jeep grand cherokee Problems
jeep grand cherokee 2007 Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
position of ignition is dangerous: i have turned the vehicle off when driving by bumping it with my knee. this has happened 3 times in the first 400 miles of owning this vehicle. nm
Reported in: BEVERLY HILLS MI || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE
approximately 15 days after purchasing my brand new 2007 jeep grand cherokee laredo my passenger side experienced water leaks through the grab bar. the vehicle was returned to the dealer immediately and it was 'repaired'. approximately 9 days after that repair the same problem resurfaced in the same area. the vehicle will be returned to the dealer in the morning *nm
Reported in: GREENSBORO NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48KX7C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
i purchased a 2007 jeep grand cherokee in august of 2006. 11/11/06 this is the second time the automatic shift stick has malfunctioned and would not go into park. the jeep has e remote starting feature with a safety that will lock the shift lever in place until the key is inserted into the ignition. this locking mechanism is what keeps breaking. we currently have 4700 miles on this vehicle. the dealership has fixed the shifter both times at no charge, but i certainly don't plan on having to replace this every 2500 miles. they need a design change. *jb
Reported in: CLEVELAND TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
STEERING
1/31/2007. 2007 jeep grand cherokee. problem with over sensitive steering. *mc *jb
Reported in: WAYNE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K57C
COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the horn on the vehicle will only operate when pressed very hard. the dealer stated that they cannot make any adjustments due to the airbag. the current mileage is 3,000 and failure mileage was 5.
Reported in: MECHANICSVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K97C
TIRES
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact noticed a bulge on the sidewall of his goodyear eagle rs-a tire (p245/45r18). he spoke with a tire dealer who was unable to tell him where he might find a tire. the dealer stated that they would have to order the tire and could take four to five days to arrive. the dot # was m64ydver. the current and failure mileages were 13,000. the tire was determined to be defective
Reported in: SUCCASUNNA NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR78317C
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
the auto up-down for windows goes up then down the up then down, and continues like this. it might be possible to get your hand caught in the window or district the driver while trying to fix the problem or you must leave the window open and hope the car does not get stolen or damaged. the dealer stated that the parts to fix this problem was currently under review by the legal department of jeep, and they were trying to keep this problem a low profile before the government found out. *ak
Reported in: ST. CLAIR SHORES MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K87C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
i own a new 2007 jeep grand cherokee that i had for two weeks with approximately 500 miles on it. a couple of days after purchase i called the dealer to tell them that the engine service light was on. they said no to bring vehicle to dealer as it was probably due to a loose gas cap, and would go away in a couple of days. however, this week when driving on the highway at 70 mph the jeep stalled. the fuel gauge dropped to empty from 3/4 full, and there was no acceleration on the vehicle. fortunately i was able to coast to the far shoulder of the road. i took the key out and restarted the engine, and the full guage went back up to 3/4 full and i was able to resume driving. i brought it to the dealer and they were unable to replicate the problem....they said the vehicle is fine. the reset the computer so the engine light went off. the next day after bringing it home from the dealer, the engine light came on again and i am bringing it back in next week. i have already contacted a lemon law attorney as i fully expect the problem to happen again. i saw an article that you were conducting an investigation on this problem, and wanted to add my name to the list as this stalling problem is extremely dangerous. i feel very fortunate that i did not crash after losing power at 70 mph on a crowded highway. thank you for any help you can provide.*ak
Reported in: PRINCETON JUNCTION NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
i recently leased a new 2007 jeep grand cherokee 3.7 l , 6 cylinders. this was the second time in less than a month that the vehicle stalled while driving at highway speed 50 mph) and local speed 30 mph. the vehicle suddenly lost power and could not be driven at more than 20 mph, and the indicator gauges seem ed stuck in place. also, the vehicle shut off when making a sharp turn into a parking space at work. the first incident occurred on a major highway in new york city ,and my fear was that another vehicle would rear end my vehicle. we had the vehicle towed to the original purchasing location at additional costs to us, and they stated that the problem was related to the shift controller, transmission not sending the proper signal for it to shift properly. they told us they would replace the solenoid, and it should be fine. this was less than a month ago, and now my wife was unwilling to drive the vehicle for fear of being stuck in traffic or being involved in an accident. i will be taking the vehicle back to the dealer on 7/9/07. any additional information you could provide to address this problem was greatly appreciated. i will also contact daimler/chrysler corporate headquarters in the morning.*ak
Reported in: SPRING VALLEY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K37C
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep cherokee. the vehicle was a loaner from the dealer. while driving 60 mph, the contact struck a deer with the front of the vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. there were no warning indicator lights and the weather was not a factor. the driver sustained back injuries. the front grill, bumper, and front passenger side were dented and cracked. the hood is dented and there is some leaking and damage to the vehicle's undercarriage. the contact has a police report and pictures of the damage. the current and failure mileages were 2,900.
Reported in: COUNTRYSIDE IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1J8GR48K57C
TRAILER HITCHES
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. the contact stated that the towing hitch extender moves up and down. he stated that the hitch should be secured. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 4,000.
Reported in: ALLEN KS || Crash: N || VIN #:
TRAILER HITCHES
the factory installed tow hitch has too much play (clearance or slip fit).when you install a standard size receiver(male) you can move it up and down .500 of an inch or more. it is way too sloppy of a fit. this will lead to lock pin wear and in an extreme case,pin shear. this is an accident waiting to happen.please inspect this fit.*ak
Reported in: ALLEN KS || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle began to lose speed. the contact stated that the vehicle was serviced for the transmission control. two days after replacing the transmission control, the shifter and transfer case failed. the manufacturer is aware of the failure and stated that they would investigate it further. the contact was advised to call nhtsa. the powertrain was unknown. the current mileage was 9,901 and failure mileage was 3,652.
Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48KX7C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine compartment while driving 60 mph. he lost control of the vehicle and then it shut off and began to coast. the vehicle restarted, but shut off again. the contact received a recall notice in the mail on july 11, 2007 regarding the tipm. the dealer currently has the vehicle, but cannot get it to start. the recall number was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 4,260.
Reported in: BLOOMFIELD NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J4GA39187L
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER
in may 2007 we started having problems with the a/c and blower motor on our vehicle. i conducted research and found through tech advisory the blower control module were the problem and were being replaced. i disconnected the blower control module and could see the unit had melted around the wire harness plug. i did exactly as the tech advisory recommended and replaced the blower control module and wire harness plug. less than 70 days the exact same problem has occurred again. i pulled the blower control module out and could see the new module had once again melted around the replaced plug. i called the dealership and was told they would warranty the part and i just needed to bring the original invoice and bad melted blower control module in and they would give me a new one. i did that last night and when i was at the dealership they looked at the melted blower control module and told me because i did not replace the entire wire harness they would not replace the melted module. i inquired as to the cost to replace the entire wire harness as it required pulling out the entire dash to simply unplug the old harness and plug the new one in. i was told 8 hours of labor and cost of parts for the new harness and blower control module which was estimated at $700.00. the parts themselves are less than $200.00. when i replaced the original part i did it exactly as the tech advisory told me so which was dated sometime in may 2007. in addition to the part melting it has sank the top edge of the carpet in the passenger side floor board. i view this as an extreme safety hazard and could actually case a fire in the vehicle. the dealership advised no warranty recalls have been issued for this issue either. i think chrysler should re-examine how many of these blower control modules they have replaced and the risk they are putting the public at by not recalling them. any assistance in this matter would be appreciated.
Reported in: BLUFFTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J4G258S6YC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
in may 2007 we started having problems with the a/c and blower motor on our vehicle. i conducted research and found through tech advisory the blower control module were the problem and were being replaced. i disconnected the blower control module and could see the unit had melted around the wire harness plug. i did exactly as the tech advisory recommended and replaced the blower control module and wire harness plug. less than 70 days the exact same problem has occurred again. i pulled the blower control module out and could see the new module had once again melted around the replaced plug. i called the dealership and was told they would warranty the part and i just needed to bring the original invoice and bad melted blower control module in and they would give me a new one. i did that last night and when i was at the dealership they looked at the melted blower control module and told me because i did not replace the entire wire harness they would not replace the melted module. i inquired as to the cost to replace the entire wire harness as it required pulling out the entire dash to simply unplug the old harness and plug the new one in. i was told 8 hours of labor and cost of parts for the new harness and blower control module which was estimated at $700.00. the parts themselves are less than $200.00. when i replaced the original part i did it exactly as the tech advisory told me so which was dated sometime in may 2007. in addition to the part melting it has sank the top edge of the carpet in the passenger side floor board. i view this as an extreme safety hazard and could actually case a fire in the vehicle. the dealership advised no warranty recalls have been issued for this issue either. i think chrysler should re-examine how many of these blower control modules they have replaced and the risk they are putting the public at by not recalling them. any assistance in this matter would be appreciated.
Reported in: BLUFFTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J4G258S6YC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the brake pedal extended to the floor when depressed. she stated that the brakes would squeal and grind each time they were applied. occasionally, the vehicle would not stop until the brake pedal was pumped several times. the failures occurred while driving between 1 and 45 mph. the dealer replaced the abs switch, however, the failure continued. the vehicle has been to the dealer six times and they have been unable to correct the failure. the failure mileage was 8,000 and current mileage was 18,000.
Reported in: KENNEBUNKPORT ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58237C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
the day after i bought the brand new 2007 jeep grand cherokee diesel, i unlocked the doors with the key fob, opened a couple of the doors and loaded my luggage, then i did the key sequence on the keyfob (lock+panic) to turn off the beep when you lock the car. after all this i tried to start it (correct starting procedure - wait for glow light to go out) and the starter cranked the engine with no firing at all. i repeat and wait 5 times over about 5 minutes, it failed to start each time. finally after i have waited about 2 more minutes, i tried again and it fired right up like it is supposed to. i am concerned the car could fail to start again. updated 01-16-08. *kb
Reported in: WHEELING WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M47C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
the day after i bought the brand new 2007 jeep grand cherokee diesel, i unlocked the doors with the key fob, opened a couple of the doors and loaded my luggage, then i did the key sequence on the keyfob (lock+panic) to turn off the beep when you lock the car. after all this i tried to start it (correct starting procedure - wait for glow light to go out) and the starter cranked the engine with no firing at all. i repeat and wait 5 times over about 5 minutes, it failed to start each time. finally after i have waited about 2 more minutes, i tried again and it fired right up like it is supposed to. i am concerned the car could fail to start again. updated 01-16-08. *kb
Reported in: WHEELING WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M47C
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
tl*the contact owns 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 15 mph, the doors locked automatically. when driving with the windows down, the locks pinched the contact's left arm between the elbow and the shoulder. the manufacturer stated that this was not their responsibility. the current mileage was 24,286 and failure mileage was 17,500. updated 01/02/08.*lj the button on the door lockshas a groove around it below the top that caused it to pinch the consumers arm. updated 12/12/07
Reported in: BOARDMAN OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
vehicle was traveling approx 25 mph. approaching intersection low pressure was applied to brakes with the intent to gradually increase pressure in order to come to a smooth stop. almost immediately after applying light pressure to the brake pedal the brakes failed. the brake pedal was pushed completely to the floor but had no effect resulting in a complete failure and the vehicle entered a busy intersection. a delayed reaction application of the emergency brake gradually slowed the vehicle to a stop. authorized service center (at place of purchase) stated the master cylinder failed and needed to be replaced. *jb
Reported in: EAST LONGMEADOW MA || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
2007 jeep grand cherokee limited, 4.7 engine, vibration at highway speeds between 60 and 75 mph. dealership has replaced both driveshafts which helped some. goodyear replaced on goodyear fortera hl tire which was out of round. this helped some as well. still there is a vibration (shudder) throughout the vehicle at the speeds mentioned prior.
Reported in: COOLVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58P77C
TIRES
2007 jeep grand cherokee limited, 4.7 engine, vibration at highway speeds between 60 and 75 mph. dealership has replaced both driveshafts which helped some. goodyear replaced on goodyear fortera hl tire which was out of round. this helped some as well. still there is a vibration (shudder) throughout the vehicle at the speeds mentioned prior.
Reported in: COOLVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58P77C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
without warning while driving 2007 jeep grand cherokee with crd (common rail diesel) engine with about 4,000 miles on odometer under light load in light traffic with about 3/4 tank of fuel on a hilly rural highway at about 50 mph the mil ("check engine light") turned on and within a second or so, if not simultaneously, the red error light indicating malfunction in the electronic throttle control system illuminated and began flashing. driver immediately slowed to 30 to 35 mph, activated emergency flashers, and changed route to return vehicle home, at that point about a 15 mile trip on a combination of hilly rural highways and suburban arterial roads. about 10 miles later while climbing a hill in a blind curve on a rural highway with no shoulder in moderate traffic at about 35 mph the engine stalled bringing vehicle to halt. in the shoulderless blind curve there was neither visibility nor room for following traffic to pass, thus creating an extremely dangerous condition. driver was able to restart vehicle but it then seemed to operate in "limp home mode" and did not seem able to move faster than about 20 to 25 mph before stalling again. vehicle then stalled repeatedly in the last 5 or so miles back to home on hilly rural highway in moderate traffic, and restarting attempts became progressively more difficult. by the time vehicle was returned to owner's property the engine would not start except to run for a few seconds before shutting off, and vehicle having become completely undriveable then had to be pushed to a safe place to await tow to selling dealer for service. driver contacted selling dealers service department to report problem, and service appointment and tow to selling dealer are pending.
Reported in: CHAPEL HILL NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M37C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
update of nhtsa odi complaint # 10203222 concerning 2007 jeep grand cherokee with 3.0l crd diesel engine and electronic throttle control: vehicle was towed to selling dealer on 9/24/07. on 10/2/07 selling dealer technician changed crankshaft position sensor per manufacturer tsb but vehicle engine still would not start. on 10/4/07 technician changed fuel filter which enabled engine to start and run. technician then confirmed correct operation of engine, cleared error codes from powertrain management computer system, and test drove vehicle for 10 miles and observed no problems. vehicle was returned to consumer and re-entered service on 10/4/07. investigation and laboratory analysis of fuel filter that was removed from vehicle are pending.
Reported in: CHAPEL HILL NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M37C
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
we have had the windows in our 2002 jeep cherokee just drop,when taken to the dealer the whole window regulator has to be replaced, even though it is a small piece that breaks. the same window twice has now fallen. the dealer rep said this is a huge problem for the jeep line and they have had to order large ammounts of the regulators to keep up with the breakage. we have a 2006 jeep liberty at the tv station i work at and both of the rear windows did the same thing,yet no recall by the manfacuter,when asked at the dealer they just shrug their sholder the cost of the unit is around $450 dollars and then the cos of labor thank you.
Reported in: TUCSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving between 35-50 mph, the vehicle stalled. the accelerator pedal was depressed and released before the failure occurred. when the accelerator pedal was depressed again, the vehicle failed to accelerate for 15 seconds. there were no warning indicators. the dealer would not diagnose the vehicle because the engine warning light was not illuminated. the failure mileage was 2,000 and current mileage was 12,000.
Reported in: GREER SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K77C
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
the auto up/down feature for the drivers side power window does not work. when using the button, the window will go up a bit then back down, then up and down. could potentially be a problem in that the window will not close. will take vehicle to dealer tomorrow.
Reported in: TIMONIUM MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR48P17C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
vehicle stalled just as i was getting ready to pull out into traffic on 9/11/07 at about 3,300 miles. i could have been hit by oncoming traffic if it had stalled a few moments later. it stalled again 11/5/07 at about 10,000 miles after i pulled into a parking place at work.
Reported in: WHEELING WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M47C
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
the auto up/down feature for the drivers side power window does not work. when using the button, the window will go up a bit then back down, then up and down. could potentially be a problem in that the window will not close.
Reported in: PASADENA MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K37C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
i purchased a new 2007 jeep grand cherokee 9/27/07 from tarbox jeep in n. kingstown, ri the day i took delivery the jeep had several problems the front windows did not work properly, the tail gate was not lighting up properly and i was getting a vibration through out the jeep when driving over 45 mph. i informed the sales man the next day of the defects in the jeep i brought the jeep in to be serviced and to have the repairs done on 11/6/07 the tail gate was fixed as best as they could but still defective the front power window's were also corrected how ever the vibration has not been resolved they replaced the drive shaft, they also removed the transmission and replaced the torque converter that still did not correct the problem. they know believe it needs a new downloag to the transmission control modular but that will not be ready for at least 2 weeks and they do not know if that will correct the problem and they are insisting i take back the jeep on 11/16/07 i feel the jeep might be a safety hazard to drive due to tarbox not know what the problem is i have called chrysler and i am in need of help i drive about 600 miles each week and do not feel safe driving the jeep in the correct condition. i have had a rental car for 10 days going on 11 days. i could use some help on this matter.
Reported in: COVENTRY RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 0
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
i purchased a new 2007 jeep grand cherokee 9/27/07 from tarbox jeep in n. kingstown, ri the day i took delivery the jeep had several problems the front windows did not work properly, the tail gate was not lighting up properly and i was getting a vibration through out the jeep when driving over 45 mph. i informed the sales man the next day of the defects in the jeep i brought the jeep in to be serviced and to have the repairs done on 11/6/07 the tail gate was fixed as best as they could but still defective the front power window's were also corrected how ever the vibration has not been resolved they replaced the drive shaft, they also removed the transmission and replaced the torque converter that still did not correct the problem. they know believe it needs a new downloag to the transmission control modular but that will not be ready for at least 2 weeks and they do not know if that will correct the problem and they are insisting i take back the jeep on 11/16/07 i feel the jeep might be a safety hazard to drive due to tarbox not know what the problem is i have called chrysler and i am in need of help i drive about 600 miles each week and do not feel safe driving the jeep in the correct condition. i have had a rental car for 10 days going on 11 days. i could use some help on this matter.
Reported in: COVENTRY RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. while driving at any speed, the vehicle shuts down completely and has to be restarted. the vehicle has been to the dealer 4 times and they cannot duplicate the failure. the current mileage was 8,976 and failure mileage was 6,879. updated 12/07/07.
Reported in: HOPEWELL JUNCTION NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68287C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
car simply stalls - in intersections, on roadway for no reason. drive train, fluid leaks car is unsafe.
Reported in: ROSWELL GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K17C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
car simply stalls - in intersections, on roadway for no reason. drive train, fluid leaks car is unsafe.
Reported in: ROSWELL GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K17C
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
power window failure (design flaw) my driver and passenger windows have both failed. after research on the internet, this is a common problem for jeep and they have not addressed the issue, still selling the defective part with no modifications to correct issue.
Reported in: MEMPHIS TN || Crash: N || VIN #:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
tl*the contact owns a 2007 grand cherokee. while driving 5 mph, the traction control system activated when he hit a bump. as a result, the vehicle would not accelerate. the traction control would deactivate after approximately two seconds and the vehicle would accelerate. the contact stated that his foot would stick when he attempted to depress the brake pedal. he felt that an electrical box caused the failure. the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the current mileage was 23,587 and failure mileage was 600. updated 01-10-08. *kb the consumer stated failures occurred frequently. updated 12/31/07
Reported in: KILLINGTON VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K87C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl*the contact owns a 2007 grand cherokee. while driving 5 mph, the traction control system activated when he hit a bump. as a result, the vehicle would not accelerate. the traction control would deactivate after approximately two seconds and the vehicle would accelerate. the contact stated that his foot would stick when he attempted to depress the brake pedal. he felt that an electrical box caused the failure. the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the current mileage was 23,587 and failure mileage was 600. updated 01-10-08. *kb the consumer stated failures occurred frequently. updated 12/31/07
Reported in: KILLINGTON VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K87C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
i started the vehicle and started driving when the vehicle would not go faster than 20mph and felt like stalling out. on the dashboard it show that the vehicle was in p,r,n,and d all at the same time (circles around the letters). i call a jeep dealership and they told me if the engine light didn't come on there's on code, so they can't fix it. jeep also told me they never heard of this problem.
Reported in: EFFORT PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K57C
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER
heater started blowing cold air on drivers side. blend door broke and fell down inside the dash. i paid $130 for "heatertreater" fix and repaired the broken doors by converting the dual controls to single drivers side control only.
Reported in: LUCERNE VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J4GX58N51C
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
heater started blowing cold air on drivers side. blend door broke and fell down inside the dash. i paid $130 for "heatertreater" fix and repaired the broken doors by converting the dual controls to single drivers side control only.
Reported in: LUCERNE VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J4GX58N51C
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
driveline vibration on my 2007 jeep grand cherokee at highway speeds.
Reported in: ST CLAIR SHORES MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR48P57C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
my jeep has stalled and lost power, putting me in dangerous situations. my jeep has the same 3l diesel engine which has already been recalled in nhtsa for dodge sprinters campaign id number : 07v594000 and all 2007 mercedes diesels. nhtsa campaign id number : 08v006000. i have previously filed complaints. please recall the diesel jeeps too!! updated 10/08/0. *jb
Reported in: WHEELING WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M47C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i purchased the car from a 5 star dealership in antioch at an auction. after driving the car for about a month it would refuse to start. there would be times when i would stop and turn my car off and then the engine would not work. sometimes i would be put in an unsafe situation and it has happened about 8 times. each time it happens i call the 800 number and have jeep tow my car, which is still under warranty, to the nearest jeep dealership. each time it has been there they have changed module in the engine and within the transmission. the engine has been taken apart and still the problem persists. my car is currently in the repair shop again and it has been extremely frustrating. i brought up lemon law, however, they tell me that since i am the second owner this clause does not apply.
Reported in: NORTHBROOK IL || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
engine stalled while driving, and then would not restart. fortunately i was going slowly approaching a traffic light or the stall could have lead to a collision. my 11 month old son was with me, and then we were stuck blocking traffic at one of the busiest intersections in town. i have heard this is a problem with my vehicle, the 2007 jeep grand cherokee crd. we could have been killed had this happened on the highway.
Reported in: HELENA MT || Crash: N || VIN #:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
jeep discontinued automatic headlamp level position system during early of 2007 without explaining. everytime, i tow and then headlamp had blinded several incoming vehicles. it was irresponsible for chrysler do that situation. i was told due shortage of parts and they decided to resolve the situation by discontinued for a temporary basis. i feel they should put the system back on 2007 models for safety purpose during towing.
Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68277C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
there have been several people with the 2007 wk crd that have reported that their vehicle has died on them while driving. reading about this on jeep forum, i discovered that there is a tsb related to a faulty crankshaft position sensor on wk jeeps that were built before june 12th, 2007. my jeep was built in april, 2007. while my jeep has not stalled, it is my wife's vehicle and she is frequently transporting our two children. the tsb calls for checking and replacing the sensor if it fails, but i do not find this to be acceptable. if the vehicle were to just die while they were going down the highway it could result in serious injuries to my wife and kids. i believe that chrysler should do a recall to replace this sensor before anyone gets hurt.
Reported in: WESTMINSTER MD || Crash: N || VIN #:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact researched his vehicle and learned that there were two brake recalls related to his vin. he was upset because he was not notified of the recalls by the manufacturer before purchasing the vehicle. there had been no failure to date. the recall numbers were unknown. the current mileage was 1,100.
Reported in: PORT TOWNSON WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M87C
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact researched his vehicle and learned that there were two brake recalls related to his vin. he was upset because he was not notified of the recalls by the manufacturer before purchasing the vehicle. there had been no failure to date. the recall numbers were unknown. the current mileage was 1,100.
Reported in: PORT TOWNSON WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M87C
AIR BAGS
the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving at an unknown speed the contact tried to apply the brakes and nothing happened. the contact hit a rcok wall,the contact hit a pickup at an angle on the front left fender and the wall at the same time, the impact pushed the pickup into a lexus suv.the contacts air bags never deployed.the vehicle came to an abrupt stop.two police officers arrived on the scene. the contact sustained injuries to head, face, neck, shoulder,chest, back, right foream, shins and right ankle. there was a total of three vehicles involved. the contacts vehicle was considered a total loss.the contact later was told there was a recall on the vehicle 06v493000 for the brakes. the current and failure mileage was 4071.
Reported in: HONALULU HI || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1J8HR78307C
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving at an unknown speed the contact tried to apply the brakes and nothing happened. the contact hit a rcok wall,the contact hit a pickup at an angle on the front left fender and the wall at the same time, the impact pushed the pickup into a lexus suv.the contacts air bags never deployed.the vehicle came to an abrupt stop.two police officers arrived on the scene. the contact sustained injuries to head, face, neck, shoulder,chest, back, right foream, shins and right ankle. there was a total of three vehicles involved. the contacts vehicle was considered a total loss.the contact later was told there was a recall on the vehicle 06v493000 for the brakes. the current and failure mileage was 4071.
Reported in: HONALULU HI || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1J8HR78307C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2007 jeep grand cherokee, new, 6,000 miles, stalled at stop light.
Reported in: NAPLES FL || Crash: N || VIN #:
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
the vehicle tends to lag or stall during normal driving times. if you accelerate then let off the gas, then try to accelerate again, the car does not respond. it is like there is a dead pedal. it takes roughly a second for the car to respond, which isn't that long until you consider at normal in-town speeds, you can go almost 100 feet in a second. just enough time to get plowed in to!
Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that the air condenser, located below the center of the bumper, has a very large opening. the large opening allowed a rock or some other foreign large particle to puncture the air condenser. as a result, the air conditioning system failed. the vehicle has not been repaired because the failure was not covered under warranty. the manufacturer has not provided any assistance. the contact has pictures of the failed component. the failure and current mileages were 13,000.
Reported in: BLUFFTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K67C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
after driving about 40 miles on highway, then turning onto local streets, all warning lights on dashboard lit up, message board flashed "transmission overtemp" warning, then "check gauges" warning. the vehicle went into limp home mode, no gauges worked, including speedometer. once shut off, vehicle took a while before it would start again. had vehicle towed to dealer. dealer could not replicate or diagnose problem. i believe this is related to the crankshaft positioning sensor problem that prompted a recent recall of this engine by mercedes benz (3l crd engine). chrysler would not acknowledge this problem.
Reported in: FLORHAM PARK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M67C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. the vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer several times, but the failure still persists. the failure mileage was 1,000. updated 05/19/08 *bf there was a knocking noise coming from the engine area. updated 05/19/08
Reported in: CORAN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K67C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i am driving a 2007 jeep grand cherokee with the 3.0 l diesel engine. complaint: when i was driving on the highway in the left lane my jeep stalled and as i was trying to change lanes i almost got hit. i lost power and it was hard to steer the car and ended up having to push the car with some help to the curbside. i was not able to restart the car. i know the jeep has a mercedes benz engine just like other mercedes that now i have also heard 2007 mercedes benzes with the same exact diesel engine have already been recalled. please note that jeep, with the same engine is having same engine problem and please recall so that people are not in danger. it was a very scary day, i could have been injured or lost my life or my childs life or another family. this was very dangerous and i am not feeling good about this engine on the road. thank you for addressing this issue.
Reported in: HOPKINS MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M57C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
bought grand cherokee brand new, started leaking from two areas immediately. first service department told me there were no leaks, after numerous complaints fixed one leak, still refuses to acknowledge second leak.
Reported in: SAVANNAH GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K07C
VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact noticed water entering the vehicle through the sunroof. the water entered the driver's side of the instrument panel and dampened the front floor of the vehicle. the failure caused the interment panel components (radio), as well as the driver and passenger side windows to not work properly for days at a time. the contact discovered this failure approximately 2-3 weeks after purchasing the vehicle. the vehicle has been to the dealer more than twelve times for this issue. the dealer finally concluded that nothing was wrong with the vehicle and it was designed to work in that manner. there was no remedy available. the contact has a video and pictures available. the failure mileage was unknown.
Reported in: BROOKLYN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K67C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact noticed water entering the vehicle through the sunroof. the water entered the driver's side of the instrument panel and dampened the front floor of the vehicle. the failure caused the interment panel components (radio), as well as the driver and passenger side windows to not work properly for days at a time. the contact discovered this failure approximately 2-3 weeks after purchasing the vehicle. the vehicle has been to the dealer more than twelve times for this issue. the dealer finally concluded that nothing was wrong with the vehicle and it was designed to work in that manner. there was no remedy available. the contact has a video and pictures available. the failure mileage was unknown.
Reported in: BROOKLYN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K67C
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
engine shut down while driving at 65 mph. no prior problems - driving to a vacation destination on us 95, had been driving for @ 3 hours - took my foot off of the gas pedal and engine shut off, leaving me without any control over the vehicle- luckily, was able to steer to shoulder - was able to restart car within 5 minutes, however the engine shut down twice more during this trip under the same set of circumstances-just taking my foot off of the accelerator; again left without ability to control auto. reached my destination point and brought car to nearest dealer - received a call the following day that the car was repaired and that the integrated auto computer program failed and the computer program needed to be updated and re-installed. dealer noted that he had received notice of this issue occurring to other '07 jeep grand cherokees, but chrysler was not issuing a recall. it was mere luck that i avoided any accidents.
Reported in: PRINCETON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K57C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
my 2007 jeep grand cherokee continues to stall (total loss of all electrical) when driving. generally this happens when i am coasting. i have taken my jeep to the dealership twice after repeatedly having this happen, but the dealership cannot get the problem to duplicate itself. i see now this stalling problem is happening on other model jeeps, something the dealership did not bother to mention. i am very concerned the problem is going to lead to an accident.
Reported in: ROSWELL GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K67C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the lights dimmed. while rolling to a stop after the vehicle stalled, the contact could not restart the vehicle. the engine starts, but the transmission does not function. the contact had to pull to the side of the road, place the vehicle into park, and then attempt to restart it again. the vehicle was then able to respond to all command controls. the failure occurred on five different occasions, and the contact took the vehicle to the dealer twice. the vehicle is currently at the dealer for repair. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 21,000.
Reported in: RACINE WI || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
my vehicle stalls without notice losing power but not actually shutting off. at other times it acts like it is hanging in 1st gear. on numerous occasions it has nearly gotten me hit by oncoming traffic or nearly rearended. i have had it checked out 3 times by the dealer and they say they are aware of the problem but no recall has been issued by chryler to fix problem. i have a 2007 jeep grand cherokee.
Reported in: GROVETOWN GA || Crash: N || VIN #:
TIRES
i have a 2007 jeep grand cherokee srt8 and the front two tires have blown out with only 12k miles on them twice. once at 12k and again at 24k. there was a recall issued in 2006 for 2006 srt8 models but nothing for the 2007 model year. these tire have been determined unsafe in 2006, but the same tires and problems are happening in 2007. i had 2 wheel alignments done and both were ok. it is a tire issue that keeps costing me money and the risk to me and my family everytime i drive the truck. the tire is a goodyear eagle rs-a 255-45-r20 runflat tire.
Reported in: MORGANVILLE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR78307C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving between 40-50 mph, the engine failed and stopped in the middle of the road without warning. the contact could not move to the shoulder of the road because the vehicle would not restart. the failure occurred at least three times. once the vehicle was towed to the dealer, it started back up normally. the cause of the failure could not be determined. the failure mileage was 26,000.
Reported in: ALPHARETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS48P07C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 45 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the engine. the failure recurred on three separate occasions. the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer twice for identical failures. the technician performed a diagnostic, but was unable to detect the failure and provide a remedy. the failure mileage was 5,827 and current mileage was 11,377.
Reported in: DEL RAY BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR582X7C
VISIBILITY
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that water was leaking into the vehicle from the corners of the windshield. the dealer stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash; therefore, they could not repair a salvaged vehicle or one involved in a crash. the failure mileage was 19,000 and current mileage was 22,000.
Reported in: BIRMINGHAM AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS48P07C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. while driving approximately 5 mph to make a turn, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle by shifting the gear into neutral. he stated that the vehicle has been experiencing this failure for the past year. the vehicle was driven to the dealer on two different occasions and they performed a diagnostic test, which produced no error codes or defects. the manufacturer informed him to return the vehicle to the dealer for another diagnostic test. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current mileage was 36,500 and failure mileage was 27,000.
Reported in: NEW YORK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J4HR58N45C
STEERING
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. when the contact turns the steering wheel all the way to the right, the inside of the tire would rub against the stabilizer bar. he could hear a growling noise, which alerted him to the failure. the dealer could not find any failures; however, they advised him not to turn the steering wheel all the way. the contact believed that this could not be avoided. the manufacturer informed him to get his vehicle inspected again. he took the vehicle to another dealer and they stated that the front carriage was off center. the dealer adjusted the centering and realigned the front end. after a few days, he turned the wheel again and heard the growling noise. the current mileage was approximately 22,900 and failure mileage was approximately 20,000. updated 12/11/08. *lj the manufacturer told the dealer to replace the stabilizer bar. updated 12/11/08. *jb
Reported in: FAIR OAKS RANCH TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68297C
SUSPENSION
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. when the contact turns the steering wheel all the way to the right, the inside of the tire would rub against the stabilizer bar. he could hear a growling noise, which alerted him to the failure. the dealer could not find any failures; however, they advised him not to turn the steering wheel all the way. the contact believed that this could not be avoided. the manufacturer informed him to get his vehicle inspected again. he took the vehicle to another dealer and they stated that the front carriage was off center. the dealer adjusted the centering and realigned the front end. after a few days, he turned the wheel again and heard the growling noise. the current mileage was approximately 22,900 and failure mileage was approximately 20,000. updated 12/11/08. *lj the manufacturer told the dealer to replace the stabilizer bar. updated 12/11/08. *jb
Reported in: FAIR OAKS RANCH TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68297C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. on several occasions, the vehicle stalled and restarted on its own. other times, the vehicle had to be manually restarted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but there was no resolution. the current mileage was 34,000 and failure mileage was 29,000.
Reported in: LAS CRUCES NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
funny noise making right turn like wheel rubbing. thumping noise at low speeds from brakes.
Reported in: NORCROSS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K67C
STEERING
funny noise making right turn like wheel rubbing. thumping noise at low speeds from brakes.
Reported in: NORCROSS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K67C
POWER TRAIN
the engine stalls while at low speeds shortly after start-up. no engine diagnostic lights are present to aid in the troubleshooting. the car has stalled under the low speed conditions 5 times since purchase. the car currently has 27,000 miles.
Reported in: ASHLAND KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58P77C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
the transmission in my 2007 jeep grand cherokee laredo started clunking loudly when i shifted from reverse into drive. the service engine light will come on after this occurs. the problem was intermittent, then, one day i was sitting at a red light. when it turned green, i stepped on the gas pedal and the vehicle would not move. it acted as if was in park. i shifted it to park and back into drive several times and suddenly the vehicle slammed into gear lunged forward into traffic. i reported this problem to my dealership (the vehicle is under warranty) who told me no codes registered in relation to the service engine light having been on and that they could not duplicate the problem. they returned the vehicle to me and two days later the same transmission clunking began and the service engine light came on. i left a red light today and the vehicle would not shift from first gear into second. finally, it shifted, slamming into gear, with a loud, hard clunk that shot my vehicle several feet ahead. i almost lost control of the vehicle and would have had an accident if a car had been ahead of me. it's back at the dealership who claims there's nothing wrong. the car has only 21,000 miles on it. clearly, there is something wrong and i fear for my safety and cannot simply go buy another vehicle.
