Intermittent starting issues for 5+ years, multiple repairs with no resolution

- Saint Francis, WI, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 50 MPH, the instrument panel lost functionality and became inoperable. The contact stated that radio was also inoperable. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle overnight, it was discovered that the passenger-??s side air bag had deployed. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer, but the dealer was contacted by phone. The contact was informed that the failure was a known issue and that an unknown computer or software needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Hampton Bays, NY, USA

Vehicle will not start randomly. The battery has been checked, the relays and fuses have been checked, the starter has been replaced, and the fuel pump and fuel filer have been checked. The issue continues sporadically and leaves the driver stranded. There is an known issue with the ignition switch on these Jeeps as my 2008 Jeep Cherokee was recalled for this reason but there is no recall for the 2007 for this same reason.

- Andover, NJ, USA

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7L when driving on roadway the rpm go up down and then the Jeep shot off and then put the vehicle in neutral and turn the key start and the vehicle up and when driving again and the start again and took the vehicle to Jeep dealer and there don-??t find anything wrong.

- Queens , NY, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that upon pushing the START button to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that she would be responsible for the towing expense and for the repair of the vehicle as the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V438000 (Electrical System) which she associated with the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

- Norton, MA, USA

When I am driving, all of the lights on my dash come on. Seatbelt, check engine, brakes, low tire pressure etc. The stay on for a couple of seconds. Then EVERYTHING turns off for about half a second. Gas gauge, rpm, speedometer all go down to zero, which is how it is when I turn the jeep off. While I'm still driving and going 45 mph! Then every thing turns back on. It happened about 5 months ago once. Then today it happened about 15 times as I drove home from my mother's house, which is about 7-9 miles from my house.

- Grayson, GA, USA

While driving the Jeep on the interstate at 65 mph lost all power was able to get it to the side of the road and after a minute it restarted it has done it numerous times sometimes sitting at a traffic light sometimes driving 25 mph through town there is no warning no dash signs of anything wrong vehicle just shut off lose all power terrifying took it to a Jeep dealer couldn't duplicate the problem also the radio plays and the dash display does not light up my power windows will go up and down by themselves and end up halfway. I only been able to drive the car short distances because of the fear of death lose breaking and steering. Have seen other complaints with the same issues on the internet why is this vehicle allowed to be on the road

- Elizabethtown, PA, USA

I would be driving down the road and my Jeep will shut off all by itself and then turn back on all while driving down the expressway doing 75mph my steering wheel and lights and breaks would all lock up then the Jeep would just pop back on and then the RPM's would be really high so I would have to hit the breaks to slow way down so my Jeep wouldn't blow up on me. I've taken it to like 5 mechanics and they can not figure what's wrong with it. Then also I can get in my Jeep and start it and my radio and backup camera won't work and some of my gages wouldn't register when I start it ups don't start going down the road so I will have to pull over shut my Jeep off and pull the key out and open the door to make sure everything is off then put the key can in and restart it and sometimes it will work and sometimes I will have to do it a few times to get it to work.

- Vermontville, MI, USA

Engine turns off while driving.it has happened several times before, intermittently. February 3rd, 2021, January 17th, 2021, and several times before.

- Fairview, TN, USA

The 4-wheel drive transfer case can direct engine power to the rear wheels only, all four wheels, or in its neutral position, non at all. These vehicles are being recalled because the transfer case can shift into its neutral position without warning. If this were to occur, engine power would not reach any of the drive wheels and the vehicle could not move under its own power. Dealers will reprogram the final drive controller which governs the transfer case to correct this concern.

- Madisonville, KY, USA

Jeep is having electrical issues. It will randomly go into limp mode at start, but turning it off and restarting it fixes that issue. It's done this three times in the 2 years we have had it. I am now having an electrical issue where something is causing a draw on the battery while the vehicle is turned off. I have had to replace the alternator, starter, and now the battery.it is causing the battery to swell, and the Jeep is having to be jumped to start multiple times a week. The battery was put on a deep charge, and it had to be jumped the next day. Also the air conditioning back lighting goes off and on when you turn the knobs or adjust the fan speed while both driving and stationary. This has been going on for roughly a month.

