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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,173 miles

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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 3 of 4)

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problem #26

Feb 122022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

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

Driving on a highway when I got multiole error messages on my dash informing me that my power steering was unavailable, blind spot was unavailable, AEB was unavailable, ACC was unavailable, as well as active lane management was unavailable- and to service these immediately. My dash continued to beep and filter through these error messages for the remainder of my drive. During this, none of these features were working- as well as my power steering not working. This is the second time this has happened. Both times at highway speeds. Appointment has been made at dealership to have it looked at.

- Monmouth, OR, USA

problem #25

Feb 012022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vechicle was purchased on 11/6/21 att smithhaven Jeep in nys. The next day I noticed substansial condensation in both the head lights and rear brake lights. I took the vechicle to the dealer right away and they stated "its normal and it will go away", that being said I still have this issue and it has not been resolved. On approx 12/13/21 the vechicle's radio froze and I was unable to use it for several days. A message prompted me to call sirius xm radio, however they stated it was a vechicle issue and not a satelite radio issue. I looked up online and found how to hard reset radio and I have to do that occasionally to clear the unresponsive radio. The most recent issue was a complete trasmission failure on 2/1/22. While attempting to move vechicle the transmission would not go forward past the 1st gear and would not go into reverse nearly causing a major accident. Dealer is not privy to this issue and does not have an eta for repair. Jeep corprate has been contacted with no resolution. This was a major mechanical malfunction and the vechile is only 3 months old with 2,300 miles. I am unable to upload pictures or videos however I have them to submit if needed.

- Centereach, NY, USA

problem #24

Nov 292021

Grand Cherokee

  • 2,623 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the "power steering unavailable, service required, " appeared on the instrument panel. As she began to drive to the dealer, the "active lane management unavailable, service required" warning also appeared on the instrument panel. Once at the dealer, she was informed that a software update would be performed on the vehicle. Five days later, the "service four-wheel drive" warning message was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the computer module was reset; however, the failure returned, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. A service tech informed the contact that he had been instructed to reset the computer module and that he knew that the reset would not correct the failure. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and the contact was given a case number. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 2,623.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #23

Jan 252022

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • miles

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

I purchased this car on 1/12/2022. It immediately began to have issues, first a coolant leak and then a check engine light. I have been told the check engine light is related to RFH codes for passive entry and Chrysler cannot provide a a date for the software update. I am forced to forced to drive a brand new vehicle with a check engine light on, not knowing if it-€™s safe. I feel this is unacceptable, I see many stories of the same vehicle just shutting down while driving.

- Toms River, NJ, USA

problem #22

Jan 102022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
I took my vehicle in for a recall on Saturday. I left with the auto start stop warning light on. They said the cable was fried and part was on back order, otherwise it was fully drivable. I started it for this first time since Saturday on Monday morning. I began to drive and the AEB immediately slammed on. Every warning light started to flash. Including the hazards. I had to unload my kids through the driver side, as the other doors wouldn-€™t open from inside or outside. The locks nor the windows would roll down. On the suspension it said to turn the engine on, however the engine was on.

