CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2014 (and 2015) Jeep Grand Cherokee have a serious defect trend of transmission complaints. Most of the complaints are for rough shifting — things like jerking & hesitation when shifting gears.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 18
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,771 miles

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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems

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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 7 of 17)

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problem #202

May 162016

Grand Cherokee

  • 38,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

This morning5/16/16 I turned my Grand Cherokee on, proceeded to drive to work, I felt that the car was not changing gears, it hesitates and the engine light came on an off, after driving about 4 miles the car stopped and went into neutral without me changing gears. This is not the first problem I have since I purchased this vehicle. It has been at the dealer more than one time for the same problem, which include: Self-accelaration while driving, stalling in high way, and few other recalls from the company. It has been a night mare since I purchased this 2014 Grand Cherokee, one problem after the other! more than dissapointed with this car.

- Bellevile, NJ, USA

problem #201

Aug 012014

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Have 2 recalls, P36/NHTSA 14V-391 and P67/NHTSA 14V-643, that have yet to be fixed. The P36 is from August 2014 and P67 from approx 1yr ago.the dealer, now apple Chrysler/Jeep hanover, pa, told me I am on a waiting list due to no parts to fix for P36 and have asked them several times for P67 to include during normal service. Neither have been fixed to date. Wrote Chrysler some 6 months ago about the problem and they passed me to the dealer who said they would get back to me - still no response. Emailed a complaint to Chrysler Corp again today. My wife only drives the vehicle when she must, for fear it may catch fire or the passive restraint system to fail with grandchildren aboard. These recalls, over a year old, shows Chrysler has no regard for it's customers letting them drive unsafe vehicles for a long period of time.

- Hanover, PA, USA

problem #200

Mar 212015

Grand Cherokee

  • 21,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Once the vehicle was shifted into park, it did not register the correct gear. The contact's vehicle rolled away and struck another vehicle. The failure occurred once a week. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. Due to the failure, the driver side doors, driver side rear window quarter, rear bumper, and other driver side components needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.

- Wyckoff, NJ, USA

problem #199

Apr 032014

Grand Cherokee

  • 600 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Electronic gear shiftier not reliable. There is no feeling or sense of proper gear engagement. I sit each day and rev up engine thinking I have engaged drive mode. You never know when you have properly engaged park feature. I have gotten one leg out of car while auto starts moving.this electronic feature is unsafe. Otherwise this is the best new car I have ever owned. No accidents but I am extra careful with this gear shift. I will never buy another care with this innovation. The problem happens at startup and shutdown / exit mode. Scary to exit auto and someone notify you later that the auto engine is still running and in neutral. Mode. Jerry

- Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

problem #198

Jun 172015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V634000 (electrical system) and 14V634000 (air bags, seat belts). The parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Aravada, CO, USA

problem #197

Aug 142015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V643000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Valparaiso, IN, USA

problem #196

Jan 012014

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • 700 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My current lease, a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, has been plagued with defects. There have been 9 recalls, 16 service bulletins, and 5 investigations'.in addition there are 587 driver/owner complaints. My problems: Instability of the transmission. After parking next to a storage bin, transmission slipped out of park and the Jeep moved forward crushing my leg in the door and denting/scratching the exterior of vehicle. There has been no indication that fca (Jeep) has resolved this issue. Another problem I'm having, which has been plaguing many other Jeep owners, is where the engine warning light illuminates with no indication of specific information with regard to what the malfunction might be. After 5 service visits over the past 2 years, Jeep has proven they unable to remedy this. I continue driving with uncertainty and stress with my passengers and I fearing ourlives may be endangered. The engine light is currently illuminated. I am not getting the level of vehicle safety and dependability I am paying for. I have filed a complaint on the website of Jeep and have offered fca(Jeep) a settlement whereby I would be refunded the leasing charges I paid and the company would consent to an early termination of the lease with no penalties or charges. Fca(Jeep) has failed to remedy my problem. (please see attached details) fca us llc is required to execute certain performance obligations, pursuant to the July 24, 2015 consent order, amended December 8, 2015, the objectives of which are to mitigate the risks of harm and promote safety for we, the consumers. Fca, however, persists in violating and disregarding me in a blatant act of non-compliance with the order. I seek assistance in expediting remedial action in this matter as a victim, and the protection of my rights as a consumer, and as an american citizen. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- New Rochelle, NY, USA

problem #195

Nov 082015

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle began to reverse independently while the engine was on. There was no occupant in the vehicle. The vehicle traveled across the street and crashed into a mailbox, then proceeded to roll up an inclined driveway while still in reverse. The contact attempted to enter the vehicle but the vehicle then moved forward and knocked the contact to the ground, driving over her legs. The vehicle eventually stopped and crashed into a fence. The contact sustained leg injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the body damages were repaired but the failure was not determined. The failure was recurring. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. Updated 04/08/16

