10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
21 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
26 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,185 miles

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problem #217

Sep 232022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
On several occasions, while driving between 30 - 70 miles per hour - car goes into neutral by itself leaving you trying to steer the car to the side of the road under multiple risky situations. When pulled over - car can be put into park but if your foot is on the brake pedal the car sputters and won't shut off until brake pedal is released. You can still steer the car to the side of the road but no acceleration is possible. Restarting the car isn't possible for about 20 - 30 minutes. Most occurrence have happened on the interstate. There are no warning signs prior to the occurrences and it's extremely scary trying to get to safety. Diagnostics have been completed by Jeep dealerships and other repair shops and it's been stated all recalls have been made to this car in the past. The fact the car goes into neutral itself is scary. The most recent event puts the total of occurrences at 15 since I have owned the car. No one seems to have an explanation --all I know is its very dangerous especially on the freeway. I would like to know what can be done to get this resolved before someone get hurt.

- Des Moines, IA, USA

problem #216

Aug 312022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The head rest on the passenger side has dismantled. I believe it-??s an air bag system but am not too sure. The cushion and the plastic part have split and show a few wires. I have not been in any type of collision for the head rest to go ahead and give out like that.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #215

Jul 132022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
My vehicle has a recall with the parts not available, I crash without prior warning, and injured. I have contact FCA US and other customer care numbers provided. My vehicle was repaired for the outer damage due to the collision, but my vehicle does not pass emission due to parts not being available. My car is drivable with very little power and can only drive a very low speed and locally. I have called about this matter for over a month and afraid that I will get in to another accident. I have not received information on when parts will be available. I had it checked and most probable other components require replacing due to the recall. This put me at risk and could have put my children at risk.

- Lawrence , MA, USA

problem #214

Jun 282022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The AHR on the driver's side activated while the vehicle was parked and the driver was hit in the neck. Upon inspection, the plastic tabs that keep the pin in place, keeping the whole apparatus in the off position, broke off.

- Fairview Heights, IL, USA

problem #213

Jan 012021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Uconnect NAV 8.4N updated to the latest firmware when purchased in July of 2020. Currently it will reboot randomly and go to a black screen. At which point it will blast the heater and the radio at full volume while driving. Extremely terrifying and dangerous. Uconnect says it-??s not their problem as it is an 8 year old system. Seems like they should be held accountable for forcing drivers into a DISTRACTED driver situation. Repeatedly. So far the only fix I have found is to pull over immediately and restart the vehicle. I am about to purchase an aftermarket unit to replace this dangerous item that is also affecting the resale value of said vehicle.

- Redmond, OR, USA

problem #212

Apr 292022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
While driving on a city street the driver side headrest deployed without cause and struck me in the back of the head.

- Jamul, CA, USA

problem #211

Apr 252022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The passenger headrest deployed because the pin plastic bracket has failed it released the headrest unexpectedly and can not be reset. Please advise this is dangerous!

- Humble, TX, USA

problem #210

Apr 222022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The shifter system (monostable shifter/ electronic shift module) malfunctioned 4 times so far. It has been to the dealer 3 times and the following has been replaced: the electronic shift module, the shift head/knob, the electronic shift module again, and finally the wiring itself, and now 10 miles after picking up my car that was being serviced since Monday (it is Friday now), I have the same issue and it makes my car stuck in first or second gear, I cannot shift into park or out of drive unless I shut the engine off, it puts my car into limp mode and won't let me accelerate or else the car jerks, my infotainment screen intermittently shuts off, and I get the following warning lights and messages: Check engine light, Braking system light, TPMS light, traction control light, "Service Electronic Braking System" message, "Service Shifter" message with OBD code U1467, "Service Power Steering" message, "Service Transmission- Continue in D. Do not shift or turn engine off" message. The PRND lights on the shift knob also flash. This is very dangerous as my car cannot be shifted out of drive (into park), the car won't accelerate or move above whatever speed 1st gear or 2nd gear will allow me to, the car physically jerks forward, and whatever systems like power steering, braking, etc. that may be affected based on the warning lights. I only get the diagnostic code U1467 which is for the shifter, though.

- Woodcliff Lake, NJ, USA

problem #209

Jan 032022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
On multiple occasions, after steady driving for approximately 1 hour the vehicle will suddenly begin decelerating. This has happened while driving in the highway. Once the car is stopped and turned off for approximately 10 minutes, the car will drive normally and accelerate to normal speeds.

- Suwanee, GA, USA

problem #208

Mar 212022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The leather on the dashboard is de-laminating from the dash and pulling the grilles from their original positions.

- Laurel Springs, NJ, USA

problem #207

Dec 082021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The headrest spontaneously popped open and hit me hard in the back of the head while I was driving yesterday. This was dangerous for a number of reason, primary because it could have caused an accident but also the headrest hit me so hard that it seams as if i have a mild concussion. Last night i had a sever headache and neck strain and today I went home early from work for the same reason. It seems as if the problem has occurred to several others as well but no attempt has been made to inform drivers of this dangerous defect. The vehicle has not been inspected but I plan on taking it into my local jeep dealership. No warning was seen prior to the problem.

