10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,214 miles

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problem #192

Mar 102023

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The "UCONNECT" touch screen infotainment system is delaminating which causes rapid and continuous "ghost" touches. This is extremely distracting and unnerving. This will occur on any screen. Radio, navigation, climate control, sos, etc. are all affected by this. When this occurs it is very difficult to concentrate on driving due to the rapid succesion of ghost touches.

- Allentown, PA, USA

problem #191

Aug 142023

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The screen has been doing phantom touches most likely due to the bubble forming under the top layer (currently getting it diagnosed for delamination). This is a safety risk due to the distraction from the changes on the screen and the fact that it will cause me to look at the screen and not at the road. The radio, phone and also GPS all are affected currently. I am not able to use handsfree for my phone and the GPS is not usable as well. Like I said, the vehicle currently has an appointment set up to be diagnosed so it can be submitted to UConnect. There is no warning messages for this.

- Mount Pleasant, WI, USA

problem #190

Feb 012023

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Air conditioner is blowing only hot air. My car is 5 years old with 24,000 miles and i have Already paid to refill my 1234 refrigerant and within a couple months it's blowing hot air again. Now i am being quoted $1200 plus dollars to fix a leak.

- Torrance, CA, USA

problem #189

Aug 232023

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
EXTREMELY UNSAFE CONDITION. The lamination on the monitor is peeling/cracking and obscuring the information shown on the electronic read out. For functions such as GPS, this is very dangerous. I spend more valuable seconds trying to read the monitor (eyes off the road) in trying to understand and read the data. Luckily, I haven't had any incidents, but I would guess there have been multiple accidents caused by this very fixable condition in most Jeep's of this vintage. I implore you to initiate a recall ASAP.

- Slingerlands, NY, USA

problem #188

Nov 012022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
My uConnect touchscreen started delaminating since end of year 2022. It has gotten worse where it interrupts my driving most of the time. Due to the screen delimitation, the radio irregularly switches the channels itself every 1 to 2 seconds; the AC/heat screen attempts switch the setting to front windshield or other air settings to a maximum airflow; the main setting screens attempts to call 911 emergency during many of my driving events; it attempts to change my clock settings-??etc. Most of the interior settings are in the uConnect touch screen pages, no way I could get my settings stay AS IS from the denomination. It is nearly impossible for the drivers to concentrate during their driving from this irregular activity. I have contacted FCA and Jeep dealership but I have not gotten any resolution to resolve the issue. I have searched the sites for the issue and most of the 2018 Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram owners seems to have the same issue. However, the dealership is not taking the issue seriously. The irregular radio interruption is very dangerous to the drivers and I believe it should be a recall. (I wish I can upload a video to show the uConnect self irregular settings)

- Springfield , VA, USA

problem #187

Jul 012023

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The computer screen (radio, climate control, back up camera, etc.) The screen has a mind of its own. It will go on and off by itself all the time. It changes the radio stations and climate control by itself. The back up camera will be on and then as we are baking up it goes out, or won't work at all. Its very dangerous and distracting for the driver. In contacting Jeep, they will not cover the cost to repair or replace. We even purchased an extended Certified Added Care Warranty when we purchased the Jeep and they won't cover it either.

- Triangle, VA, USA

problem #186

Mar 112023

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The stop/start feature on my Jeep has just stopped working. The battery has been checked and rechecked and replaced. It doesn't work. The biggest problem now is the 8.4 touchscreen display that malfunctions. The GPS is connected to this along with the radio and backup camera. Other features include the phone, climate control, and other functions. The phone will randomly select contacts I am not trying to call, and the GPS will randomly set locations I am not trying to go. The screen will jump from one application to another which is extremely distracting while driving. I've tried turning the screen off completely but this isn't helpful if I'm actually using my navigation. It's dangerous.

- White Plains, MD, USA

problem #185

Jul 012021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Screen started to delaminate two years ago. Slowly started glitching. It now glitches constantly while driving. It randomly turns on and off, calls people, turns seat heaters on and off, changes channel, turns back up camera on and off etc. This is a major safety concern while driving. When I researched this online it appears to be a very widespread issue for all 2018 Jeeps. I have also had to replace my headlights 3 times in the last 1 1/2 years. I feel there is a correlation. I don't understand why Jeep is not recalling this issue.

