- November 15: Jeep Power Steering Pump Fire Risk Causes Lawsuit news | 8 days ago
- November 14: Dodge Durangos and Jeep Grand Cherokees Recalled Over ABS Modules recalls | 9 days ago
- October 25: Jeep 4xe FORM Class Action Lawsuit Moves Forward news | 29 days ago
- October 1: Jeep 4xe Fire Recall Issued Following 13 Jeep 4xe Fires recalls | 53 days ago
- September 30: Jeep Wrangler 4xe Battery Problems Argued in Court news | 54 days ago
Brake Booster Failure
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Jeep dealer.
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.
9.1
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $670
- Average Mileage:
- 59,300 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 16 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- new brake booster (9 reports)
- not sure (3 reports)
- replace brake booster (3 reports)
- install seal over brake booster (1 reports)
brakes problem
Helpful websites
- Brake Booster Recall - Chrysler will repair your vehicle free of charge (parts and labor). To do this, your dealer will test the brake booster, install a protective brake booster shield and/or replace the brake booster if required.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
In August 2014, I had my brake booster replaced per the recall #P14 as required. I recently had new brakes put on and then suddenly my brake booster fails. I cannot come to any sudden stops as my car just rolls. Twice I almost hit cars that cut me off. I had to turn my car to stop the car from rolling into the car in front of me.
After my mechanic, who I trust with everything, checked my car, he said the brake booster failed. I told him that it was recalled and I had it replaced. He was aware of the recall. He told me not to drive it with our 6 year old twins in the car because it is a major safety issue. I agree!
I called the dealership where I bought the car and had the recall completed, and they (Fullerton Chrysler Jeep Somerville, NJ) told me it was a "one shot deal." If the recalled part fails, I would have to pay for it in full because it is not warranted. How is that even possible????
They also told me that they do not have any availability until a week or so. I told them that driving it was a safety issue and they told me to rent a car. They certainly lost my future business. Obviously, they said they won't know what is wrong with it until they look at it, but I trust my personal mechanic, not a dealership. Stay tuned as this saga will surely unfold quickly...or not so quickly according to Fullerton.
- Natalee C., South Bound Brook, NJ, US