Reported in: DES MOINES IA || Crash: N || VIN #:
VISIBILITY
regarding windshield clearing of 2002 jeep and 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the driver side windshield wiper does not clear the center of the windshield. the dealer suggested that i replace the wiper, which i did without success. the area that does not clear is directly in line with the drivers view. the passenger side clears well. i contacted a company that replaces windshields and they told me that the problem is with the spring tension on the wiper arm. i did not yet replace the are thinking that a new arm would have the same spring tension. my daughters jeep ( the 2002) has the same problem. how could this condition have existed for 5 years without correction? it would seem unlikely that these 2 cars are the only ones that have this problem. do you have any record of this condition causing accidents?
Reported in: EAST SYRACUSE NY || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i have been having a stalling problem for a couple months now. when i am at a stop sign or red light, my car will start to idle very low and then completely die. it will restart when i put it in park and turn the key again. the next time i try to start my car after it stalls, it usually takes about 10 seconds for it to start when turning the key. my car has done this 5 times now. it happens about once a week. my car also idles very low, very often when i am stopped. it does not stall everytime though. everytime it happens i take it directly to the dealership. the dealership keeps telling me nothing is wrong with my vehicle, and they don't know why it would be dying when stopped.
Reported in: BOTHELL WA || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i was driving home from a trip and was two hours from home. i stopped at a fruit stand and when i got back in the vehicle it would not start despite it clearly not being a battery problem. the car was towed to the dealer. this occurred on a saturday. on monday when they inspected the vehicle it started with no problem. they ran a computer diagnostic check and found no faults. i was told to drive the vehicle until it "acted up again". twelve days later it would not start again. i had it towed to the dealer who determined that the starter motor needed to be replaced. i find it amazing that i needed to wait until the car broke down again in order to determine what wrong with the vehicle. clearly there were issues and simply running a computer test was not sufficient.
Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
POWER TRAIN
i have been to the dealer 3 times for this issue. first it was my prnd lights would all light up at the same time and my acceleration would not work. then my check engine light would come on and go off again after a few starts. now the check engine light is on and the code is u0404 which i am told is the shifter/electronic control module. while searching this i have found hundreds of owners with the same problem, all right after their warranty ran out. i went to the dealer while still under warranty and it was not found now that i am 900 mil;es past warranty they know what it is. i feel if this many owners have the same problem it should be recalled. i completely lost acceleration while on the highway twice and was almost rear ended.
Reported in: WOODSTOCK VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2007 and newer jeep grand cherokee and laredo has a programming defect in the brake lights. if foot is on the brake, removed then quickly reapplied the brake lights do not come back on. only the third/center brake light comes on. this only occurs when the headlights are on so you still at least have the taillights. but no right or left bright brake light. dealer duplicated the problem on all units in their stock. chrysler acknowledges the problem but is doing nothing to correct it. i sold the vehicle last month as i won't drive a vehicle with defective brake lights.
Reported in: GIBSONIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR78317C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
vehicle will stall without warning. has occurred at least six times over the past three months. the stall as occurred at speeds as high as 45 miles and hour. the vehicle has been taken to the dealer four times in the past six weeks for the same problem. the dealer has given us push back when we schedule another appointment because they cannot diagnose the problem. our last appointment scheduled january 31,2009 they never even looked at the vehicle. the car stalled again at 45 mph almost causing my wife and seven month old to get rear ended.
Reported in: DAVIE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K37C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
while driving the car stalls out. at speeds 5-40 mph and starts right back up. i take to the dealer 17 times for the same problem . chrysler corp told it is not a lemon. what can to do with this car.
Reported in: CENTEREACH NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1J8GR48K67C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the dealer stated that the ignition switch was the cause of the failure. the vehicle was repaired under warranty in 2007. in 2009, when the contact attempted to start the vehicle, it would not turn on. in addition, all of the instrument panel indicators illuminated and would not dim. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the battery was low and no other failures could be found. through online research, the contact has found complaints regarding this same issue. the failure mileage was 31,000 and current mileage was 32,000. updated 3/12/09 *cn updated 03/16/09.*jb
Reported in: SLATE HILL NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR48NX7C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the gear shift control module was not working properly. the gear shift would not shift into gear at any speed. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the failure mileage was 37,000.
Reported in: PALMER AK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K87C
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
the automotive oil change association (aoca) represents the fast lube industry, with more than 3,500 locations in north america, servicing more tires than any other organization. over the past several months members reported an increasing number of problems with tire pressure monitoring systems (tpms) ¿ and they are getting worse. conventional tpms¿s measure tire pressure at the valve and use a radio frequency to transmit the data to an antenna on the side of the vehicle. the quality of these valve stems is so poor that car care professionals know - if they check the tire pressure, it is likely the valve will break and they will incur the cost to replace, about $110.00 per unit. specifically, the 2008 jeep grand cherokee, and the 2008 chevrolet equinox, have aluminum valves stems; these easily corrode, become brittle, and break at the touch. they also have a plastic cap. if this plastic cap is improperly seated, or replaced by an aftermarket cap containing brass, or brass thread inserts, it leads quickly to galvanic corrosion; the result- the cap fuses to the valve stem. attempt to remove the cap, the stem breaks. the driving public is being ¿trained¿ to trust these monitors for accurate tire pressure. properly inflated tires reduce the potential for life-threatening blowouts, enhance handling, improve fuel efficiency, and prolong tire life; lowering the cost of ownership. these systems are too fragile to continue using them in passenger vehicles without addressing the durability. as these systems age, failure will increase 100%. tpms units are spec¿d out by oem¿s- manufactured by siemens vdo (acq¿d by continental ag in may ¿07). aoca has made many inquiries to see if these units are intended to be recalled or redesigned¿the resounding answer is ¿no¿. if oem¿s do not change the spec¿s tpms¿s will continue to be poorly made. aoca asks nhtsa recall these units to protect the consumer, and people maintaining the tires on vehicles.
Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving various speeds, the gear would shift into neutral. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the electronic shift module failed. the part needed to make the repair was on back order. on a separate occasion, while driving less than 60 mph, the vehicle shifted into neutral again without the actual gear shifter being moved. the contact's vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle, which caused minor damages to her vehicle. there were no injuries. the current and failure mileages were less than 20,600.
Reported in: PASSEIC PARK NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1J8GR48K17C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2007 jeep grand cherokee (16,000 miles) shutdown on freeway. i was in the left lane @70mph. i had turn flashers on and move to the shoulder. no accident, no injury, car started on first try on the shoulder.
Reported in: OAKLAND TOWNSHIP MI || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
while driving 60 mph down busy road the engine died, when accelerator was pressed there was no power, dash went completely dark. pulled to the side of the road and the vehicle would not go into park. after several tries it could be restarted. the shift control module has already been replaced due to previous problems.
Reported in: CALIFORNIA KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
TIRES
front good year tires separating from the belt. car is in perfect alignment checked by dealer. hundreds maybe thousands have been reporting the same problem, all at around 20k miles. dealer failing to warranty them claiming that its normal on these trucks due to the suspension??? not my problem! do not plan on spending $460 dollars per tire every 20k miles.
Reported in: BLOOMINGDALE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
i have a 2007 jeep grand cherokee diesel. bought new, nov. 07. at about 28k miles, on may 24, noxious fumes started coming through the a/c vents while idling, after coming to a stop. took to dealer. they had it for 3 days, got a run around, they said chrysler tech line said it was normal, told me to set the a/c system on recirculation. service manager admits he smelled it but they couldn't find the problem. called chrysler tech line, they said the same thing also that i should take it to a dealer with better technicians. problem is getting worse, stinks, causes eye sting. probably exhaust fumes, smells like a natural gas leak only worse!
Reported in: CLAYTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M57C
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
push on gas nothing happens. continue to hit gas pedal then it kicks in. has happen several times. happening at least 2 to 3 times a week taking in tomorrow 6/20/09 because was bought new with 18 miles and now 37,000 miles on jeep ( pass warranty of course) to be covered i would think pulling out into traffic it would be considered a safety issue. talk to a mechanic that has work on several with a fly buy wire acceleration being the problem.
Reported in: COLORADO SPRINGS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K97C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
vehicle loses power at interstate speed. incidents: 5-30-2007. wife was driving vehicle on interstate. vehicle just turned off after loosing power. wife pulled to shoulder of road and put into park. restarted engine. no 'check engine light". took vehicle to dealership for system scan. sonya rechtorovic at landmark dodge (770-968-4900)checked vehicle into repair. received paperwork which says "customer states while driving on interstate, vehicle shuts off. no codes in system. all systems operating as designed. test drove vehicle and could not duplicate concern." incidents have happened again on 7-1-2009, 7-4-2009 and on 7-6-2009. lost power at interstate speed while driving. engine light did come on, and i pulled to shoulder of road and waited a few minutes. took vehicle to two different dealerships. "joe brooks" at douglas county dodge at 770-942-1102 and vic daniel at landmark dodge at 770-968-4900 or 678-251-2327. both dealerships stated "out of warranty and would be $100 just to scan the system for errors". i took vehicle to autozone and had vehicle scanned for free. received error code "u0404 code- invalid data received from gear shift control module". seen recall d46 for 2005 jeep grand cherokee to reprogram pcm. i believe my 2007 jeep grand cherokee laredo has this issue. called chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 at 1045 am on 7-6-2009 and spoke with "dan thomas". dan looked up my vin number and stated that "no recalls are for this vehicle and if a recall does come out, then a letter will be mailed to you".
Reported in: HIRAM GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K17C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while the vehicle was parked and turned off, a child crossed over the driver's seat to exit the vehicle. he held the gear shift to support himself, which caused the vehicle to shift into drive. the vehicle sped down a hill and crashed into a tree. there were no injuries and a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an auto body shop and the mechanic stated that the cable went into the shifting gear, which caused the vehicle to shift into gear without the key in the ignition. the body of the vehicle was repaired, but not the gear shift. the vehicle is still at the auto body shop. the contact would like someone from chrsyler to inspect the vehicle. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 43,000.
Reported in: NEWARK NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
numerous electrical issues. the most dangerous have been the prnd lighting up and vehicle not going over 1st or 2nd gear while driving. this has happened to me 7 times now, 4 of which have tried to be diagnosed by the dealer without success, they just replaced the gear shifter twice. the 3rd time i had taken a photo of this and gave it to the dealer when they told me 'nothing was wrong' according to their diagnostics. photo proved otherwise. also the vehicle has shut itself off twice while i was driving on a busy road. the windows also get stuck and will not work. have to operate one window to make the other one work. the battery failed and 'transmission over temp" error happened at the same time. manufacturer's service agent said it was a false readout due to battery failure but they did fix something on the transmission. i am filing for a second lemon law arbitration hearing in florida. it is a very dangerous vehicle with these issues. incident date on this form is only the last date of occurrence since only one option. this has been a problem since first purchasing this 'new' vehicle.
Reported in: OSPREY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K07C
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
fuel supply line ruptured in engine compartment. the result was fuel under pressure spraying on the engine. the rupture was not a complete loss of supply to the engine so the engine continued to run while fuel sprayed soaking the engine compartment in fuel. the dealership reported that the line must have been moved and would not stand behind the part that was defective. the vehicle has been owned by my company since new and the area in question had never been dislodged since new.
Reported in: FT. LUPTON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58277C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
on five occasions all of dash lights came on and went off while i was driving, two of these times the engine stalled and restarted itself. took vehicle to dealership and was told no problem was found.
Reported in: SAVANNAH GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K07C
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
i own a 2007 jeep grand cherokee laredo, 6 cyl 4x4. the vehicle has been losing power at highway speeds on an almost daily basis, usually while negotiating left hand curves. when the vehicle loses power, the traction control light turns on and the vehicle decelerates rapidly. during the power loss, i can put the accelerator to the floor and the vehicle will not accelerate. i have almost been involved in several rear end crashes due to this issue, as it happens without warning. the vehicle has been to the dealership 5 times for related issues. on 03/18/08 the abs wiring harness was re-routed because it was rubbing on the left front tire. the shifter module has also been replaced twice, however, the aforementioned problem is ongoing. the last time the vehicle was at the dealership was 09/25/09 and i was told that there was no computer code for the problem and that the dealership could not fix or diagnose the problem because they could not recreate it. i am afraid that if i continue to drive this vehicle it is inevitable that i will be involved in a collision as a result of this mechanical failure. i cannot afford to replace the vehicle and the dealership where i purchased the vehicle has been useless in fixing the problem. i am at my wits end and i am getting nowhere with papa's dodge.
Reported in: BERLIN CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K77C
POWER TRAIN
i was driving along at 70 mph in the number one lane when the motor just quit. i had to change over three lanes to get to side so i would be safe. there large trucks in the number two and thee lanes which caused me concern for my safety. the crankshaft sensor was defective causing the incident. i feel there should have been a recall because the sprinter uses the same engine which has been recalled for the same reason.
Reported in: PLEASANTON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M97C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
while driving down the highway at 65 with the headlights on all of my dash lights lit up and there was no power for a few seconds. this is the first time it has happened since purchasing this vehicle. i have no been able to take my jeep into the shop since i was already at work. i contacted the dealer and they said they have had complaints like this and that they would not be able to read the fault.
Reported in: ST LOUIS MO || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
jeep 2007 loses power when driving... gear module is faulty.. dropped from 55 mph to 0 ...electrical working fine.. something is wrong.. avoided a fatal accident on the highway..
Reported in: SPRING GLEN NY || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
today while driving on a highway at approximately 35-40mph my vehicle stalled. i had come to a complete stop and was awaiting a traffic light change. when the light changed and i stepped on the accelerator the vehicle began to hesitate and jerk and the esp/bas light, malfunction indicator light (check engine) and a message stating transmission over temp came on. i was in the left lane and immediately put on my flashers. the driver behind realized that i was in trouble and put on his as well. after i was able to roll to the shoulder, i immediately turned the vehicle off. after waiting approximately 5mins, i restarted the vehicle and continued to drive slowly and carefully to my office since i was just 2 blocks from work. this experience scared me because had this happened while i was driving at the 60-65 mph rate on this very busy highway, i could have been hurt. after reading several of the other complaints, i can also relate to the complaint about the tires having had to replace a broken stem after owning the vehicle only 2 days and i currently still have water leaking into my vehicle on raining days on the passenger side and now through the lights. i drive on the highway daily and after today's stall out, i am afraid to drive this vehicle. i called the dealership today and explained my issues and told the service manager about all of the lights and he told me the car was probably cold and if the lights don't go out i can bring it in on saturday. well today is wednesday and i will not drive that car again. since the dealership is quite a distance from my home, i will have the car towed so that it can be checked out. i am very uncomfortable with the idea of ever driving this vehicle again. i transport children as part of my job from time to time and i could never forgive myself if something was to happen to them while we are riding in this vehicle.
Reported in: RAHWAY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K87C
EQUIPMENT
today while driving on a highway at approximately 35-40mph my vehicle stalled. i had come to a complete stop and was awaiting a traffic light change. when the light changed and i stepped on the accelerator the vehicle began to hesitate and jerk and the esp/bas light, malfunction indicator light (check engine) and a message stating transmission over temp came on. i was in the left lane and immediately put on my flashers. the driver behind realized that i was in trouble and put on his as well. after i was able to roll to the shoulder, i immediately turned the vehicle off. after waiting approximately 5mins, i restarted the vehicle and continued to drive slowly and carefully to my office since i was just 2 blocks from work. this experience scared me because had this happened while i was driving at the 60-65 mph rate on this very busy highway, i could have been hurt. after reading several of the other complaints, i can also relate to the complaint about the tires having had to replace a broken stem after owning the vehicle only 2 days and i currently still have water leaking into my vehicle on raining days on the passenger side and now through the lights. i drive on the highway daily and after today's stall out, i am afraid to drive this vehicle. i called the dealership today and explained my issues and told the service manager about all of the lights and he told me the car was probably cold and if the lights don't go out i can bring it in on saturday. well today is wednesday and i will not drive that car again. since the dealership is quite a distance from my home, i will have the car towed so that it can be checked out. i am very uncomfortable with the idea of ever driving this vehicle again. i transport children as part of my job from time to time and i could never forgive myself if something was to happen to them while we are riding in this vehicle.
Reported in: RAHWAY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K87C
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
today while driving on a highway at approximately 35-40mph my vehicle stalled. i had come to a complete stop and was awaiting a traffic light change. when the light changed and i stepped on the accelerator the vehicle began to hesitate and jerk and the esp/bas light, malfunction indicator light (check engine) and a message stating transmission over temp came on. i was in the left lane and immediately put on my flashers. the driver behind realized that i was in trouble and put on his as well. after i was able to roll to the shoulder, i immediately turned the vehicle off. after waiting approximately 5mins, i restarted the vehicle and continued to drive slowly and carefully to my office since i was just 2 blocks from work. this experience scared me because had this happened while i was driving at the 60-65 mph rate on this very busy highway, i could have been hurt. after reading several of the other complaints, i can also relate to the complaint about the tires having had to replace a broken stem after owning the vehicle only 2 days and i currently still have water leaking into my vehicle on raining days on the passenger side and now through the lights. i drive on the highway daily and after today's stall out, i am afraid to drive this vehicle. i called the dealership today and explained my issues and told the service manager about all of the lights and he told me the car was probably cold and if the lights don't go out i can bring it in on saturday. well today is wednesday and i will not drive that car again. since the dealership is quite a distance from my home, i will have the car towed so that it can be checked out. i am very uncomfortable with the idea of ever driving this vehicle again. i transport children as part of my job from time to time and i could never forgive myself if something was to happen to them while we are riding in this vehicle.
Reported in: RAHWAY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K87C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
engine stalls while driving.
Reported in: MACOMB TWP MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR582X7C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i have submitted a complaint before but the problem continues and has gotten worse. my jeep loses all electrical power and shuts down and restarts itself while driving, occasionally doesn't accelerate past second gear and other times accelerates very slowly, numerous times dealership told me nothing was wrong, finally they replaced clockspring and motherboard but problem began recurring only days later. only now my jeep is additionally at times acting like it wants to shut down but instead is just faltering shaking the whole vehicle violently accompanied by the struggling to accelerate.
Reported in: SAVANNAH GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K07C
AIR BAGS
airbag light keeps coming on. am told that this indicates that the airbag restraint system is not working. have taken it in to the jeep dealer several times and they think it has to do with the remote starter that was installed by the same jeep dealer, yet that was almost 2 months ago but the problem still persists.
Reported in: NOVI MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M07C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving between 60 to 65 mph on normal road conditions the vehicle stalled without warning. the engine restarted and resumed normal operation. the failure occurred on two occasions. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two occasions for the identical failure; however, the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. the failure mileage was 14,000.
Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K77C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle began shutting off when it was purchased brand new. while driving 40 mph and various speeds in traffic the vehicle lost power and shut down without warning including when he attempted to make a left or right turn or stop at a traffic light. the dealer diagnosed the failure five times. the dealer also replaced the front end module several times. he will contact the manufacturer and request that the vehicle be replaced. the failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage was 52,000.
Reported in: BURNT HILLS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68227C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i own a 2007 jeep grand cherokee v6 2wd and other owners across the us (thousands of them) with years ranging 2005-2007 report problems with the electronic shift module. this goes out in the middle of driving (sometimes on the highway) and will cause the vehicle to stall out in the middle of the road without warning. i have had mine replaced twice now and have only owned my jeep for 1 1/2 years (bought it brand new). this happened in march 2009 and again january 2010.
Reported in: OLATHE KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48KX7C
POWER TRAIN
i own a 2007 jeep grand cherokee v6 2wd and other owners across the us (thousands of them) with years ranging 2005-2007 report problems with the electronic shift module. this goes out in the middle of driving (sometimes on the highway) and will cause the vehicle to stall out in the middle of the road without warning. i have had mine replaced twice now and have only owned my jeep for 1 1/2 years (bought it brand new). this happened in march 2009 and again january 2010.
Reported in: OLATHE KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48KX7C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2007 jeep grand cherokee, throttle problems. ( at low speeds 5mph -25mph) vehicle hesitates sometime when you take off, sometimes it jumps off the line, some days you go around a corner and push the throttle and it don't do anything, then it takes off real quickly. when going up and down hills it hesitates or surges and changes gears abruptly. i took to dealer and they said it was common and did a computer re-flash at no cost. it dint help anything. there were 2 other jeeps there for the same problem. the dealer wants me to bring it back and leave it for the day so they can try to fix it. i wonder how many people have to die over something like this. i wonder how many people complained and died over the toyota problems before anyone investigated? its a real problem, look around on some of the jeep forums under idle or throttle problems. i found about 100 other complains about the same problems im having in about 15 minutes.
Reported in: MARTINSVILLE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48KX7C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that on three occasions, the vehicle stalled and shut down completely with no power and no warning prior to the failure. the first time in 2008, she was sitting at a stop light and the vehicle shut off. the second failure occurred while she was driving approximately 50 mph and the engine shut off. the most recent occurrence, she was driving 50 mph and was able to maneuver onto the emergency lane, shift to neutral, turn the ignition off and re-start the vehicle with no hesitation. she was driving for 20 minutes each time the failure occurred. she took the vehicle to the dealership two times and the dealer told her that they could not diagnose the failure. she called the manufacturer and the representative told her that there was nothing they could do. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was 58,593. the failure mileage was 8,014.
Reported in: ROCHESTER HILLS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68247C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 30 mph the vehicle would lunge forward and the engine shut off. the contact stated the engine shut off in traiffic over 25 times. the contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. the dealer replaced the speed sensor, ignition key, and the wireless control module. none of the repairs have remedied the failure. the contact stated that the dealer does not have the ability to repair the vehicle. the failure mileage was 50,000.
Reported in: FREADRICK MD || Crash: N || VIN #:
SEAT BELTS
i was stopping when i was rear-ended by a vehicle going approximately 60 miles per hour. the impact of the collision pushed me into the vehicle in front of me. my seat belt (one piece) experienced a partial failure. the lap band locked up, however the shoulder piece failed to lock, causing my head to hit the steering wheel. in the emergency room, i received 5 stitches on the bridge of my nose and am experiencing significant bruising and swelling of the face.
Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1J8HR58P97C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
while driving the vehicle on the highway, it stalls without warning.
Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS58M17C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
in august of 2009 my wife experienced her jeep cherokee die out in the middle of traffic. i met her at the scene. the car started immediately and was drivable with no subsequent occurrences that day. we took it to jack phalen dodge in countryside, il for service to see if they could determine the cause. on august 31 we picked up the vehicle and it checked out completely, they were unable to duplicate the concern. twice since august we experienced the same concern, the car died out in traffic. both times we were able to start the car without any issues and continue. on saturday, march 6 we drove to downtown chicago. on this day we initial drove over 20 miles to get into the city, however once we were there the car began to die. this time we experienced it dying out at least 10 times. once, on i-55 with traffic moving at expressway speeds. having lost confidence that we would be able to continue safely we called for a tow. we took it back to jack phalen for review. we picked up the car on monday, march 8. again we were told that nothing was wrong mechanically with the auto. however, they noted that there was a "star case for loss of throttle response #k34511542" which responded to "software updates". they installed 5 software updates. we received no guarantee that this would fix the issue nor would they guarantee that future occurrences would be covered under our warranty, which expires in april 2010. we are obviously concerned that dated software could potentially result in a car losing all power in traffic and the dangers that would pose. i have filed a complaint with chrysler. this obviously seems like it could potentially present a very dangerous situation.
Reported in: DARIEN IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K67C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 35 mph the engine stalled without warning. within seconds, the vehicle would restart without driver intent. the dealer replaced the ignition switch, the power-train control module, and the electronic control module; yet, the failure persisted. the contact voluntarily surrendered the vehicle to the manufacturer. he was concerned that the vehicle would be resold since it could potentially cause a crash to occur. the failure mileage was 39,000 and the current mileage was unknown.
Reported in: CANON CITY CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58247C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 35 mph the engine stalled without warning. within seconds, the vehicle would restart without driver intent. the dealer replaced the ignition switch, the power-train control module, and the electronic control module; yet, the failure persisted. the contact voluntarily surrendered the vehicle to the manufacturer. he was concerned that the vehicle would be resold since it could potentially cause a crash to occur. the failure mileage was 39,000 and the current mileage was unknown.
Reported in: CANON CITY CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58247C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) re: 2007 jeep grand cherokee laredo 4x4 problem: dangerous shifter module defect to whom it may concern: last week, my wife was bringing our children to school, and upon leaving the driveway, the transmission jumped, the car jerked back dangerously into the open street, and all of the lights illuminated on the dash (p, n, r, d). fortunately for us, she was able to return the car to the drivway, unharmed. living on a busy street, we are very lucky that it happened without any accident/injury. as this is the second time something like this has happened, i am now afraid to let her drive this car any longer, upon contacting jeep/chrysler, i was told that they would not be able to cover this safety repair (approx. cost is $1025.oo w/tax,parts,labor). i am downright frustrated, angry, and fearful. after reading scores of ofher similar complaints about the shifter module on reputable sites like edmunds.com, my frustration with chrysler has increased. they simply won't concede that there is a dangerous safety flaw with the shifter in the vehicle. please, any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated. [xxx]
Reported in: HAUPPAUGE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K67C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
my daughter was driving her 2007 grand cherokee away at college. several times as she was driving along the roads with traffic, the transmission seemed to go neutral and all gear indications lit circled as though it was in all gears, but was not "driving". when it finally kicked back into gear it accelerated quickly. she had to break and pull over several times this happened. we had the car towed to a dealership and they replaced an electronic module. this could be a deadly failure. two dealerships' service departments i have asked have heard of it but say it isn't a widespread problem, a sales manager where we bought it claims never to have heard of this.
Reported in: SANIBEL FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K07C
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2007 jeep grand cherokee -- involved in a accident at approx 55 mph. entire front end of vehicle destroyed, $7700 damage. the air bag did not deploy.
Reported in: ARLINGTON TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1J8HS48P77C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
driving at highway speed in drive, transmission downshifted into 4th gear without manual assistance. pulled over to side of road and attempted to shift back into drive unsuccessfully. i then shifted into park and back into drive. dashboard indicator said the transmission remained in 4th even though the shifter was in drive. shut vehicle off and then restarted the engine. i then put the vehicle into drive and resumed my trip. also, on a second occasion, driving with transmission in drive, starting from a stop, transmission downshifted into 1st gear. pulled over and shut off engine and restarted. put transmission into drive and resumed trip with no further problem.
Reported in: THOUSAND OAKS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS58237C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2007 grand cherokee overland 3.0l diesel. for the past year or so the lights on the dash will all come on similar to when the car is first started. recently the speedometer and tach will shut off as well. if this were a gas engine the engine would probably also stall. numerous times at the dealer no change. i believe this related to the 2008 grand cherokee recall.
Reported in: VAIL AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68M77C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle shut down consistently without warning. there were no warning lights prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the dealer could find nothing wrong with the vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 20,000. the current mileage was approximately 30,300.
Reported in: MOUNT VERNON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58237C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving at speeds of 40 mph, the accelerator pedal failed to operate. all warning lights illuminated on the dashboard and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle then independently restarted and it was driven to a local dealer. the dealer attempted to diagnose the vehicle but was unable to produce any failure codes. the failure recurred. and the vehicle was taken to the dealer three additional times yet the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was unable to provide any assistance. the failure and current mileages were 40,800.
Reported in: WINCHESTER KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58287C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
this problem has occurred almost every day for two months. i will describe one incident, which occurred this evening around 11pm. i was driving on the highway in my 2007 jeep grand cherokee when my accelerator stopped having any effect on my car. all of the gauges died (so the fuel reported empty, the speedometer said i was not moving, etc) - all of this while traveling at 65mph. i had to pull over, turn the car off and back on, and all of the problems went away. as i've said, this has happened once a day for the past two months. so far there appears to be no fix for the problem.
Reported in: HERMOSA BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
this problem has occurred almost every day for two months. i will describe one incident, which occurred this evening around 11pm. i was driving on the highway in my 2007 jeep grand cherokee when my accelerator stopped having any effect on my car. all of the gauges died (so the fuel reported empty, the speedometer said i was not moving, etc) - all of this while traveling at 65mph. i had to pull over, turn the car off and back on, and all of the problems went away. as i've said, this has happened once a day for the past two months. so far there appears to be no fix for the problem.
Reported in: HERMOSA BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
2007 jeep grand cherokee. left front wheel came off the vehicle. *bf the tire damaged the front fender when it separated from the vehicle. the consumer stated repairs were made to the vehicle two weeks ago. ohio traffic crash report # 10-0174-91. *jb
Reported in: NORTHFIELD OH || Crash: N || VIN #:
TIRES
tire wears on inside wall where tread meets sidewall on goodyear rsa emt tires i have gone through 4 tires now all with the exact same issue. goodyear has worked with me on "pro-rating" at a reduced price to replace. i am still unhappy with tires failing after less than 10,000 miles and having to pay to replace them.
Reported in: GRIFFITH IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR78307C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
vehicle traveling on pa turnpike at 65 mph when engine shut down. power systems quit but i was able to get the car off the driving lane could have easily caused a crash if it had quit during passing vehicle, 2007 grand cherokee with n3.0 crd diesel, was towed to dealer dealer replaced crankshaft sensor to fix issue.
Reported in: GEIGERTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M67C
TIRES
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 25 mph, the contact stated that the front driver and passenger side tires were experiencing tread separation. the contact called the dealer who advised there was a problem with the tires. the contact spoke with the tire manufacturer who advised she needed an alignment and new tires. the current miles were 23000. updated evoq 09/01/10*jb updated 10/28/10 *bf updated 11/01/10 updated 11/23/10 *bf updated 11/23/10 the consumer stated she had to pay $1090 to replace two defective tires. updated evoq 12/17/10. *jb updated 10/24/11.*jb
Reported in: HAMILTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR78357C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
bought used 2007 grand cherokee from adams jeep, aberdeen md in nov. 2009. within first month, while traveling around 30 mph, car would not accelerate when pushing on gas pedal despite engine racing. prnd lights all lit up. took car back to dealer and bezel gear selector replaced after paying $100 deductible on extended warranty. same problem occurred 5 months later. dealer charged me for electronic control module updates. one month later, same problem occurred, dealer replaced bezel gear selector again. one month later, same exact problem occurred. this is 4th time taking car in for lack of acceleration while pushing on gas pedal. dealer states unable to fix problem since they cannot reproduce it. this is a huge safety problem as i have almost been hit multiple times when my car fails to accelerate when pushing on gas pedal. chrysler needs to recall the shifter module in these cars before someone gets killed.
Reported in: RSING SUN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K87C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
bought used 2007 grand cherokee from adams jeep, aberdeen md in nov. 2009. within first month, while traveling around 30 mph, car would not accelerate when pushing on gas pedal despite engine racing. prnd lights all lit up. took car back to dealer and bezel gear selector replaced after paying $100 deductible on extended warranty. same problem occurred 5 months later. dealer charged me for electronic control module updates. one month later, same problem occurred, dealer replaced bezel gear selector again. one month later, same exact problem occurred. this is 4th time taking car in for lack of acceleration while pushing on gas pedal. dealer states unable to fix problem since they cannot reproduce it. this is a huge safety problem as i have almost been hit multiple times when my car fails to accelerate when pushing on gas pedal. chrysler needs to recall the shifter module in these cars before someone gets killed.
Reported in: RSING SUN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K87C
AIR BAGS
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep cherokee. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle was involved in a head on crash and the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed. the contact was injured. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that a failure did not exist in the vehicle. the dealer stated that the air bags functioned as intended. the vehicle was in the dealers possession to have the body damage repaired. the failure and current mileages were 27,000.
Reported in: CUYAHOGA FALLS OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1J8GR48K17C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee laredo. while sitting at a drive through window her vehicle suddenly accelerated through the parking lot. she looked down and noticed that the accelerator pedal was stuck. she almost lost control of the vehicle as the vehicle continued to accelerate in the parking lot causing her to crash into the curb and damaged both rims and tires on the passenger side of the vehicle. there were no injuries. the police were not notified. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not notified. there was routine maintenance performed on the vehicle a week prior to the failure. the failure mileage was 28,000.
Reported in: MCCONNELLSBURG PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1J8HR48P77C
STEERING
power steering leaks from hoses, had to replace all of them. the power steering reservoir would leak dry in about 2 days of city driving. not replaced under warranty, only 30,000 miles on jeep, dealer said it was "not common, but have seen a few with the same issue."
Reported in: REGINA 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
own a 2007 jeep grand cherokee 4x4, bought 4 mths ago, i can be driving it down a road and all the sudden it loses power like an acceleration problem, then it will suddenly just take off very quickly, the transmission keeps slipping, i can be on the interstate going 65, take my foot off the gas to slow down some and hear a harsh shifting problem. i have taken it to the dealership 3 different times, each time they tell me there is no problem with the car, i agree with the other complaints on these issues which i have had them all in 4 mths. windows get stuck and won't roll up and down, car has not started 3 times and had to put in a new starter, crazy dangerous acceleration, shifting issues with the transmission!!!!!!!! i have owned a 1995 jeep cherokee since 2003 and no problems, got this one and problem after problem. this acceleration/ shifting issue is going to kill someone if this car isn't recalled for this problem!!!!!
Reported in: NASHVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i purchased a 2007 used jeep grand cherokee from kelly jeep on 3/11/2010, with an odometer reading of 24,758 miles. this vehicle has stalled randomly seven (7) times since the date of purchase. it has been returned to the dealer¿s service department three times and each time they have not been able to duplicate the cause of the stalling. the stalling occurs after a stop and then attempts to proceed into a turn at low speed. it occurs more frequently when a right turn is being made. the engine stops and all electric energy are lost, just as though the ignition was turned off. braking assist and power steering are lost. i have provided the dealer a document listing and observation of each of the seven events. several have places me in a comprising position and if traffic had been heavy could have resulted in a serious accident. the vehicle always is able to restart after it stopped, the ignition turned off and placed in park.
