CarComplaints.com Notes: The fourth generation Grand Cherokee took the relatively trouble-free run of the 3rd-generation and flipped the script.
From 2010 to 2011, complaints about the vehicle not starting increased 10-fold. In fact, the 2011 model year is riddled with engine problems and a defective TIPM might be to blame. The TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) distributes power to all the eletrical components in the vehicle, so when it starts acting funny so do numerous other components in the car. Orders for new TIPMs were so abundant that parts became scarce, prompting a class-action lawsuit claiming Chrysler ignored this obvious defect.
By 2012 complaints dropped back down by about 80%. Needless to say, if you see a used 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee on a lot just keep walking.
Filled the car up with gas one day and then it would not start up again. Tried boosting it thinking it had to be a dead battery. After many attempts at a restart it finally came back on. Took it to the dealer since it was under warranty and they said maybe it was a loose ground wire on the battery and tightened it up. Maybe a week or so later. It would not start after work. It was a saturday so had to leave the car at work over the weekend until monday when a tow truck from the dealer could take it back there. Turned out the Starter had to be replaced.
I am so tired of this car not starting. After replacing the battery, which I think died sooner than it should because of all previous problems starting the starter failed. The service adviser said the starter was about to be included in another recall coming soon. So, looking forward to that!
- Matt M.,
Henderson, US
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Filled the car up with gas one day and then it would not start up again. Tried boosting it thinking it had to be a dead battery. After many attempts at a restart it finally came back on. Took it to the dealer since it was under warranty and they said maybe it was a loose ground wire on the battery and tightened it up. Maybe a week or so later. It would not start after work. It was a saturday so had to leave the car at work over the weekend until monday when a tow truck from the dealer could take it back there. Turned out the Starter had to be replaced.
- Genni S., Kitchener, ON, Canada