, not an after market install.
- Mildred J., Joliet, IL, US