Reported in: CORAOPOLIS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58287C
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
i purchased a 2007 used jeep grand cherokee from kelly jeep on 3/11/2010, with an odometer reading of 24,758 miles. this vehicle has stalled randomly seven (7) times since the date of purchase. it has been returned to the dealer¿s service department three times and each time they have not been able to duplicate the cause of the stalling. the stalling occurs after a stop and then attempts to proceed into a turn at low speed. it occurs more frequently when a right turn is being made. the engine stops and all electric energy are lost, just as though the ignition was turned off. braking assist and power steering are lost. i have provided the dealer a document listing and observation of each of the seven events. several have places me in a comprising position and if traffic had been heavy could have resulted in a serious accident. the vehicle always is able to restart after it stopped, the ignition turned off and placed in park.
Reported in: CORAOPOLIS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58287C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i purchased a 2007 used jeep grand cherokee from kelly jeep on 3/11/2010, with an odometer reading of 24,758 miles. this vehicle has stalled randomly seven (7) times since the date of purchase. it has been returned to the dealer¿s service department three times and each time they have not been able to duplicate the cause of the stalling. the stalling occurs after a stop and then attempts to proceed into a turn at low speed. it occurs more frequently when a right turn is being made. the engine stops and all electric energy are lost, just as though the ignition was turned off. braking assist and power steering are lost. i have provided the dealer a document listing and observation of each of the seven events. several have places me in a comprising position and if traffic had been heavy could have resulted in a serious accident. the vehicle always is able to restart after it stopped, the ignition turned off and placed in park.
Reported in: CORAOPOLIS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58287C
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
i bought a 2007 jeep cherokee i am a senior citizen on a fixed income i bought this car because i wanted to feel safe now i have 2 windows that failed at the same time and wont roll up jeep want me to replace 2 windows and regulators to fix there problem. $900.00 i have owned dodge products since 67 . step up take responsibility .especially since you've gotten bailed out . this will be my last dodge product .i own 3 dodge products right now and my son has 2 including the 97 jeep cherokee with the death wobble you didn't recall..which was just a 1/4 bolt .that you just gave directions on how tho fix and my son had to pay to get you problem fixed.
Reported in: VILLA RICA GA || Crash: N || VIN #:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving at approximately 60 mph the accelerator pedal got stuck. he stepped on the brake pedal, which depressed all the way to the floor without stopping the vehicle. the vehicle would not stop until he shifted it into neutral and engaged the emergency brake. the vehicle was shut off and upon restart operated as normal. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 56,000.
Reported in: KENNER LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K67C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
car would not start. it was towed to the dealership which had to replace the starter solenoid wire. the service department informed me this was a know design defect, but since i was just out of warranty (37k) i would have to cover the cost. if this is a know problem, why isn't it fixed.
Reported in: GRASS LAKE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee laredo. the contact stated as he started the vehicle, he noticed fluids leaking from the transmission. the dealer replaced the plugged adapter guide bushing to correct the failure. at 29,500 miles, the contact was driving 20 mph and attempting a right turn when the transmission slipped and the vehicle would not accelerate over 10 mph. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the console shift was repaired. at 34,500 miles, the failure recurred and the vehicle would not accelerate over 30 mph. all four transmission gear selector warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was drivable yet the check engine warning light remained illuminated. the dealer advised that the software would need an update to correct the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 27,000 and the current mileage was 34,600. updated 11/16/10*bf the consumer stated the vehicle is still not shifting properly and stays in first gear too long. updated 11/16/10*jb
Reported in: LELAND NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
TIRES
after reading where multiple jeep grand cherokee srt8 owners were experiencing front tire failure with factory tires, i had my tires checked during an alignment. both of my front tires are experiencing a tread separation failure. i bought this vehicle with brand new tires on it, 0 miles from a local dealer. i contacted goodyear corporate, who sent me to a goodyear dealer locally, who inspected my tires, informed me they were defective, and offered me a pro-rated replace of 50% off. i feel that if a tire (or any product) has a manufacturing defect, then it should be replaced as such and not pro-rated. the tire was obviously defective from day one, and is only showing such after some use. now i have to pay for replacement of tires that are not completely used nor worn to treadwear markers for fear of complete tire failure.
Reported in: CUMMING GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR78317C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1. 2007 grand cherokee - stalls unexpectedly, idling in traffic, or while moving, hot or cold weather. 2. stalls occur average once weekly, in traffic on interstate or city traffic. near accidents have occurred as result of failures in heavy commute traffic. 3. chrysler jeep dealer attempted repairs, on two occasions, held car for three days each time, unsuccessful in addressing problem. charged for replacement of asd relay and charged $249.17. problem still unresolved and continuing.
Reported in: FAIRFAX VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58297C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee laredo(n/a). the contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated. he stated that the vehicle completely shut down while he was stopped at a stop sign. he was unable to restart the vehicle so the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where the starter was replaced and several other components checked. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the current and failure mileages were 134,896.
Reported in: SICKLERVILLE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K47C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that she suddenly lost the ability to accelerate after the shift indicator light illuminated. the contact stopped the vehicle and restarted. she was able to accelerate for a few seconds before she lost the ability to accelerate again and the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the electronic shift module was replaced at that time. the contact stated that in october 2010, the failure occurred again. the electronic shift module was being replaced again. the contact called the manufacturer who offered to pay for the cost of the part. the current mileage was approximately 53,200. the failure mileage was approximately 31,000.
Reported in: MARTINSBURG WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K97C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
vehicle purchased july 2007. began stalling at 35,000 miles in october 2009. vehicle stalls at speeds between 0 and 65 mph. stalling leaves vehicle inoperable in traffic opening the opportunity to be rear ended, struck broadside when turning across traffic, and fails to restart in some cases. vehicle stalls mid turn leaving driver without power steering, brakes, or signals functioning for upwards of 15 minutes. other times is starts back up. vehicle has been "out of service" by krebs dodge chrysler jeep for 142 days as of this writing as the following parts have been replaced without successful repair: pcm, forward control module, engine wiring harness, power modules (many), primary fuse block, wiring harnesses in cabin, airbag control module, abs module, transmission cooler lines, ignition switch, and ignition module. service department manager and other service department front desk personnel state vehicle cannot be repaired, official chrysler technician sent and could also not repair this vehicle. the safety of every person in this vehicle is in risk of danger if it is used. vehicle last returned to us and stalled 14 times within 150 miles while in our possession. vehicle cannot run more than 22 miles without stalling randomly. vehicle's latest symptom is failure to restart after stalling and all of the warning lights on the dashboard being lit (abs, airbag, brake, traction control, etc) signifying failure in multiple safety critical systems.
Reported in: BUTLER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58267C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2007/ 30 000 miles. shifter malfunctions intermittently and causes loss of acceleration by going neutral or sticking in 1st gear unexpectedly. typically, all the letters are lift prnd simultaneously and check engine light comes on. stopping and restarting (annoying and dangerous in highway driving) seems to reset the shifter. dealer says esm part no 52124138ad is responsible for the problem. i believe for safety reasons, there should be a recall on this part before somebody gets killed as a sitting duck in the middle of the highway.
Reported in: BROMONT 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M87C
EQUIPMENT
the tire jack is unstable for the vehicle. i have had mine collapse and not tall enough for the vehicle. i watched a man almost get pinned by a jack failure on a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. mine is a 2007. does anyone check this equipment.
Reported in: DOWNERS GROVE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
car will decelerate, and will not respond to depressing of the accelerator pedal. occurs at various speeds and traffic conditions. contacted dealership, began to describe issue, without describing the make and model, and the repair-shop was able to then tell me the make and model of my vehicle without me previously disclosing. (already had gear shift module replaced once before, and since the issue occurred 14 months later, dealership refuses to cover expense of replacement.) this is a very dangerous issue, and as stated before, occurs at various times and traffic conditions, and there are no preceding warnings or other indicators that foreshadow the occurrence. car is now at 42,000 miles, yet it is in need of a 3rd shift module, seems highly unlikely. dealership needs to declare a recall or when the customer has the problem, they fix it without further expense to the consumer. i bought this jeep new, and its my 4th one, however, i am extremely disappointed with their customer service, and the quality of vehicle they are producing, and will not ever purchase their vehicles again.
Reported in: DENVER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
STEERING
car will decelerate, and will not respond to depressing of the accelerator pedal. occurs at various speeds and traffic conditions. contacted dealership, began to describe issue, without describing the make and model, and the repair-shop was able to then tell me the make and model of my vehicle without me previously disclosing. (already had gear shift module replaced once before, and since the issue occurred 14 months later, dealership refuses to cover expense of replacement.) this is a very dangerous issue, and as stated before, occurs at various times and traffic conditions, and there are no preceding warnings or other indicators that foreshadow the occurrence. car is now at 42,000 miles, yet it is in need of a 3rd shift module, seems highly unlikely. dealership needs to declare a recall or when the customer has the problem, they fix it without further expense to the consumer. i bought this jeep new, and its my 4th one, however, i am extremely disappointed with their customer service, and the quality of vehicle they are producing, and will not ever purchase their vehicles again.
Reported in: DENVER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
car will decelerate, and will not respond to depressing of the accelerator pedal. occurs at various speeds and traffic conditions. contacted dealership, began to describe issue, without describing the make and model, and the repair-shop was able to then tell me the make and model of my vehicle without me previously disclosing. (already had gear shift module replaced once before, and since the issue occurred 14 months later, dealership refuses to cover expense of replacement.) this is a very dangerous issue, and as stated before, occurs at various times and traffic conditions, and there are no preceding warnings or other indicators that foreshadow the occurrence. car is now at 42,000 miles, yet it is in need of a 3rd shift module, seems highly unlikely. dealership needs to declare a recall or when the customer has the problem, they fix it without further expense to the consumer. i bought this jeep new, and its my 4th one, however, i am extremely disappointed with their customer service, and the quality of vehicle they are producing, and will not ever purchase their vehicles again.
Reported in: DENVER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
car will decelerate, and will not respond to depressing of the accelerator pedal. occurs at various speeds and traffic conditions. contacted dealership, began to describe issue, without describing the make and model, and the repair-shop was able to then tell me the make and model of my vehicle without me previously disclosing. (already had gear shift module replaced once before, and since the issue occurred 14 months later, dealership refuses to cover expense of replacement.) this is a very dangerous issue, and as stated before, occurs at various times and traffic conditions, and there are no preceding warnings or other indicators that foreshadow the occurrence. car is now at 42,000 miles, yet it is in need of a 3rd shift module, seems highly unlikely. dealership needs to declare a recall or when the customer has the problem, they fix it without further expense to the consumer. i bought this jeep new, and its my 4th one, however, i am extremely disappointed with their customer service, and the quality of vehicle they are producing, and will not ever purchase their vehicles again.
Reported in: DENVER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. the check engine light illuminated prior to the failure. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer who stated that the failure was caused by the catalytic converter. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Reported in: CRYSTAL LAKE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58237C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate with the illumination of the transmission warning indicator. the contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. the engine was turned off and restarted. the vehicle resumed normally without the warning light illuminated. the failures occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on three occasions and they were unable to determine the cause of failure. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the gear shifter module was replaced. the failure recurred two times after the repair. the failure mileage was approximately 29,000.
Reported in: DETROIT MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K47C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1. my 2007 jeep grand cherokee (5.7 hemi; 64k miles) was due for a tune up. i purchased replacement spark plugs that were recommended from a local auto parts retailer and changed them. 2. subsequently the vehicle began to stall frequently while driving (approx 5 times in 25 miles traveled). this happened while driving at highway speeds, at stoplights and when making left hand turns. 3. vehicle was taken to dealer for service as engine light had also been on during entire time. dealer worked on trying to find problem for 3 weeks. after consulting a chrysler engineer they finally discovered that the aftermarket platinum tip spark plugs were causing interference with the vehicle powertrain control module and causing the engine to stall. dealer replaced the spark plugs and the problem was corrected. i went back to my parts supplier and they had never heard of this problem before. i also notified chrysler of my complaint that consumers and parts supply retailers should be made aware of this parts incompatibility issue that they are obviously aware of because it is a potentially serious safety hazard. they have not responded to me.
Reported in: PADUCAH KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58227C
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
auto transmission gear shift not shifting into gears correctly; loss power around curves; sometimes engine light comes on; sometimes all gear indicators come on dash; feels as though can't accelerate when entering onto highway or passing. nothing done yet. called dealer, online searches. very very many same-similar online & very expensive repair $700+. appears to be defective part & should be recall/dealer replace/repair!!
Reported in: WEST GROVE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
EQUIPMENT
auto transmission gear shift not shifting into gears correctly; loss power around curves; sometimes engine light comes on; sometimes all gear indicators come on dash; feels as though can't accelerate when entering onto highway or passing. nothing done yet. called dealer, online searches. very very many same-similar online & very expensive repair $700+. appears to be defective part & should be recall/dealer replace/repair!!
Reported in: WEST GROVE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
auto transmission gear shift not shifting into gears correctly; loss power around curves; sometimes engine light comes on; sometimes all gear indicators come on dash; feels as though can't accelerate when entering onto highway or passing. nothing done yet. called dealer, online searches. very very many same-similar online & very expensive repair $700+. appears to be defective part & should be recall/dealer replace/repair!!
Reported in: WEST GROVE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
auto transmission gear shift not shifting into gears correctly; loss power around curves; sometimes engine light comes on; sometimes all gear indicators come on dash; feels as though can't accelerate when entering onto highway or passing. nothing done yet. called dealer, online searches. very very many same-similar online & very expensive repair $700+. appears to be defective part & should be recall/dealer replace/repair!!
Reported in: WEST GROVE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
auto transmission gear shift not shifting into gears correctly; loss power around curves; sometimes engine light comes on; sometimes all gear indicators come on dash; feels as though can't accelerate when entering onto highway or passing. nothing done yet. called dealer, online searches. very very many same-similar online & very expensive repair $700+. appears to be defective part & should be recall/dealer replace/repair!!
Reported in: WEST GROVE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
POWER TRAIN
when my 2007 jeep grand cherokee is in drive, there is a loss of power. the check-engine light comes on, and it's as if the car doesn't know whether it's in drive, neutral, reverse, etc. the dealer says i need a electronic shift module to the tune of $600+. after looking into this, i see it is a problem with many jeep grand cherokees. i am looking into getting jeep to take responsibility for the faulty part.
Reported in: BECHTELSVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
i have a 2007 jeep cherokee laredo. while i was driving at night, in the dark, my headlights and interior lights began to flash on and off. realizing what an extreme danger the jeep was to me and all others on the road i immediately took to the dealership. the dealership said they were unable to diagnose a problem and told me to continue to drive the jeep. its happened on 5 different occasions after and every instance i have taken it to the dealership with no resolution nor a diagnosis.
Reported in: OLIVET MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR48P47C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i have a 2007 jeep cherokee laredo. while i was driving at night, in the dark, my headlights and interior lights began to flash on and off. realizing what an extreme danger the jeep was to me and all others on the road i immediately took to the dealership. the dealership said they were unable to diagnose a problem and told me to continue to drive the jeep. its happened on 5 different occasions after and every instance i have taken it to the dealership with no resolution nor a diagnosis.
Reported in: OLIVET MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR48P47C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
while driving the entire dashboard lit up and then slowly proceeded to shut down. gauges stopped working then suddenly came back on. vehicle began to hesitate with shifting and car felt very sluggish. occurred 3-4 times for no apparent reason and without warning. dealer could not recreate or identify the problem despite many online reports of the exact same incident.
Reported in: LITTLE FALLS NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K87C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
the car all of a sudden loses power and all the prnd12 light up. some days it won't go into drive, then all of a sudden drops into drive. when driving on the highway if you slow down, you can't speed up again, like you have no acceleration. once in a while the check engine light comes on, then it will go off again, most of the time you have no notice that anything is going to happen, you just lose the ability to accelerate. i see a lot of other people filing complaints on the same issue and have looked online and found many more that are having this issue.
Reported in: GRASS LAKE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
SEAT BELTS
seat belt failed to retract when exit and also failed to secure the belt properly. sometimes, it stuck and had to effort to release the belt properly. the seat belt was replaced under factory warranty. now, the seat belt returned same problem as original. i have to pay 100 dollars under contract to replace it. it may last for a year before have to replace again and again. i went to used car lot and saw jeep grand cherokee and found out the seat belt was loose and unable to retract properly.
Reported in: SPRINGFIELD VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68277C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee laredo. while driving 50 mph the contact noticed that the vehicle lost power and the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who test drove the vehicle, but was unable to diagnose the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.
Reported in: GARFIELD NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
i have a 2007 jeep grand cherokee with about 38,000 miles on it. it has stalled out several times when trying to accelerate almost resulting in a few accidents. i was told the electronic shift module needs to be replaced, which has been a recurring problem for a large number of jeeps this year-make-model. the part alone costs over $700 and is on national back order for over a month. there absolutely needs to be a recall....this is a serious safety hazard and absolutely ridiculous!!
Reported in: HAMMONDSPORT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
POWER TRAIN
vehicle has stopped accelerating on multiple occasions. all of the prnd lights switched to having a square around them, normally, only the transmission position that you are in will have the square around them. while going 20mph the car stopped accelerating once until i came to a complete stop. had to put on hazards and had to turn off car and restart it in order to move again - was at least 45 seconds with no acceleration at all. problem has occurred five times so far. four times i was going between 15-20, and once going 50. check engine light has came on when this occurs too. four of the times it has happened i just made a turn and started accelerating, and once i was traveling a straight path.
Reported in: TARENTUM PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the shift module suddenly failed by shifting out of gear and the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and then drove to the nearest dealer. the dealer inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that he would need to replace the gear shift module. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 48,000. the vin was unavailable.
Reported in: ROMEO MI || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
in may 2008, 15308 mi on jeep, slowing for red light, dies, all dash lights com on, no power to steer, no wipers, etc.; starts back on it's own. took to dealer, no code, no re-act; has happened intermittent since-safety issue in traffic. now tranny problem, started sept. 2010, 37,600 mi, code 750, changed solenoid pk in tranny, now code for low pressure send circuit, drives a few miles then goes and stays in 4th gear; 3 months and still not drivable. need recall for esm and tbs before someone gets killed. chrysler should stand behind their products & be responsible for design and components. this is very disheartening since both my husband and i own a small biz and are struggling just to keep the doors open and now add the expense of diagnosing chrysler's problem is just too much! i warranty my work, wear & tear considered, as should chrysler before someone is hurt or worse- dies trying to get to out of traffic.
Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68217C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
in may 2008, 15308 mi on jeep, slowing for red light, dies, all dash lights com on, no power to steer, no wipers, etc.; starts back on it's own. took to dealer, no code, no re-act; has happened intermittent since-safety issue in traffic. now tranny problem, started sept. 2010, 37,600 mi, code 750, changed solenoid pk in tranny, now code for low pressure send circuit, drives a few miles then goes and stays in 4th gear; 3 months and still not drivable. need recall for esm and tbs before someone gets killed. chrysler should stand behind their products & be responsible for design and components. this is very disheartening since both my husband and i own a small biz and are struggling just to keep the doors open and now add the expense of diagnosing chrysler's problem is just too much! i warranty my work, wear & tear considered, as should chrysler before someone is hurt or worse- dies trying to get to out of traffic.
Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68217C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
jeep accelerates then at about 15-20mph it wont accelerate any more and boxes will appear around the p n r d and then it will all of a sudden jerk forward and the check engine light will go on.
Reported in: CENTER VALLEY PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR78337C
POWER TRAIN
vehicle lost power (engine rpm went to idle) for no apparent reason while turning onto a multi-lane hwy and accelerating. power was restored and vehicle accelerated normally. vehicle "check engine" light illuminated. this has continued to occur several times in the last month. "check engine" code u0404 was verified through jeep is the "tcm" transmission control module.
Reported in: COMMACK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K37C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
vehicle lost power (engine rpm went to idle) for no apparent reason while turning onto a multi-lane hwy and accelerating. power was restored and vehicle accelerated normally. vehicle "check engine" light illuminated. this has continued to occur several times in the last month. "check engine" code u0404 was verified through jeep is the "tcm" transmission control module.
Reported in: COMMACK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K37C
POWER TRAIN
i was driving at 70mph on the highway when suddenly the car "jerked" and the speed drastically decreased to 20mph. i was unable to accelerate. the check engine light came on and there was a box around prnd instead of just around drive. i got off the highway as soon as i could and drove to my local mechanic. the same thing happened to me in oct 2009 shortly after i purchased the vehicle, i brought it back to the dealer and it was fixed at that time. now alittle over one year later the same thing happened. i am lucky that i was traveling when traffic was light or it most certainly would have caused an accident. i spoke with jeep and they were not willing to offer any assistance unless i brought the car back to the dealer in which is was repaired before, i explained that the dealership is one hour away and i would not be driving my vehicle that distance and do not currently have the financial capability to have it towed that distance. they need to issue a recall on this situation.
Reported in: QUINCY MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the vehicle would no longer accelerate and came to a stop. the check engine light was illuminated and the steering wheel became abnormally stiff. the contact was able to move the vehicle to the side of the road and turned the ignition off. when the contact restarted the vehicle, the vehicle jerked but the contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence. the failure persisted at least sx times and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised that the transmission module control would need replacing. the manufacturer was contacted and advised they would work with the dealer in assisting with repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 27,600.
Reported in: SOUTH LYON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K97C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the vehicle would no longer accelerate and came to a stop. the check engine light was illuminated and the steering wheel became abnormally stiff. the contact was able to move the vehicle to the side of the road and turned the ignition off. when the contact restarted the vehicle, the vehicle jerked but the contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence. the failure persisted at least sx times and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised that the transmission module control would need replacing. the manufacturer was contacted and advised they would work with the dealer in assisting with repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 27,600.
Reported in: SOUTH LYON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K97C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to start the engine for a couple of minutes and the vehicle stalled again. the dealers diagnostic test revealed that the egr valve exhaust caused the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and scheduled an appointment to inspect the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were 105,000.
Reported in: REINHARD IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58237C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the electronic shift module had failed which caused the engine to slow down and it made it difficult to accelerate. the engine light came on and the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who confirmed that the electronic shift module failed. the vin was unknown. the failure was 43,000. the current mileage was 44000.
Reported in: GLENN ALLEN VA || Crash: N || VIN #:
TIRES
premature tread separation on my front good year run flat tires.
Reported in: VIENNA VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR78397C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
jeep grand cherokee 2007, 25,000 miles. suddenly decelerates and all of the boxes around the gears prnd light up at the same time. i need to pull over, turn the jeep off, then restart to regain normal running. this could be a tragic problem if the jeep were to suddenly decelerate on a highway with a full load of children.
Reported in: WALPOLE MA || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that there were multiple failures with her vehicle. the vehicle stalled which was caused by a drive by sensor within the engine, the rear lift gate light stays on continuously and the check engine light constantly illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on more than one occasion and they could not repair the failure. the contact had to continuously pay a deductible of $100 each time the vehicle was taken to the dealer. none of the failures were recalls nor was there a warranty. the manufacturer was contacted and informed her to take the vehicle to the dealer for the repairs. the failure mileage was 46,107.
Reported in: MERRILLVILLE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR78377C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and all of the warning lights on the dash board were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised that the shift module would need replacing. the mechanic advised that there was no guarantee that the failure would not recur. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. the contact stated that the failure would occur most frequently in colder temperatures. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
Reported in: BROOKLYN PARK MN || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to pull over to the side of the road where he turned the ignition off and restarted and was able to drive the vehicle. the failure occurred four times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Reported in: FARWELL MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58297C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle stalled momentarily before restarting itself. the contact was able to continue driving approximately 1 mile before the failure recurred. during the failure the check engine and traction control lights began illuminating on the dashboard. the failure continued to recur while the vehicle was taken directly to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 12,000.
Reported in: ELKHART LAKE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M77C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
when my 2007 jeep grand cherokee is in drive, there is a loss of power. the check-engine light comes on, and it's as if the car doesn't know whether it's in drive, neutral, reverse, etc. the dealer says i need a electronic shift module to the tune of $600+. after looking into this, i see it is a problem with many jeep grand cherokees. i am looking into getting jeep to take responsibility for the faulty part.
Reported in: ST. CLAIR SHORES MI || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle yet the failure recurred on two different occasions. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 42,000.
Reported in: MILLBURY MA || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2007 jeep grand cherokee laredo, pulling onto highway vehicle experienced loss of power. prnd on display were all selected and check engine light came on. was able to pull to side of road , put vehicle into park, cycle vehicle off then back on and power was restored. since the initial occurrence the event has happened twice more. scheduled appointment with repair department.
Reported in: BOONS CAMP KY || Crash: N || VIN #:
SUSPENSION
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic for excessive tire wear when the contact was informed that all four coil springs were fractured and would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 30,000.
Reported in: ROLLA MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the engine stalled without warning. the engine restarted and resumed normally. the failure occurred four to five different times. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer four times for the same issue and they were unable to diagnose the failure. the failure persisted. the failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Reported in: PASCOAG RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58227C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
whilst driving my jeep grand cherokee (equipped with the mercedes benz common rail diesel (crd) 3.0 l engine) on i-410 at highway speed, the engine suddenly stopped, without any warning. this also made the power brakes and power steering inoperative. today, the dealer tells me that this is caused by a faulty crankshaft position indicator sensor and is a fairly common occurrence. i should think this is a design flaw and should be corrected by the mfg.
Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M57C
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
whilst driving my jeep grand cherokee (equipped with the mercedes benz common rail diesel (crd) 3.0 l engine) on i-410 at highway speed, the engine suddenly stopped, without any warning. this also made the power brakes and power steering inoperative. today, the dealer tells me that this is caused by a faulty crankshaft position indicator sensor and is a fairly common occurrence. i should think this is a design flaw and should be corrected by the mfg.
Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M57C
TIRES:VALVE
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 10 mph the tire pressure light illuminated. the contact stated that after adding air to the tires, the rear passenger side tire continued to lose air and the tire pressure light continued to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the valve stem was corroded, broken and needed to be replaced. the dealer was contacted and stated that the failure was common and informed the contact that there was no recall. the dealer also stated that the repairs would not be covered under warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 28,000.
Reported in: EDEN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58267C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
vehicle has lost power while driving. you will be crusing along or pulling out into an intersection and you will loose all power. the engine will not rev, no response at all. after waiting for a perion of time, the vehicle starts going again. this happened to me four times, once in the middle of an intersection, four lanes in all directions, and the vehicle just lost all power. very scary. i took the vehicle to my local garage, and he told me that this was the second jeep to do the same thing. the owner had to have the vehicle towed into the garage, and upon arrival, could find nothing wrong. i had to go to an authorized jeep dealer, and i asked them if they ever heard of this happening, and the reply was, just 3 or 4 times....imaging if this failure happened this often in this small area, how many other vehicles may be having the same problem. the vehicle only had 31000 miles on it, but it was out of warranty for time by 9 months. this is a very dangerous event when you are driving and suddenly loose all power and don't know if or when it is coming back. chrysler said they do not have a problem. i don't believe them.
Reported in: COLUMBIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K77C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
vehicle has lost power while driving. you will be crusing along or pulling out into an intersection and you will loose all power. the engine will not rev, no response at all. after waiting for a perion of time, the vehicle starts going again. this happened to me four times, once in the middle of an intersection, four lanes in all directions, and the vehicle just lost all power. very scary. i took the vehicle to my local garage, and he told me that this was the second jeep to do the same thing. the owner had to have the vehicle towed into the garage, and upon arrival, could find nothing wrong. i had to go to an authorized jeep dealer, and i asked them if they ever heard of this happening, and the reply was, just 3 or 4 times....imaging if this failure happened this often in this small area, how many other vehicles may be having the same problem. the vehicle only had 31000 miles on it, but it was out of warranty for time by 9 months. this is a very dangerous event when you are driving and suddenly loose all power and don't know if or when it is coming back. chrysler said they do not have a problem. i don't believe them.
Reported in: COLUMBIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K77C
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the front drive shaft at the transmission failed. the drive shaft hit the ground and the other half of the differential joint caught on fire. there were no injuries and the police were not called. the manufacturer was contacted and sent an investigator to further assess the failure. the contact was awaiting a ruling from the insurance company and the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 58,000.
Reported in: LANCASTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle would stall without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was contacted who only offered to pay for another diagnostic test but not assist with repairs. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 78,000...updated 06/05/12 *bf whenever a spark plug wouldn't fire back the un-used charge flowed back through the circuit and tripped the surge protector on the vehicle's main computer which caused it to shut down. two of the spark plugs and coils were replaced. there have been no problems since. updated 06//18/12
Reported in: MARION IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58297C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
have submitted a complaint before but the problem continues and has gotten worse. my jeep loses all electrical power and shuts down and restarts itself while driving, occasionally doesn't accelerate past second gear and other times accelerates very slowly, numerous but problem began recurring only days later. only now my jeep is additionally at times acting like it wants to shut down but instead is just faltering shaking the whole vehicle violently accompanied by the struggling to accelerate. - electrical system on five occasions all of dash lights came on and went off while i was driving, two of these times the engine stalled and restarted itself. took vehicle to dealership and was told no problem was found. numerous electrical issues. the most dangerous have been the prnd lighting up and vehicle not going over 1st or 2nd gear while driving. this has happened to me 7 times now, 4 of which have tried to be diagnosed by the dealer without success of this and gave it to the dealer when they told me 'nothing was wrong' according to their diagnostics. photo proved otherwise. also the vehicle has shut itself off twice while i was driving on a busy road. the windows also get stuck and will not work. have to operate one window to make the other one work. the battery failed and 'transmission over temp" error happened at the same time. manufacturer's service agent said it was a false readout due to battery failure transmission. this has been a problem since first started yesterday on 04 /10/2011 i need help my car is in newark nj.
Reported in: MONMOUTH JUNCTION NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K37C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2007 jeep grand cherokee starting issues. i have had been stranded three times now due to my vehicle not starting, i have paid to have it towed three times. mechanics cannot figure out what the issue is. i have read thousands of on-line reports of the same issue. i spent $700 last month on something in the transmission (transfer case maybe) and it would not start again yesterday and i had to have it towed again. i as a single mother cannot be continue to be stranded. apparently no one can figure out what is going on with these vehicles. i have just over 50,000 miles on it, and would consider this to be a fairly newer vehicle. i am scared to drive it anywhere. i also seem to have shifting problems especially going up hills. i am scared i am going to be left stranded somewhere alone with my daughter.
Reported in: SIGEL PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K67C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
black plastic connector that connects yellow wire to starter solenoid comes loose and/or gets dirty or corroded causing it not to make contact and the vehicle will sometimes not start. i've have seen on various online forums with people having this exact same problem. dealerships always want to replace starter and other parts when it is simply this poor connection that's the problem. chrysler denies it's a problem and dealer mechanics will not put on a better connector. they just like to keep charging people for new starters and other parts when they don't need them. this loose connection also could also cause a fire, it is an obvious flaw in design and a fire could cause serious injury or death to someone that doesn't realize the connection is bad.
Reported in: OWENSBORO KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K97C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
when putting transmission into drive, the vehicle will not accelerate, this problem first occurred at approx 31,000 miles. the dealership replaced the shift control module. the problem went away. then again at 62,000 miles, when pulling into traffic, the vehicle started to accelerate, then lost power. another vehicle had to swerve to miss me, i would have been hit in the drivers door had he not swerved. my vehicle would not move, after cycling the ignition key , the problem went away, took to dealer they told me that the same shift control module needs to be replaced (again) for 750.00. the vehicle is unsafe to drive and i am shocked that someone has not been killed by this issue as there are hundreds of reports of this on the internet. this is absolutely a manufacturing defect as it has happened on a wide number of identical vehicles with the same repair being performed only to have the problem repeat itself.
Reported in: RICHMOND VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR48P57C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
the dash indicators for the gear shift will all illuminate at the same time and the vehicle will go into neutral. this has happened three or four times. the last time it occurred while traveling on the expressway, fortunately i was able to get it back in gear after taping the shift lever several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they said they replaced a electronic shift module. they kept the old part that was removed.
Reported in: TOLEDO OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K77C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
vehicle is 2007 jeep grand cherokee and currently has 18300 miles and was purchased new in jan. 2008. two failure to accelerate problems have occurred. one on 5/31/10 and another on 04/21/11. in both instances the vehicle would not shift into the next gear and the speed could not exceed 30 to 35 mph even with the accelerator pressed all the way to the floor. the problem occurred without any warning. after the first occurrence the dealer replaced the bezel shift selector. after the second occurrence the dealer could not determine what the problem was. merging onto a busy freeway where traffic speeds routinely exceed 80mph and not being able to accelerate beyond 30-35 mph is a serious safety problem which could result in injury or death. the same safety concerns apply if the vehicle suddenly decelerates from 70 to 30 mph.
Reported in: TIMONIUM MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48KX7C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
esm- electronic shift module issue: p, r, n, d, l all light up simultaneously and the car gets confused as to which gear it should be using. occasionally, the check engine light comes and goes. after reversing, i put it in drive and it shifts roughly. randomly the car loses power driving down the street. i had the esm replaced and a month later is showing a u404 code.
Reported in: LITTLE ELM TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically whether the vehicle was in motion or at a complete stop. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed an eight hour diagnostic test yet could not diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 91,000.
Reported in: ROCHESTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K57C
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle decelerated and lost power. the contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate over 20 mph. the contact shut the vehicle off and was able to restart the vehicle within a few minutes. the failure recurred a second time. the manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics but was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 33,300.
Reported in: PLEASANTVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K47C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled when the brakes were engaged. the vehicle would not restart and was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the starter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 67,000. updated 8/30/11 *cn the consumer also stated the was electrical wire damage. updated 09/21/11
Reported in: BREINIGSVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K77C
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee laredo. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. both the dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic for diagnostics. the mechanic found that there was an incorrect gear ratio and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 37,600 and the approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
Reported in: STAMFORD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K87C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
no events leading up to problems. electrical wiring failure resulting in loss of tow lights (blown fuses), ignition switch(electronics) replaced x 4 in last 2 years about every 6 mo. unable to start vehicle but have power everywhere else. power windows seem to short/ stall often.
