10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
13 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 2
Average Mileage:
49,868 miles

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problem #484

Oct 082015

Grand Cherokee

  • 110,000 miles
On multiple occasions, my vehicle has shown symptoms that appear to be related to the recent Chrysler ignition switch recall. One persisting problem is when I am driving with my headlights on, the interior lights (dashboard, radio, and climate control illumination) and all exterior lights (headlights, tail lights, and any other illuminated position lights) will rapidly flash on and off. Currently, my remedy for this problem, when it is happening, is to turn on the turning indicator which appears to return the lights to normal. More recently, while leaving my neighborhood, all of my dashboard warning lights illuminated and then the dashboard went dark all together. The remedy for this problem was to turn the car completely off and back on again. Last but not least, while traveling about 65 mph on a highway, my knee bumped the ignition key which switched the car to the accessory position, rendering the car powerless.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #483

Sep 032014

Grand Cherokee

  • 90,000 miles
I have received notice of a recall, P41 / NHTSA 14V-438 dated 9/3/2014. I have received multiple notices that this ignition switch failure may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicles safety features including the frontal airbags. Each time I contact the dealer who states they don't have the parts to fix it yet. I believe that having to wait over a year for a new ignition switch to fix a safety issue is unreasonable and irresponsible. I'm sure if I had a broken ignition switch any other time they would replace it quickly. I want my vehicle properly fixed, in a reasonable amount of time, over a year is not reasonable.

- Lawrenceburg, IN, USA

problem #482

Nov 202014

Grand Cherokee

  • 118,005 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving at 50 mph, the instrument panel lights illuminated and the vehicle started to lose power. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle also failed to start. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,005.

- Gainesville, GA, USA

problem #481

Oct 132015

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 12/18/15; 4/19/18

- Gaylord, MI, USA

problem #480

Jul 212014

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #479

Nov 012013

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000(electrical system); however, the recall part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Ocean View, DE, USA

problem #478

Sep 012014

Grand Cherokee

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While idling, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after the failure occurred. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the recall part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Laurel, MT, USA

problem #477

Oct 122015

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The recall was on the contact's vehicle since September 3, 2014 and the contact received the notification in October of 2015. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure...updated 01/27/16 updated 1/12/2016 updated 02/03/16. Updated 04/19/18

- Wood Ridge, NJ, USA

problem #476

Oct 132014

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Mint Hill, NC, USA

problem #475

Oct 132015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Indian Trail, NC, USA

problem #474

Oct 132014

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Mint Hill, NC, USA

problem #473

Jan 072015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

problem #472

Jul 212014

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Lynnville, TN, USA

problem #471

Mar 132015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 35 mph, the headlights illuminated intermittently. Also, the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Warfordsburg, PA, USA

problem #470

Oct 132015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Reference: Safety recall P41/NHTSA 14V-438. Received 3 recall notices since Sep 3, 2014. Each time I call Chrysler/Jeep they tell me the parts are not yet available. The notice says, "if your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to the administrator." This is the purpose of this complaint.

- Mckinney, TX, USA

problem #469

Apr 152015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer had not been notified of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Mount Vernon, OH, USA

problem #468

Oct 132015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #467

Sep 032014

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system), however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 1/15/16

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #466

Jan 132015

Grand Cherokee

  • 151,151 miles
The contact owned a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop at 10 mph, another vehicle failed to yield and crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head and collar bone bruises that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the crash scene and was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 151,151.

- Manistee, MI, USA

problem #465

Oct 022015

Grand Cherokee

  • 107,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and numerous warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that there was a loud noise after the vehicle stalled. The failure would occur intermittently. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

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