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.
I have had the TIPM replaced, the brake booster replaced (both before recalls and needed to get reimbursed), a coil pack replaced and now the transmission has this banging noise...idling in traffic....you inch forward and it feels like the gear will slam into gear. Scared to hear this cost. Luxury should not be this car's category.
I was driving back from Florida to PA and while stuck in traffic and only crawling along, my transmission felt like it was slipping and banging into gear. It had done this before but this time I had a witness. He was like "What the hell was that noise". I have not brought it to the dealer yet because I am sick of hearing they cannot find a problem.
This is probably the worst vehicle I have owned in my life. Too many issues.
Is anybody else having this problem also?????
- chaos,
Stroudsburg, PA, US
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I have had the TIPM replaced, the brake booster replaced (both before recalls and needed to get reimbursed), a coil pack replaced and now the transmission has this banging noise...idling in traffic....you inch forward and it feels like the gear will slam into gear. Scared to hear this cost. Luxury should not be this car's category.
- yg15, Chicago, IL, US