Reported in: HAGERSTOWN IN || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2007 jeep grand cherokee (5.7 hemi) with 50,000 miles frequently stalls both in motion and while stopped. stalling causes all electronics to shutoff, which results in loss of power steering and brakes. numerous times, i have almost been hit because the vehicle will nearly stop in the middle of the road. the vehicle has been taken to a jeep dealership four times for the stalling issue, which has not been resolved. the dealer claims they cannot replicate the issue. this random stalling is a severe safety hazard that endangers both me, my passengers, and people driving around me. there are thousands of posts on the web referring to the same stalling issue with the jeep grand cherokees (wk) and the jeep commanders (xk). does someone have to be killed before anyone takes action? *kb
Reported in: ANNAPOLIS MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR582X7C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2007 jeep grand cherokee (5.7 hemi) with 50,000 miles frequently stalls both in motion and while stopped. stalling causes all electronics to shutoff, which results in loss of power steering and brakes. numerous times, i have almost been hit because the vehicle will nearly stop in the middle of the road. the vehicle has been taken to a jeep dealership four times for the stalling issue, which has not been resolved. the dealer claims they cannot replicate the issue. this random stalling is a severe safety hazard that endangers both me, my passengers, and people driving around me. there are thousands of posts on the web referring to the same stalling issue with the jeep grand cherokees (wk) and the jeep commanders (xk). does someone have to be killed before anyone takes action? *kb
Reported in: ANNAPOLIS MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR582X7C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate from stops for approximately three to four seconds. once the vehicle would begin to accelerate, it would accelerate at a very high rate and the contact would have to quickly apply the brakes. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 65,000.
Reported in: EUCLID OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K87C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2007 jeep grand cherokee with 3.0 crd diesel engine. while driving the car began to run rough for just a few seconds and then abruptly stalled and would not restart. this resulted in the loss of power steering and power brakes while driving. i was on an incline (with a trailer in tow) at the time and was unable to move the vehicle until being towed. this presents a very dangerous driving hazard to the driver and the passengers in the jeep and to any other vehicles nearby. the car was towed to the dealer and today (8/15/2011) i was told this is a faulty crankshaft position sensor. i do know of other 3.0 crd jeeps that this has happened to while driving. i have also read that other cars and trucks equipped with the 3.0 crd diesel engine have experienced the crankshaft sensor failure. it occurs without warning and at any speed.
Reported in: WINTER SPRINGS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS58M27C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph the vehicle stalled without prior warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the exhausted manifold was defective and needed to be replaced. the repair failed to remedy the failure. as a result the vehicle had to be taken back to the dealer who stated that there was carbon build up in one of the valves. the repair performed for the second diagnosis also failed to remedy the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 89,449.
Reported in: DRESHER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58257C
TIRES
both front tires separated on the inside edges of the tires. had noticed it wearing thin at around 13 thousand. had the alignment checked, and it was in perfect spec. around 15 thousand, i noticed a very thin spot and had the alignment checked again, and the aligner told me that the metal was showing through, and the tires were about to split apart. had the tires changed for another brand on all four corners, and have not have any problems since after 22,000 more miles. still have the original front tires for reference or inspection, and all alignment sheets. being an incident from over a year ago, i am not 100% sure on the dates.
Reported in: GRAPEVINE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR78337C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i purchased my pre-owned 2007 jeep grand cherokee laredo 4x4 less than a month ago. i have had 4 instances of it not cranking. i took it back to the dealership where they replaced two sensors and reprogrammed the computer. i got my car back on friday. today is monday and it isn't cranking again. all electrical accessories work fine but the car will not crank. the battery, alternator, and starter tested fine. the suspension makes a god- awful squawking sound every time i drive anywhere.
Reported in: FORT MILL SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K87C
POWER TRAIN
upon driving on the highway, i felt my vehicle's transmission change gears, which felt like neutral. my car slowed a bit but then sped back up, and then slowed again and sped back up. i then noticed the p, r, n, d were all lit up. i had no control over my vehicle's acceleration when this occurred. after i brought my car to the dealership, i was told the electronic shift module had to be replaced. after replacing it, three months later it occurred again, and was replaced again. over the last 1.5 years it has occurred randomly, over and over, and now needs to be replaced again. this is a safety issue as the driver has no control over the vehicle's speed. jeep knows about this issue but refuses to acknowledge that a recall needs to be issued, therefore making their customers continue to pay for the repairs. a recall needs to issued.
Reported in: FOXBORO MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K77C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate. after restarting the vehicle the contact was able to drive without deceleration. the failure recurred twice and intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the contact believed the failure may be related to the engine control module. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
Reported in: VALLEY SPRINGS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K47C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. the contact started the ignition andd a loud, rattling noise emitted from the outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who detected a faulty catalytic converter. the technician explained that the entire exhaust system must be replaced in order to perform the catalytic converter replacement. on two separate occasions the engine power was significantly low during acceleration. the manufacturer and dealer were notified of the defect. the contact scheduled an appointment for the vehicle to be repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 80,100.
Reported in: VALLEY SPRINGS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K47C
TIRES
the front tires have premature ware on the inner edge of tire, the result was tire separation. after only 16000 miles of use. i have the alignment checked an it was within factory specification. i had to purchase a new set of tires. old tires still in hand and have pictures of the tires.
Reported in: SANTA MARIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR78377C
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
went to use emergency brake and the lever was free with no connection indicated. took it to the dealer and the dealer said it needed a complete rear $900+ brake job and would not be covered by the extended warranty. took it to a 3rd-party mechanic; cost $299.00 to fix because they had to dismantle the console and remove rear seats and remove rug to get at the cable. the cable was not broken, it was simply disconnected from the lever inside the console; there was nothing wrong with the rear brake assembly -- it did not need a brake job. mechanic's observation was the only way the cable could have been disconnected is if it was disconnected at the brake site, allowed to become slack and when reconnected at the brake site the cable was pulled under the rug. the dealer had previously conducted work in the rear end the previous december and claimed they could not have done this. note: this was the 1st time i had attempted to use the emergency brake since i bought the vehicle in 2007.
Reported in: SALEM WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K67C
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that when inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the front driver side tire was wearing excessively from the inside. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they advised him that the tie rod end had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Reported in: MONAGUE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J4GL48K57W
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated while driving 30 mph the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle began to stall. the contact had to pull over to the side of the road. immediately after the contact restarted the vehicle it began to stall. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who upgraded the software. the contact stated the software upgrade did not remedy the issue. the contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the failure mileage was 124,601.
Reported in: SPENCER IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K17C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
stalling issues with 5.7 hemi jeep grand cherokee overland. vehicle stalls at random but at low speeds and coming to a stop. happens approximately 3 to 4 times per month (about once a week). vehicle loses complete power, brakes, steering, etc. huge safety issue. only way to restart is to put in neutral or park. no check engine light but stores p0884 code. dealer can not replicate problem but notices code. dealer does not have a fix or does not know how to fix. vehicle has stalled on railroad tracks, 5pm traffic, and worse possible times and could cause serious injury. *kb
Reported in: RICHLAND MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68237C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
stalling issues with 5.7 hemi jeep grand cherokee overland. vehicle stalls at random but at low speeds and coming to a stop. happens approximately 3 to 4 times per month (about once a week). vehicle loses complete power, brakes, steering, etc. huge safety issue. only way to restart is to put in neutral or park. no check engine light but stores p0884 code. dealer can not replicate problem but notices code. dealer does not have a fix or does not know how to fix. vehicle has stalled on railroad tracks, 5pm traffic, and worse possible times and could cause serious injury. *kb
Reported in: RICHLAND MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68237C
POWER TRAIN
check engine light continues to come on at random. when it does, problems accelerating. car will not accelerate past 20 or sometimes car "sputters" jerking a lot. sometimes at red lights, rail road crossings, anything really where the car is stopped, car will not resume driving and car sounds like it is in neutral and i am reving it up. electronic dash puts a bracket over each gear, p r n d, all at once. when engine light is on it is on for a period of days. when i turn the car on and put it in to drive it makes the most horrible sound as if i backed into a wall and jerks. sometimes on the highway when the light is on it's as if i smell something burning through my air vents. everytime i take it to the dealer or any shop just for a diagnosis it's just my luck that the light turns off and they tell me my car is fine. this car needs to be recalled from looking at the complaints!!! *tt
Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K97C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
check engine light continues to come on at random. when it does, problems accelerating. car will not accelerate past 20 or sometimes car "sputters" jerking a lot. sometimes at red lights, rail road crossings, anything really where the car is stopped, car will not resume driving and car sounds like it is in neutral and i am reving it up. electronic dash puts a bracket over each gear, p r n d, all at once. when engine light is on it is on for a period of days. when i turn the car on and put it in to drive it makes the most horrible sound as if i backed into a wall and jerks. sometimes on the highway when the light is on it's as if i smell something burning through my air vents. everytime i take it to the dealer or any shop just for a diagnosis it's just my luck that the light turns off and they tell me my car is fine. this car needs to be recalled from looking at the complaints!!! *tt
Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K97C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
check engine light continues to come on at random. when it does, problems accelerating. car will not accelerate past 20 or sometimes car "sputters" jerking a lot. sometimes at red lights, rail road crossings, anything really where the car is stopped, car will not resume driving and car sounds like it is in neutral and i am reving it up. electronic dash puts a bracket over each gear, p r n d, all at once. when engine light is on it is on for a period of days. when i turn the car on and put it in to drive it makes the most horrible sound as if i backed into a wall and jerks. sometimes on the highway when the light is on it's as if i smell something burning through my air vents. everytime i take it to the dealer or any shop just for a diagnosis it's just my luck that the light turns off and they tell me my car is fine. this car needs to be recalled from looking at the complaints!!! *tt
Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K97C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
driving at night, doing 50 mph when vehicle engine cut off - could not pull off road, apply brakes or steer.towed in. "repaired by dealership" only to occur again in 6 days when engine would not start at all. again, sent for repair, five days in shop. occurred again the very next day - would not start. has been at dealership another week and they still have no solution to problem. husband is totally disabled and we must have a dependable vehicle. we bought it used with only 37,000 miles on it so we thought it would be almost new. cannot take a chance of the engine cutting off while on a busy highway!
Reported in: MATHIAS WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
STEERING
driving at night, doing 50 mph when vehicle engine cut off - could not pull off road, apply brakes or steer.towed in. "repaired by dealership" only to occur again in 6 days when engine would not start at all. again, sent for repair, five days in shop. occurred again the very next day - would not start. has been at dealership another week and they still have no solution to problem. husband is totally disabled and we must have a dependable vehicle. we bought it used with only 37,000 miles on it so we thought it would be almost new. cannot take a chance of the engine cutting off while on a busy highway!
Reported in: MATHIAS WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
driving at night, doing 50 mph when vehicle engine cut off - could not pull off road, apply brakes or steer.towed in. "repaired by dealership" only to occur again in 6 days when engine would not start at all. again, sent for repair, five days in shop. occurred again the very next day - would not start. has been at dealership another week and they still have no solution to problem. husband is totally disabled and we must have a dependable vehicle. we bought it used with only 37,000 miles on it so we thought it would be almost new. cannot take a chance of the engine cutting off while on a busy highway!
Reported in: MATHIAS WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
on oct.5th as i was merging onto the thruway at 55mph the truck just stopped accelerating in rush hour traffic. i put on my flashers and coasted to the shoulder just barely avoiding being rear ended. this was the second time this has happened with this vehicle. you could press the gas pedal and the rpm's would go sky high but the truck would not move while in drive. i turned the truck off,waited several seconds,started the truck and it moved in drive. i immediately called the dealer and have a oct.7th service call.this was a near death situation the second time due to the rush hour traffic. this vehicle has trouble shifting when started in the morning. after looking into the matter this appears to be a common problem with this model and make. it appears the electronic shift modules need replacing.after reading the numerous similar complaints i thought i would file a complaint before someone gets killed.
Reported in: HAMBURG NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
POWER TRAIN
on oct.5th as i was merging onto the thruway at 55mph the truck just stopped accelerating in rush hour traffic. i put on my flashers and coasted to the shoulder just barely avoiding being rear ended. this was the second time this has happened with this vehicle. you could press the gas pedal and the rpm's would go sky high but the truck would not move while in drive. i turned the truck off,waited several seconds,started the truck and it moved in drive. i immediately called the dealer and have a oct.7th service call.this was a near death situation the second time due to the rush hour traffic. this vehicle has trouble shifting when started in the morning. after looking into the matter this appears to be a common problem with this model and make. it appears the electronic shift modules need replacing.after reading the numerous similar complaints i thought i would file a complaint before someone gets killed.
Reported in: HAMBURG NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle lost power while attempting to brake from 30-40 mph. the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who test drove the vehicle and was unable to duplicate the failure or locate a failure code. the dealer replaced the oil valve, air filter and cleaned several areas within the engine, but the failure was not corrected and the vehicle continued to stall while driving at any speed. the manufacturer took a complaint and advised the contact to take the vehicle to dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 38,000 and the current mileage was 45,000.
Reported in: DOYLESTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58267C
VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving various speeds, the contact noticed a glare reflecting off the speedometer on the instrument panel, impairing the contacts vision. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician advised the contact that the speedometer was part of the aesthetic design of the vehicle and could not be changed or repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 700.
Reported in: FRESNO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J4RR6GT4BC
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated the gear shift module caused the vehicle to lunge forward and backwards. the vehicle would not accelerate over 20 mph. there was also a warning light illuminated indicating the gear shift had failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the gear shift module. the manufacturer was notified and informed her to file a complaint but offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 98,300.
Reported in: KIMBALL MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K97C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. upon restart, the vehicle began to function normally. the failure recurred on an intermittent basis. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 90,000. the vin was unavailable.
Reported in: AUBURNDALE FL || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
my jeep has experienced three electrical failures which have occurred approximately 6 months apart. for some unknown reason the battery died overnight each time. the second time it happened i purchase a new battery but six months later it drained too. i was able to successfully jump-start the vehicle after each incident. transmission----i haven't been able to down-shift from drive to a lower gear. this problem began at about 46000 miles. i took it to a repair shop where they diagnosed the problem as defective shifter control. before i had it repaired (est. $1000) it began functioning normally, that is, until today. i left a parking lot and merged into traffic. fortunately traffic was light because i couldn't get the jeep to go any faster than 28 mph. it seemed like the transmission was stuck in first. also the engine light came on. this is a very serious situation that should not be ignored by the chrysler corp. or the national highway traffic safety adm.. *tt
Reported in: AMHERST NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
POWER TRAIN
my jeep has experienced three electrical failures which have occurred approximately 6 months apart. for some unknown reason the battery died overnight each time. the second time it happened i purchase a new battery but six months later it drained too. i was able to successfully jump-start the vehicle after each incident. transmission----i haven't been able to down-shift from drive to a lower gear. this problem began at about 46000 miles. i took it to a repair shop where they diagnosed the problem as defective shifter control. before i had it repaired (est. $1000) it began functioning normally, that is, until today. i left a parking lot and merged into traffic. fortunately traffic was light because i couldn't get the jeep to go any faster than 28 mph. it seemed like the transmission was stuck in first. also the engine light came on. this is a very serious situation that should not be ignored by the chrysler corp. or the national highway traffic safety adm.. *tt
Reported in: AMHERST NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle but the failure recurred. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 50,400.
Reported in: CHESTER VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K77C
WHEELS
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that the rear passenger tire was flat. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the tire pressure monitoring system was failing due to corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 59,000.
Reported in: EAST GRAND RAPIDS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48KX7C
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
driving at various speeds, most often approaching a stop the vehicle will shut off leaving no power systems. this has occurred at higher speeds and has almost caused an accident in one case. vehicle starts up immediately after occurrence. called the dealership who is aware of this occurring with this model and year but states it probably will be unable to diagnose if the vehicle is not towed from point of occurrence. dealer stated they could try to replicate the problem by driving it around??? i told him you might be driving for quite some time. i don't want my wife operate the car. as a retired state trooper i am experienced in operating vehicles under hazardous conditions but don't like the idea of having to drive this vehicle until and issue occurs. it is just a mater of time until there is a serious accident. numerous people have reported this both by nhtsa complaint and different forums.
Reported in: GETTYSBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58257C
AIR BAGS
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised her that the clock spring needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 46,000.
Reported in: HOPE WELL JUNCTION NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR48N07C
POWER TRAIN
owned the 07 jeep for 5 months. vehicle has been serviced for 2 different incidents. the 1st incident(actually happened several times) is when the vehicle would not shift during acceleration and it would force me to the side of the road where i would have to turn the vehicle on and off until it would run correctly. was told by dealership service that it was a transmission sensor,had the part replaced-not covered by warranty. less then 3 weeks later, 2nd incident occurred when i was driving 55mph down the interstate while accelerating to get over to an exit, the vehicle threw itself back into 2nd gear and i was forced to get over into the emergency lane so as not to be struck by oncoming traffic. the jeep had almost come to a complete stop in traffic! check engine light came on and went off after that. dealership states the gear ratio and valve cover forced the vehicle into 2nd gear. very dangerous!
Reported in: MACON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K97C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
owned the 07 jeep for 5 months. vehicle has been serviced for 2 different incidents. the 1st incident(actually happened several times) is when the vehicle would not shift during acceleration and it would force me to the side of the road where i would have to turn the vehicle on and off until it would run correctly. was told by dealership service that it was a transmission sensor,had the part replaced-not covered by warranty. less then 3 weeks later, 2nd incident occurred when i was driving 55mph down the interstate while accelerating to get over to an exit, the vehicle threw itself back into 2nd gear and i was forced to get over into the emergency lane so as not to be struck by oncoming traffic. the jeep had almost come to a complete stop in traffic! check engine light came on and went off after that. dealership states the gear ratio and valve cover forced the vehicle into 2nd gear. very dangerous!
Reported in: MACON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K97C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep cherokee. the contact was driving 60 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. as the contact was pulling to the side of road, the vehicle restarted independently. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer nor contact the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 76,526.
Reported in: OAK PARK IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K57C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
while driving the vehicle, had a sudden lose of ability to accelerate, no throttle response, no rpms on the tach, and every gear indicator was illuminated as if in all gears at the same time (park, reverse, neutral, drive). dealership says its part # 52124137ac that needs to be replaced, and is not covered under any power train warranty, at a cost of $817.00. this problem happened 4 times before i was able to get it in to the local dealership, never on the highway, if it had happened on the highway, im sure i would have been taking a chance with my life.
Reported in: JACKSON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K67C
POWER TRAIN
while driving the vehicle, had a sudden lose of ability to accelerate, no throttle response, no rpms on the tach, and every gear indicator was illuminated as if in all gears at the same time (park, reverse, neutral, drive). dealership says its part # 52124137ac that needs to be replaced, and is not covered under any power train warranty, at a cost of $817.00. this problem happened 4 times before i was able to get it in to the local dealership, never on the highway, if it had happened on the highway, im sure i would have been taking a chance with my life.
Reported in: JACKSON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K67C
POWER TRAIN
when you shift from park the prdnl will have a box around each of the letters. when backing up it slams into reverse and then slams into drive and the vehicle will only go 20 mph no matter how much you step on the gas. this has now happened 5 times and the only way it goes back to normal is to shut off the vehicle and start it back up. i have now seen numerous blogs where this happens at highway speeds, in the middle of intersections and is so dangerous to drive cause you never know when it is going to happen. from what i have read it looks like you have to replace the electronic control module at a cost of almost $800 to just have it go out again later and have the same problem again. this is very dangerous and scary!
Reported in: ELKHART IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K97C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
when you shift from park the prdnl will have a box around each of the letters. when backing up it slams into reverse and then slams into drive and the vehicle will only go 20 mph no matter how much you step on the gas. this has now happened 5 times and the only way it goes back to normal is to shut off the vehicle and start it back up. i have now seen numerous blogs where this happens at highway speeds, in the middle of intersections and is so dangerous to drive cause you never know when it is going to happen. from what i have read it looks like you have to replace the electronic control module at a cost of almost $800 to just have it go out again later and have the same problem again. this is very dangerous and scary!
Reported in: ELKHART IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K97C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i was driving approximately 40 mph in the fast lane of a main two-lane residential roadway when the vehicle suddenly jerked violently forward throwing me into the steering wheel and then all acceleration and speed stopped. the steering wheel became abnormally stiff and difficult to turn however i was able to guide the completely stalled and decelerating vehicle to the slow lane and pull-off on the side of the road (with no side lane) with hazards flashing and traffic passing. this was an inherently dangerous condition as the flow of traffic was going approximately 35 - 40 in the fast lane at which time i completely lost power and had limited steering (more like coasting) ability. i was able to turn the engine completely off and restart, however the next day under similar conditions of normal driving conditions the vehicle jerked and stalled again, and restarted after a complete shutdown. this vehicle on the third day post the first incident failed to restart after driving to a local shopping destination and turning the car off to park. i left the vehicle at the location for approximately 4 to 5 hours and retrieved the vehicle upon which it started with a documented call into road side assistance program from jeep. the next day (monday) i drove to an authorized dealer upon which they stated the failure was the electronic shift module (esm) [(not to be confused with the electronic stability control (esc)] which controls the electronic signals from the computer to the transmission at a personal cost of $820. i believe this represents a known defect as currently 55 out of the 133 complaints listed here are describing a similar series of events and root cause, and would be willing to be involved in a class action law suit against jeep as life, limb and property are at stake.
Reported in: COLUMBUS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K67C
POWER TRAIN
i was driving approximately 40 mph in the fast lane of a main two-lane residential roadway when the vehicle suddenly jerked violently forward throwing me into the steering wheel and then all acceleration and speed stopped. the steering wheel became abnormally stiff and difficult to turn however i was able to guide the completely stalled and decelerating vehicle to the slow lane and pull-off on the side of the road (with no side lane) with hazards flashing and traffic passing. this was an inherently dangerous condition as the flow of traffic was going approximately 35 - 40 in the fast lane at which time i completely lost power and had limited steering (more like coasting) ability. i was able to turn the engine completely off and restart, however the next day under similar conditions of normal driving conditions the vehicle jerked and stalled again, and restarted after a complete shutdown. this vehicle on the third day post the first incident failed to restart after driving to a local shopping destination and turning the car off to park. i left the vehicle at the location for approximately 4 to 5 hours and retrieved the vehicle upon which it started with a documented call into road side assistance program from jeep. the next day (monday) i drove to an authorized dealer upon which they stated the failure was the electronic shift module (esm) [(not to be confused with the electronic stability control (esc)] which controls the electronic signals from the computer to the transmission at a personal cost of $820. i believe this represents a known defect as currently 55 out of the 133 complaints listed here are describing a similar series of events and root cause, and would be willing to be involved in a class action law suit against jeep as life, limb and property are at stake.
Reported in: COLUMBUS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K67C
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
while driving the vehicle loses power no matter how much gas you give it. the engine light comes on and off every few days. all the gear indicator lights are highlighted.
Reported in: SAXONBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K97C
POWER TRAIN
while driving the vehicle loses power no matter how much gas you give it. the engine light comes on and off every few days. all the gear indicator lights are highlighted.
Reported in: SAXONBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K97C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
while driving the vehicle loses power no matter how much gas you give it. the engine light comes on and off every few days. all the gear indicator lights are highlighted.
Reported in: SAXONBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K97C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
while i was driving home last night 12/16/11 with my fiancee we stopped at a traffic light, and when the light turned green the jeep started back up fine all except it couldn't go faster than 20 miles per hour. so i put my flashers on and the traffic behind me went around us, then it worked itself out, but did it again when i came to another traffic light. but this time i was able to use my manual shift to help it. no warning lights came on. and i just purchased this jeep 2 days ago. i would like to get this safety issue fixed since i have seen that this is a dangerous and common problem with the other 2007 jeep grand cherokees. i am also a firefighter and i depend on this jeep to get me to fire scenes and other emergency scenes, and i don't want to be in an emergency scene involving me due to the safety issues this jeep is having. can someone please do a recall and have this issue fixed.
Reported in: HENDERSON TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K57C
POWER TRAIN
while i was driving home last night 12/16/11 with my fiancee we stopped at a traffic light, and when the light turned green the jeep started back up fine all except it couldn't go faster than 20 miles per hour. so i put my flashers on and the traffic behind me went around us, then it worked itself out, but did it again when i came to another traffic light. but this time i was able to use my manual shift to help it. no warning lights came on. and i just purchased this jeep 2 days ago. i would like to get this safety issue fixed since i have seen that this is a dangerous and common problem with the other 2007 jeep grand cherokees. i am also a firefighter and i depend on this jeep to get me to fire scenes and other emergency scenes, and i don't want to be in an emergency scene involving me due to the safety issues this jeep is having. can someone please do a recall and have this issue fixed.
Reported in: HENDERSON TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K57C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
my vehicle will just shut off. sometimes it shuts off while in park, sometimes while stopped at a red traffic light, and sometimes while going 70mph on the freeway. it has been at my local jeep dealership for over 2 weeks now. they initially changed numerous control modules they told me are the "computers" or "brains" of the car and still the problem persists. at this point they have told me that they have had an engineer from chrysler come in to look at the vehicle and he has no clue why this might be going on. help please!!
Reported in: WEST BLOOMFIELD MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58227C
WHEELS
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that each of the tires intermittently became flat because the tire pressure monitoring sensors were corroded. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer after each failure to have the tire pressure monitoring system replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 24,000.
Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58267C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would violently jerk and stall. a malfunction indicator light would illuminate during the failure. after the failure occurred, the light remained illuminated for several days. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who advised the contact to replace the electronic shift module because it failed. the dealer had not been notified. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. no repairs were peformed. the failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage was 26,660. the vin was unavailable.
Reported in: WHITE OAK PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1j8gr48K47C
TIRES
tire pressure drops after 1 day of driving approx. 12 miles a day. i had replaced one about 20000 miles ago. now both the front tire and spare have the same problem, the issue is the tire pressure monitor sensor valve.
Reported in: WOOSTER OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58P67C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the interior and exterior lights would illuminate intermittently and the vehicle would stall sporadically without warning. the dealer made numerous attempts to repair the failures but to no avail. the manufacturer stated that they would call the contact back when they received a resolution for the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. updated 02/15/12*bf updated 02/27/12
Reported in: KILLINGTON VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K87C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
stalled 10/28/11 under light load at 25mph, stopped vehicle and was able to restart after 4 tries. stalled 11/9/11 accelerating from stop, started immediately. stalled 11/12/11 accelerating from stop, started immediately. 11/16/11 dealer advised of faulty ignition switch, had switch replaced. 12/4/11 stalled at 25mph, started immediately after stop. stalled 12/6/11 accelerating from stop, immediately started. 12/7/11 took to dealer who advised flash all modules which was done. 12/14/11 stalled coasting to stop. 12/23/11 stalled at stop light, started immediately. 12/24/11 stalled at 45mph, started while in motion by shifting to n and turning key. 12/24/11 stalled at 20mph under light load, jump started back on. 12/27/11 installed new evap canister. 1/3/12 stalled accelerating from stop, starts immediately. 1/7/12 stalled at light, started immediately. stalling started at 91k miles, currently at 93k miles.
Reported in: HAVRE DE GRACE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68227C
POWER TRAIN
upon acceleration from stop vehicle will hesitate and lose power. this constitutes a hazard to vehicle and any approaching vehicles during a turn. inspection indicates that transmission electronic control module is at fault along with a possible transmission sensor failure. the check engine light will come on. both of these conditions ( power and check engine ) are intermittent, indicating that the module is faulty. there have been many complaints about the transmission ecm on these vehicles. the other complaints have varying symptoms but all go back to the transmission ecm. these unit should be recalled and repaired or replaced at manufacturers cost. this problem exists in many different models and years of vehicles, but always go back to this ecm unit. after investigating this problem i don't feel that the consumer is at fault or causing this to occur. chrysler modules are and have been faulty in the past. anecdotal evidence says that other modules in chrysler vehicles have had problems too. please investigate the chrysler transmission ecm's and have them recalled.
Reported in: ROCHESTER HILL MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
upon acceleration from stop vehicle will hesitate and lose power. this constitutes a hazard to vehicle and any approaching vehicles during a turn. inspection indicates that transmission electronic control module is at fault along with a possible transmission sensor failure. the check engine light will come on. both of these conditions ( power and check engine ) are intermittent, indicating that the module is faulty. there have been many complaints about the transmission ecm on these vehicles. the other complaints have varying symptoms but all go back to the transmission ecm. these unit should be recalled and repaired or replaced at manufacturers cost. this problem exists in many different models and years of vehicles, but always go back to this ecm unit. after investigating this problem i don't feel that the consumer is at fault or causing this to occur. chrysler modules are and have been faulty in the past. anecdotal evidence says that other modules in chrysler vehicles have had problems too. please investigate the chrysler transmission ecm's and have them recalled.
Reported in: ROCHESTER HILL MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
upon acceleration from stop vehicle will hesitate and lose power. this constitutes a hazard to vehicle and any approaching vehicles during a turn. inspection indicates that transmission electronic control module is at fault along with a possible transmission sensor failure. the check engine light will come on. both of these conditions ( power and check engine ) are intermittent, indicating that the module is faulty. there have been many complaints about the transmission ecm on these vehicles. the other complaints have varying symptoms but all go back to the transmission ecm. these unit should be recalled and repaired or replaced at manufacturers cost. this problem exists in many different models and years of vehicles, but always go back to this ecm unit. after investigating this problem i don't feel that the consumer is at fault or causing this to occur. chrysler modules are and have been faulty in the past. anecdotal evidence says that other modules in chrysler vehicles have had problems too. please investigate the chrysler transmission ecm's and have them recalled.
Reported in: ROCHESTER HILL MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
the vehicle on numerous occasions dies out while moving causing the car to stop abruptly and also dies at stops. the issue is intermittent and despite numerous repair attempts replacing the following throttle body gasket cam sensor crank sensor trans fluid and filter egr valve the condition remains, it should also be noted that numerous other jeep grand cherokees (body designation wk) have had this issue and no repairs have been successful
Reported in: GRAYSLAKE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68257C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i was not able to control the speed of my vehicle during acceleration. when i accelerated, the car would significantly decrease in speed almost as if it was running in low gear. it has happened at least 4 times since i purchased the car brand new. today at 60,000 mi it happened twice. a few months ago i tried to merge onto the freeway and lost power which was very dangerous and i had to turn on the hazard light and quickly pull over to the shoulder. i noticed all of the lights [ p, r, n, d] on the dash board were on. the car seems to reset when i shift to park or turn the ignition off and then on. the problem happens intermittently. i believe that this could be a manufacture defect. i took the car to 2 authorized jeep chrysler dealerships to get it checked out. one dealership told me that they've never heard of the problem, another one found a code u0404 but didn't know what it meant. i find this extremely dangerous and could be a manufacture defect. *tt
Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY
after a snow storm i noticed while driving, water would leak into the inside of the car at the driver side a-pillar and at the screws holding in the sun visor on the drivers side. the water continued to travel down the a-pillar down by the door to the floor causing a puddle by the foot pedals.
Reported in: MENDHAM NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact was driving 65 mph when all of the warning lamps illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after several moments. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the shift module was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that they would contact her at a later date. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 44,433.
Reported in: TRENTON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K87C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i purchased this vehicle on december 14, 2011. about three weeks later in a parking lot, we noticed the vehicle would not accelerate even though the accelerator pedal was pushed virtually all the way down. a few days later the engine warning light came on. then the lack of acceleration happened on the interstate. my mechanic cleared the engine warning light but it came back on a few days later. i did a lot of research and it appears this is a common problem on jeep vehicles. the problem is a failure of the electronic shift module. it if very expensive to have replaced. my local dealership charged me $924 plus tax. as many comments as i have seen on this and the fact that lack of acceleration is a safety issue, jeep should not hesitate in issuing a recall.
Reported in: FORT SMITH AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K77C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i purchased this vehicle on december 14, 2011. about three weeks later in a parking lot, we noticed the vehicle would not accelerate even though the accelerator pedal was pushed virtually all the way down. a few days later the engine warning light came on. then the lack of acceleration happened on the interstate. my mechanic cleared the engine warning light but it came back on a few days later. i did a lot of research and it appears this is a common problem on jeep vehicles. the problem is a failure of the electronic shift module. it if very expensive to have replaced. my local dealership charged me $924 plus tax. as many comments as i have seen on this and the fact that lack of acceleration is a safety issue, jeep should not hesitate in issuing a recall.
Reported in: FORT SMITH AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K77C
POWER TRAIN
i purchased this vehicle on december 14, 2011. about three weeks later in a parking lot, we noticed the vehicle would not accelerate even though the accelerator pedal was pushed virtually all the way down. a few days later the engine warning light came on. then the lack of acceleration happened on the interstate. my mechanic cleared the engine warning light but it came back on a few days later. i did a lot of research and it appears this is a common problem on jeep vehicles. the problem is a failure of the electronic shift module. it if very expensive to have replaced. my local dealership charged me $924 plus tax. as many comments as i have seen on this and the fact that lack of acceleration is a safety issue, jeep should not hesitate in issuing a recall.
Reported in: FORT SMITH AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K77C
POWER TRAIN
the "shifter module" is clearly defective and is a serious safety hazard. my wife and kids were in the car when it first starting acting up. luckily, they were just leaving the driveway and no other cars were coming down the street. the transmission malfunctioned. on the instrument cluster "transmission overtemp" was flashing, and all of the other warning lights illuminated on the cluster. when i brought the car to my local dealer, a parts representative told me that he has had to replace so many of these shifter modules that he's memorized the part # (not kidding). he told me that they are aware of the problem and that their shop swaps out the defective jeep shifter modules with mercedes shifter modules. unfortunately, this repair cost me well over $1000.00. bottom line - my wife drives this car around town. i don't have a tow hitch, and i pamper this car. still, jeep refused to reimburse me for this costly repair. i have called chrysler about this, but chrysler will not acknowledge this defective part. yet, on reputable auto forums, many other owners have complained about the same exact shifter module defect. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *tt
Reported in: HAUPPAUGE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K67C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
curious as to why jeep hasn't recalled and fixed the electronic shift module. it is a very dangerous problem that needs attention. thank you. tt
Reported in: STEPHENVILLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE
interior door handle broken.
Reported in: GARDENDALE AL || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
vehicle will randomly die while driving. this has happened multiple times and is really dangerous when the vehicle dies going 70 mph on the freeway in heavy traffic. once the vehicle dies it is easily restarted once stopped and then drives like nothing has happened. the vehicle shows no symptoms of this problem and it can not be duplicated but rather happens randomly. my mechanic can not find a solution as the vehicle shows no problems. i am afraid that the engine cutting out for no reason will end up causing an accident sooner or later.
Reported in: OTSEGO MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68247C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
my jeep will just shut off while driving. it is not soon after starting so the engine is not cool. it has happened on the interstate twice without warning. there is not hesitation or sputtering, you just feel you are decelerating and then you realize you have no acceleration or power steering or brakes. i was in the far left lane and extremely worried i would not be able to safely make it over to the shoulder. other times it has happened on secondary roads and i have had to park it and then restart it in the middle of the road. when it starts and i put it into drive, it will not engage into gear. i have taken it to the dealer three times and they cannot find the cause but checked all sensors, transmission, changed spark plugs, pcm, and updated the computer. it happened again this weekend except it lurched first then shut off. i got online and see that many others have reported the same problems so i felt i needed to report it in the event this truly is a more widespread problem. thank you.