- Atkinson, NH, USA

problem #194

Dec 012014

Grand Cherokee

  • 7 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving at various speeds, the instrument panel failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the ignition was turned to the off position and back on and the instrument panel operated normally. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a system update. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V643000 (air bags); 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7. parts distribution disconnect.

- Germantown, MD, USA

problem #193

Dec 252014

Grand Cherokee

  • 7,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle jerked and independently slowed down after an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal failed to respond. The contact had to hit the gear shift. The engine revved and went into sports mode. The contact continued to hit the gear shift until the vehicle shifted back into gear. The failure recurred on several occasions while driving at various speeds. Upon purchasing the vehicle, they were told that if the vehicle independently shifted into sports mode, they should push the gear shift back to change the mode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.

- Ridgeland, MS, USA

problem #192

May 042015

Grand Cherokee

  • 14,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that there was a random failure with the instrument cluster warning indicators flickering without warning. The radio and vent controls failed to work for heat and air conditioning, the heated seats had issues, and the steering wheel became extremely hot. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times and they were not able to provide a remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.

- El Dorado, AR, USA

problem #191

Nov 032015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Dashboard on the car keeps turning on and off by itself draining battery power. Car was taken to dealership for repairs. They looked at it replace the battery for $900 did not fix the issue. The car continues to experience the same problem issue was never resolved.

- Westwood, NJ, USA

problem #190

Apr 282014

Grand Cherokee

  • 48,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, there was a complete loss of power. The failure occurred on two occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was unable to be diagnosed. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had the transmission replaced prior to the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V393000(structure) and 15V509000 (visibility) 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 48,000. Parts distribution disconnect. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Washington, NJ, USA

problem #189

Oct 082015

Grand Cherokee

  • 38,526 miles
The horn and rear wiper began to go off automatically along with the console screens flashing resulting in the vehicle turning off at a stop light. After getting it started back up, while on the freeway (70 mph), the horn began honking on its own again and I was afraid the vehicle would turn off on the freeway resulting in a potentially disastrous situation so I exited the freeway and carefully proceeded to the Jeep dealership where after a few days they diagnosed it with a faulty total integrated power module (tipm). It was apparently not covered due to the fact that I had approximately 38K miles, instead of 36K of below. How can an electrical system fail due to "normal wear & tear"? I feel this should have been covered under warranty instead of becoming an out of pocket expense for me. I'm nervous about driving my vehicle even after the tipm was replaced; it doesn't feel the same.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #188

Apr 012015

Grand Cherokee

  • 15,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While the vehicle was parked, the liftgate failed to function and the etc warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V393000 (structure) and 15V509000 (visibility); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. 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 15,000.

- Owensmill, MD, USA

problem #187

Apr 162013

Grand Cherokee

  • 9,000 miles
Bought new in April 2013. Since then, Jeep has been in dealers service dept for many electrical problems, transmission problems, down loads to control modules and front and rear bumpers just falling off. Radio was replaced, wiring harness replaced, many control modulars replaced, generator and battery replaced and the dealer even added an extra negative wire to the Jeep to stop the exterior and interior lights from just turning off and on, altering the Jeep design. My Jeep then began turning on and off certain controls, like the wipers would just come on and off, the radio would go up and down in sound then the whole screen would go black, turning off on its own, dealer had to replace the entire radio system. Recent repairs were the transmission, which have been an ongoing problem within month of purchase. The Jeep would not go higher the 2nd gear. Dealer had to remove certain codes, replace with new codes and reprogram the tcm control module. This has been done many times. Just last month, the front and rear bumpers just began to fall apart. Dealer had to send Jeep to a body shop for repairs. The Jeep is in mint condition and aways has. It's service record is proof of proper mainteance on schedule. On one occasion after the dealer attemptedto finx the lights from going out and had the Jeep for sevral weeks, the dealer told me they go the lights to at least not go out but it still has a slight flicker. When I told the dealership that's not fixed right, the dealer told me that they considered the repairs commercially acceptable. It's been almost a year since I hired an attorney to address this under the lemon law but Chrysler continues to drag this issue out without addressing the safety issues my family continues to endure on a daily basis. Asking the attorney to become more involved, I was told they have to do what the law allows