- Carlsbad, NM, USA

problem #21

Dec 052021

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • miles
-The new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L-Limited was made to be a third, row off-road, all weather driven vehicle. #1: The front windshield is flush with the front pillars. This causes accumulated snow or off-road dirt to easily be pushed to the driver side window (with no way to wash off) and blocking the driver-€™s side mirror. This makes it impossible to to use the blind spot light on the side mirror. In my case, I had audio alarm turned off as not to wake the kids while driving across the country. So I had a couple of near misses until I was able to stop, clean the driver-€™s window and turn the blind spot alarm back on. This is not a big deal if driving in clear rain, just not off-road or snow. It-€™s available for inspection whenever needed. -Our safety was placed at risk by creating a blind spot, making my driver-€™s side mirror and sensor obsolete. This created me nearly striking the cars beside me. -I just returned from the dealership(Puyallup-Larsen Jeep)an hour ago and the staff admitted it was a flaw. They actually recommend I go buy some aftermarket window lip, that does not exist. It was disgraceful to say the least for them to admit a flaw and suggest I fix it on my own, after having my car for 8 hours and it having 3500 miles on it. -No warning lights other than the blind spot sensors activating that I could be sure was activated or not. #2: The third row seat over heated the phone charging cord, causing light cabin smoke and burning a slight hole in the gym bag. My 7 y/o twins were woken up and advised me she think she smelled smoke. I figured it was nothing, it a brand new vehicle. She said -€œsomething is burning Dad-€. I turned the cabin light on as my 14 y/o said she now smelled something in the second row. I saw a light fog and immediately pulled over, ran to the back and yanked out the cord out of the car. The cord was overheated to my touch. The cord had burned the plastic bag the Happy Meal toy was inside. Available for inspection whenever.

- Bonney Lake, WA, USA

problem #20

Nov 012021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

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

VEHICLE LOCKS ARE NOT WORKING SAFELY. When locking doors on the vehicle the doors are easily opened when you pull the handle while sitting in the vehicle. All doors will open which is very dangerous especially since my grandkids sit in the back and can open the doors while the vehicle is in motion. I have a video showing the doors locked and i am able to open the doors when the vehicle is driving down the road.

- Thorntown, IN, USA

problem #19

Dec 172021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Second incident in less than 2 months on Grand Cherokee L that has 2K miles. Vehicle experienced limp mode when stabilizer system malfunctioned when going 45mph. Began to stall and lost acceleration. Gas pedal was unresponsive. Second incident (~500 miles later) Power Steering Failure. Could not get vehicle out of garage. Luckily this malfunction did not occur on the highway. Was able to get it to dealer the next day and they fixed with software updates for only the effected power steering module. What other updates are needed and what happens if the braking system is next? I have lost all faith in Jeep-€™s ability to design a safe and reliable vehicle for my wife and 2 kids. My wife has anxiety driving her own car as well. The roll out of the L and Grand Wagoneer may be coming with potentially fatal flaws.

- Canfield, OH, USA

problem #18

Dec 032021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle was left at dealer on 12/3 to address the infotainment screen gltiching and turning off and to address a recall. The dealer performed a software update and addressed the recall. I picked vehicle up on Saturday, 12/4. The infotainment screen flashed off again and I noticed the transmission shutters and bangs during a downshift and when I lift off the gas pedal. It was observed on Sunday, 12/5 that the nightvision images freezes and glitches while using.

- Harbeson, DE, USA

problem #17

Nov 252021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The car lost communication with the Body Control Module causing multiple features to malfunction, including power steering, while we were on the road. It's a 2021 vehicle that we leased only 29 days prior to the incident. Yes, with multiple important features malfunctioning at once, we were at risk. Fortunately, we were not on a highway or driving in inclement weather or this would have been even more dangerous. The problem has been confirmed by the dealer. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer after the incident. There were no prior warning signs and the problems came about rapidly.

- New York, NY, USA

problem #16

Nov 112021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

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

On 11/11/21 I started vehicle and placed in drive to pull out of driveway. Upon moving the steering wheel became locked and would not allow me to steer. The -€œService active dampening system -€œ warning came on along with -€œService power steering-€. I was able to put vehicle in reverse and back into driveway but the steering was still not functioning. After vehicle sat off for few minutes I restarted and appeared fine but check engine light came on. I took to dealer the same day. After 3 days they could only determine that the computer had shut down. No other explanation or resolution except that if happens again to have it towed there. What if this were to happen while driving at highway speed?