Reported in: KNOXVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
was pulling from a stop sign when the vehicle suddenly shifted to fourth gear without touching shift left lever causing the vehicle to accelerate very slow and was almost hit by cross traffic because i could not get out of the way, luckily they swerved around me. i have read multiple complaints of same problem with shifting out of control. it must be a manufacturer defect. if it had not been for an alert driver the situation might have turned out differently for my family and i. jeep needs to remedy this problem before somebody is killed.
Reported in: NORTH EAST PA || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
was pulling from a stop sign when the vehicle suddenly shifted to fourth gear without touching shift left lever causing the vehicle to accelerate very slow and was almost hit by cross traffic because i could not get out of the way, luckily they swerved around me. i have read multiple complaints of same problem with shifting out of control. it must be a manufacturer defect. if it had not been for an alert driver the situation might have turned out differently for my family and i. jeep needs to remedy this problem before somebody is killed.
Reported in: NORTH EAST PA || Crash: N || VIN #:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
while pulling out of a gas station into heavy traffic, i began accelerating to the speed limit of 45 mph. i was accelerating rapidly as traffic was coming quickly from behind. the jeep stopped accelerating and the instrument panel showed all of the drive letters with boxes around them. the jeep would not accelerate for over 20 seconds, causing me to rapidly pull off of the road to avoid traffic behind me. the dealer found a faulty electronic shift module and replaced it. the vehicle has worked well until 2/15/12. at 70,000 miles, the dealer installed module has failed again. once more this happened when entering a heavy traffic roadway. there have been numerous reports throughout the internet of people experiencing this same issue. in my case, both failures resulted in me having to take evasive action to avoid a collision. i find it hard to believe that this seemingly common problem has not been identified as the tremendous safety problem it .
Reported in: PERRY OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48KX7C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
while pulling out of a gas station into heavy traffic, i began accelerating to the speed limit of 45 mph. i was accelerating rapidly as traffic was coming quickly from behind. the jeep stopped accelerating and the instrument panel showed all of the drive letters with boxes around them. the jeep would not accelerate for over 20 seconds, causing me to rapidly pull off of the road to avoid traffic behind me. the dealer found a faulty electronic shift module and replaced it. the vehicle has worked well until 2/15/12. at 70,000 miles, the dealer installed module has failed again. once more this happened when entering a heavy traffic roadway. there have been numerous reports throughout the internet of people experiencing this same issue. in my case, both failures resulted in me having to take evasive action to avoid a collision. i find it hard to believe that this seemingly common problem has not been identified as the tremendous safety problem it .
Reported in: PERRY OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48KX7C
POWER TRAIN
while pulling out of a gas station into heavy traffic, i began accelerating to the speed limit of 45 mph. i was accelerating rapidly as traffic was coming quickly from behind. the jeep stopped accelerating and the instrument panel showed all of the drive letters with boxes around them. the jeep would not accelerate for over 20 seconds, causing me to rapidly pull off of the road to avoid traffic behind me. the dealer found a faulty electronic shift module and replaced it. the vehicle has worked well until 2/15/12. at 70,000 miles, the dealer installed module has failed again. once more this happened when entering a heavy traffic roadway. there have been numerous reports throughout the internet of people experiencing this same issue. in my case, both failures resulted in me having to take evasive action to avoid a collision. i find it hard to believe that this seemingly common problem has not been identified as the tremendous safety problem it .
Reported in: PERRY OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48KX7C
POWER TRAIN
was attempting to merge onto a busy freeway and accelerated up to 60mph when the jeep suddenly slammed into second gear and refused to shift. i couldn't get it to do anything other than "limp" very roughly to the shoulder. if people hadn't slowed down i would have been busted from several points. took it to the local jeep dealership and they told me that it happens with jeep grand cherokees all the time and that they recommended replacing the esm but stated that it doesn't always fix the problem and that they've replaced thousands only to have it recur months later. this is going to get someone killed.
Reported in: LEXINGTON KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
was attempting to merge onto a busy freeway and accelerated up to 60mph when the jeep suddenly slammed into second gear and refused to shift. i couldn't get it to do anything other than "limp" very roughly to the shoulder. if people hadn't slowed down i would have been busted from several points. took it to the local jeep dealership and they told me that it happens with jeep grand cherokees all the time and that they recommended replacing the esm but stated that it doesn't always fix the problem and that they've replaced thousands only to have it recur months later. this is going to get someone killed.
Reported in: LEXINGTON KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
we recently purchased a 2007 jeep grand cherokee limited 5.7 l hemi. it drove just fine for the 1st few weeks of owning it. recently it has started stalling when at stop lights/signs, while driving, and while in reverse. we have had the vehicle in the shop a few times already. it has been throwing off codes of p0884 and p0688. the dealership has informed us that those codes stand for power up at speed (p0884) and asd relay (p0668). we have just changed all the spark plugs and are now in the midst of changing out the coils everytime the jeep stalls, we have been doing this for just a few days and are now on #5 of 8 and it is not working. the dealership has run out of ideas as to how to get this fixed. this has become a safety hazard while driving. we have read reviews on several different websites and have found several other consumers with the same issues with no resolve. we have also read some reviews and they have stated that chrysler/jeep will not step up to the plate and state that there is a problem. i as a consumer find this wrong. this is a safety issue that i feel could save lives on the road. i don't know what else to do to get this issue fixed/resolved. i have now written down the numbers and address to contact chrysler/jeep and will be contacting them in the very near future, in the mean time this is what i am able to do. thank you
Reported in: MADISON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58257C
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle began to jerk and then the speed began to reduce to 20 mph unintendedely. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and they stated that the failure was contributed to a faulty electronic shift control module. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that there was not a recall related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 54,000. the vin was unavailable.
Reported in: MOUNTAIN HOME AR || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
jeep does not start. message saying transmission temp over.
Reported in: PHILADELPHIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
POWER TRAIN
jeep does not start. message saying transmission temp over.
Reported in: PHILADELPHIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
WHEELS
this second event, driving 2007 jeep srt8 on side street, tire pressure went abruptly to zero as steering went out causing vehicle to veer off road and onto shoulder and grass. upon removal of left front tire, tread separation cracks were apparent, some as long as 1-1 1/2 inches, at least one of which separated through to airlock. inner edge of tire very mushy along 14-16 inches of where separation occurred. this event is almost identical to an occurrence that happened september 2011 on the same vehicle, rear tire displayed separation on inner edge over large area. tire dealer advised likely due to pothole, which was not an experienced event [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Reported in: FRANKFORT IL || Crash: Y || VIN #:
TIRES
defective tires: ********goodyear eagle rs-a emt*********** 04/12/12-this second event, driving 2007 jeep srt8 on side street, tire pressure went abruptly to zero as steering went out causing vehicle to veer off road and onto shoulder and grass. upon removal of left front tire, tread separation cracks were apparent, some as long as 1-1 1/2 inches, at least one of which separated through to airlock. inner edge of tire very mushy along 14-16 inches of where separation occurred. tire replaced with same issue. this event is almost identical to an occurrence that happened september 2011 on the same vehicle, rear tire displayed separation on inner edge over large area. tire dealer advised likely due to pothole, which was not an experienced event [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *js
Reported in: FRANKFORT IL || Crash: Y || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2007 jeep grand cherokee 4x4.. my driver side window panel for the passenger window goes down but not up and stops mid way and goes back down. i just had my starter replace due to corrosion of the connectors, and dealer would not replace connectors, just brushed off and stated i need new starter....
Reported in: NEWARK DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K57C
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
2007 jeep grand cherokee 4x4.. my driver side window panel for the passenger window goes down but not up and stops mid way and goes back down. i just had my starter replace due to corrosion of the connectors, and dealer would not replace connectors, just brushed off and stated i need new starter....
Reported in: NEWARK DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K57C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
multiple times while driving my vehicle has suddenly lost power. i will be going 70 mph or 15 trying to accelerate and then it stalls out and won't accelerate. i will pull off to the side of the road and turn my car off and then back on and it will correct itself most of the time. i took my vehicle to a transmission place and they didn't know what it was. the conducted a transmission flush and replaced some electrical wiring and it seemed to help for about 4 months. now just last friday (20 april 2012), i was trying to accelerate after pulling out into traffic and almost got broadsided because the car just wouldn't accelerate past 2.5 rpms and 10 mph. luckily the car heading straight for me slowed down and i was able to get out of the way for on coming 55 mph traffic. i looked on numerous websites and an ungodly amount of jeep owners have reported this same issue. i took my vehicle to the jeep dealer yesterday (23 april 2012) and they said they had to replace the electronic shifter module. i was getting codes u0404 and u0103. it cost $1051.50 to fix. i checked on-line after, and that is what everyone else said that the jeep mechanics would recommend even though it would just break again 3 months later. one man even noted that the mechanic said that they have changed over 1,000 of those in his shop alone. i feel that this is a major safety issue and should be recalled! jeep obviously knows this is going on.
Reported in: BELLEVUE NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K37C
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. while the contact was driving approximately 65 mph, the entire instrument panel illuminated intermittently. the vehicle suddenly began to decelerate. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing on two occasions for the similar failure. the technician stated the problem could possibly be contributed to the esm or either the pcm. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. the vin was unavailable.
Reported in: GROVELAND MA || Crash: N || VIN #:
TIRES
goodyear eagle rs-a emt (high performance all-season) - runflat re: goodyear eagle rsa tread separation (tire failure) i have a serious problem with the original tires, no modifications to vehicle, 2007 srt8 jeep grand cherokee both front tires developed an unnatural groove on the inner edge (where tread meets inner sidewall) causing tread separation and failure, actually at the same time. tire pressure when to zero. nothing was rubbing the tire, but looking at it you would think it is the only explanation. tread separation in my case happened at about 30,000 miles from new at about 40 miles per hour. i can send photos to anyone who wants them. there are many references to the same type of tire failure online over several years, one example being with an srt8 forum http://www.srt8oc.com/forums/showthread.php?p=211455#post211455 *js
Reported in: TORONTO ONTARIO CANADA M5N 1M6 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR78367C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly began to decelerate independently while the contact was depressing the accelerator pedal. the vehicle then accelerated suddenly and rapidly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
Reported in: SIMSBURY CT || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
i have two problems with the vehicle that make it unsafe to drive. the first is that the engine randomly stalls. most of the time it stalls when the vehicle is stopped. sometimes it stalls at very slow speeds. when stopped, sometimes i hear a "thunk" right before it stalls like it was trying to go into gear. it has done this running in park and when the brake is pressed while in drive. it has stalled on me in busy intersections putting me in unsafe situations. turning the key all the way off and back on will restart it. the second issue is that the transmission randomly gets stuck in 4th gear. it happens most often when a lot of power has been applied from stop. but it also happens randomly. when it occurs, i pull over and stop the engine turning the key all the way off. usually when i restart it will go back to drive and all the gears in the transmission function normally. the issue is so chronic now with the transmission that it immediately goes into 4th and the vehicle is not drivable. it is at the dealer now. the dealer pulled codes and recommends replacing the transmission solenoid pack. this part is currently on national backorder and there is no eta of when the part will be available to the dealer. also there is no guarantee that this part will fix the transmission problem. if it doesn't, the vehicle will require a new transmission. they are not even looking at the stalling problem until the transmission problem is resolved. the stalling problem is very serious and i cannot confidently use the vehicle without fearing putting children in an unsafe situation. there should be a safety recall by chrysler on these vehicles.
Reported in: ARLINGTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR682X7C
POWER TRAIN
i have two problems with the vehicle that make it unsafe to drive. the first is that the engine randomly stalls. most of the time it stalls when the vehicle is stopped. sometimes it stalls at very slow speeds. when stopped, sometimes i hear a "thunk" right before it stalls like it was trying to go into gear. it has done this running in park and when the brake is pressed while in drive. it has stalled on me in busy intersections putting me in unsafe situations. turning the key all the way off and back on will restart it. the second issue is that the transmission randomly gets stuck in 4th gear. it happens most often when a lot of power has been applied from stop. but it also happens randomly. when it occurs, i pull over and stop the engine turning the key all the way off. usually when i restart it will go back to drive and all the gears in the transmission function normally. the issue is so chronic now with the transmission that it immediately goes into 4th and the vehicle is not drivable. it is at the dealer now. the dealer pulled codes and recommends replacing the transmission solenoid pack. this part is currently on national backorder and there is no eta of when the part will be available to the dealer. also there is no guarantee that this part will fix the transmission problem. if it doesn't, the vehicle will require a new transmission. they are not even looking at the stalling problem until the transmission problem is resolved. the stalling problem is very serious and i cannot confidently use the vehicle without fearing putting children in an unsafe situation. there should be a safety recall by chrysler on these vehicles.
Reported in: ARLINGTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR682X7C
ENGINE
vehicle suddenly lost power (did not stall) while driving 70 mph on interstate i40 in a construction zone (no access to median because of concrete construction barriers). engine power did not allow me to drive over 35 mph. dash board indicator started flashing red (etc indicator: electronic throttle control). several tractor trailers had to brake hard to avoid running into the rear of my vehicle. engine is 3.0l mercedes diesel. problem appears to be a failed swirl motor due to excessive oil blow by from a defective intake tube with an orange gasket. this mercedes diesel engine was used in jeep gr cherokee in 2007 & 2008. this particular problem was identified in nhtsa item #1006202 regarding mercedes vehicles but never to jeep. this situation of loss of power while highway driving could of been tragic. this jeep 2007 & 2008 problem is well documented in various jeep forums on the internet. why is nhtsa not doing anything about it???
Reported in: PRESCOTT AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M97C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the dashboard lights came on all at once. than was fine continued driving and check engine light came on and tried to make it home. however never made it p,r,n,d all lit up and started loosing power. was able to make it to side of road. check engine light code was u0404 and now the gear shift control module needs to be replaced. however after looking over other complaints from jeep owners i see this has been a problem on these vehicles. i think its time for a recall especially that it happens every 30,000 -40,000 miles. unreal at the cost of repair. nothing like a scam. will never own a jeep again..
Reported in: SPOTSWOOD NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K47C
POWER TRAIN
while driving on a 5 lane interstate at 4:30 pm, i accelerated to move over into the far left lane and lost all acceleration while doing this. also, the check engine light came on while this happened. had to coast across five lanes of interstate into the emergency lane. stopped the car and put it in park. waited a minute and put it back in drive and the accelerator magically worked again. the check engine light remained on, drove to an auto parts store to have the code checked. the technician said it was code p0730, gear ratio incorrect. *jb
Reported in: PEACHTREE CITY GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K97C
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated while driving the vehicle stalled. the contact restarted the vehicle and the check engine light remained illuminated for a short time. the warning light shut off before the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to dealer; however, they were unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of failure. the approximate current mileage was 74,000. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K57C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i write this only because i just experience my fourth mechanical breakdown in three years. in december 2009, i experienced the first breakdown in what has become a string of malfunctions. the transmission on my 2007 grand cherokee laredo gave out at about 40,000 miles. when trying to start the vehicle, i got a 'transmission overheat' message on the dash display along with the engine malfunction indicator. i took it to the dealership where i purchased it and it took nearly a month for the repair shop to locate, receive and install the necessary parts. apparently supply and demand had something to do with it, indicating to me that this was an issue nationwide. a month later, another malfunction, this time, the electronic shift module (esm) had died. just over a year later, the same component (esm) died again (of course just out of warranty), this time while i was driving along rt. 50 outside of dc. now, less than six months later, with less than 40,000 on the already replaced transmission, my transmission has blown again - same 'transmission overheat' message, same engine malfunction light, same undrivability. clearly from seeing the comments on this forum as well as other reputable sites such as edmunds and consumer reports, the 2007 grand cherokee laredo has a long, long history of mechanical and electronic problems. i have a phone call scheduled with a case worker scheduled for tomorrow, 7/13/2012. they'll either make it right or i'll be taking my story to small claims court. i encourage everyone who's had issues with this model to do the same.
Reported in: ARLINGTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i write this only because i just experience my fourth mechanical breakdown in three years. in december 2009, i experienced the first breakdown in what has become a string of malfunctions. the transmission on my 2007 grand cherokee laredo gave out at about 40,000 miles. when trying to start the vehicle, i got a 'transmission overheat' message on the dash display along with the engine malfunction indicator. i took it to the dealership where i purchased it and it took nearly a month for the repair shop to locate, receive and install the necessary parts. apparently supply and demand had something to do with it, indicating to me that this was an issue nationwide. a month later, another malfunction, this time, the electronic shift module (esm) had died. just over a year later, the same component (esm) died again (of course just out of warranty), this time while i was driving along rt. 50 outside of dc. now, less than six months later, with less than 40,000 on the already replaced transmission, my transmission has blown again - same 'transmission overheat' message, same engine malfunction light, same undrivability. clearly from seeing the comments on this forum as well as other reputable sites such as edmunds and consumer reports, the 2007 grand cherokee laredo has a long, long history of mechanical and electronic problems. i have a phone call scheduled with a case worker scheduled for tomorrow, 7/13/2012. they'll either make it right or i'll be taking my story to small claims court. i encourage everyone who's had issues with this model to do the same.
Reported in: ARLINGTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
POWER TRAIN
i write this only because i just experience my fourth mechanical breakdown in three years. in december 2009, i experienced the first breakdown in what has become a string of malfunctions. the transmission on my 2007 grand cherokee laredo gave out at about 40,000 miles. when trying to start the vehicle, i got a 'transmission overheat' message on the dash display along with the engine malfunction indicator. i took it to the dealership where i purchased it and it took nearly a month for the repair shop to locate, receive and install the necessary parts. apparently supply and demand had something to do with it, indicating to me that this was an issue nationwide. a month later, another malfunction, this time, the electronic shift module (esm) had died. just over a year later, the same component (esm) died again (of course just out of warranty), this time while i was driving along rt. 50 outside of dc. now, less than six months later, with less than 40,000 on the already replaced transmission, my transmission has blown again - same 'transmission overheat' message, same engine malfunction light, same undrivability. clearly from seeing the comments on this forum as well as other reputable sites such as edmunds and consumer reports, the 2007 grand cherokee laredo has a long, long history of mechanical and electronic problems. i have a phone call scheduled with a case worker scheduled for tomorrow, 7/13/2012. they'll either make it right or i'll be taking my story to small claims court. i encourage everyone who's had issues with this model to do the same.
Reported in: ARLINGTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the front and rear passenger side door handles were fractured. the contact had to open the window in order to exit the vehicle. the dealer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 170,000.
Reported in: MONCKS CORNER SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K17C
ENGINE
while traveling at 75 mph the 5.7 hemi engine shut off as if someone turned off the ignition key. no warning lights or any indication there was a problem. the engine started right back up and we continued on our way at a lower speed of 65 mph. twenty miles later the same thing happened. this happened a total of four (4) times in a trip of approx. 400 miles. an online search indicates this dangerous problem is occurring in other vehicles. the customer service rep at chrysler jeep claims they have no information about this problem! the frightening thing is that there does not appear to be a remedy for this issue. will not be driving this vehicle until i can get it into a dealer for them to attempt a repair.
Reported in: FRANKFORT IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58267C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
after being parked the jeep would not start, code displayed in the dash stated transmission over temp, after sitting for about 30 more minutes the jeep started - drove home and it would not start again - took it to a garage and they could not get the problem to replicate after having it for a week. july 5, 2011 - jeep would not start again, transmission over temp code, still intermittent, after 2 weeks the garage replaced the transmission control module, august 6, 2012 - transmission over temp error code, this time it will not start after any pause in driving, had it towed to the dealer and they are saying its the starter (jeep now has about 65,000 miles on it) - also had to replace the right front speed sensor (it is bad and causing the traction control system not to function properly).[additional notes: had to replace the esm at 28596 miles, jeep loss of engine power and all lights lit up on gear shifter, at 27170 miles had to replace both front window regulators].
Reported in: YORK SPRINGS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K17C
POWER TRAIN
after being parked the jeep would not start, code displayed in the dash stated transmission over temp, after sitting for about 30 more minutes the jeep started - drove home and it would not start again - took it to a garage and they could not get the problem to replicate after having it for a week. july 5, 2011 - jeep would not start again, transmission over temp code, still intermittent, after 2 weeks the garage replaced the transmission control module, august 6, 2012 - transmission over temp error code, this time it will not start after any pause in driving, had it towed to the dealer and they are saying its the starter (jeep now has about 65,000 miles on it) - also had to replace the right front speed sensor (it is bad and causing the traction control system not to function properly).[additional notes: had to replace the esm at 28596 miles, jeep loss of engine power and all lights lit up on gear shifter, at 27170 miles had to replace both front window regulators].
Reported in: YORK SPRINGS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K17C
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
after being parked the jeep would not start, code displayed in the dash stated transmission over temp, after sitting for about 30 more minutes the jeep started - drove home and it would not start again - took it to a garage and they could not get the problem to replicate after having it for a week. july 5, 2011 - jeep would not start again, transmission over temp code, still intermittent, after 2 weeks the garage replaced the transmission control module, august 6, 2012 - transmission over temp error code, this time it will not start after any pause in driving, had it towed to the dealer and they are saying its the starter (jeep now has about 65,000 miles on it) - also had to replace the right front speed sensor (it is bad and causing the traction control system not to function properly).[additional notes: had to replace the esm at 28596 miles, jeep loss of engine power and all lights lit up on gear shifter, at 27170 miles had to replace both front window regulators].
Reported in: YORK SPRINGS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K17C
POWER TRAIN
my wife was driving and just about to get onto the interstate and with no warning, she couldn't accelerate past 25-30mph. luckily she was able to pull to the side of the road quickly without an issue and turned the car off, waited a minute and started the jeep up again and was then able to accelerate. when talking to the dealer, they have never heard of this problem before. when jeep was checked at a local dealer, they pulled error codes that pointed to the transmission speed sensor. only about $700 to replace that with labor!! the sensors are all part of the circuit board and thus need to dismantle the transmission to replace the sensors. then i get on this site and see all the complaints with the same issue. this weekend i'm going car searching to get rid of this thing.
Reported in: HAMEL IL || Crash: N || VIN #:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
my wife was driving and just about to get onto the interstate and with no warning, she couldn't accelerate past 25-30mph. luckily she was able to pull to the side of the road quickly without an issue and turned the car off, waited a minute and started the jeep up again and was then able to accelerate. when talking to the dealer, they have never heard of this problem before. when jeep was checked at a local dealer, they pulled error codes that pointed to the transmission speed sensor. only about $700 to replace that with labor!! the sensors are all part of the circuit board and thus need to dismantle the transmission to replace the sensors. then i get on this site and see all the complaints with the same issue. this weekend i'm going car searching to get rid of this thing.
Reported in: HAMEL IL || Crash: N || VIN #:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
jeep looses power, will not accelerate over 30 mph. this has not happen on a highway yet (luckily) only in-town driving. no error codes present in dtc report or from a diagnostic that cost $90.00 something needs to be done about this before an accident results in a fatality. there seems to me many instances like this on these boards. this is the first investment of a 'real' vehicle that i've had. to pay money for something dependable is the goal. currently this vehicle is not dependable, let alone safe.
Reported in: FARGO ND || Crash: N || VIN #:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
jeep looses power, will not accelerate over 30 mph. this has not happen on a highway yet (luckily) only in-town driving. no error codes present in dtc report or from a diagnostic that cost $90.00 something needs to be done about this before an accident results in a fatality. there seems to me many instances like this on these boards. this is the first investment of a 'real' vehicle that i've had. to pay money for something dependable is the goal. currently this vehicle is not dependable, let alone safe.
Reported in: FARGO ND || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
jeep looses power, will not accelerate over 30 mph. this has not happen on a highway yet (luckily) only in-town driving. no error codes present in dtc report or from a diagnostic that cost $90.00 something needs to be done about this before an accident results in a fatality. there seems to me many instances like this on these boards. this is the first investment of a 'real' vehicle that i've had. to pay money for something dependable is the goal. currently this vehicle is not dependable, let alone safe.
Reported in: FARGO ND || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
engine stalling during deceleration due to oem spark plugs thus no power steering or power brakes when it is needed the most. champion spark plugs has 2 different spark plugs with same part number re14mcc4. this is the chrysler oem supplier ans part number for hemi engine spark plugs through 2007. one of the two spark plugs is incompatible with the hemi engine and leads to stalling while decelerating. the consumer has no information on which one to use. national automotive parts distributors have not been made aware of the difference. chrysler has an internal memo ("star case") that documents the issue but has not released it to the public. i was shown the memo but was not allowed to have a copy. no tsbs exists. no recall either. nhtsa told me they do not handle this. they advised me to contact the ftc. the ftc took my complaint but referred me to the dot as they were concerned for consumer safety. i have side by side pictures of the 2 spark plugs with the same part number and would be willing to supply them. i also have one of each plug in my possession. there is visual differences. this issue occurred in a 2007 jeep grand cherokee with the hemi engine. it started to stall while decelerating after the 60,000 mile service interval. did champion change manufacturing process? did chrysler request a change due to a discovered issue after production? if it was champions fault one would think that chrysler would issue a tsb as they would have no responsibility for the issue. since they are not releasing the info are they the ones that requested the change? the correct spark plugs were changes and the issue has not occurred since.
Reported in: AURORA IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58297C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
my wife was driving our vehicle down the road and not even 2 miles the vehicle would not let her go faster than 30 mph and the vehicle would not shift out of gear. the check engine light came on and we took it to get an obii scan. the code that was prompted was an esm malfunction or transmission speed sensor. i am having so much trouble finding a speed sensor that is available and high priced. the esm is not hardly available anywhere except at a dealer. i have been reading tonight online and there have been many cases of these problems happening with some more severe incidents. if so many people are having shifting, esm and speed sensor issues, shouldn't this issue be addressed. i am pretty sure this isn't the first issue or complaint. i have a 3 year old and a vehicle that was named a smart buy by consumer guide automotive in 2006 and the redefining vehicle of jeeps flagship is a hazard and unsafe for my family. i will not be recommending a jeep of this year to anyone. i hope you take this incident with thoughtful consideration and start thinking about your consumers safety. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Reported in: RICHMOND IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled and power steering failed. the consumer then coasted to the side of the road and no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was able to restart after a few moments. the vehicle was later taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure and current mileage was approximately 41,000. updated 12/03/12 *bf
Reported in: NORTH KINGSTOWN RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2007 jeep grand cherokee laredo - randomly the vehicle will not start, when turning the key to in the ignition you can hear the relay clicking, engine does not crank or start. when the key is returned to the off position the data display below the tachometer momentarily states that the transmission is overheated. the battery is fully charged and everything else, lights, horn, etc still work. there are no error codes dumped. the first attempt to fix this by the dealership was to replace the starter, now 4 months later the vehicle is doing the same exact thing. this has become a reliability issue in that there is no telling when this will occur, each time family members have been stranded with this vehicle, jeep dealership seems to be "stumped". i have read of many jeep vehicles that demonstrate this very same problem, without resolution. this can be an intermittent issue, usually have to wait until it becomes a "hard" fail before the dealership will look at it. this is extremely frustrating owning this vehicle not knowing when it will or will not start and whether the dealership can or cannot fix it!
Reported in: ESSEX VT || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
2007 jeep grand cherokee laredo - randomly the vehicle will not start, when turning the key to in the ignition you can hear the relay clicking, engine does not crank or start. when the key is returned to the off position the data display below the tachometer momentarily states that the transmission is overheated. the battery is fully charged and everything else, lights, horn, etc still work. there are no error codes dumped. the first attempt to fix this by the dealership was to replace the starter, now 4 months later the vehicle is doing the same exact thing. this has become a reliability issue in that there is no telling when this will occur, each time family members have been stranded with this vehicle, jeep dealership seems to be "stumped". i have read of many jeep vehicles that demonstrate this very same problem, without resolution. this can be an intermittent issue, usually have to wait until it becomes a "hard" fail before the dealership will look at it. this is extremely frustrating owning this vehicle not knowing when it will or will not start and whether the dealership can or cannot fix it!
Reported in: ESSEX VT || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
2007 jeep grand cherokee laredo - randomly the vehicle will not start, when turning the key to in the ignition you can hear the relay clicking, engine does not crank or start. when the key is returned to the off position the data display below the tachometer momentarily states that the transmission is overheated. the battery is fully charged and everything else, lights, horn, etc still work. there are no error codes dumped. the first attempt to fix this by the dealership was to replace the starter, now 4 months later the vehicle is doing the same exact thing. this has become a reliability issue in that there is no telling when this will occur, each time family members have been stranded with this vehicle, jeep dealership seems to be "stumped". i have read of many jeep vehicles that demonstrate this very same problem, without resolution. this can be an intermittent issue, usually have to wait until it becomes a "hard" fail before the dealership will look at it. this is extremely frustrating owning this vehicle not knowing when it will or will not start and whether the dealership can or cannot fix it!
Reported in: ESSEX VT || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that she attempted to shift to the park position but was unable to do so. the contact mentioned that the vehicle had to be shifted into the neutral position and apply the emergency brake in order to park it. the manufacturer was notified and stated they had received several complaints but a recall had not been issued at that time. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 62,000.
Reported in: ST LOUIS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K97C
SUSPENSION
received a recall notice for rear suspension lower control arms on june 28, 2012. letter states "could cause a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash." dealer is still unable to get my part due to backorder from chrysler and restrictions on how many they are allowed to order. i was told the part may not be available for another 2-3 months. this is unacceptable and irresponsible. i may crash due to chrysler's inability to provide a part that they tell me to replace. they need to step up and have the parts available for the dealers.
Reported in: LOWER BURRELL PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 7W531528
POWER TRAIN
09/29/2008 jeep taken to garage for head light failure nothing found. 03/09/2012 to 11/07/2012 all indicator light flash exterior lights flash. been to the dealership three times for numerous days at a time they can not find anything wrong still having this problem. really not good when it is dark out and you don't have headlights. at 15,000 and 35,000 i had to have the shift modular replaced because all the car would basically go in to neutral when being driven. i would have to pull over and turn the car off and restart it. the first time it was at the dealership for three days they could not find a problem and sent it home only to have to return 2 days later with the same problem. as i have found many people on line with these same issues makes you wonder first why these issues can't seem to be fixed, second why there has not been a recall. it is truly a miracle that no one i have heard of has been injured or killed because of these defects. when the jeep is working i love it. if i had a hope and a pray of getting a new vehicle i would trade in my paid off jeep in a heart beat so that i wouldn't have to constantly worry that it stop running or that i will be driving blind in the dark. sadly i didn't even touch on the other electrical issues i.e. window that had to be fixed remote keyless issues it is sad that the company doesn't do anything about these things this will be my last jeep. i feel that these problems are dangerous for me, my family and anyone that is on the road with me and other jeep owner with the same issues.
Reported in: ROYERSFORD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
09/29/2008 jeep taken to garage for head light failure nothing found. 03/09/2012 to 11/07/2012 all indicator light flash exterior lights flash. been to the dealership three times for numerous days at a time they can not find anything wrong still having this problem. really not good when it is dark out and you don't have headlights. at 15,000 and 35,000 i had to have the shift modular replaced because all the car would basically go in to neutral when being driven. i would have to pull over and turn the car off and restart it. the first time it was at the dealership for three days they could not find a problem and sent it home only to have to return 2 days later with the same problem. as i have found many people on line with these same issues makes you wonder first why these issues can't seem to be fixed, second why there has not been a recall. it is truly a miracle that no one i have heard of has been injured or killed because of these defects. when the jeep is working i love it. if i had a hope and a pray of getting a new vehicle i would trade in my paid off jeep in a heart beat so that i wouldn't have to constantly worry that it stop running or that i will be driving blind in the dark. sadly i didn't even touch on the other electrical issues i.e. window that had to be fixed remote keyless issues it is sad that the company doesn't do anything about these things this will be my last jeep. i feel that these problems are dangerous for me, my family and anyone that is on the road with me and other jeep owner with the same issues.
Reported in: ROYERSFORD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
09/29/2008 jeep taken to garage for head light failure nothing found. 03/09/2012 to 11/07/2012 all indicator light flash exterior lights flash. been to the dealership three times for numerous days at a time they can not find anything wrong still having this problem. really not good when it is dark out and you don't have headlights. at 15,000 and 35,000 i had to have the shift modular replaced because all the car would basically go in to neutral when being driven. i would have to pull over and turn the car off and restart it. the first time it was at the dealership for three days they could not find a problem and sent it home only to have to return 2 days later with the same problem. as i have found many people on line with these same issues makes you wonder first why these issues can't seem to be fixed, second why there has not been a recall. it is truly a miracle that no one i have heard of has been injured or killed because of these defects. when the jeep is working i love it. if i had a hope and a pray of getting a new vehicle i would trade in my paid off jeep in a heart beat so that i wouldn't have to constantly worry that it stop running or that i will be driving blind in the dark. sadly i didn't even touch on the other electrical issues i.e. window that had to be fixed remote keyless issues it is sad that the company doesn't do anything about these things this will be my last jeep. i feel that these problems are dangerous for me, my family and anyone that is on the road with me and other jeep owner with the same issues.
Reported in: ROYERSFORD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
ENGINE
shortly after changing the spark plugs in my wife's 2007 grand cherokee overland the vehicle would stall on deceleration. i thought it might be an isolated incident, but the stalling continued frequently. the engine completely shuts down and the vehicle must be stopped or put in neutral while coasting to be restarted. after conducting some internet research i found this to be a common problem with the 2007 grand cherokees with hemi's. i was amazed at the number of occurrences of this happening among this vehicle. there are jeep forums (http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f67/2007-jeep-grand-cherokee-overland-stalling-problem-1147825/) that discuss this issue in depth. the vehicle stalls less frequently than it did when i first changed the spark plugs, but it still happens. the most recent occurrence was on november 1, 2013 when my wife was picking my son up from school. chrysler corporation fails to take a stance on the problem denying that the problem exist. i have spoke to my local dealer's service department about the problem and they denied any knowledge of it. i would sale the vehicle, but in good conscience i could not do that to another individual. several dealerships have replaced the upper and lower wiring harnesses on several vehicles and this seems to have resolved the problem. again to restate the problem it seems to occur after the spark plugs are changed in the vehicles. this would lead one to believe that disturbing the position of the wiring harness effects the vehicle. chrysler no longer manufacturers that wiring harness, as they are on the third version of it. this in itself would lead you to believe that chrysler has some knowledge of a problem, but will not issue a recall or take any official position. my main concern is for my wife and children's safety while riding in this vehicle. i ask that you please take an in-depth look into this situation.
