Jeep Grand Cherokee Complaints (2017)

364 consumer complaints on file.

#11428002August 6, 2021
SEAT BELTS
Both right and left rear passenger seat belts (female end) stopped holding the buckle in and is no longer working, both stopped working at the same time. Jeep is not covering this and I am spending money to replace. The Jeep has 45,000 miles on it. This seems like a defect and a major safety issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11423730July 7, 2021
EQUIPMENT
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with a Thule removable roof rack. The model name was not provided. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph, the J-bar, kayak, and the rack holder detached from the vehicle and flew onto the highway. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by voicemail. The contact was awaiting a callback. The Vin was unavailable. Consumer stated while driving on the Interstate (I-990) Highway…. everything that was strapped on the roof of the SUV blew off and shattered (items involved: Thule Roof Rack, Foldable J-Bar (2Pairs), & (2) Kayaks) into 3-Lane Highway. Prior to this, (@ approx 1211p) consumer called 9-1-1 to report the incident to Amherst Police, incident no.: [XXX], 07/05/2021, 12:16p). It has also caused Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms (PTSD) for the consumer. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)."
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11422861June 29, 2021
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
One morning when I turned on my Jeep Grand Cherokee the PRNDL did not light up and the car said "Service Shifter" but the warning would go away after a few seconds. I took the car to a Jeep dealership and after 6 hours they told me the PRNDL needed to be replaced but the car was perfectly safe to drive. I waited 3 weeks for the part to arrive, and was told they'd replace the PRNDL and it would be covered by my extended warranty. I waited 5 hours at the dealership to be told once they replaced the part that the car would not move out of park. I then got a call telling me the entire shifter would need to be replaced and would not be covered under warranty. There was no actual issue with my vehicle before I dropped it off at the dealership. The car was shifting between park, drive, neutral, reverse without any issues. They also told me they would try to put the old part back on to see if it was a faulty part. They quoted me $617 for a part that before today I did not need. This is absolutely ridiculous as there are multiple forums and feeds online about Jeep Grand Cherokees having this issue. This needs to be a recall and covered by the Jeep dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420010June 7, 2021
POWER TRAIN
My car's shifter is not lighting up and the car says "service shifter" The car is not even 5 years old. This should not be an issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11416347May 12, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, STEERING
I WAS STOOPED AT A RED LIGHT ON A HILL WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN ALL LIGHTS IN CAR TURNED ON THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. I WAS ON A HILL AND ALMOST CRASHED INTO A WALL. I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE CAR. DON'T KNOW HOW THIS HAPPENED. I WAS ABLE TO MANGE AND PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE CURVE. I TURNED THE CAR ON AND OFF A FEW TIMES AND THE CAR WENT BACK TO NORMAL. I WAS VERY LUCKY I DIDN'T CRASH INTO THE WALL OR ANOTHER CAR. THIS WAS AT A BUSY INTERSECTION AND I COULD HAVE KIILED MYSELF OR AND SOMEONE ELSE. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE CAR SINCE ONLY MY HUSBAND BECAUSE IM VERY SCARED. TODAY THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT COME ON AND WE DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS RELATED. WE CALLED CHRYSLER AND EXPLAINED THE SITUATION BUT THEY CAN ONLY SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE THE CAR ON 5/17/2021 . THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE AND IM SURPRISED THEY WONT SEE THE CAR RIGHT AWAY. AND TOLD US TO WAIT ANOTHER 5 DAYS. I DON'T TRUST THIS CAR UNTIL IT GETS CHECKED .