- Harbeson, DE, USA

problem #15

Nov 012021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
During the first 3,000 miles of owning the vehicle, on 3 separate occasions, the vehicle has failed to shift from first to second gear, appearing to get stuck in neutral. Because this is occurring when the vehicle is first beginning to accelerate this is happening when entering intersections, changing lanes, and crossing lanes causing the vehicle to rev while either coasting (due to the positive motion prior to shifting) or sit motionless when on-coming traffic is approaching. The only way to get the vehicle back in motion is to completely stop the vehicle (irrespective of the dangerous location) put the vehicle in park, then back in drive, and try accelerating again in hopes that the vehicle will shift on a second attempt. One one of the three occasions so far, this occurred while exiting a parking lot but before entering a changing lane on a busy street. On another occasion it caused me to get stuck on a blind curve. The issue occurs intermittently and to date I have not been able to get the dealer to remedy the issue. Their text msg response at TransitTowne Jeep Chrysler Dodge RAM in Elma, New York, is that "..there is no codes in the system and there is no updates available for the software. There is nothing to diagnose if there is no code and everything checks out in the system.... The Jeep does have an 8 speed transmission that is all electronically controlled and it can take some getting used to." This is the response I received after dropping the vehicle off at 10 a.m. and receiving a call the same day that my car is ready to be picked up at exactly 1:03 p.m. (which included the time to perform an oil change, tire rotation, resolve a missing trim issue, and investigate an issue with the tailgate). The only warning was the beep that goes off when the car is in close proximity of an impact (due to the other cars approaching as I try to get the back in motion) but the warning is useless until I can get the car back in motion to avoid an impact.

- West Seneca, NY, USA

problem #14

Nov 052021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
After first rain back floorboards we're soaked and now there is a mildew smell. Car does not drive correctly when excelling, and electronics are working sometimes and not others.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #13

Sep 012021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Ok the brake make nose the front and off the jeep Rockledge like the control arm is bad the fuse box in the engine room was replaced I here a rocketing sound on the right side off the front end off this not

- Brooklyn , NY, USA

problem #12

Oct 292021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle was purchased last month. Grand Cherokee L Altitude. Has <1,400 miles. Check engine light came on. Warning for Electronic stabilizer system. Lost acceleration. Vehicle stalled once coming to a stop. And then once I turned it back on and tried to drive, the vehicle would not accelerate over 25mph. Reset then car drove fine. But then incident occurred again. Glitchy software or modules. This should not occur in a BRAND NEW vehicle. Unsafe.

- Canfield, OH, USA

problem #11

Sep 102021

Grand Cherokee

  • 800 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the -€œCall SOS-€ feature failed and was nonfunctional. The message "SOS call unavailable" was displayed. Also, while operating the vehicle, the left and right turn signals intermittently failed, and the message Left/Right turn signal error was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure and no service was performed. The failure mileage was 800.

- Matthews, NC, USA

problem #10

Oct 082021

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • 1,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the contact noticed several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle would not restart. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer who diagnosed that an electrical module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.

- Yarmouth Port, MA, USA

problem #9

Jul 212021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Purchase vehicle brand new from dealer; a whistling noise is audible from the front driver window. A rattling noise is audible from the sunroof. An error msg is visible on the infotainment screen requiring service. The front collision warning engaged driving on a sharp curve with no vehicle in view causing an unnecessary and dangerous break event. All issues, excluding the last reported to fca due to the amount of times new vehicle has been out of commission (30+ days) when purchased brand new.

- Owings Mills, MD, USA

problem #8

Oct 022021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Sometimes when first started and other times while driving, the main touch screen dies and certain functionality is lost though the car is still drivable. Everything controlled by the touch screen stops (radio, cameras, heating/cooling) but blinkers do not work, front wipers turn on and can't be turned off, high beams turn on and off, and cruise control turns on and off. If this happens while driving, a message saying "SOS Call unavailable. Please visit an authorized dealer" pops up. If it happens when the engine is first started, nothing appears on the screen.

- Chadds Ford, PA, USA

problem #7

Aug 212021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
As I was driving the suv completely turnoff and would not let me turn it back on for a couple of seconds. Pulled into a parking lot and turned off again. This is very dangerous, and scary.

- Rosharon, TX, USA

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