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.
Very dangerous problem -- car refuses to shift out of low when pulling away from a stop or near-stop. When pulling away from a stop light, drivers behind me are expecting me to accelerate pretty quickly...instead, I'm stuck creeping along in low gear -- until I manually shift into neutral then back to Drive. Also at times won't shift away from ECO mode into Overdrive and/or becomes sluggish when in ECO mode.
The transmission of our 2011 Grand Cherokee occasionally will not shift to the next higher gear when accelerating. It has stuck in both second and third. It requires shifting to neutral, then back to drive to normalize it.
All transmission software updates applicable to our car have been done at the dealer, but problem persists.
- falcnjet,
Birmingham, AL, US
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Very dangerous problem -- car refuses to shift out of low when pulling away from a stop or near-stop. When pulling away from a stop light, drivers behind me are expecting me to accelerate pretty quickly...instead, I'm stuck creeping along in low gear -- until I manually shift into neutral then back to Drive. Also at times won't shift away from ECO mode into Overdrive and/or becomes sluggish when in ECO mode.
- dwwwking, Richmond, TX, US