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.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,228 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 50 mph, the brakes became inoperable and the brake warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a brake booster. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000.
When the Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicle is exiting the freeway or when coasting with no pressure on the accelerator, the vehicle stalls. Engine power is lost, power steering is lost, and power braking is lost leading to a significant inability to control the vehicle. The vehicle is unable to restart until it comes to a complete stop in the roadway and is put into park. This issue has occurred on four separate occasions before Chrysler even issued a recall. Chrysler has now notified me by mail of a recall for the fuel relay which could cause a stall and crash and has recommended I take the car to a dealer for repair. After taking the car to the dealer, the dealer has stated that no problem can be found and they cannot recreate the issue. The Jeep dealer has no evidence showing them that the problem is occurring as a result of the fuel relay even with the recall in effect. The dealer has advised me to pick up the car and wait until parts are available to fix the recalled part. This means they have advised me to drive the car with this potentially fatal flaw. This is as of November 18th, 2014. Chrysler's recall department has advised by phone I drive the car to another Jeep dealership to see if another service department can diagnose the issue. This recommendation puts myself and the public at risk of serious injury or death. There has been no temporary repair suggested or a date when a permanent fuel relay replacement part will be available. No alternative transportation has been provided or offered. I am without a means of transportation while my vehicles is not functioning due to safety reasons.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notifications for NHTSA campaign number: 14V154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic), NHTSA campaign number: 14V391000 (electrical system), and NHTSA campaign number: 14V53O00 (electrical system). However, the parts needed to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
We received 3 recall notices related to the brake booster, the totally integrated power module, and a short in the visor lamp. We called our local dealership and each time we called, they told us they did not have the parts and they would call when they did receive them. They still have not called and the first recall notice was issued more than 6 months ago.
Brake booster recall P14 / NHTSA 14V-154. Dealership: Herb chambers Chrysler of danvers MA. Dealer has been unable to remedy this within a reasonable time (7 months), and we are concerned as this is a life threatening recall if the brake booster fails again. We replaced the brake booster previously with a faulty brake booster in November 2013, at this same dealership. We have been told there is a waiting list and there is "nothing" that can be done.
- Wenham, MA, USA
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The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact indicated that the key failed to turn in the ignition and prevented the vehicle from starting. The dealer was notified of the failure. After inspecting the vehicle, the technician diagnosed that the fuel pump and brake booster needed to be replaced. However, the parts were not available in order to repair the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 14V530000 (fuel system) and NHTSA campaign number: 14V154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). The dealer would not release the vehicle back to the contact until the manufacturer provided a remedy to repair both recalls due to the potential safety issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notifications for NHTSA campaign number: 14V391000 (electrical system), NHTSA campaign number: 14V530000 (fuel system), and NHTSA campaign number: 14V154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). However, the parts needed were unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notifications for NHTSA campaign number: 14V154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic), NHTSA campaign number: 14V530000 (electrical system), and NHTSA campaign number: 14V391000 (electrical system). However, the parts needed to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V154000 (service brakes, hydraulic), NHTSA campaign number: 14V391000 (electrical system wiring) and NHTSA campaign number: 14V530000 (electrical system). However, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. In addition, the contact stated that the check engine light was continuously illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notifications for NHTSA campaign numbers:14V391000 (electrical system), 14V154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic), and 14V530000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable. The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 45,513. Updated 2/24/15 updated 5/11/16 updated 09/01/2017
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V154000 (brakes), NHTSA campaign number: 14V53000 (electrical system) and NHTSA campaign number: 14V391000 (electrical system). The dealer and the manufacturer were contacted on multiple occasions and they informed the contact that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available and no estimated time to receiving the parts was provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer had to have the vehicle towed to the dealer, to have the brake booster replaced, which was done prior to the recall. The consumer is requesting reimbursement. The dealer found the brake booster had deteriorated.
I brought my Jeep in to meadowland Ford in carmel NY for recall P14 on August 6,2014. I was told they had to order a part and they would call me when it came in. I have called several times and was told they still don't have the part. I have since received 2 more recalls on this vehicle P36 and P54. Please complete my first recall so I can have the other 2 fixed. What is the delay?
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated the brake pump failed. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). However, the part was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
Car was brought in for service at the dealer in early June for NHTSA campaign number: 14V154000. I was told that the part was on back order and would be notified when the part was available. I called the dealer on 11/10/14 and I was told the part was still on back order. Waiting 5 months for a replacement part is not acceptable.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 14V530000 (fuel propulsion system), NHTSA campaign id number: 14V391000 (electrical system), NHTSA campaign id number: 14V154000 service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). However, the parts needed were not available. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact did not experience a failure.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 14V154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) and NHTSA campaign id number: 14V530000 (fuel system). However, the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 14V154000 (service brakes and service brakes, hydraulic), NHTSA campaign id number: 14V391000 (electrical system), and NHTSA campaign id number: 14V530000 (fuel propulsion system). However, the parts needed for each repair were not available. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact did not experience a failure.
I'd like to register a formal complaint "for the record". regarding Chrysler group's recall #S P14, P36 and P54 for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4... parts are still not available (since May 2014 for the power brake booster!) this is totally unacceptable. Individually, the harbinger of these three (3) recalls could result in; (a) power-assisted braking failure, (B) a vehicle interior electrical fire and, (C) intermittent / unexpected engine shutdown. I contacted the Chrysler group recall assistance center today @ 1-800-853-1403 and spoke with "[xxx]"... received a pretty lame "bs" explanation about parts availability on all three (3) recalls and the method in which they are allocated to their dealerships. She could not commit as to when, if ever, my dealership would receive the required parts to remedy the outstanding recalls on my vehicle. My local dealership is a smaller, rural "mom & pop" store, so the question that begs to be asked is will I ever see these parts installed before there's a recall-related incident with my wife's vehicle? the recall "system" is apparently broken, as Chrysler group is not diligently fulfilling their safety obligations and nobody from NHTSA is apparently doing anything about enforcing it, quite disconcerting and unacceptable! as of today's registered complaint(s), kindly consider NHTSA and Chrysler group as officially put on notice of my complaint and of my dire concern for this particular situation. Note that the problem is not with my local dealership, as they've been trying to acquire the necessary parts on my behalf from Chrysler group. Please follow-up Chrysler group without further delay and report your findings to me. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
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- Rochster , MI, USA