10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 35,486 miles
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The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with brake pressure failure on the braking system. The contact was informed that the software was misreading, and a software update was needed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and diagnosed with a failed hydraulic unit. The contact was informed that the hydraulic unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer advised the contact that the ABS module might also need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
- Adams, MA, USA
The contact owns 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle could erroneously be started and go into gear without the brake pedal being depressed. Additionally, while at a stop light, the engine revved to 2500 RPM's and the brake pedal had to be pressed to prevent the vehicle from experiencing unintended acceleration. The same failure also occurred while his wife was driving approximately 55 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V426000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who later replaced the accelerator pedal; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 50,000.
- Statesboro, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the exterior lighting system failed to operate as designed and malfunctioned. The contact stated that when he depressed the brake pedal, the brake light failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS control module software was updated; however, the traction control system failed to operate as designed. The check engine, the ABS, and the traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic stability control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 71,145.
- Bemidji, MN, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V426000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that on several occasions after the vehicle was started or while driving at various speeds, the service brake warning light and the electronic stability control warning lights intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to the recall however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the technician opted to replace the entire module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that no parts were available for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
- Sterling Heights, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while shifted in drive, the check engine warning light, the start/stop button, the auto part disabled, the ABS and traction control, stability control, and tire pressure monitor warning lights were illuminated. The contact then stated that all the warning lights were illuminated. The contact then stated that she received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V426000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact then stated that she then depressed the accelerator pedal when the front end of the vehicle crashed into the embankment and then spun the vehicle in the opposite direction. The air bags failed to deploy. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an Auto repair shop where the diagnoses could not be determined. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where no diagnoses had yet been performed however, the contact was informed that the recalls were being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
- Blairs, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V426000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Angola, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the stabili-trak control warning light and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module, hydraulic control module, and the stabili-trak control needed to be replaced. The contact was then informed by the dealer that the VIN was included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V426000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available and the contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000. Parts distributions disconnect.
- Fenwick, WV, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V426000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Fair Haven, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V426000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was test driven. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was operating as designed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,198. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Eastpointe, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V426000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Boston, MA, USA
- Laguna Hills, CA, USA