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11414110April 27, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY JEEP IS HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A (START/STOP) FUNCTION. THE LIGHTS IS ON IN THE DASH AND THE SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTION. I TAKE MY JEEP TO THE DEALER AUTHORITY AND DIAGNOSIS IS REPLACE THE 2 BATTERIES. I SPEND $165.00 FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND $495.00 FOR REPLACE BOTH BATTERIES AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUE. THE ISSUE IS WHEN I DRIVE AND I STOP MY JEEP IS SHUT OFF THE ENGINE WHEN PRESS A STOP PEDAL. WHEN RELEASE THE PEDAL MY JEEP IS NOT START AUTOMATIC. IN THE DASH HAVE A MESSAGE (PUT THE TRANSMISSION Y PARK AND START THE VEHICLE)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11413324April 22, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY BYPASS AT 55 MPH. NO OTHER TRAFFIC ON THE ROAD. CLEAR DAY. NO BIRDS IN AREA. SMOOTH ROAD SURFACE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11407810April 12, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE DRIVING THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD WENT BLACK. IT COMES BACK ON OCCASIONALLY AFTER RE-STARTING, BUT CONTINUALLY SHUTS OFF AT RANDOM TIMES. I CAN'T VIEW MY SPEED, RPM, AND GAUGES, OR GAS LEVELS. BLINKERS WILL WORK SOMETIMES OTHER TIMES THEY WON'T.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11405747March 31, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I OWNED A 2017 JEEP FOR ONLY 45 DAYS BEFORE THE THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN AND IT WAS TOTALED! I AM VERY FORTUNATE THAT NOBODY ELSE WAS INJURED BECAUSE MY JEEP SPED ACROSS THE CHURCH PARKING LOT, RAN OVER 3 TELEPHONE POLE (LYING ON THE GROUND AT THE EDGE OF THE PARKING LOT) AND CRASHED INTO THE FENCING OF MY CHURCH'S SOFTBALL FIELD. I PUSHED THE IGNITION BUTTON AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I PUSHED THE BREAKS AND IT WOULD NOT STOP! EVENTUALLY THE JEEP WAS STOPPED BY THE FENCE WHILE ALL 4 WHEELS CONTINUED SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW IT FINALLY SHUT OFF AS EVERYTHING I TRIED HAD NO EFFECT! I WILL NEVER TRUST A JEEP AGAIN IN MY LIFE!!!! THIS WAS VERY SCARY AND UNACCEPTABLE!!!!*DT
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11404547March 23, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
DEC 2020: IN A PARKING LOT, THE ENGINE WOULD TURN OVER BUT NOT START. MY MECHANIC BYPASSED THE BUILT-IN FUEL PUMP RELAY IN THE TIPM BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO CAMPBELL JEEP, BENTON AR & THEY DIAGNOSED THAT BOTH FUEL PUMPS WERE BAD. DEALER COULD NOT GIVE REASON BOTH PUMPS WENT OUT BUT I SUSPECT THAT STATEMENT IS UNTRUE GIVEN THAT MY RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THE TIPMS HAVE BEEN A KNOWN PROBLEM SINCE 2010. COST OF THE REPAIR WAS $1,871.96 3/23/21: AT HOME, THE JEEP WOULD TURN OVER BUT NOT START AS BEFORE IN DEC 2020. SAT THREE HOURS THEN STARTED. CONTINUES TO START BUT AFTER RESEARCH I SUSPECT THAT THE BUILT-IN FUEL RELAY IN THE TIPM IS BAD BUT ALLOWS FOR INTERMITTENT STARTING. I CORRESPONDED WITH AN ENGINEER IN MARYLAND THAT HAS DEVISED FUEL RELAY BYPASSES FOR CHRYSLER'S DEFECTIVE TIPMS. I AM PURCHASING A BYPASS FROM HIM FOR $36. WERE THE FUEL PUMPS BAD IN DEC 2020 OR WOULD THIS $36 PART HAVE REPAIRED IT? IN MY RESEARCH, IT HAS ALSO BEEN REPORTED THAT THE DEFECTIVE TIPM MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMPS TO CONTINUE RUNNING AFTER THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF. DID THE FUEL PUMPS OVERHEAT BECAUSE OF THAT OR DID THE DEALERSHIP MISDIAGNOSE BAD FUEL PUMPS AND CHARGE ME FOR WORK THAT DID NOT NEED TO BE DONE? I SUSPECT THAT CHRYSLER'S KNOWN DEFECTIVE TIPMS HAVE CAUSED CHRYSLER VEHICLE OWNERS A GREAT DEAL OF MONEY. I ALSO SUSPECT THAT CHRYSLER'S CONTINUED USE OF THE KNOWN DEFECTIVE TIPMS ALSO POSE A POTENTIAL PHYSICAL DANGER TO THE DRIVER & PASSENGERS IF & WHEN THE ENGINE STOPS IN TRAFFIC OR WHEN THEY ARE STRANDED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11399518March 6, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
GEAR SHIFT SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD LET MY CAR SHIFT OUT OF MY PARK. THE LIGHTS IN THE GEAR AREA DIDN'T ILLUMINATE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11399001March 3, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING INTO HER DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE SHIFTED INTO PARK. THE CONTACT STATED SHE NOTICED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE NOT IN THE SELECTED GEAR. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WAS UNABLE TO SHUT-OFF THE VEHICLE BY PRESSING THE ON/OFF BUTTON. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE GEAR TO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. AT THAT MOMENT, SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE INDOOR LIGHT AND HEADLIGHTS REMAINED ON FOR THREE AND A HALF HOURS UNTIL THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE BATTERY AND NOTICED THAT THE POSITIVE TERMINAL WAS NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO JIM SHORKEY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT (13230 ROUTE NORTH HUNTINGDON, PA 15642) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MAIN FUSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,300.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11398003February 26, 2021
AIR BAGS