- Rolling Prairie, IN, USA

problem #184

Apr 062022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Infotainment Center randomly changes modes, unable to use Bluetooth as it will call 911 or contacts. This presents a safety issue due to inability to have hands free capabilities. Navigation system is inoperable as changes screens, loses destination. Climate control turns items off and on without me selecting any feature. Screens flip around without my interaction. Started when had around 40k miles on vehicle. Overall malfunction of entire system.

- Pensacola , FL, USA

problem #183

Feb 012023

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Communication screen has delaminated causing ghost touching. While driving the radio randomly changes, the phone will dial, the hvac controls will start switching, etc. without anyone touching the screen. This is distracting and dangerous. At night the screen will change dimness and brightness. I have no control over it and there-??s nothing to be done to stop it.

- Leesport, PA, USA

problem #182

Jan 012023

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The navigation display in my jeep is starting to delaminate which is cause ghost touches and the screen will change on its own, mess with settings and it can cause serious safety issues and is distracting to the driver. This should be a recall and not the driver-??s responsibility to fix.

- Hilliard, OH, USA

problem #181

Jul 152021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The lcd screen is basically coming apart and there should be a recall as this is a known issue yet it-??s going to cost me hundreds of dollars to fix since the car is not under warranty. It-??s been messed up since the month after I bought it from carmax in Wichita, ks and they refused to cover it since there was no recall. The buttons go crazy and click random stuff and it looks as if there is liquid in between the screen.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #180

Jun 092023

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
ECM/PCM

- New York , NY, USA

problem #179

Mar 272023

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Car caught on fire while engine was off

- Cleveland, TX, USA

problem #178

Nov 012021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Display screen has been bubbling since I purchased in 2021. Now recently while driving display presses buttons on screen while driving without any physical contact. Calls random people from phone without touching it. Impacting ability to use navigation safely, constantly having to switch screens back. Also, at times blue screen appears, and sometimes rear camera view stays on screen while driving.

- Broadview Heights, OH, USA

problem #177

Apr 272023

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
While driving the vehicle it shut off and would not start unless the vehicle was jumped. This happened twice in the middle of the highway, extremely dangerous my children were in the vehicle and other vehicles had to swerve to avoid contact with my vehicle. I took the vehicle back to the dealer that i purchased the vehicle from and they could not figure out the issue. My vehicle is currently with another independent dealer, i changed both batteries, i changed the alternator, checked all of the fuses and checked the relay switches and the vehicle still will not start without a jump and it will only run for a day without needing a jump. No warnings, it just happened.

- Philadelphia , PA, USA

problem #176

Jun 192022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The maker of my vehicle cannot solve an open recall on a timely manner. An existing open safety recall is registered to my vehicle for about 1 year and due to this recall I am currently exposed to a safety issue as well as lost of income as this vehicle is used for Business Purpose.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #175

Jun 012022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
8.4-?? unconnect touch screen radio is bubbling. This bubbling causes the touch screen to select randomly. It will change climate control setting, screen settings, turn the radio on, turn seat heaters on, manipulate the navigation system. This becomes a large distraction while on the road and is extremely dangerous. This is a known issue with these radios in several Jeep/Dodge/Chrysler/Ram models. We have taken the vehicle to the dealer and asked for this safety issue to be addressed. They have responded that we are responsible to fix at our own cost.

- Boise, ID, USA

problem #174

Apr 012023

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The radio had delaminated causing my radio to start switching stations randomly, rendering my dashboard useless- no phone, no navigation, unable to adjust heat, indoor cabin temperature, or hear radio.

- Matawan, NJ, USA

problem #173

May 062023

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The worse thing that has happened is I started my car with my grandbaby in her carseat, I hopped out to lock my house door and the car went into reverse and ran into barbwire fence, this has happened twice. A total of 3 times my car has slammed on the bracks while backing out of the drive way barley moving it almost gave me whiplash. My radio jumps around channels, I have reported in the past but has gotten worse and started turning on the heater on high and I cant stop it.

- Beaumont, TX, USA

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