Reported in: LILLINGTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68297C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
shortly after changing the spark plugs in my wife's 2007 grand cherokee overland the vehicle would stall on deceleration. i thought it might be an isolated incident, but the stalling continued frequently. the engine completely shuts down and the vehicle must be stopped or put in neutral while coasting to be restarted. after conducting some internet research i found this to be a common problem with the 2007 grand cherokees with hemi's. i was amazed at the number of occurrences of this happening among this vehicle. there are jeep forums (http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f67/2007-jeep-grand-cherokee-overland-stalling-problem-1147825/) that discuss this issue in depth. the vehicle stalls less frequently than it did when i first changed the spark plugs, but it still happens. the most recent occurrence was on november 1, 2013 when my wife was picking my son up from school. chrysler corporation fails to take a stance on the problem denying that the problem exist. i have spoke to my local dealer's service department about the problem and they denied any knowledge of it. i would sale the vehicle, but in good conscience i could not do that to another individual. several dealerships have replaced the upper and lower wiring harnesses on several vehicles and this seems to have resolved the problem. again to restate the problem it seems to occur after the spark plugs are changed in the vehicles. this would lead one to believe that disturbing the position of the wiring harness effects the vehicle. chrysler no longer manufacturers that wiring harness, as they are on the third version of it. this in itself would lead you to believe that chrysler has some knowledge of a problem, but will not issue a recall or take any official position. my main concern is for my wife and children's safety while riding in this vehicle. i ask that you please take an in-depth look into this situation.
Reported in: LILLINGTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68297C
STEERING
shortly after changing the spark plugs in my wife's 2007 grand cherokee overland the vehicle would stall on deceleration. i thought it might be an isolated incident, but the stalling continued frequently. the engine completely shuts down and the vehicle must be stopped or put in neutral while coasting to be restarted. after conducting some internet research i found this to be a common problem with the 2007 grand cherokees with hemi's. i was amazed at the number of occurrences of this happening among this vehicle. there are jeep forums (http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f67/2007-jeep-grand-cherokee-overland-stalling-problem-1147825/) that discuss this issue in depth. the vehicle stalls less frequently than it did when i first changed the spark plugs, but it still happens. the most recent occurrence was on november 1, 2013 when my wife was picking my son up from school. chrysler corporation fails to take a stance on the problem denying that the problem exist. i have spoke to my local dealer's service department about the problem and they denied any knowledge of it. i would sale the vehicle, but in good conscience i could not do that to another individual. several dealerships have replaced the upper and lower wiring harnesses on several vehicles and this seems to have resolved the problem. again to restate the problem it seems to occur after the spark plugs are changed in the vehicles. this would lead one to believe that disturbing the position of the wiring harness effects the vehicle. chrysler no longer manufacturers that wiring harness, as they are on the third version of it. this in itself would lead you to believe that chrysler has some knowledge of a problem, but will not issue a recall or take any official position. my main concern is for my wife and children's safety while riding in this vehicle. i ask that you please take an in-depth look into this situation.
Reported in: LILLINGTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68297C
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee laredo. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle became hesitant and would not accelerate over 25 mph. the contact had to merge off the highway and restart the vehicle before resuming normal operation. the failure recurred on an intermittent basis. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 65,000. the vin was unavailable.
Reported in: GAINESVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 40 mph, the accelerator pedal was engaged but failed to respond. the contact merged to the shoulder, powered off and restarted the vehicle. the vehicle intermittently continued to experience failures with the accelerator as the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and the current mileage was 10,500. updated 12/11/12 *cn the consumer stated he was in the process of making arrangements to have the vehicle repaired. updated 12/17/12
Reported in: SAINT LOUIS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K97C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
the vehicle will stall out when you are trying to accelerate, even with the gas pedal to the floor the rpms will shoot up but the vehicle will not move forward. if you stop and put the car in neutral it will sometimes fix itself but not always and this is not a good option to resort to in the middle of an intersection. this vehicle will also downshift on its own while you are driving at a high speed slowing your car without warning. very dangerous if driving on the interstate with other vehicles around. was told replacing the electronic shift module (at $1100) may possibly fix the problem but the dealership was not sure that this would remedy the issue.
Reported in: NEWPORT KY || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
the vehicle will stall out when you are trying to accelerate, even with the gas pedal to the floor the rpms will shoot up but the vehicle will not move forward. if you stop and put the car in neutral it will sometimes fix itself but not always and this is not a good option to resort to in the middle of an intersection. this vehicle will also downshift on its own while you are driving at a high speed slowing your car without warning. very dangerous if driving on the interstate with other vehicles around. was told replacing the electronic shift module (at $1100) may possibly fix the problem but the dealership was not sure that this would remedy the issue.
Reported in: NEWPORT KY || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and the oil warning light illuminated. the contact merged to the shoulder of the road, he powered off and attempted to restart the vehicle which restarted after the third attempt. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing where the technician stated a new ignition switch needed to be installed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 53,500 and the current mileage was 54,000.
Reported in: HUNTLEY IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58247C
POWER TRAIN
esm- electronic shift module issue: p, r, n, d, l all light up simultaneously and the car gets confused as to which gear it should be using.the check engine light has come on. it shifts roughly. often the car loses power driving down the street, highway and interstate, how is this not a recall??? this is the 4th time this has happen, and this time the check engine light is on. does someone have to get killed before this is recalled??? ps-your vehicle drop box does not work. ## vin failed ##
Reported in: MONROE GA || Crash: N || VIN #:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
this is a continuing issue. the speed will suddenly decrease to 30 miles per hour without any action on drivers part. this is dangerous, especially on busy roads. we were told it was the front control module but after reading reviews it doesn't solve the problem. chrysler should be held responsible to identify the problem, then issue a recall. they are not interested in doing anything. we bailed them out?
Reported in: LITTLETON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K47C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
this is a continuing issue. the speed will suddenly decrease to 30 miles per hour without any action on drivers part. this is dangerous, especially on busy roads. we were told it was the front control module but after reading reviews it doesn't solve the problem. chrysler should be held responsible to identify the problem, then issue a recall. they are not interested in doing anything. we bailed them out?
Reported in: LITTLETON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K47C
ENGINE
my vehicle stalls while driving. it happens while at idle at a stop light, and it happens while at speed. it hasn't occurred yet at speeds above 45 mph. everytime it stalls, i get a oil pressure warning light. i occasionally receive a electronic throttle warning light as well. i also occasionally receive a electronic stability program (esp)/traction control system (tcs) indicator light when my power steering cuts off due to the engine stall. the problem always corrects itself upon shutting the key off, and restarting the vehicle. i have had it to the dealership, and they haven't been able to diagnose nor recreate the problem. fyi, i recently had my 5 year powertrain inspection done by the chrysler dealership, and my jeep passed with no noted issues. i have included a link to a website that shows many other people having similar problems with this vehicle. this vehicle is a safety hazard, and it needs to be recalled. here's the link to the website: http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2007/jeep/grand+cherokee/engine+and+engine+cooling+system.
Reported in: NORFOLK VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58287C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
my vehicle stalls while driving. it happens while at idle at a stop light, and it happens while at speed. it hasn't occurred yet at speeds above 45 mph. everytime it stalls, i get a oil pressure warning light. i occasionally receive a electronic throttle warning light as well. i also occasionally receive a electronic stability program (esp)/traction control system (tcs) indicator light when my power steering cuts off due to the engine stall. the problem always corrects itself upon shutting the key off, and restarting the vehicle. i have had it to the dealership, and they haven't been able to diagnose nor recreate the problem. fyi, i recently had my 5 year powertrain inspection done by the chrysler dealership, and my jeep passed with no noted issues. i have included a link to a website that shows many other people having similar problems with this vehicle. this vehicle is a safety hazard, and it needs to be recalled. here's the link to the website: http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2007/jeep/grand+cherokee/engine+and+engine+cooling+system.
Reported in: NORFOLK VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58287C
ENGINE
i was driving 65 miles per hour on the expressway, when suddenly, my jeep began to decelerate until it reached about 40 miles per hour, even though i maintained constant pressure on the accelerator pedal. it felt like i had no control over the speed of the vehicle. traffic was light so i coasted, and pressed the pedal a little harder, until eventually, the suv lurched and then started to accelerate. about 3 minutes later, the same thing happened again while i was still driving on the expressway. the vehicle decelerate to 35 while it seemed that i could not control the speed, and then accelerated again. after the acceleration dropped and then increased the second time, i was able to maintain 65 miles per hour until i exited the expressway 15 miles later near my home. driving a vehicle under these conditions is a horrible feeling! i was so afraid that a car or truck moving at the normal speed would crash into me. if the traffic had been heavier, i would have had to pull over to the side of the highway, which would have been even more terrifying, because it was dark outside, and i had no idea what was going on or how long i would be stranded. we just had the suv's engine tuned one month ago at the dealer's service center, and we also had the oil changed at the same time. there haven't been any episodes like this until now. i'm actually afraid to drive the jeep again!
Reported in: DETROIT MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K87C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i was driving 65 miles per hour on the expressway, when suddenly, my jeep began to decelerate until it reached about 40 miles per hour, even though i maintained constant pressure on the accelerator pedal. it felt like i had no control over the speed of the vehicle. traffic was light so i coasted, and pressed the pedal a little harder, until eventually, the suv lurched and then started to accelerate. about 3 minutes later, the same thing happened again while i was still driving on the expressway. the vehicle decelerate to 35 while it seemed that i could not control the speed, and then accelerated again. after the acceleration dropped and then increased the second time, i was able to maintain 65 miles per hour until i exited the expressway 15 miles later near my home. driving a vehicle under these conditions is a horrible feeling! i was so afraid that a car or truck moving at the normal speed would crash into me. if the traffic had been heavier, i would have had to pull over to the side of the highway, which would have been even more terrifying, because it was dark outside, and i had no idea what was going on or how long i would be stranded. we just had the suv's engine tuned one month ago at the dealer's service center, and we also had the oil changed at the same time. there haven't been any episodes like this until now. i'm actually afraid to drive the jeep again!
Reported in: DETROIT MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K87C
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
there are no brake or tail lights or brake lights when it is dark, everything works in the day light, very dangerous to drive without any lights in rear of car.
Reported in: DELAND FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K57C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
there are no brake or tail lights or brake lights when it is dark, everything works in the day light, very dangerous to drive without any lights in rear of car.
Reported in: DELAND FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K57C
ENGINE
3.0 liter crd has had multiple problems from purchase to include air intake, oil systems, and seals. engine is unreliable and does not seem to last more than 5,000 miles before needing major repairs. based off of my experiences i believe the engine is faulty and can lead to safety issues while driving. in a 3 year period vehicle has been quoted as needing in excess of $20,000 in engine repairs. air intake clogs with oil. oil system leaks from multiple locations to include engine oil cooler, and intake runners. back engine oil seals leak. turbo clogs with engine oil. vehicle has 46,000 miles on it.
Reported in: ALEXANDRIA VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M07C
POWER TRAIN
3.0 liter crd has had multiple problems from purchase to include air intake, oil systems, and seals. engine is unreliable and does not seem to last more than 5,000 miles before needing major repairs. based off of my experiences i believe the engine is faulty and can lead to safety issues while driving. in a 3 year period vehicle has been quoted as needing in excess of $20,000 in engine repairs. air intake clogs with oil. oil system leaks from multiple locations to include engine oil cooler, and intake runners. back engine oil seals leak. turbo clogs with engine oil. vehicle has 46,000 miles on it.
Reported in: ALEXANDRIA VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M07C
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
the fuel return assembly on the 3.0l turbo diesel engine leaks fuel due to the failure of the clamps on the hoses and the o-ring at the return assembly connection point. this has been acknowledged by daimler benz and chrysler as a technical service bulletin on other vehicles with the same powertrain and could result in a fire but has not been recalled.
Reported in: CHEHALIS WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M47C
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
the fuel return assembly on the 3.0l turbo diesel engine leaks fuel due to the failure of the clamps on the hoses and the o-ring at the return assembly connection point. this has been acknowledged by daimler benz and chrysler as a technical service bulletin on other vehicles with the same powertrain and could result in a fire but has not been recalled.
Reported in: CHEHALIS WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M47C
ENGINE
purchased 2007 jeep grand cherokee overland 5.7 on 11/30/2012. on 12/04/2012 i experienced stalling while decelerating to stop for a stop light, then the vehicle stalled showing code p0884. the vehicle started right back up when i turned the key with no signs of hesitation. ever since that day, my vehicle stalls on average about 8-10 times per week depending on how often i use the vehicle. it stalls mainly during idle or coming to a stop and the most frightening stall i have experienced was when i was traveling at 60mph on a major highway and the vehicle completely stalled, and instantly restarted itself. both times i experienced stalling at high speed was when i was doing about 60mph and both times the vehicle restarted itself on its own. but every time the vehicle stalls, i loose all power including power steering which worries me very much. apparently i am not the only 2007 jeep grand cherokee overland with the 5.7 motor owner experiencing this problem. i am one of the hundreds on owners involved in a group discussion on jeepforum.com where we discuss this problem and steps that jeep, private mechanics, and/or owners themselves have taken to correct this stalling problem. this problem has been going on for years and no one seems to have a solution. loss of power at 60mph is a very big issue and i worry that someone can be very hurt or killed by loss of power steering during stalling. i hope this issue raises concerns for my vehicle and i would be more than willing to allow someone from the nhtsa come and test drive my vehicle to experience what i and hundreds, possibly thousands of others are experiencing. thank you very much and if you should have any questions in regards to this problem, please do not hesitate to contact me any time.
Reported in: BROOKLYN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68227C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
purchased 2007 jeep grand cherokee overland 5.7 on 11/30/2012. on 12/04/2012 i experienced stalling while decelerating to stop for a stop light, then the vehicle stalled showing code p0884. the vehicle started right back up when i turned the key with no signs of hesitation. ever since that day, my vehicle stalls on average about 8-10 times per week depending on how often i use the vehicle. it stalls mainly during idle or coming to a stop and the most frightening stall i have experienced was when i was traveling at 60mph on a major highway and the vehicle completely stalled, and instantly restarted itself. both times i experienced stalling at high speed was when i was doing about 60mph and both times the vehicle restarted itself on its own. but every time the vehicle stalls, i loose all power including power steering which worries me very much. apparently i am not the only 2007 jeep grand cherokee overland with the 5.7 motor owner experiencing this problem. i am one of the hundreds on owners involved in a group discussion on jeepforum.com where we discuss this problem and steps that jeep, private mechanics, and/or owners themselves have taken to correct this stalling problem. this problem has been going on for years and no one seems to have a solution. loss of power at 60mph is a very big issue and i worry that someone can be very hurt or killed by loss of power steering during stalling. i hope this issue raises concerns for my vehicle and i would be more than willing to allow someone from the nhtsa come and test drive my vehicle to experience what i and hundreds, possibly thousands of others are experiencing. thank you very much and if you should have any questions in regards to this problem, please do not hesitate to contact me any time.
Reported in: BROOKLYN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68227C
ENGINE
while driving the vehicle the engine will randomly shut off (stall), this occurs at any speed and any driving condition, occasionally it will be very difficult to restart, taking multiple tries. this is extremely dangerous especially when turning across the opposing lane. the stalling happens frequently at times, as much as 3 to 4 times a day.
Reported in: HAVERTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J4AA5D14AL
POWER TRAIN
while driving on the interstate at 65 mph, the vehicle's engine stalled. i had to put the vehicle in neutral, turn the ignition off an back on to restart it. this first happened just after the 30 day warranty was over, as i bought the vehicle used in may of 2012. since that time, the vehicle has stalled at highway speeds or when slowing down for a stop on dozens if not hundreds of occasions. the spark plugs, egr valve, ignition coil, pcv valve and map sensor have been changed to no effect. there are no meaningful diagnostic codes stored in the obd-ii system. i feel this condition is very dangerous, as i never know when the vehicle will stall, causing a loss of power steering and brakes, and the ability to accelerate out of harm's way. it is my understanding that many of these same vehicles with the same engine are having similar issues. i can no longer let my wife or teenage son drive the vehicle because of this condition.
Reported in: CHURCHVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68227C
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
while driving on the interstate at 65 mph, the vehicle's engine stalled. i had to put the vehicle in neutral, turn the ignition off an back on to restart it. this first happened just after the 30 day warranty was over, as i bought the vehicle used in may of 2012. since that time, the vehicle has stalled at highway speeds or when slowing down for a stop on dozens if not hundreds of occasions. the spark plugs, egr valve, ignition coil, pcv valve and map sensor have been changed to no effect. there are no meaningful diagnostic codes stored in the obd-ii system. i feel this condition is very dangerous, as i never know when the vehicle will stall, causing a loss of power steering and brakes, and the ability to accelerate out of harm's way. it is my understanding that many of these same vehicles with the same engine are having similar issues. i can no longer let my wife or teenage son drive the vehicle because of this condition.
Reported in: CHURCHVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68227C
ENGINE
while driving on the interstate at 65 mph, the vehicle's engine stalled. i had to put the vehicle in neutral, turn the ignition off an back on to restart it. this first happened just after the 30 day warranty was over, as i bought the vehicle used in may of 2012. since that time, the vehicle has stalled at highway speeds or when slowing down for a stop on dozens if not hundreds of occasions. the spark plugs, egr valve, ignition coil, pcv valve and map sensor have been changed to no effect. there are no meaningful diagnostic codes stored in the obd-ii system. i feel this condition is very dangerous, as i never know when the vehicle will stall, causing a loss of power steering and brakes, and the ability to accelerate out of harm's way. it is my understanding that many of these same vehicles with the same engine are having similar issues. i can no longer let my wife or teenage son drive the vehicle because of this condition.
Reported in: CHURCHVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68227C
ENGINE
driving down road and engine stalled. loss of power steering and power brakes. caused car behind me to slam on brakes to avoid getting hit. put in neutral and tried to start. had to switch ignition off before engine would start. stalls at random without any engine malfunction lamps. hazard to be driving on road. problem still unknown and vehicle is out of extended warranty by five thousand miles.
Reported in: GASTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58227C
POWER TRAIN
driving down road and engine stalled. loss of power steering and power brakes. caused car behind me to slam on brakes to avoid getting hit. put in neutral and tried to start. had to switch ignition off before engine would start. stalls at random without any engine malfunction lamps. hazard to be driving on road. problem still unknown and vehicle is out of extended warranty by five thousand miles.
Reported in: GASTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58227C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
driving down road and engine stalled. loss of power steering and power brakes. caused car behind me to slam on brakes to avoid getting hit. put in neutral and tried to start. had to switch ignition off before engine would start. stalls at random without any engine malfunction lamps. hazard to be driving on road. problem still unknown and vehicle is out of extended warranty by five thousand miles.
Reported in: GASTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58227C
ENGINE
began stalling when stopped or coming to a stop with foot off the accelerator. engine would start up just by restarting the jeeps. months later sometimes you would have to turn the key to off before it would start,. on average it would stall once every 7 to 10 days. no codes, stored or pending during this journey. replaced the cam sensor. check hoses for vacuum leak, found none. replaced the asd relay. changed from premium to mid grade. changed to regular grade. checked air filter and cleaned throttle body with stp cleaner. added fuel system cleaner to fuel tank. checked all of the electronic connectors, none loose or damaged. checked transmission fluid level was fine. replaced map sensor and position crank sensor. replace egr valve changed oil and filter for the first time since i purchased the jeep. used sae 5w30. with 79,000 miles on the hemi i replaced all sixteen champion 570 with new champion 570. sprayed each of the 16 boots with electronic cleaner verified the plug gap and torqued the plugs. sprayed vast amount of stp throttle body cleaner in the tb and stp fuel system cleaner in the gas tank. still stalling.
Reported in: FRIENDSWOOD TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J4G248N6YC
ENGINE
purchased 2007 jeep grand cherokee overland 5.7 hemi july 31, 2007. december 1, 2010 my wife was traveling on an interstate at 65 mph when the engine suddenly shut down. she managed to pull the car off the road, started the engine and drove home without any more issues. dealership technician discovered p0884 code from the pcm. he could not find any problems. car continued to stall numerous times at high speed and sometimes while stopped at a stop sign or red light. this problem started shortly after the engine spark plugs were changed. after numerous parts were changed at the dealership, with no results, the technician contacted an engineer from the chrysler company. during an on site visit the engineer suspected there was an issue with the upper engine harness receiving an electrical induction from the engine coils causing the pcm to shut the engine down. the technician installed foil around the harness and wire tied the harness up off the cradles they lay in. engine performed normal with no shut downs for several months. decision was made to change the upper engine harness. since the harness was changed my jeep has stalled out four more times. the most recent stall occurred the last week of december 2012. this is an extremely dangerous situation to be traveling at interstate speed limits and your car stalls. chrysler places drivers in a situation with a vehicle that is uncontrollable while traveling on an interstate with cars behind you. i started an on line thread in jeep forum.com concerning this issue. http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f67/2007-jeep-grand-cherokee-overland-stalling-problem-1147825/. there are numerous other folks having this problem in the usa, canada, and hawaii. i think that an investigation should be performed to discover what is causing this issue and come up with a positive repair for customers that are having this problem.
Reported in: O'FALLON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68227C
POWER TRAIN
purchased 2007 jeep grand cherokee overland 5.7 hemi july 31, 2007. december 1, 2010 my wife was traveling on an interstate at 65 mph when the engine suddenly shut down. she managed to pull the car off the road, started the engine and drove home without any more issues. dealership technician discovered p0884 code from the pcm. he could not find any problems. car continued to stall numerous times at high speed and sometimes while stopped at a stop sign or red light. this problem started shortly after the engine spark plugs were changed. after numerous parts were changed at the dealership, with no results, the technician contacted an engineer from the chrysler company. during an on site visit the engineer suspected there was an issue with the upper engine harness receiving an electrical induction from the engine coils causing the pcm to shut the engine down. the technician installed foil around the harness and wire tied the harness up off the cradles they lay in. engine performed normal with no shut downs for several months. decision was made to change the upper engine harness. since the harness was changed my jeep has stalled out four more times. the most recent stall occurred the last week of december 2012. this is an extremely dangerous situation to be traveling at interstate speed limits and your car stalls. chrysler places drivers in a situation with a vehicle that is uncontrollable while traveling on an interstate with cars behind you. i started an on line thread in jeep forum.com concerning this issue. http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f67/2007-jeep-grand-cherokee-overland-stalling-problem-1147825/. there are numerous other folks having this problem in the usa, canada, and hawaii. i think that an investigation should be performed to discover what is causing this issue and come up with a positive repair for customers that are having this problem.
Reported in: O'FALLON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68227C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
driving down road and engine stalled. loss of power steering and power brakes. put car in park and the car still moved wouldn't restart had to switch ignition off and take key out of ignition before engine would start. stalls at random without any engine malfunction lamps. hazard to be driving on road. problem still unknown and vehicle is out of extended warranty.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
STEERING
driving down road and engine stalled. loss of power steering and power brakes. put car in park and the car still moved wouldn't restart had to switch ignition off and take key out of ignition before engine would start. stalls at random without any engine malfunction lamps. hazard to be driving on road. problem still unknown and vehicle is out of extended warranty.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
driving down road and engine stalled. loss of power steering and power brakes. put car in park and the car still moved wouldn't restart had to switch ignition off and take key out of ignition before engine would start. stalls at random without any engine malfunction lamps. hazard to be driving on road. problem still unknown and vehicle is out of extended warranty.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
vehicle stall out at various speeds, or when idling stationary. comes on without warning. seems these stalling problems are common with 5.7 hemi jeep grand cherokees, even according to the dealer. this is a serious safety hazard as power steering and brakes are lost during a stall. an inoperative vehicle in a traffic lane could suffer a rear-end collision from this condition. please help by ordering a recall from chrysler company to remedy the problem. nothing seems to remedy the situation and it keeps occurring.
Reported in: HAVRE DE GRACE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68217C
POWER TRAIN
vehicle stall out at various speeds, or when idling stationary. comes on without warning. seems these stalling problems are common with 5.7 hemi jeep grand cherokees, even according to the dealer. this is a serious safety hazard as power steering and brakes are lost during a stall. an inoperative vehicle in a traffic lane could suffer a rear-end collision from this condition. please help by ordering a recall from chrysler company to remedy the problem. nothing seems to remedy the situation and it keeps occurring.
Reported in: HAVRE DE GRACE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68217C
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
vehicle stall out at various speeds, or when idling stationary. comes on without warning. seems these stalling problems are common with 5.7 hemi jeep grand cherokees, even according to the dealer. this is a serious safety hazard as power steering and brakes are lost during a stall. an inoperative vehicle in a traffic lane could suffer a rear-end collision from this condition. please help by ordering a recall from chrysler company to remedy the problem. nothing seems to remedy the situation and it keeps occurring.
Reported in: HAVRE DE GRACE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68217C
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
i bought my 2007 jeep grand cherokee overland in june of 2011 with 52095 miles on it. in march of 2012, i experienced the first of many stalls happen to the jeep with 60,980 miles on it. it has random, unpredictable stall outs that happened through out the year. it seems to stall when accelerating however not all the time. it's stalled while driving on the highway (mass pike or rt. 9) and on side roads. i have not observed any precursors to the stalling. when it stalls, it bucks and then the jeep does not accelerate however the lights come on, just like what happens when a manual vehicle is stalled. these types of stall outs i experience do not happen all the time. what happens sometimes is the jeep will buck, like it's going to stall, but it doesn't after slamming on the accelerator. after a stall out, i am able to restart the jeep after a minute or two. the engine light has never come on, just the oil light. this jeep has had the ignition connector and software replaced twice in over a period of two years. it's been replaced because of a stored code: fcmcgw b2185 . there are two other codes stored in the computer: pcm p0884 and abs c12k. i have taken the jeep to dan's jeep in westborough, ma since the first stall out to the present. the recent stall out was friday, january 11th. this stall out was a little different because "programming assess" (something like that) appeared on the dash with a blinking red light. everytime i bring the jeep to dan's, they give me the same response to the problem...they don't' know why this is happening and i can start replacing parts to see if it corrects the problem. i do not have the finances to just keep replaces parts to see if it'll correct this serious and unsafe problem with the jeep and chrysler has not reported how to fix this or made the step forward to fix it.
Reported in: GRAFTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68297C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i bought my 2007 jeep grand cherokee overland in june of 2011 with 52095 miles on it. in march of 2012, i experienced the first of many stalls happen to the jeep with 60,980 miles on it. it has random, unpredictable stall outs that happened through out the year. it seems to stall when accelerating however not all the time. it's stalled while driving on the highway (mass pike or rt. 9) and on side roads. i have not observed any precursors to the stalling. when it stalls, it bucks and then the jeep does not accelerate however the lights come on, just like what happens when a manual vehicle is stalled. these types of stall outs i experience do not happen all the time. what happens sometimes is the jeep will buck, like it's going to stall, but it doesn't after slamming on the accelerator. after a stall out, i am able to restart the jeep after a minute or two. the engine light has never come on, just the oil light. this jeep has had the ignition connector and software replaced twice in over a period of two years. it's been replaced because of a stored code: fcmcgw b2185 . there are two other codes stored in the computer: pcm p0884 and abs c12k. i have taken the jeep to dan's jeep in westborough, ma since the first stall out to the present. the recent stall out was friday, january 11th. this stall out was a little different because "programming assess" (something like that) appeared on the dash with a blinking red light. everytime i bring the jeep to dan's, they give me the same response to the problem...they don't' know why this is happening and i can start replacing parts to see if it corrects the problem. i do not have the finances to just keep replaces parts to see if it'll correct this serious and unsafe problem with the jeep and chrysler has not reported how to fix this or made the step forward to fix it.
Reported in: GRAFTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68297C
POWER TRAIN
i was driving down the road, only going around 15 mph, when my p r n d all lit up and i was unable to drive. i stopped and put it in park and tried again and it ran fine. this happened on two other occasions. i was getting ready to leave and put my vehicle in drive and it jerked forward. i'm very disappointed that i have to replace the electronic monitoring system at such a low mileage, the cost for this is close to $400 and that is not pricing labor and not to mention dangerous for this to happen while you are driving.
Reported in: GREENCASTLE IN || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i purchased 07 jeep 10/20/2012 shortly after it stalled in car wash about a week later it stalled again. the problem soon began to stall on interstate and recovers at higher speeds. as time passes the problem is happening at least 8 times a week mostly while idling or coasting.
Reported in: SPARTA WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58247C
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
i purchased 07 jeep 10/20/2012 shortly after it stalled in car wash about a week later it stalled again. the problem soon began to stall on interstate and recovers at higher speeds. as time passes the problem is happening at least 8 times a week mostly while idling or coasting.
Reported in: SPARTA WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58247C
POWER TRAIN
i purchased 07 jeep 10/20/2012 shortly after it stalled in car wash about a week later it stalled again. the problem soon began to stall on interstate and recovers at higher speeds. as time passes the problem is happening at least 8 times a week mostly while idling or coasting.
Reported in: SPARTA WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58247C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
my jeep grand cherokee will stall due to a poorly shielded wiring harness. i'm sure you've seen this complaint before and i'm including a link for you to read through to see how many other hemi owners are having this issue. the temporary fix is to put tin foil around our harnesses???? http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f67/2007-jeep-grand-cherokee-overland-stalling-problem-1147825/index1.html.
Reported in: GLEN ROCK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58277C
POWER TRAIN
originally having issues slowing down going around corners and up a steep incline. felt like vehicle was staying in higher gear, you could down shift it manually. at that time there were no codes present in the system. then last year in august 2011 we did a cross county trip (7000 miles) vehicle would stall at both low speed and high speeds, not every day. sometimes vehicle would restart itself and others the key had to be removed and reinserted, but most times not. the weather did not seem to be a factor. upon return vehicle had approx 45,000 miles, codes retreived from vehicle were multiple. active codes: b2105, c121c pending code: p0524 stored codes p0129, p0688, p0884. at 35,000 miles new oem spark plugs and water pump (due to coolant leak) with new antifreeze. vehicle is serviced regularly every 3,000 miles since new. since 45,000 miles all related circuits and components have been inspected and checked for proper operation. new crank sensor and electrical ignition switch. code b2105 keeps recurring even without stall. all wiring connections and grounds have been cleaned and checked, new battery at 36,000. had vehicle to dealer and they said they may not be able to find problem. we have stopped driving this vehicle even though we are still paying for it because we feel that it is not safe. my husband has 40 years as certified automotive mechanic and is very frustrated with this vehicle.
Reported in: TACOMA WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58287C
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
originally having issues slowing down going around corners and up a steep incline. felt like vehicle was staying in higher gear, you could down shift it manually. at that time there were no codes present in the system. then last year in august 2011 we did a cross county trip (7000 miles) vehicle would stall at both low speed and high speeds, not every day. sometimes vehicle would restart itself and others the key had to be removed and reinserted, but most times not. the weather did not seem to be a factor. upon return vehicle had approx 45,000 miles, codes retreived from vehicle were multiple. active codes: b2105, c121c pending code: p0524 stored codes p0129, p0688, p0884. at 35,000 miles new oem spark plugs and water pump (due to coolant leak) with new antifreeze. vehicle is serviced regularly every 3,000 miles since new. since 45,000 miles all related circuits and components have been inspected and checked for proper operation. new crank sensor and electrical ignition switch. code b2105 keeps recurring even without stall. all wiring connections and grounds have been cleaned and checked, new battery at 36,000. had vehicle to dealer and they said they may not be able to find problem. we have stopped driving this vehicle even though we are still paying for it because we feel that it is not safe. my husband has 40 years as certified automotive mechanic and is very frustrated with this vehicle.
Reported in: TACOMA WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58287C
ENGINE
on 12/5/2012 my 2007 jeep grand cherokee limited with only 33,466 miles stalled on the highway at about 60mph. i almost got into an accident because of the loss of power steering and brakes. i thought this was an isolated incident however since then the stalling problem has been increasingly getting worse to the point where i recently had to take my jeep to the dealership for repair. the dealership was courteous, but unfortunately told me that the hemi engines have this known problem for stalling and they had to change out $1500.00 worth of parts to hopefully fix the problem. sadly my extended coverage did not cover the cost due to the lack of chrysler/jeep not being able to give them an actual broken part number. it seems chrysler/jeep is just playing guessing games to fix the problem! while researching the web i came across a web site called "www.jeepforum.com" and found out that there are hundreds if not thousands of people who are suffering this same problem and it is very clear to me that this problem should be recalled by chrysler/jeep. sadly i know this will fall on deaf ears at the nhtsa as others have also stated on the jeep forum web site, but i'm hoping by taking the time to write this post that it will inform anybody who is considering to buy a jeep vehicle to think twice as chrysler/jeep are producing pure junk vehicles that you could end up compromising your life and others around you! remember hundreds if not thousands of people can't be wrong!!
Reported in: SOUTH OZONE PARK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58247C
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the transmission did not shift gears properly and had a substantial delayed response. the contact also stated that the vehicle jerked violently. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was shut down and restarted; the vehicle functioned as normal. the failure occurred intermittently at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to both an authorized dealer and independent auto shop for diagnosis. the technicians were unable to duplicate or locate the malfunction. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 500.
Reported in: ST. LOUIS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR582X7C
POWER TRAIN
driving down the road the car will not go over 45 mph. the only way to quick fix the problem is to turn the car off then back on then it will run normal. also the car has stalled out when i was turning down the road and would not go until i put the car in park then put it back in drive.
Reported in: GREAT FALLS MT || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
driving down the road the car will not go over 45 mph. the only way to quick fix the problem is to turn the car off then back on then it will run normal. also the car has stalled out when i was turning down the road and would not go until i put the car in park then put it back in drive.
Reported in: GREAT FALLS MT || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
vehicle just randomly stalls, shuts off as if the key was turned off and on quickly. sometimes this happens when driving at highway speeds or when going slow around a turn or making any turns, this is very dangerous because of the loss of power steering and its very difficult to steer when it stalls. this will also happen when idling in park or when sitting at stoplights.
Reported in: UNIONTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58277C
ENGINE
vehicle just randomly stalls, shuts off as if the key was turned off and on quickly. sometimes this happens when driving at highway speeds or when going slow around a turn or making any turns, this is very dangerous because of the loss of power steering and its very difficult to steer when it stalls. this will also happen when idling in park or when sitting at stoplights.
Reported in: UNIONTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58277C
ENGINE
vehicle stalls when idling at red lights and occasionally shuts down suddenly at highway speeds. apparently this is a common problem with this vehicle with the hemi v8 engine and it is a serious and potentially dangerous matter. there is an entire thread about this at http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f67/2007-jeep-grand-cherokee-overland-stalling-problem-1147825/.