- Williamstown, NJ, USA

problem #186

Jun 012014

Grand Cherokee

  • 7,000 miles
Tire pressure monitoring system requires tire pressure adjustment about every two weeks because of low pressure in one or more wheels. Dealer either cannot or does not want to fix it but hopes for a Jeep advisory or recall. Owner believes electronic connections in wheels are faulty and one or more leaks air. Constant leakage of air represents a potential driving hazard. After 12 flash updates to electronic systems and past failure of electronic transmission control system to shift out of park, it is clear that all electronic control systems without redundancy represent life threatening potential failures in all sytems. When such failure occur, owners will be unable to prove what really happened. The perfect crime!

- Rocklin, CA, USA

problem #185

Sep 172014

Grand Cherokee

  • 4,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was not downshifting from 3rd to 2nd or to 1st gear. If the vehicle were shifted manually or from a complete stop, the vehicle would shift intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic informed that the failure was commonly experienced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000. The VIN was not available.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #184

Jul 162015

Grand Cherokee

  • 5,000 miles
On July 16, 2015, with about 5,000 miles, the electrical system failed and the vehicle was towed to my dealership. On July 21, 2015, we learned that it had lost the key and done nothing to repair it. On July 22, 2015, it was towed to another Jeep dealership. On July 23, 2015, we were advised that the problems were caused by a bad battery. On July 25, 2015, when we went to pick it up, it would not start even with a new battery. On July 27, 2015, we were told that another new battery had been installed. On July 28, 2015, we picked up the vehicle but on August 14, 2015, the electrical system again failed and it was again towed to the second dealership. On August 17, 2015, we were advised that the vehicle had been repaired by replacing various electrical components. On September 15, 2015, the electrical system again failed causing the ABS and AWD systems to rapidly cycle on and off; the transmission to rapidly shift through both forward and reverse gears; and for the vehicle to lurch forward and backward. A third Jeep dealership refused to service it because of its history. On September 17, 2015, the vehicle was again towed to the second dealership. It had only 5757 miles on the odometer. On September 24, 2015, we were told that the dealership thought the problem might be with a crash sensor and proposed that the sensor be disabled. On September 25, 2015, after we objected to disabling a safety sensor, we were told that sensors had been ordered for the adaptive cruise and speed controls, but as of today, the dealership has not repaired the vehicle and is uncertain whether it can repair it. The vehicle has been at a dealership 25 out of the past 72 days. The dealership has not repaired the vehicle; will not say that it can be repaired; and will not say that it will be safe to operate. Jeep refuses to help. We don't want to die in this vehicle. Please help us.

- Huntington, WV, USA

problem #183

Aug 082015

Grand Cherokee

  • 12,458 miles
The problem(s) that I have had or currently have with my vehicle are as follows: 1. July 8, 2015: (mileage 12,453) car dash lights were lighting up and then the engine died later in the middle of the road. Finally the car started up however the transmission would not shift and I drove it home in low gear. On July 9, 2015, I took the car into campbell Chrysler service department in centralia Washington (see service slip) and it was returned to me on July 13, 2015. 2. July 15, 2015: Again, the car dash lights were lit up and the car was stuck in low gear. I turned the car into to campbell Chrysler service department (see service slip) on July 16, 2015. The car was returned to me on August 18, 2015. 3. August 24, 2015: Again the car dash lights were lit up and the car stuck in low gear and the motor was surging. I took the car back to campbell Chrysler service department on August 25, 2015. The car was returned on August 28, 2015. 4. August 31, 2015: I drove to seattle and again the check engine light came on and the shifter lights would flash and speedometer numbers would go from large font to small font. When dash lights and warning lights plus different characters flashed then the engine would surge. Currently, the car was brought back to campbell Chrysler service department on September 16, 2015 because all the warning lights came on, again. This vehicle has become a safety hazard for my family. Im not comfortable driving the car and concerned for my safety as well as my families. The first time the car stalled on me it happened at a stop sign on a two way highway. The engine surging is also a safety issue. I have been with-out my car over 43 plus days and have been greatly inconvenienced.

- Chehalis, WA, USA

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