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.
When the daytime running lights are on and the vehicle is in any position aside from park if I turn on the blinker my daytime running light goes off. Say for example I'm sitting at a red during the day and I have my left blinker on my left daytime running light will be off while my right day time running light is still on. It makes my vehicle look like I have a light out when I clearly don't when they both turn right back on when my blinker is off. Both of my lights stay on while my blinker is on at night, only the daytime running lights turn off with blinker use.
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When the daytime running lights are on and the vehicle is in any position aside from park if I turn on the blinker my daytime running light goes off. Say for example I'm sitting at a red during the day and I have my left blinker on my left daytime running light will be off while my right day time running light is still on. It makes my vehicle look like I have a light out when I clearly don't when they both turn right back on when my blinker is off. Both of my lights stay on while my blinker is on at night, only the daytime running lights turn off with blinker use.
- Ana P., Webster, TX, US