- Murrieta, CA, USA

problem #206

Jul 062021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Passenger head restraint headrest deploys without collision. While parked in driveway overnight, (popped open and forward). Dealership found no faults

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #205

Oct 202021

Grand Cherokee

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While driving on the freeway at normal speed limit the vehicle has on 2 separate occasions gone into neutral without the driver touching anything. we have taken the vehicle in twice to dealership who have tried to replicate the symptom. They have kept and driven car on multiple occasions with no success. They tell us they cannot fix the problem without a code if they cannot find it. i have called jeep customer service multiple times and they filed a case number but refuse to get back to me when i leave messages. Jeep Cherokee model 2014 had 81000 recalls for a transmission software issue but not the Grand Cherokee model. This vehicle is clearly very dangerous to drive and my son who was driving nearly had a very serious accident when this happened. What am i to do. i cannot let anyone drive this vehicle. Jeep are not interested in helping the dealership get to the bottom of this issue. i cannot sell the vehicle knowing there is a critical issue with the safety of the vehicle and if someone buys it and gets hurt or killed i probably have a liability. The dealership keeps trying to find it but it may not happen again for weeks or months, like looking for a needle in a haystack. case number with Jeep is 81105546 Please help i am at a loss what to do. We have not used the vehicle since the last incident

- Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA

problem #204

Oct 072021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The engine oil and filter was recently changed and a few days later oil is now leaking down the engine bay onto the exhaust and onto the skid plates. The correct torque was used and oil filter seal as well as the drain plug are dry. The canister housing has either cracked or seals have failed on that part. It is a known issue with an upgraded part available from FCA. I did not notice it until arriving home after a 20 mile drive and oil was everywhere. this could have caused a fire as there was no warning and no expectation of a leak. Opened a case with FCA to report that this part has failed on my vehicle. Case #80756602

- Gresham , OR, USA

problem #203

Jan 012018

Grand Cherokee

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In 2018, my 2014 Chrysler/Jeep Grand Cherokee dashboard material had started to dislodge from the dash. I reached out to Jeep and they denied anything was wrong with the dash on their end and it was my fault for improper care of the car. I found this to be in contrast with research online of a large amount of complaints for the same model as mine suffering the same dashboard glue issues. In December of 2019, I received a notice from Jeep that they would be replacing the dashboard so in January of 2020 I dropped my car off at the local dealership, Joey Accardi. After not hearing from them, I sent an email on February 12, 2020 requesting an update. They advised they submitted a request for approval of the replacement to Jeep and were waiting to hear back. I picked up my vehicle as they could not provide a replacement timeline. After waiting several months I reached out to Jeep customer care Reference #75788102 and they advised they attempted to reach out to the dealership for an update with no response. After getting a response several days later they advised it was ordered and should arrive shortly. After waiting to hear back through the rest of 2020, I reached out again in February of 2021 to Jeep customer care Reference #78420942 and they "escalated" my issue to someone who called the dealership and was told it would arrive in May of 2021. They closed my case on February 5th without any further help or confirmation of receipt of part. I reached out again today, September 9th and received no help or any indication of replacement timeline. It has now been 3 years since I brought this to Jeeps attention and 22 months since they authorized replacement. My concern now is the dashboard material has dislodged two of my AC vents and has folded over where my airbag would deploy potentially causing harm or failure if the airbag were to attempt to deploy. This is clearly an issue with this year and model Jeep and they aren't remedying it potentially putting people in danger.

- Pompano Beach, FL, USA

problem #202

Aug 012020

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The passenger side headrest restraint clips seem to have broken or deployed spontaneously. The vehicle has not been in an accident and the headrest is rarely adjusted/used.

- Vestavia, AL, USA

problem #201

Aug 172021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
I have received notices about Recall W79/NHTSA 20V-699 "Important Safety Recall". I went to my local dealer and they told me the parts are not available. They said they would put me on a waiting list, but that I'm number 162 on the list and they are currently working a number from November of 2019. I called FCA to complain. They directed me to another dealer in the area. That dealer made an appointment and then canceled it due to no parts availability and said they'd put me "on the waiting list". They gave no time frame. I just received another notice urging me to get this urgent safety recall fixed. My take is that FCA is dragging their feet in hopes that the longer they delay, the less repairs they will have to do.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #200

Aug 152021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The driver headrest popped open when stopped at a red light. No accident. Just happened spontaneously.

- Mercer Island, WA, USA

problem #199

Aug 062021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Leather separating from dash board. Causing distraction while driving also bubbles interfere with low light sensor on dash.

- Shelton, CT, USA

problem #198

Jul 072021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Engine stopped working suddenly while driving. Pulled to side of road, tried to start it with no luck.Starter working, cranking but engine is not firing. No warning messages, no check engine lights, only changed message on cluster Before it showed "press brake then press button to start engine" now it shows "press clutch... to start engine".3 weeks back visited dealership(MotorWorld in Wilkes-Barre, PA) to fix last recall.After 2 days spent at dealership, nothing happened, recall was not completed.Accident happened 7/7/21, next day vehicle was towed to dealership, set for diagnostic for Friday July 9,2021, and now it is sitting there for 10 days, with no information what exactly happened to vehicle

- Pittston, PA, USA

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