- Columbia, TN, USA

The Jeep has electrical stuff happening sporadically and does not start but with power but after 3 to 6 attempts starts right up. I turn key all power and bells go off and it makes a humming noise and 1 click noise dash says ' transmission over temp' the Jeep is cold so not over temperature. I've seen a lot of post about recall and also about ignition switch or module. I've only owned for 2 years and dealer said car had no recalls when I purchased. This happens stationary and also after driving about 20 minutes to destination and when I went to leave it took several times before starting. This has been going on for last 3 days but few messages randomly popped in information center few times before this had at dealer on computer no codes said it was okay

- Kenockee, MI, USA

I had gotten up to take a ride to the store and the day before I didn't see any smoke. But before I made it to my stop sign there was smoke rolling at my driver door so I rushed back to the house and couldn't even open my door. By this time flames where coming out the driver door and I tried putting it out after I called the fire department with a bucket of water because the water hose wouldn't reach and the fire department wouldn't be in a rush. So my whole [xxx] car caught on fire a week ago from a electric problem. Now I'm screwed. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Pickens, SC, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that he had received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) approximately two years. The vehicle was taken to mac haik jackson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (5395 interstate 55 North frontage rd, jackson, ms 39211) where the vehicle was repaired under the recall. Recently, the contact stated that while stopped or driving at various speeds, the vehicle shutoff with the check engine warning light illuminated prior to the failure. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed the vehicle with a defection ignition switch, which the contact linked to the original recall. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 175,500.

- Byram, MS, USA

Purchased vehicle used on July 3 2020 at seth lee auto sales in tavares fl.. paid $1500 cash down payment and incurred a loan as well. Told the vehicle was fine. Drove away and within 5 minutes the vehicle stalled at a light. Could not restart for 15 minutes. Vehicle continued intermittently doing this every time I drove and particularly while idling or going slower speeds. Took to Jeep dealer yesterday July 13 2020. Service technician just called advising the front control module has to be replaced with total being $1096.41. The part is currently on back order.

- Altamonte Springs, FL, USA

Been having starting issues for at least 6 months. It starts sometimes and other times have to wait a few hours to a few days. The last 2 days won't start at all and has drained my less then a year old battery. 3 weeks ago windows will roll down or up whenever they want. Doors lock and unlock at random. I believed my car is possessed. Reading more and more I realized my tipm is bad. I have learned with all the random things with this Jeep that I will never buy one again. It is a very dangerous car and too many issues, with no resolution other then I have to empty every pocket to fix it. It stalls when driving it shifts into all gears slows me down when I'm on highway at a very unsafe speed. It is unreliable and I put my life my kids and others at risk while driving. Sadly, I believe Jeep doesn't care about safety since there is 1000's of complaints with same issues. It also says my air bags won't work because the tipm is bad.

- Castle Rock, CO, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the fuel gauge provided inaccurate fuel levels. The contact also stated that the check engine warning illuminated intermittently. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the VIN was not included. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 157,000.

- Denver, CO, USA

Vehicle was stationary

- Staten Island, NY, USA

I have a 2007 Grand Cherokee. While taking my kids to school, I was slowing down when the Jeep just died. I coasted to the side of the road and was able to start the car again. Anytime since then, mainly when slowing down to stop, it would do the same thing. Tried replacing ECM, sensors, etc. Nothing has worked yet. Jeep dealer told us it could be the wiring harness...which we cant find anywhere.

- Lasalle, CO, USA

The dash, interior lights, speed odometer, ac/heater are going out while driving. It blinks off for a few seconds and comes back on for a few seconds repeatedly while driving. My ignition was replaced due to the previous recall. When the dash comes back on three lights are lit up: Esp bas, check engine and the stability control.

- Rockledge, FL, USA