Reported in: SEATTLE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68257C
POWER TRAIN
this first occurred @ approx. 48k miles. driving down the road, i accelerate, truck behaved as if it was thrown into neutral. i was able to coast it down the road approx. 1/4 mile and pull off into a parking lot (living in the country, there is no place to safely pull off the road) shut the jeep off, restart and all is good. now at 55k miles, the rear pinion seal was leaking like a waterfall, replaced, all of a sudden the truck starts with this feeling as if it were thrown into neutral, both times it kicked back into drive on its own. now today driving home, it clunked, bucked, all p,r,n,d lights light up at once, then they go out, then they light up, this repeats , i made it home, could not accelerate above 40-45. when is jeep going to recall these, after someone is killed. did i mention i have a 4 year old in the truck every day! i cant drive it at this point, i am petrified, i will not put the child in it. i have to borrow a vehicle until we are able to pull it apart and get the part from the dealer i bought the jeep from 40 miles away! would never ever recommend a jeep to anyone, ever! i have a friend owns the same jeep, same year, even the same color, he has almost 200k on his and just replaced it, he could not accelerate over 25 mph. the shame of it is, i love it and i am going to take a huge financial bath on it, even when its repaired, i cant trust it, its not child safe! also seems very convenient jeep does not transfer warranties! otherwise this would of been covered, the powetrain warranty on these was extended to lifetime, original owner only!
Reported in: BINGHAMTON NY || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
i purchased the vehicle at the end of may 2012 engine light was on and had a due bill for work to be done, stalling was 1 of the issues. got it back with no check engine light on,but still stalled whenever hot or cold driving or in park. has been in and out of the shop for almost a year and it still stalls, jeep tech's cant figure it out. dies sometimes 3-4 times a day and once in awhile not at all, but on average 3-5 times a week,never throws a code or check engine light just dies like if i turn the key off. i have to stop or pull over put it in park turn the key all the way off and then restart,runs fine till the next stall which might be in a few minutes,hours or the next day!! very frustrated and don't feel safe at all!!about 3000 dollars of work has been done and still stalls. next thing to do jeep tech says replace wiring harness 2000 dollars..haven't done that yet hopefully something else can be done!!! pcm and plugs have been replace by jeep tech's among other things tried and it still stalls!
Reported in: ERLANGER KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58257C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i purchased the vehicle at the end of may 2012 engine light was on and had a due bill for work to be done, stalling was 1 of the issues. got it back with no check engine light on,but still stalled whenever hot or cold driving or in park. has been in and out of the shop for almost a year and it still stalls, jeep tech's cant figure it out. dies sometimes 3-4 times a day and once in awhile not at all, but on average 3-5 times a week,never throws a code or check engine light just dies like if i turn the key off. i have to stop or pull over put it in park turn the key all the way off and then restart,runs fine till the next stall which might be in a few minutes,hours or the next day!! very frustrated and don't feel safe at all!!about 3000 dollars of work has been done and still stalls. next thing to do jeep tech says replace wiring harness 2000 dollars..haven't done that yet hopefully something else can be done!!! pcm and plugs have been replace by jeep tech's among other things tried and it still stalls!
Reported in: ERLANGER KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58257C
STEERING
while driving the vehicle the engine will randomly shut off (stall), this occurs at any speed and any driving condition, occasionally it will be very difficult to restart, taking multiple tries. this is extremely dangerous especially when turning corners or coming off the freeway and merging into traffic. was almost rear ended when truck stalled and would not start i even put in neutral with no help and it just kept jumping.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
while driving the vehicle the engine will randomly shut off (stall), this occurs at any speed and any driving condition, occasionally it will be very difficult to restart, taking multiple tries. this is extremely dangerous especially when turning corners or coming off the freeway and merging into traffic. was almost rear ended when truck stalled and would not start i even put in neutral with no help and it just kept jumping.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee laredo. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the electronic control module (ecm) was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 55,800.
Reported in: NEWARK DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR4HK37C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee laredo. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the electronic control module (ecm) was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 55,800.
Reported in: NEWARK DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR4HK37C
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated the while driving 65 mph, the vehicle lost power and would not accelerate over 30 mph. the failure was experienced numerous times without warning. two independent mechanics performed diagnostics on the vehicle, but were unable to generate a failure code. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 84,000.
Reported in: BELCHERTOWN MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K47C
POWER TRAIN
first my rear window light would come on during cold weather and would stay on this happened at 35,000 miles. then my directional stopped working had fixed it had something to do with inside the steering column. this happened at 82,000 miles. then a few weeks later drove myself to the drs when i came out my jeep wouldn't start. all the interior lights,radio,directional, windows worked but when i turn it on i hear a click then nothing else. car wont turn over at all. i waited about an hour of trying before it decided to work and turn over. i then proceeded to drive 5 min stopped at a gas station for gas, when i shut it off and tried turning back on same thing happened. i waited about 45 min before it would start back up. then no problems for 5 days. now again its doing the same thing except i left it over night and it still wont start. i called chrysler after looking online and seeing a lot of people with complaints that were the same as mine except these people spent thousands trying to fix and replace everything yet still no luck they continue having this problem. so this is a very well known problem with jeep and even after bringing to jeep dealer and having a diagnostics done with no problems showing up. they don't know what's wrong suggested replacing wires, starter, something in the steering column, and some module. i don't want to dump tons of money in it like everyone else just to have the same problem. chrysler apologized and said there is no recall for my vehicle. i stated it is a known problem and there should be. she then went on to say i should have it towed back to jeep for another diagnostic. it works when it wants to work and has left me and my 4 yr old stranded. it seems like anytime there's a problem with my jeep and everyone else's its always during cold winter months. frustrated and stranded.
Reported in: HAVERHILL MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K17C
ENGINE
first my rear window light would come on during cold weather and would stay on this happened at 35,000 miles. then my directional stopped working had fixed it had something to do with inside the steering column. this happened at 82,000 miles. then a few weeks later drove myself to the drs when i came out my jeep wouldn't start. all the interior lights,radio,directional, windows worked but when i turn it on i hear a click then nothing else. car wont turn over at all. i waited about an hour of trying before it decided to work and turn over. i then proceeded to drive 5 min stopped at a gas station for gas, when i shut it off and tried turning back on same thing happened. i waited about 45 min before it would start back up. then no problems for 5 days. now again its doing the same thing except i left it over night and it still wont start. i called chrysler after looking online and seeing a lot of people with complaints that were the same as mine except these people spent thousands trying to fix and replace everything yet still no luck they continue having this problem. so this is a very well known problem with jeep and even after bringing to jeep dealer and having a diagnostics done with no problems showing up. they don't know what's wrong suggested replacing wires, starter, something in the steering column, and some module. i don't want to dump tons of money in it like everyone else just to have the same problem. chrysler apologized and said there is no recall for my vehicle. i stated it is a known problem and there should be. she then went on to say i should have it towed back to jeep for another diagnostic. it works when it wants to work and has left me and my 4 yr old stranded. it seems like anytime there's a problem with my jeep and everyone else's its always during cold winter months. frustrated and stranded.
Reported in: HAVERHILL MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K17C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
first my rear window light would come on during cold weather and would stay on this happened at 35,000 miles. then my directional stopped working had fixed it had something to do with inside the steering column. this happened at 82,000 miles. then a few weeks later drove myself to the drs when i came out my jeep wouldn't start. all the interior lights,radio,directional, windows worked but when i turn it on i hear a click then nothing else. car wont turn over at all. i waited about an hour of trying before it decided to work and turn over. i then proceeded to drive 5 min stopped at a gas station for gas, when i shut it off and tried turning back on same thing happened. i waited about 45 min before it would start back up. then no problems for 5 days. now again its doing the same thing except i left it over night and it still wont start. i called chrysler after looking online and seeing a lot of people with complaints that were the same as mine except these people spent thousands trying to fix and replace everything yet still no luck they continue having this problem. so this is a very well known problem with jeep and even after bringing to jeep dealer and having a diagnostics done with no problems showing up. they don't know what's wrong suggested replacing wires, starter, something in the steering column, and some module. i don't want to dump tons of money in it like everyone else just to have the same problem. chrysler apologized and said there is no recall for my vehicle. i stated it is a known problem and there should be. she then went on to say i should have it towed back to jeep for another diagnostic. it works when it wants to work and has left me and my 4 yr old stranded. it seems like anytime there's a problem with my jeep and everyone else's its always during cold winter months. frustrated and stranded.
Reported in: HAVERHILL MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K17C
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
while driving, the prndl had lit boxes around all the letters, and dash indicators all lit up, and jeep lost power as if stalling. it then "went" back into drive on its own. this happened over eleven times, with mileage starting at 1,186, and most recently at 52,536. dates of repair incidents are : 2/12/07, 12/31/07, 1/10/08, 9/22/08, 1/5/09, 6/9/09, 6/18/12, 10/19/12, 12/26/12, 3/8/13, 3/22/13. my jeep is a 2007, averaging 8,756 miles per year. i bought it new and i take very good care of all maintenance right away - oil changes, filters, tire rotation, etc.! each time it was brought to the dealer for "repair" , they either couldn't find the problem, or replaced : shifter module (twice), transmission wiring harness (three times) and suggested a new battery (we replaced that also), and transmission plug and seal. there were also numerous "software and anti-theft updates. in addition to these, i replaced the driver's side window regulator twice. now, they want to replace the "transmission temp circ." and esm module - for another $1,500.00 . all this in 52,536 miles and 6 years !!! i firmly believe there are serious manufacturer defects with this vehicle. my biggest concern is the safety of this jeep is unpredictable. i never know, even after all the "repairs and replacements" , if it will suddenly lose power and i might be in danger (traffic, intersection, etc.). how in the world could chrysler deny this problem? it needs to be resolved at the source, they are responsible for the safety of their vehicles !!!! there are many reports of this same issue from numerous 2007 jeep owners - where is the recall ???!!!!
Reported in: FREELAND PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K77C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
while driving, the prndl had lit boxes around all the letters, and dash indicators all lit up, and jeep lost power as if stalling. it then "went" back into drive on its own. this happened over eleven times, with mileage starting at 1,186, and most recently at 52,536. dates of repair incidents are : 2/12/07, 12/31/07, 1/10/08, 9/22/08, 1/5/09, 6/9/09, 6/18/12, 10/19/12, 12/26/12, 3/8/13, 3/22/13. my jeep is a 2007, averaging 8,756 miles per year. i bought it new and i take very good care of all maintenance right away - oil changes, filters, tire rotation, etc.! each time it was brought to the dealer for "repair" , they either couldn't find the problem, or replaced : shifter module (twice), transmission wiring harness (three times) and suggested a new battery (we replaced that also), and transmission plug and seal. there were also numerous "software and anti-theft updates. in addition to these, i replaced the driver's side window regulator twice. now, they want to replace the "transmission temp circ." and esm module - for another $1,500.00 . all this in 52,536 miles and 6 years !!! i firmly believe there are serious manufacturer defects with this vehicle. my biggest concern is the safety of this jeep is unpredictable. i never know, even after all the "repairs and replacements" , if it will suddenly lose power and i might be in danger (traffic, intersection, etc.). how in the world could chrysler deny this problem? it needs to be resolved at the source, they are responsible for the safety of their vehicles !!!! there are many reports of this same issue from numerous 2007 jeep owners - where is the recall ???!!!!
Reported in: FREELAND PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K77C
POWER TRAIN
while driving, the prndl had lit boxes around all the letters, and dash indicators all lit up, and jeep lost power as if stalling. it then "went" back into drive on its own. this happened over eleven times, with mileage starting at 1,186, and most recently at 52,536. dates of repair incidents are : 2/12/07, 12/31/07, 1/10/08, 9/22/08, 1/5/09, 6/9/09, 6/18/12, 10/19/12, 12/26/12, 3/8/13, 3/22/13. my jeep is a 2007, averaging 8,756 miles per year. i bought it new and i take very good care of all maintenance right away - oil changes, filters, tire rotation, etc.! each time it was brought to the dealer for "repair" , they either couldn't find the problem, or replaced : shifter module (twice), transmission wiring harness (three times) and suggested a new battery (we replaced that also), and transmission plug and seal. there were also numerous "software and anti-theft updates. in addition to these, i replaced the driver's side window regulator twice. now, they want to replace the "transmission temp circ." and esm module - for another $1,500.00 . all this in 52,536 miles and 6 years !!! i firmly believe there are serious manufacturer defects with this vehicle. my biggest concern is the safety of this jeep is unpredictable. i never know, even after all the "repairs and replacements" , if it will suddenly lose power and i might be in danger (traffic, intersection, etc.). how in the world could chrysler deny this problem? it needs to be resolved at the source, they are responsible for the safety of their vehicles !!!! there are many reports of this same issue from numerous 2007 jeep owners - where is the recall ???!!!!
Reported in: FREELAND PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K77C
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
i have had this vehicle to the multiple dealerships since i owned it. there is a two second delay when you push down on the accelerator. dealerships can't find anything wrong. i replaced the catalytic converters, 4wd module. every light comes on, check engine, check gas cap etc. it now gets horrible gas mileage and the transmission stopped working. this has been a lemon since day one and jeep refuses to correct the situation. it is at the dealership now.
Reported in: TOLEDO OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58207C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i have had this vehicle to the multiple dealerships since i owned it. there is a two second delay when you push down on the accelerator. dealerships can't find anything wrong. i replaced the catalytic converters, 4wd module. every light comes on, check engine, check gas cap etc. it now gets horrible gas mileage and the transmission stopped working. this has been a lemon since day one and jeep refuses to correct the situation. it is at the dealership now.
Reported in: TOLEDO OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58207C
POWER TRAIN
i have had this vehicle to the multiple dealerships since i owned it. there is a two second delay when you push down on the accelerator. dealerships can't find anything wrong. i replaced the catalytic converters, 4wd module. every light comes on, check engine, check gas cap etc. it now gets horrible gas mileage and the transmission stopped working. this has been a lemon since day one and jeep refuses to correct the situation. it is at the dealership now.
Reported in: TOLEDO OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58207C
ENGINE
as i was driving on the interstate my jeep (2007 overland 5.7l hemi) shut off at the speed of 65mph with no power steering it was hard for me to try to get over as my jeep was going slower and slower other cars are approaching and honking and scaring me. i thought i was going to be hit. i was able to pull the jeep off tot he side to put the car in park and try to start it again. it took a few times and it started but acted sluggish all the way home and believe me i stayed on the shoulder side and went real slow. they should recall this because this isn't the first time this has happened to me or other jeep owners from what i have read. ## vin failed ##
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
STEERING
as i was driving on the interstate my jeep (2007 overland 5.7l hemi) shut off at the speed of 65mph with no power steering it was hard for me to try to get over as my jeep was going slower and slower other cars are approaching and honking and scaring me. i thought i was going to be hit. i was able to pull the jeep off tot he side to put the car in park and try to start it again. it took a few times and it started but acted sluggish all the way home and believe me i stayed on the shoulder side and went real slow. they should recall this because this isn't the first time this has happened to me or other jeep owners from what i have read. ## vin failed ##
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that smoke emitted from under the hood while driving. the vehicle was towed to the dealer to be inspected. the failure was located at the radiator fan. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 72,000.
Reported in: OREM UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58247C
POWER TRAIN
started truck shifted from park to drive. started to drive, truck lurched forward and was unable to get it to speed over 20 mph. tried pulling over and putting in park, still was unable to get truck to drive normally. had same issue previously, had truck repaired was told that it was the electronic shift module - along with the battery, transmission control module and alternator - this seems to be a problem with this particular model - when will they recall this - do we need to wait for someone to get killed before some realizes there is a problem?
Reported in: FLUSHING NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K77C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the drivers window regulator is not working. second problem is when i start my jeep up and put it drive it sometimes makes a clunk noise , like it' going in hard and all the boxes light up around the p.n.r.d. and it has no power. i have to turn it off and restart it and it clears it up.
Reported in: DODGEVILLE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K97C
POWER TRAIN
the drivers window regulator is not working. second problem is when i start my jeep up and put it drive it sometimes makes a clunk noise , like it' going in hard and all the boxes light up around the p.n.r.d. and it has no power. i have to turn it off and restart it and it clears it up.
Reported in: DODGEVILLE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K97C
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
the drivers window regulator is not working. second problem is when i start my jeep up and put it drive it sometimes makes a clunk noise , like it' going in hard and all the boxes light up around the p.n.r.d. and it has no power. i have to turn it off and restart it and it clears it up.
Reported in: DODGEVILLE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K97C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
vehicle will not start. (thought it was starter motor like everyone else). after checking on internet and reading same problem that other jeep owners had.( replacing starter motor did not solve problem). thought to myself could it possibly be a loose wire. had someone hold the key in start mode while i pulled on the wire harness going down between engine and battery. had to jiggle it in different directions an don't u know it started right up. it has happened 3 times since then and this method worked each time. dealer says he never heard of such problem. wants to charge 100+ an hour for diagnostics. p.s.- be careful not to get burned or get caught by flywheel belts if u try this method at least i didn't have to pay for tow truck .
Reported in: OAKDALE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
the first incident happened when my jeep grand cherokee unknowingly shifted into neutral while driving down my neighborhood road. i was not aware of this until i tried to increase my speed and was not able to. i then had to turn off the car and turn it back on. this has happened three times since 2011.
Reported in: JENSEN BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: IJ8GS48K87C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the first incident happened when my jeep grand cherokee unknowingly shifted into neutral while driving down my neighborhood road. i was not aware of this until i tried to increase my speed and was not able to. i then had to turn off the car and turn it back on. this has happened three times since 2011.
Reported in: JENSEN BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: IJ8GS48K87C
POWER TRAIN
the first incident happened when my jeep grand cherokee unknowingly shifted into neutral while driving down my neighborhood road. i was not aware of this until i tried to increase my speed and was not able to. i then had to turn off the car and turn it back on. this has happened three times since 2011.
Reported in: JENSEN BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: IJ8GS48K87C
POWER TRAIN
shifts from park to neutral by itself,wont down shift at certain times,shift from drive to neutral at high speeds then shut off the truck.
Reported in: DOUGLASVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K87C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
as i was driving my jeep shut off and i was unable to steer and started to slow down in the middle of the freeway going 65 mph. i was unable to get out of the road and on to the shoulder causing several cars to almost hitting me. when the jeep stopped i put the suv in park and tried starting all it did was make noise. i then stepped on the brake and put in neutral and tried starting it and it wouldn't start. i waited a few minutes put the jeep back in park and tried again and it started but i'm scared to drive in now. this happened to me 4 times now but the other times it is when i am either coming off the freeway or on a city street not going that fast and in that much traffic.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
POWER TRAIN
as i was driving my jeep shut off and i was unable to steer and started to slow down in the middle of the freeway going 65 mph. i was unable to get out of the road and on to the shoulder causing several cars to almost hitting me. when the jeep stopped i put the suv in park and tried starting all it did was make noise. i then stepped on the brake and put in neutral and tried starting it and it wouldn't start. i waited a few minutes put the jeep back in park and tried again and it started but i'm scared to drive in now. this happened to me 4 times now but the other times it is when i am either coming off the freeway or on a city street not going that fast and in that much traffic.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
STEERING
as i was driving my jeep shut off and i was unable to steer and started to slow down in the middle of the freeway going 65 mph. i was unable to get out of the road and on to the shoulder causing several cars to almost hitting me. when the jeep stopped i put the suv in park and tried starting all it did was make noise. i then stepped on the brake and put in neutral and tried starting it and it wouldn't start. i waited a few minutes put the jeep back in park and tried again and it started but i'm scared to drive in now. this happened to me 4 times now but the other times it is when i am either coming off the freeway or on a city street not going that fast and in that much traffic.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
POWER TRAIN
while driving the transmission will slip into neutral and revs high, all gears high-light on the dash board, and this happens at multiple speeds many different times? there have been several times this has almost caused my husband and i to have an accident. i was told by the dealership that a recall has been issued and to wait until notified??? this is not something to take lightly and having almost been in accident(s) i feel this needs immediate attention.
Reported in: SOUTHGATE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K37C
ENGINE
while driving the transmission will slip into neutral and revs high, all gears high-light on the dash board, and this happens at multiple speeds many different times? there have been several times this has almost caused my husband and i to have an accident. i was told by the dealership that a recall has been issued and to wait until notified??? this is not something to take lightly and having almost been in accident(s) i feel this needs immediate attention.
Reported in: SOUTHGATE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K37C
POWER TRAIN
vehicle loses power when merging with fast moving traffic; needs to be shut down and restarted to regain power; later, check engine light came on sometimes; finally, won't go over 30 mph and check engine light is continuously on. i have extended warranty from portfolio. i brought it to the dealer's (auto world - patchogue ny) shop (generation kia - medford ny) 03 jun 2013, was told that i needed to bring it to a jeep dealer. i was told verbally that the fault was the transmission input speed sensor. on 05 jun 2013 i went to brown's jeep in patchogue ny and they won't commit to anything or give me a loaner car until the service is approved by portfolio. from the first month of ownership i had complained about rough shifting under certain conditions, but was told at brown's jeep that the transmission was ok. i have noticed some service bulletins for 'drivability' concerning the transmissions had been issued in some states. a lot of other owners have had the same problem, maybe a recall is overdue! thank you!
Reported in: PATCHOGUE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K37C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
vehicle started stalling, first it would stall at low speeds, usually coming to a stop. now the vehicle is stalling at highway speeds leaving it open for a deadly situation. at highway speeds, the vehicle will lose power, you will not be able to accelerate and the oil light will come on. have tried putting the vehicle into neutral to resart during coasting but you need to turn the key all they way off and then restart. will usually restart immediately. called chrysler to see if there were any recalls, there are none but they recommend replacing the power control module or electronic control module. if they recommended replacing a part that leads me to believe there is a known problem with those parts. the woman on the phone did not seem concerned my vehicle was stalling out on the highway even after i mentioned i just had a baby. i have had a private mechanic check it out an no codes come up.
Reported in: NORTH WALES PA || Crash: N || VIN #:
AIR BAGS
tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the front passenger¿s side air bag deployed erroneously and without warning while the contact was driving 45 mph. the failure burned the wires and caused the electrical system to fail. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the manufacture sent an engineer to inspect the failure. the engineer concluded that the inadvertent air bag deployment was not caused by a manufacturing defect, although the engineer did not provide a specific cause for the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 180,000.
Reported in: MINNETONKA MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J4GZ58S8VC
POWER TRAIN
i was driving 40 mph and pressed the accelerator to speed up to 45 when my jeep lost power. i pressed the accelerator fully and the transmission did not downshift and the engine just kept losing power. this has also happened from start twice. it has happened at around 60 mph while getting on the highway. the only thing that helps is if i turn off the engine and turn it back on. then the car drives normally. i bought the car 10 days ago with 82500 miles on it. it's already acting up.
Reported in: DENVER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K77C
STEERING
a week ago before incident, power steering pump fluid level showed normal. about 63 miles later, the vehicle got steering wheel become stiff and near impossible to turn either direction. then engine overheated very quickly and then engine stalled without warning. there was no "engine check" warning on instrument. a/c stopped working just before overheated. found antifreeze solution leaked out into street surface. next day, the vehicle had to tow and delivered to jeep dealer sane date as incident. they informed me about problem was failed power steering pump assembly because of fluid leaked. that same pump also drive twin cooling fans instead of electric motor. i learned chrysler knew about this incident and then redesigned later model quietly. i also found many incident from online forum as so many owners have same kind of experience. there was no recall from chrysler because it related to near lock-up steering wheel. if i drive over 65 mph on i-95 would lead lost control with steering wheel. no computer system detect this situation because there was no sensor to watch for fluid level in the steering pump. no warning at all until incident. paid 100 dollars for lifetime service contract through chrysler. this situation, chrysler should recall to prevent lost steering control and avoid engine overheating and possible engine damage. they avoid to use electric cooling fans to save money. use hydraulic from power steering pump was not smart way included lack of sensor(s) for computer for early warning. this kind of incident, must recall to correct the situation as i asked them if new power steering pump had been updated. no answer this question and learned the pump made by toyota and there are many owners as mentioned above that face unexpectedly failures. this incident consider as dangerous and harmful to owner/passenger(s) safety.
Reported in: SPRINGFIELD VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68277C
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
the vehicle experienced significantly reduced power while driving in freeway traffic. it was necessary to move to the far right lane and exit the traffic flow. this has happened on several occasions since. several emissions systems parts were replaced and the problem has recurred. it is unsafe when the condition occurs in heavy traffic. the vehicle has a 3.0 litre diesel motor manufactured by mercedes benz.
Reported in: FEDERAL WAY WA || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the instrument panel failed to display any information, the hazard lights continuously illuminated, and the windows failed to respond to the controls. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that there was a severe electrical issue. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 119,000. the vin was not available.
Reported in: WILKES-BARRE PA || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
vehicle has intermittent stalling issue. has happened four times in the 1500 miles i have owned the vehicle. 3 occasions have been at idle and once on the highway at 65 mph. no codes are logged, no check engine or malfunction lights come on. it always restarts immediately after shut down.
Reported in: SPENCER WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58267C
POWER TRAIN
was driving and vehicle would no longer switch gears from first to second. i was on freeway in construction area that was down to one lane and could not pull over for approximately ten miles. not happy at all since the vehicle (2007 jeep grand cherokee) has relatively low miles for a power train problem. my car is currently in the shop, but research shows this is a common problem with my model and a dangerous and expensive one at that. how is this not a recall?
Reported in: ASHTABULA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K17C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
was driving and vehicle would no longer switch gears from first to second. i was on freeway in construction area that was down to one lane and could not pull over for approximately ten miles. not happy at all since the vehicle (2007 jeep grand cherokee) has relatively low miles for a power train problem. my car is currently in the shop, but research shows this is a common problem with my model and a dangerous and expensive one at that. how is this not a recall?
Reported in: ASHTABULA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K17C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
while driving on rt 66 w in pw county va during rush hour traveling at 70+ mph the dash lights flashed, the red light indicating electronic throttle control illuminated and the car suddenly dropped speed to 20 mph and would not respond the accelerator peddle being pushed to floor. cars behind me drove off in the median trying to avoid me nearly causing a major chain reaction. so far i have spent $4000+ in repairs and cause cannot be found. there are 100's of complaints on this issue in the various internet blogs. it appears that the mercedesbenz and chrysler 300 crd having this same engine has been recalled due to same symptoms. this vehicle needs to be recalled before someone is killed, if that has not happened already and the accident was not properly investigated.
Reported in: HAYMARKET VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M17C
ENGINE
while driving on rt 66 w in pw county va during rush hour traveling at 70+ mph the dash lights flashed, the red light indicating electronic throttle control illuminated and the car suddenly dropped speed to 20 mph and would not respond the accelerator peddle being pushed to floor. cars behind me drove off in the median trying to avoid me nearly causing a major chain reaction. so far i have spent $4000+ in repairs and cause cannot be found. there are 100's of complaints on this issue in the various internet blogs. it appears that the mercedesbenz and chrysler 300 crd having this same engine has been recalled due to same symptoms. this vehicle needs to be recalled before someone is killed, if that has not happened already and the accident was not properly investigated.
Reported in: HAYMARKET VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M17C
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
while driving on rt 66 w in pw county va during rush hour traveling at 70+ mph the dash lights flashed, the red light indicating electronic throttle control illuminated and the car suddenly dropped speed to 20 mph and would not respond the accelerator peddle being pushed to floor. cars behind me drove off in the median trying to avoid me nearly causing a major chain reaction. so far i have spent $4000+ in repairs and cause cannot be found. there are 100's of complaints on this issue in the various internet blogs. it appears that the mercedesbenz and chrysler 300 crd having this same engine has been recalled due to same symptoms. this vehicle needs to be recalled before someone is killed, if that has not happened already and the accident was not properly investigated.
Reported in: HAYMARKET VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M17C
POWER TRAIN
2007 jeep grand cherokee will suddenly shift into neutral while driving. it has happened at various speeds. when this happens all the shift indicators are highlighted. i have to then pull over, put it in park and then try again. i have had it to the dealership shop 5 times to get this fixed. (over the course of this past year). i have now been told that there is a recall with letters going out last month. when can we expect these? i was told june,, but now it is the middle of july. this is very dangerous and we can no longer drive on the highway and have not been able to for almost a year now.
Reported in: CONROE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K87C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph, the transmission slipped into neutral. on a separate occasion, the vehicle was placed in reverse but proceeded to roll away. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 13v175000 (electrical system , power train). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 52,000. the vin was not available.
Reported in: MACOMB MI || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph, the transmission slipped into neutral. on a separate occasion, the vehicle was placed in reverse but proceeded to roll away. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 13v175000 (electrical system , power train). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 52,000. the vin was not available.
Reported in: MACOMB MI || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
my complaint is with the dealer. i received a recall notice regarding the transfer case actuator. when making the appointment with the dealer they agreed to look at it. once i drove out to the dealership they refused to even look at the case since there is no fix yet available. i'm not happy that they even would look. so i feel that the dealer failed to remedy this defect in a reasonable time. i understand their is no fix yet, but to not even look brothers me. i'm a mother of three with one more on the way and i wish my dealer would of even listen and looked.
Reported in: ALAMOGORDO NM || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
my jeep will periodically not accelerate past 25-40 mph. the rpms only move slightly during an occurrence even if you have it floored and there is no warning lights. the only why to temporarily fix it is to pull over, put it in park and turn it off and on again. i had a very close call and almost got rear-ended getting on the interstate last week when it happened. in the last year its probably happened about fifty times. after looking on this site it is apparent that i'm not the only one with this problem! jeep needs to make a recall on this very soon.
Reported in: BILLINGS MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48KX7C
STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel failed without warning. the contact was able to coast the vehicle onto the road side. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic to have a diagnostic performed, which located the failure at the power steering pump. the vehicle was repaired. the power steering pump was replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 77,000 and the current mileage was 81,000.
Reported in: SPRINGFIELD VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68277C
POWER TRAIN
the problem was the same one that a lot of people have had with it losing acceleration or not wanting to accelerate. my mechanic checked for a code and found out the problem was in the shifting assembly. he had to take out the center console and replace the shifter assembly. he said that a module was faulty in the shifter assembly and was putting the car into limp mode. this seems to have taken care of the problem. i thought i would share this information so others would know about it.
Reported in: CARTHAGE MO || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact mentioned that after the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 13v175000 (electrical system , power train), the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 12,821. updated 10/17/13*lj the consumer stated the vehicle would not start and all lost all power. the vehicle was jump started. the consumer believed the vehicle failure, was due to the recall that was performed on the vehicle.
Reported in: RIVERDALE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58297C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact mentioned that after the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 13v175000 (electrical system , power train), the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 12,821. updated 10/17/13*lj the consumer stated the vehicle would not start and all lost all power. the vehicle was jump started. the consumer believed the vehicle failure, was due to the recall that was performed on the vehicle.
Reported in: RIVERDALE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58297C
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shifted into neutral independently. the vehicle was stopped each time and had to be restarted before the vehicle could operate as designed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer on three occasions where various parts were replaced and software updates were performed however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 103,000.
Reported in: GREENVILLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K87C
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle would lose acceleration power sporadically. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed, which located the failure at the transmission swirl unit. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage was 76,000. ..updated 10/30/13 *bf updated 10/31/2013 *js
Reported in: LAKE FOREST PARK WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58MX7C
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that they could not diagnose the cause of failure. the vehicle was no repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 40,000.
Reported in: NORTH KINGSTOWN RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
summary: the vehicle experienced significantly reduced power while driving in freeway traffic. it was necessary to move to the far right lane and exit the traffic flow. this has happened on several occasions. it is unsafe when the condition occurs in heavy traffic.
Reported in: CO SPRING CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K17C
POWER TRAIN
summary: the vehicle experienced significantly reduced power while driving in freeway traffic. it was necessary to move to the far right lane and exit the traffic flow. this has happened on several occasions. it is unsafe when the condition occurs in heavy traffic.
Reported in: CO SPRING CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K17C
ENGINE
summary: the vehicle experienced significantly reduced power while driving in freeway traffic. it was necessary to move to the far right lane and exit the traffic flow. this has happened on several occasions. it is unsafe when the condition occurs in heavy traffic.
Reported in: CO SPRING CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K17C
POWER TRAIN
after receiving recall n23, 4wd low no longer works.
Reported in: SPRINGFIELD SD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68M07C
SUSPENSION
2007 jeep grand cherokee experiencing intermittent violent wobbling instability when driven at speeds 30-mph & greater. vehicle is never used off road. jeep has been in shop 56-days cumulative since aug 09, jeep keeps saying parts are backordered. i picked up car two times after repairs & had to bring vehicle back to jeep within a day both times because problem recurs. dealer has charged for 3 separate repairs and problem is still not corrected. i paid for first repair a front end bushing out of pocket $220.00 to fix this wobble, which didn't resolve issue. my car insurance company then paid jeep for a new drive shaft replacement $1,348.00 to fix the wobble, which didn't resolve issue. my car insurance company then paid jeep $2,165.00 for a new transmission torque converter to fix the wobble and told jeep they had to guarantee the repair or would need reimbursement. jeep replaced torque converter and insurance paid them for repair. i had the car less than 24-hours and wobble occurred again at approximately 35 to 40-mph. car is now back at jeep service as of 10/05/13. i had bought this car new from chrysler jeep. it has always only been used for home private use. all replacement parts are jeep parts. even the tires when replaced are the same exact make and model that had came with the vehicle when it was first bought. jeep last said before i picked up car after they replaced torque converter that they drove car 100 miles and didn't experience the wobble again. after i picked up car wobble occurred in less than 24-hours / under 30-miles of driving. when i brought it back jeep was upset and said they didn't feel it before i picked it up and that they would have to reimburse my insurance if this wasn't fixed. now what? the car is now back at jeep since yesterday oct 06. yesterday was the first time they gave me a loaner car that i am using.
Reported in: WILLISTON PARK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K37C
STEERING
2007 jeep grand cherokee experiencing intermittent violent wobbling instability when driven at speeds 30-mph & greater. vehicle is never used off road. jeep has been in shop 56-days cumulative since aug 09, jeep keeps saying parts are backordered. i picked up car two times after repairs & had to bring vehicle back to jeep within a day both times because problem recurs. dealer has charged for 3 separate repairs and problem is still not corrected. i paid for first repair a front end bushing out of pocket $220.00 to fix this wobble, which didn't resolve issue. my car insurance company then paid jeep for a new drive shaft replacement $1,348.00 to fix the wobble, which didn't resolve issue. my car insurance company then paid jeep $2,165.00 for a new transmission torque converter to fix the wobble and told jeep they had to guarantee the repair or would need reimbursement. jeep replaced torque converter and insurance paid them for repair. i had the car less than 24-hours and wobble occurred again at approximately 35 to 40-mph. car is now back at jeep service as of 10/05/13. i had bought this car new from chrysler jeep. it has always only been used for home private use. all replacement parts are jeep parts. even the tires when replaced are the same exact make and model that had came with the vehicle when it was first bought. jeep last said before i picked up car after they replaced torque converter that they drove car 100 miles and didn't experience the wobble again. after i picked up car wobble occurred in less than 24-hours / under 30-miles of driving. when i brought it back jeep was upset and said they didn't feel it before i picked it up and that they would have to reimburse my insurance if this wasn't fixed. now what? the car is now back at jeep since yesterday oct 06. yesterday was the first time they gave me a loaner car that i am using.