I RECENTLY MET WITH AN ACCIDENT ON MY JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. POLICE REPORT #21-001506. AIRBAGS DIDN'T GET DEPLOYED.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11397236February 21, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, STEERING
VEHICLE AUTO START AND STOP FUNCTION WARNING THEN A VOLTAGE WARNING TELLING ME VEHICLE WAS GOING TO TURN OFF, WHILE I WAS IN MOTION, IT SHUT OFF ALMOST IMMEDIATELY LEAVING ME WITH NO STEERING OR BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DRIVING LANE. NO POWER TO SEATS, TRUNK, ETC SHIFTER IS IN DRIVE BUT VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE OR TURN ON.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11390064January 26, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PLACED CAR IN PARK, LEFT RUNNING, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND THE JEEP STARTED MOVING. PARK DID NOT FULLY ENGAGE CAUSING TO GO FORWARD HITTING A TREE. TRYING TO FIND OUT IF OTHER JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HAD NOT ENGAGED FULLY IN PARK WHEN LEFT RUNNING
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11389038January 20, 2021
ENGINE
LLEAKING WATER PUMP GASKET
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11388613January 17, 2021
SEATS
WHILE I WAS DRIVING 25MPH ON HWY95 TURNING RIGHT EXITING THE HWY THE FRONT PASSENGER HEAD REST POOPED OPEN STRIKING MY 16 TEEN YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN THE HEAD WITH FRIGHTENING FORCE WHICH HAS CAUSED HEADACHES SINCE THE INCIDENT.*DT CONSUMER STATED CASE NUMBER FROM FDA IS [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11387350January 9, 2021
ENGINE
VEHICLE HAVING ISSUES STARTING UP. ON MULTIPLE OCCASION THE VEHICLE WILL NOT TURN OVER. IT IS A PUSH BUTTON START. I PURCHASED THIS CAR BRAND NEW WITH ONLY 52 MILES ON IT AND LESS THAN 4 YEARS LATER ITS HAVING ISSUES COMING ONE. I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE. WHEN THIS HAPPENED IN ALL CASES THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED. ONCE OVER NIGHT, ONCE ONLY FOR A COUPLE HOURS.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11386349January 4, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEATS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I I WAS DRIVING IN MY MOMS 2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET AND I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE SEAT SETTING BUTTON ON THE DRIVERS SIDE PANEL DOOR ITS POSITIONED IN A TERRIBLE PLACE FOR PEOPLE WITH LONGER LEGS, I HAD DROPPED A MILK SHAKE AFTER PICKING IT UP OUT OF THE CUP HOLDER AND IT SLIPPED OUT OF MY HAND AND BETWEEN MY LEGS ROLLING BEHIND THE BRAKE, IT HAD A LID ON IT SO I WASN'T WORRIED ABOUT IT SPILLING OR MAKING A MESS. I JUST CASULLY TRIED TO PICK IT UP BY SPRESDING MY LEGS AND REACHING DOWN TO PICK IT UP WHILE KEEPING MY EYES ON THE ROAD. BUT, THAT ENDED UP BEING THE WRONG THING TO DO ,MY KNEE HIT THE S BUTTON FOR THE DRIVERS 1 AND 2 MEMORY. THE SEAT STARTED GOING FORWARD AND I COULDN'T STOP IT. I HAD MY LEGS SPREAD TO PICK UP THE SHAKE I HAD NO TIME TO DO ANYTHING WITH THEM THE NEXT THING I KNEW I WAS PINNED BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE CAR SEAT MY LKNEES AND LEGS WERE SCRUNCHED. I COULDN'T STEER,I COULDN'T HIT THE BRAKES,I WAS, PINNED VERY TIGHT AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL. IM A BIG GU, IT WAS TIGHT,I COULDN'T BRAKE BECAUSE MY LEGS WERE PINNED AS WELL, I WAS HELPLESS., I WRECKED INTO A CAR AND THEN HITTING A BRIDGE BEING SO CLOSE TTO THE STEERING WHEEL THE AIR BAGS ALL WENT OFF ALL I REMEMBER WAS THE SEAT GOING DOWN AFTER GOING ALL THE WAY TO FRONT AND THEN DROPPING DOWN AND STAYING THERE I WAS DROPPING DOWN WHEN THE BAGS HIT ME . I KNEW THAT THE SEAT CONTROLS WERE DOWN ON THE LEFT SIDE OF ME. TRIED TO MAKE IT STOP, SO I COULD. IM WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE HAS EVER HIT THIS BUTTON BY ACCIDENT AND THE SEATS STARTED DOING THE SAME THING TO THENM AS IT DID TO ME. IS THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL DEFEACT OR IT WAS JUST A FLUKE? AND WHY DOES THE SEAT DO THAT WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING. I THINK IT SHOULD BE AUTOMATICALLY TURNED OFF WHILE MOVING. IF THE BUTTON IS GOING TO BE THERE. IM SO SORRYFOR THE FAMILY. WE ALL SHOULDN'T HAVE HAD TO GO THROUGH THIS.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11384339December 21, 2020
POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY WAITING FOR MY DAUGHTER, VEHICLE WAS IN PARK ON A VERY, VERY SMALL INCLINE - ALMOST FLAT. WITHIN A MINUTE OF SITTING THERE, IT STARTED TO COAST/MOVE BACKWARDS. I HAD TO PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO STOP IT FROM GOING ONTO THE ROAD.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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