Reported in: WILLISTON PARK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K37C
STEERING
as i was driving my car jerked real hard and all my dash lights came on and my ability to drive my car was useless. my jeep slowed down on the freeway during morning rush hour traffic almost causing several accidents. as i was trying to restart my jeep it just keep making a clicking noise and wouldn't stop. i had to pull the key from the ignition and reinsert the key and try to start the jeep. after 3 tries it started and i went to drive off and as i was accelerating my jeep did it again finally it stayed on and i was able to drive to a safe location. my jeep sounded real strange not like normal. this is the 5 or 6th time this has happened since i had my jeep not even a year to date.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
as i was driving my car jerked real hard and all my dash lights came on and my ability to drive my car was useless. my jeep slowed down on the freeway during morning rush hour traffic almost causing several accidents. as i was trying to restart my jeep it just keep making a clicking noise and wouldn't stop. i had to pull the key from the ignition and reinsert the key and try to start the jeep. after 3 tries it started and i went to drive off and as i was accelerating my jeep did it again finally it stayed on and i was able to drive to a safe location. my jeep sounded real strange not like normal. this is the 5 or 6th time this has happened since i had my jeep not even a year to date.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
as i was driving my car jerked real hard and all my dash lights came on and my ability to drive my car was useless. my jeep slowed down on the freeway during morning rush hour traffic almost causing several accidents. as i was trying to restart my jeep it just keep making a clicking noise and wouldn't stop. i had to pull the key from the ignition and reinsert the key and try to start the jeep. after 3 tries it started and i went to drive off and as i was accelerating my jeep did it again finally it stayed on and i was able to drive to a safe location. my jeep sounded real strange not like normal. this is the 5 or 6th time this has happened since i had my jeep not even a year to date.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i was driving my 2007 grand cherokee overland 5.7l hemi and the truck just cuts off with no warning and then all the warning lights came on and car stopped in the middle of the road during morning rush hour traffic. car restarted after a few tries and the key was removed from the ignition. as i see this is an on going issue with the 5.7l hemi jeep grand cherokee overland's and there has been no resolution to this problem. it can cause a major accident and a huge lawsuit against jeep. this should be seriously looked into an a recall should be done for all the other jeep owners that have this same problem all over the untied states.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
STEERING
i was driving my 2007 grand cherokee overland 5.7l hemi and the truck just cuts off with no warning and then all the warning lights came on and car stopped in the middle of the road during morning rush hour traffic. car restarted after a few tries and the key was removed from the ignition. as i see this is an on going issue with the 5.7l hemi jeep grand cherokee overland's and there has been no resolution to this problem. it can cause a major accident and a huge lawsuit against jeep. this should be seriously looked into an a recall should be done for all the other jeep owners that have this same problem all over the untied states.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i was driving my 2007 grand cherokee overland 5.7l hemi and the truck just cuts off with no warning and then all the warning lights came on and car stopped in the middle of the road during morning rush hour traffic. car restarted after a few tries and the key was removed from the ignition. as i see this is an on going issue with the 5.7l hemi jeep grand cherokee overland's and there has been no resolution to this problem. it can cause a major accident and a huge lawsuit against jeep. this should be seriously looked into an a recall should be done for all the other jeep owners that have this same problem all over the untied states.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that upon acceleration, the gear independently shifted into neutral. the vehicle at first did not respond but rapidly accelerated within several seconds. the failure was recurring. the vehicle was previously taken to the dealer to have the transfer case updated however, the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v175000 (electrical system, power train). the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 100,100. ..updated 12-05-13 *bf
Reported in: HAMPSTEAD MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR78K876
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
started with traction control light flashing, then it slowed vehicle felt like brakes were on, gave it more gas and got no speed increase, pressed on the brake and then it seemed to surge and speed up on its own. this was unexpected acceleration &could have lost control. after this! it went back to normal driving. next day took a 110 mile trip traveling 70 mph on highway no issues until i arrived at destination pulled into driveway and put in park and several warning lights came on abs, esp, bas, &traction control light flashing & service 4 wheel drive... i had no problems until i stopped... when i started up to return home all the above lights stayed on backed up out of driveway , when i put it in drive and gave it gas it started to make a bad grinding sound like metal on metal a clunking sound and did no¿t respond to fuel peddle. i increased speed then i felt it release like park brake being released... it drove normal back home dash lights still on,... 110 mile trip doing 70 most of the way... at home i used the built in vehicle scanner and got code u1417 which indicates front left wheel sensor... i replaced both sides same grinding sound, replaced the 2 back sensor...¦ now i have no lights on dash and no grinding clunking sounds no sounds at all. but when i drive i get the traction control light flashing giving it gas i can no¿t accelerate above 25 mph ,seems to release at lower speeds below 25mph but it feels like the brakes are on and something it decreasing engine power... this is a dangerous problem! when i pulled unto traffic and i could no¿t get up to speed i almost got into a broadside accident... i thought i had fixed the problem tested it in my driveway no dash lights on ,and no grinding or clunking sound¦ so what is it now? ... is it some traction control problem seems to be a fathom problem a lot of jeep owners are having!!
Reported in: CLARKSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR48P67C
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
started with traction control light flashing, then it slowed vehicle felt like brakes were on, gave it more gas and got no speed increase, pressed on the brake and then it seemed to surge and speed up on its own. this was unexpected acceleration &could have lost control. after this! it went back to normal driving. next day took a 110 mile trip traveling 70 mph on highway no issues until i arrived at destination pulled into driveway and put in park and several warning lights came on abs, esp, bas, &traction control light flashing & service 4 wheel drive... i had no problems until i stopped... when i started up to return home all the above lights stayed on backed up out of driveway , when i put it in drive and gave it gas it started to make a bad grinding sound like metal on metal a clunking sound and did no¿t respond to fuel peddle. i increased speed then i felt it release like park brake being released... it drove normal back home dash lights still on,... 110 mile trip doing 70 most of the way... at home i used the built in vehicle scanner and got code u1417 which indicates front left wheel sensor... i replaced both sides same grinding sound, replaced the 2 back sensor...¦ now i have no lights on dash and no grinding clunking sounds no sounds at all. but when i drive i get the traction control light flashing giving it gas i can no¿t accelerate above 25 mph ,seems to release at lower speeds below 25mph but it feels like the brakes are on and something it decreasing engine power... this is a dangerous problem! when i pulled unto traffic and i could no¿t get up to speed i almost got into a broadside accident... i thought i had fixed the problem tested it in my driveway no dash lights on ,and no grinding or clunking sound¦ so what is it now? ... is it some traction control problem seems to be a fathom problem a lot of jeep owners are having!!
Reported in: CLARKSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR48P67C
SERVICE BRAKES
started with traction control light flashing, then it slowed vehicle felt like brakes were on, gave it more gas and got no speed increase, pressed on the brake and then it seemed to surge and speed up on its own. this was unexpected acceleration &could have lost control. after this! it went back to normal driving. next day took a 110 mile trip traveling 70 mph on highway no issues until i arrived at destination pulled into driveway and put in park and several warning lights came on abs, esp, bas, &traction control light flashing & service 4 wheel drive... i had no problems until i stopped... when i started up to return home all the above lights stayed on backed up out of driveway , when i put it in drive and gave it gas it started to make a bad grinding sound like metal on metal a clunking sound and did no¿t respond to fuel peddle. i increased speed then i felt it release like park brake being released... it drove normal back home dash lights still on,... 110 mile trip doing 70 most of the way... at home i used the built in vehicle scanner and got code u1417 which indicates front left wheel sensor... i replaced both sides same grinding sound, replaced the 2 back sensor...¦ now i have no lights on dash and no grinding clunking sounds no sounds at all. but when i drive i get the traction control light flashing giving it gas i can no¿t accelerate above 25 mph ,seems to release at lower speeds below 25mph but it feels like the brakes are on and something it decreasing engine power... this is a dangerous problem! when i pulled unto traffic and i could no¿t get up to speed i almost got into a broadside accident... i thought i had fixed the problem tested it in my driveway no dash lights on ,and no grinding or clunking sound¦ so what is it now? ... is it some traction control problem seems to be a fathom problem a lot of jeep owners are having!!
Reported in: CLARKSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR48P67C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
started with traction control light flashing, then it slowed vehicle felt like brakes were on, gave it more gas and got no speed increase, pressed on the brake and then it seemed to surge and speed up on its own. this was unexpected acceleration &could have lost control. after this! it went back to normal driving. next day took a 110 mile trip traveling 70 mph on highway no issues until i arrived at destination pulled into driveway and put in park and several warning lights came on abs, esp, bas, &traction control light flashing & service 4 wheel drive... i had no problems until i stopped... when i started up to return home all the above lights stayed on backed up out of driveway , when i put it in drive and gave it gas it started to make a bad grinding sound like metal on metal a clunking sound and did no¿t respond to fuel peddle. i increased speed then i felt it release like park brake being released... it drove normal back home dash lights still on,... 110 mile trip doing 70 most of the way... at home i used the built in vehicle scanner and got code u1417 which indicates front left wheel sensor... i replaced both sides same grinding sound, replaced the 2 back sensor...¦ now i have no lights on dash and no grinding clunking sounds no sounds at all. but when i drive i get the traction control light flashing giving it gas i can no¿t accelerate above 25 mph ,seems to release at lower speeds below 25mph but it feels like the brakes are on and something it decreasing engine power... this is a dangerous problem! when i pulled unto traffic and i could no¿t get up to speed i almost got into a broadside accident... i thought i had fixed the problem tested it in my driveway no dash lights on ,and no grinding or clunking sound¦ so what is it now? ... is it some traction control problem seems to be a fathom problem a lot of jeep owners are having!!
Reported in: CLARKSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR48P67C
STEERING
once again as i was driving my vehicle shut down (jerked real hard) and i lost all driving capability etc power steering, speed control..... i was driving on the freeway when my jeep shut down it was during morning rush hour traffic. it was hard for me to glide over to the shoulder when everyone around you is going 60 mph and you have no power steering. when i was able to get to the shoulder i placed the jeep in park and turned the vehicle off and removed the key and put the key back in and it started right up. this has been happening everyday now and why searching the internet i've ran across on here and elsewhere that i am not the only one having problems like this with my year and make. it is really dangerous and im surprised there hasn't been a recall yet or a terrible possible fatal accident due to the vehicle being non responsive in fast heavy traffic.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
once again as i was driving my vehicle shut down (jerked real hard) and i lost all driving capability etc power steering, speed control..... i was driving on the freeway when my jeep shut down it was during morning rush hour traffic. it was hard for me to glide over to the shoulder when everyone around you is going 60 mph and you have no power steering. when i was able to get to the shoulder i placed the jeep in park and turned the vehicle off and removed the key and put the key back in and it started right up. this has been happening everyday now and why searching the internet i've ran across on here and elsewhere that i am not the only one having problems like this with my year and make. it is really dangerous and im surprised there hasn't been a recall yet or a terrible possible fatal accident due to the vehicle being non responsive in fast heavy traffic.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
ENGINE
once again as i was driving my vehicle shut down (jerked real hard) and i lost all driving capability etc power steering, speed control..... i was driving on the freeway when my jeep shut down it was during morning rush hour traffic. it was hard for me to glide over to the shoulder when everyone around you is going 60 mph and you have no power steering. when i was able to get to the shoulder i placed the jeep in park and turned the vehicle off and removed the key and put the key back in and it started right up. this has been happening everyday now and why searching the internet i've ran across on here and elsewhere that i am not the only one having problems like this with my year and make. it is really dangerous and im surprised there hasn't been a recall yet or a terrible possible fatal accident due to the vehicle being non responsive in fast heavy traffic.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle was pulling abnormally. in addition, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was restarted but the failure recurred while the contact was sitting at a traffic stop. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 103,000.
Reported in: ELGIN IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58257C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
as i was driving my car jerked real hard and all my dash lights came on and my ability to drive my car was useless. my jeep slowed down on the freeway during morning rush hour traffic almost causing several accidents. as i was trying to restart my jeep it just keep making a clicking noise and wouldn't stop. i had to pull the key from the ignition and reinsert the key and try to start the jeep. after 3 tries it started and i went to drive off and as i was accelerating my jeep did it again finally it stayed on and i was able to drive to a safe location. my jeep sounded real strange not like normal. this is the 7 th or 8th time this has happened since i had my jeep not even a year to date.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
STEERING
as i was driving my car jerked real hard and all my dash lights came on and my ability to drive my car was useless. my jeep slowed down on the freeway during morning rush hour traffic almost causing several accidents. as i was trying to restart my jeep it just keep making a clicking noise and wouldn't stop. i had to pull the key from the ignition and reinsert the key and try to start the jeep. after 3 tries it started and i went to drive off and as i was accelerating my jeep did it again finally it stayed on and i was able to drive to a safe location. my jeep sounded real strange not like normal. this is the 7 th or 8th time this has happened since i had my jeep not even a year to date.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
ENGINE
as i was driving my car jerked real hard and all my dash lights came on and my ability to drive my car was useless. my jeep slowed down on the freeway during morning rush hour traffic almost causing several accidents. as i was trying to restart my jeep it just keep making a clicking noise and wouldn't stop. i had to pull the key from the ignition and reinsert the key and try to start the jeep. after 3 tries it started and i went to drive off and as i was accelerating my jeep did it again finally it stayed on and i was able to drive to a safe location. my jeep sounded real strange not like normal. this is the 7 th or 8th time this has happened since i had my jeep not even a year to date.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
STEERING
the car was a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. once again as i was driving my vehicle shut down (jerked real hard) and i lost all driving capability etc power steering, speed control. . . . . i was driving on the freeway when my jeep shut down it was during morning rush hour traffic. it was hard for me to glide over to the shoulder when everyone around you is going 60 mph and you have no power steering. when i was able to get to the shoulder i placed the jeep in park and turned the vehicle off and removed the key and put the key back in and it started right up. this has been happening everyday now and why searching the internet i've ran across on here and elsewhere that i am not the only one having problems like this with my year and make. it is really dangerous and im surprised there hasn't been a recall yet or a terrible possible fatal accident due to the vehicle being non responsive in fast heavy traffic. this engine shut off without warning. i'm getting tired of going to different shops and no one knows what is wrong. apparently jeep has made a bad truck since this is a wide spread problem around the world for this year and model.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
the car was a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. once again as i was driving my vehicle shut down (jerked real hard) and i lost all driving capability etc power steering, speed control. . . . . i was driving on the freeway when my jeep shut down it was during morning rush hour traffic. it was hard for me to glide over to the shoulder when everyone around you is going 60 mph and you have no power steering. when i was able to get to the shoulder i placed the jeep in park and turned the vehicle off and removed the key and put the key back in and it started right up. this has been happening everyday now and why searching the internet i've ran across on here and elsewhere that i am not the only one having problems like this with my year and make. it is really dangerous and im surprised there hasn't been a recall yet or a terrible possible fatal accident due to the vehicle being non responsive in fast heavy traffic. this engine shut off without warning. i'm getting tired of going to different shops and no one knows what is wrong. apparently jeep has made a bad truck since this is a wide spread problem around the world for this year and model.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
ENGINE
the car was a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. once again as i was driving my vehicle shut down (jerked real hard) and i lost all driving capability etc power steering, speed control. . . . . i was driving on the freeway when my jeep shut down it was during morning rush hour traffic. it was hard for me to glide over to the shoulder when everyone around you is going 60 mph and you have no power steering. when i was able to get to the shoulder i placed the jeep in park and turned the vehicle off and removed the key and put the key back in and it started right up. this has been happening everyday now and why searching the internet i've ran across on here and elsewhere that i am not the only one having problems like this with my year and make. it is really dangerous and im surprised there hasn't been a recall yet or a terrible possible fatal accident due to the vehicle being non responsive in fast heavy traffic. this engine shut off without warning. i'm getting tired of going to different shops and no one knows what is wrong. apparently jeep has made a bad truck since this is a wide spread problem around the world for this year and model.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
ENGINE
i bought this jeep on 9/20/2013. the truck is equipped with the 5.7 l hemi engine. over the first 50 days and 1,157 miles of ownership i have encountered 18 episodes of the vehicle stalling, with 14 of those stalls occurring on major highways in traffic. the stalls occur with no warning. the vehicle immediately decelerates to a stop and i am left with no power, no steering and no brakes. one dealership blamed it on a bad battery. the dealership which sold me the jeep diagnosed the problem as a m.a.p. sensor, which they replaced. that did not correct the problem as the stalling problem continues to occur. the most recent was on 11/9/2013 while driving in the center lane of the pa turnpike at 65 mph. the jeep stalled and came to a stop, with a semi tractor-trailer behind me. i have no idea how that truck driver was able to swerve in time to miss me. mechanics and on-line forums identify possible causes for the stalling as 1. a defective (ecm) electronic control modules; 2. shorts in the wiring harness; 3. sparks plugs; 4. egr valve; 5. ignition coil; 6. pcv valve; 7. transmission solenoid pack. there are no diagnostic codes stored in the obd-ii system. one school of thought is that 2007 jeep grand cherokee and commanders equipped with the 5.7 l hemi engine are extremely sensitive to radio frequency interference from the waste spark on the coil. as other complaints have noted, this is an obvious and persistent problem with jeeps equipped with the hemi engine, and chrysler has turned a deaf ear to the complaints. perhaps they are waiting for the fatalities to occur. why nhtsa hasn't done more to order a recall is beyond my comprehension. the problem has been reported on for years with no action taken by chrysler. this jeep is, for lack of a better word, a deathtrap. at best it cannot be trusted, it is unsafe and unreliable. at worst it is an accident waiting to happen!
Reported in: HATFIELD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58297C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i bought this jeep on 9/20/2013. the truck is equipped with the 5.7 l hemi engine. over the first 50 days and 1,157 miles of ownership i have encountered 18 episodes of the vehicle stalling, with 14 of those stalls occurring on major highways in traffic. the stalls occur with no warning. the vehicle immediately decelerates to a stop and i am left with no power, no steering and no brakes. one dealership blamed it on a bad battery. the dealership which sold me the jeep diagnosed the problem as a m.a.p. sensor, which they replaced. that did not correct the problem as the stalling problem continues to occur. the most recent was on 11/9/2013 while driving in the center lane of the pa turnpike at 65 mph. the jeep stalled and came to a stop, with a semi tractor-trailer behind me. i have no idea how that truck driver was able to swerve in time to miss me. mechanics and on-line forums identify possible causes for the stalling as 1. a defective (ecm) electronic control modules; 2. shorts in the wiring harness; 3. sparks plugs; 4. egr valve; 5. ignition coil; 6. pcv valve; 7. transmission solenoid pack. there are no diagnostic codes stored in the obd-ii system. one school of thought is that 2007 jeep grand cherokee and commanders equipped with the 5.7 l hemi engine are extremely sensitive to radio frequency interference from the waste spark on the coil. as other complaints have noted, this is an obvious and persistent problem with jeeps equipped with the hemi engine, and chrysler has turned a deaf ear to the complaints. perhaps they are waiting for the fatalities to occur. why nhtsa hasn't done more to order a recall is beyond my comprehension. the problem has been reported on for years with no action taken by chrysler. this jeep is, for lack of a better word, a deathtrap. at best it cannot be trusted, it is unsafe and unreliable. at worst it is an accident waiting to happen!
Reported in: HATFIELD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58297C
POWER TRAIN
i bought this jeep on 9/20/2013. the truck is equipped with the 5.7 l hemi engine. over the first 50 days and 1,157 miles of ownership i have encountered 18 episodes of the vehicle stalling, with 14 of those stalls occurring on major highways in traffic. the stalls occur with no warning. the vehicle immediately decelerates to a stop and i am left with no power, no steering and no brakes. one dealership blamed it on a bad battery. the dealership which sold me the jeep diagnosed the problem as a m.a.p. sensor, which they replaced. that did not correct the problem as the stalling problem continues to occur. the most recent was on 11/9/2013 while driving in the center lane of the pa turnpike at 65 mph. the jeep stalled and came to a stop, with a semi tractor-trailer behind me. i have no idea how that truck driver was able to swerve in time to miss me. mechanics and on-line forums identify possible causes for the stalling as 1. a defective (ecm) electronic control modules; 2. shorts in the wiring harness; 3. sparks plugs; 4. egr valve; 5. ignition coil; 6. pcv valve; 7. transmission solenoid pack. there are no diagnostic codes stored in the obd-ii system. one school of thought is that 2007 jeep grand cherokee and commanders equipped with the 5.7 l hemi engine are extremely sensitive to radio frequency interference from the waste spark on the coil. as other complaints have noted, this is an obvious and persistent problem with jeeps equipped with the hemi engine, and chrysler has turned a deaf ear to the complaints. perhaps they are waiting for the fatalities to occur. why nhtsa hasn't done more to order a recall is beyond my comprehension. the problem has been reported on for years with no action taken by chrysler. this jeep is, for lack of a better word, a deathtrap. at best it cannot be trusted, it is unsafe and unreliable. at worst it is an accident waiting to happen!
Reported in: HATFIELD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58297C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
while i am driving my jeep will buck and shut down. i then had to make my way over to the side of the road on the highway while cars are going 65mph or greater and my speed is slowing down. when i was able to pull over and stop. i had to remove the key and place the car in park before it would start. the first few times i tried while in neutral and moving to the side of the highway it would just continue to click and keep clicking. this has been happening several times a day now and my route to work is 95% highway. it is scary that someone might hit me and cause a terrible accident. i noticed this has happened to several jeeps around the world with the same issue. i noticed a recall for the jeep going into neutral but nothing about this major issue about the car bucking and stalling while driving. i noticed my jeep had its ignition switch changed out some time ago also. i wonder if he had problems before he traded. i have no other car to drive or i would and i have spent over $500 trying to find out what the issue is. please start investigating before someone gets hurt.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
ENGINE
while i am driving my jeep will buck and shut down. i then had to make my way over to the side of the road on the highway while cars are going 65mph or greater and my speed is slowing down. when i was able to pull over and stop. i had to remove the key and place the car in park before it would start. the first few times i tried while in neutral and moving to the side of the highway it would just continue to click and keep clicking. this has been happening several times a day now and my route to work is 95% highway. it is scary that someone might hit me and cause a terrible accident. i noticed this has happened to several jeeps around the world with the same issue. i noticed a recall for the jeep going into neutral but nothing about this major issue about the car bucking and stalling while driving. i noticed my jeep had its ignition switch changed out some time ago also. i wonder if he had problems before he traded. i have no other car to drive or i would and i have spent over $500 trying to find out what the issue is. please start investigating before someone gets hurt.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
STEERING
while i am driving my jeep will buck and shut down. i then had to make my way over to the side of the road on the highway while cars are going 65mph or greater and my speed is slowing down. when i was able to pull over and stop. i had to remove the key and place the car in park before it would start. the first few times i tried while in neutral and moving to the side of the highway it would just continue to click and keep clicking. this has been happening several times a day now and my route to work is 95% highway. it is scary that someone might hit me and cause a terrible accident. i noticed this has happened to several jeeps around the world with the same issue. i noticed a recall for the jeep going into neutral but nothing about this major issue about the car bucking and stalling while driving. i noticed my jeep had its ignition switch changed out some time ago also. i wonder if he had problems before he traded. i have no other car to drive or i would and i have spent over $500 trying to find out what the issue is. please start investigating before someone gets hurt.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
POWER TRAIN
the engine stalled while at cruise speed (not accelerating) and with no warning. there was 1/2 tank of gas; the mil did not illuminate. upon loss of engine power, all power assist systems (e.g.: brakes, steering) ceased to operate. i successfully restarted the vehicle by shifting into neutral and turning the key as far toward "off" as is possible when the vehicle is not in park. on the second attempt, the vehicle restarted with no mil illumination.
Reported in: NORTHPORT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58247C
ENGINE
the engine stalled while at cruise speed (not accelerating) and with no warning. there was 1/2 tank of gas; the mil did not illuminate. upon loss of engine power, all power assist systems (e.g.: brakes, steering) ceased to operate. i successfully restarted the vehicle by shifting into neutral and turning the key as far toward "off" as is possible when the vehicle is not in park. on the second attempt, the vehicle restarted with no mil illumination.
Reported in: NORTHPORT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58247C
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that after shifting into drive, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was able to be restarted. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test, which determined that the electronic control module was defective. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000.
Reported in: FISHERSVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K47C
ENGINE
while at a stop light, the engine stalled and produced a mil reading. codes p0129, p0688, p0884 were stored, but cleared upon the next cycling of the ignition. the vehicle would not restart until a full power-off cycle (in park). attempts to restart while in neutral resulted in the engine turning over and immediately killing.
Reported in: NORTHPORT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58247C
ENGINE
while coming to a stop at a light, the engine stalled. the mil illuminated, but cleared upon the next power-on cycle, so no codes could captured; subsequent reads revealed no stored codes. restart required the vehicle to be in park; attempts while in neutral resulted in the engine turning over, but immediately dying.
Reported in: NORTHPORT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58247C
ENGINE
the engine stalled while merging from one highway to another. all power assist systems (brakes, steering) failed; restart from neutral was unsuccessful and required full power-off in park. upon restart, the mil was clear.
Reported in: NORTHPORT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58247C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the wires that were connected to the ignition were found to be melted and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 79,000. the vin was unavailable.
Reported in: CHIPPEWA FALLS WI || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
cruising along at 60mph suddenly had reduced power, vehicle would not go more the 40mph, this has happend twice since. pulled to the side of the road, turned off vehicle, restarted, and was back to normal.
Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K27C
ENGINE
the engine stalls like someone turns the key off, no codes, dealer replaced coils,psm,spark plugs,crank sensor and solenoids, still stalls and is very scary in traffic. dealer said that he gives up and cant figure it out and to trade it in.
Reported in: WORCESTER MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58287C
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle rolled away. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the actuator needed to be replaced. the contact also mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number 13v175000 (electrical system , power train). the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 109,000. the vin was not available.
Reported in: ADEL IA || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
the truck is a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. once again as i was driving my vehicle shut down (jerked real hard) and i lost all driving capability etc power steering, speed control. . . . . i was driving on the freeway when my jeep shut down it was during morning rush hour traffic. it was hard for me to glide over to the shoulder when everyone around you is going 60 mph and you have no power steering. when i was able to get to the shoulder i placed the jeep in park and turned the vehicle off and removed the key and put the key back in and it started right up. this has been happening everyday now and why searching the internet i've ran across on here and elsewhere that i am not the only one having problems like this with my year and make. it is really dangerous and im surprised there hasn't been a recall yet or a terrible possible fatal accident due to the vehicle being non responsive in fast heavy traffic. this engine shut off without warning. i've noticed this happens when it is real cold outside.
Reported in: SPRINGQ TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
STEERING
the truck is a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. once again as i was driving my vehicle shut down (jerked real hard) and i lost all driving capability etc power steering, speed control. . . . . i was driving on the freeway when my jeep shut down it was during morning rush hour traffic. it was hard for me to glide over to the shoulder when everyone around you is going 60 mph and you have no power steering. when i was able to get to the shoulder i placed the jeep in park and turned the vehicle off and removed the key and put the key back in and it started right up. this has been happening everyday now and why searching the internet i've ran across on here and elsewhere that i am not the only one having problems like this with my year and make. it is really dangerous and im surprised there hasn't been a recall yet or a terrible possible fatal accident due to the vehicle being non responsive in fast heavy traffic. this engine shut off without warning. i've noticed this happens when it is real cold outside.
Reported in: SPRINGQ TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the truck is a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. once again as i was driving my vehicle shut down (jerked real hard) and i lost all driving capability etc power steering, speed control. . . . . i was driving on the freeway when my jeep shut down it was during morning rush hour traffic. it was hard for me to glide over to the shoulder when everyone around you is going 60 mph and you have no power steering. when i was able to get to the shoulder i placed the jeep in park and turned the vehicle off and removed the key and put the key back in and it started right up. this has been happening everyday now and why searching the internet i've ran across on here and elsewhere that i am not the only one having problems like this with my year and make. it is really dangerous and im surprised there hasn't been a recall yet or a terrible possible fatal accident due to the vehicle being non responsive in fast heavy traffic. this engine shut off without warning. i've noticed this happens when it is real cold outside.
Reported in: SPRINGQ TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
jeep would not start "transmission temp" would come up on dash. took to dealer replaced starter. week later same problem. went back to jeep dealer they deemed it to be engine harness.one year later on any given day "transmission temp" will come up on dash with the jeep sputtering to start. turn off then start. so far three time since repairs it has done this.
Reported in: PHILA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
POWER TRAIN
jeep would not start "transmission temp" would come up on dash. took to dealer replaced starter. week later same problem. went back to jeep dealer they deemed it to be engine harness.one year later on any given day "transmission temp" will come up on dash with the jeep sputtering to start. turn off then start. so far three time since repairs it has done this.
Reported in: PHILA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K27C
ENGINE
had the transmission warranty recall update done, now i am getting a "service 4wd" light. in doing research this is very common on jeep's who had the recent warranty update. jeep needs to correct this problem. in some cases dealers are replacing actuators under warranty and in some not. my dealer, ed tomko jeep in avon lake, ohio, would like to charge me to take a look at it. chrysler/jeep needs to pay to correct this problem.
Reported in: BAY VILLAGE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58N47C
POWER TRAIN
had the transmission warranty recall update done, now i am getting a "service 4wd" light. in doing research this is very common on jeep's who had the recent warranty update. jeep needs to correct this problem. in some cases dealers are replacing actuators under warranty and in some not. my dealer, ed tomko jeep in avon lake, ohio, would like to charge me to take a look at it. chrysler/jeep needs to pay to correct this problem.
Reported in: BAY VILLAGE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58N47C
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the headlights and interior lights intermittently failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was not available.
Reported in: CHESTERTON IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58277C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the vehicle shuts down without any warning while driving. extremely dangerous!! it's the second time it happened in the last 6 years, and it seems to happen when it is cold outside. (in freezing temperature). luckily, no one was around when the problems occurred, but if it had happened in a crowded area, an accident is imminent. exactly the same symptom as what was reported under nhtsa id number: 10555411 (this is a complaint filed on 12/10/2013). in one other instance when my wife was driving the vehicle at about 45 mph, it felt like the vehicle shifted in the first gear suddenly. when she looked at the speedometer area, all of the "prndl" signs were selected. (of course she did not touch the shifter in any way...) she subsequently restarted the vehicle and the problem went away. i'm surprised no recall is issued for this. finally, i brought the vehicle to the dealer, but they had no clue how to fix the problem. of course!
Reported in: ANN ARBOR MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
STEERING
the vehicle shuts down without any warning while driving. extremely dangerous!! it's the second time it happened in the last 6 years, and it seems to happen when it is cold outside. (in freezing temperature). luckily, no one was around when the problems occurred, but if it had happened in a crowded area, an accident is imminent. exactly the same symptom as what was reported under nhtsa id number: 10555411 (this is a complaint filed on 12/10/2013). in one other instance when my wife was driving the vehicle at about 45 mph, it felt like the vehicle shifted in the first gear suddenly. when she looked at the speedometer area, all of the "prndl" signs were selected. (of course she did not touch the shifter in any way...) she subsequently restarted the vehicle and the problem went away. i'm surprised no recall is issued for this. finally, i brought the vehicle to the dealer, but they had no clue how to fix the problem. of course!
Reported in: ANN ARBOR MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
STEERING
i had been driving for maybe 8 minutes at 55 mph when suddenly the vehicle jumped, stalled and lost power. after gliding to the side of the road, i made 3 attempts to restart in park. it would not restart. after waiting several minutes the car did restart. all of this while people are passing at 60 mph on a two lane road!! the vehicle is not registering any codes!!
Reported in: HEBRON IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58287C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i had been driving for maybe 8 minutes at 55 mph when suddenly the vehicle jumped, stalled and lost power. after gliding to the side of the road, i made 3 attempts to restart in park. it would not restart. after waiting several minutes the car did restart. all of this while people are passing at 60 mph on a two lane road!! the vehicle is not registering any codes!!
Reported in: HEBRON IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58287C
ENGINE
i had been driving for maybe 8 minutes at 55 mph when suddenly the vehicle jumped, stalled and lost power. after gliding to the side of the road, i made 3 attempts to restart in park. it would not restart. after waiting several minutes the car did restart. all of this while people are passing at 60 mph on a two lane road!! the vehicle is not registering any codes!!
Reported in: HEBRON IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58287C
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
the plastic interior door panel supporting the interior door handle on all four doors has cracked and broken. one of the rear door handles does not function at all from the interior of the car due to the broken interior door panel posing a safety risk to the passenger potentially trapping them inside the car. all four interior panels are breaking in the same manner which is clearly a manufacturing defect, not user error.
Reported in: NORCROSS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS58297C
ENGINE
same description as many other consumers. slow, rough acceleration at all times. very difficult to accelerate especially when entering freeway. need to pull over on ramp and turn off vehicle in hopes that restart will help. vehicle will stall while driving on freeway. just completely shuts down. very dangerous for driver and those around driver. have to attempt to get to side of road and turn off vehicle and hope that upon restart vehicle will improve. too many complaints over the years have gone unheeded and an immediate recall needs to be done before serious injuries or deaths occur.
Reported in: COLUMBUS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K67C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
same description as many other consumers. slow, rough acceleration at all times. very difficult to accelerate especially when entering freeway. need to pull over on ramp and turn off vehicle in hopes that restart will help. vehicle will stall while driving on freeway. just completely shuts down. very dangerous for driver and those around driver. have to attempt to get to side of road and turn off vehicle and hope that upon restart vehicle will improve. too many complaints over the years have gone unheeded and an immediate recall needs to be done before serious injuries or deaths occur.
Reported in: COLUMBUS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K67C
POWER TRAIN
after receiving recall n23, 4wd low no longer works.
Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68M17C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
after receiving recall n23, 4wd low no longer works.
Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68M17C
POWER TRAIN
on two occasions the transfer case has shifted to neutral on it own. one time it left me in the middle of the road with traffic. also, 4wd low rand of transfer case does not work. there was a recall done, known as the "n23 recall" first, it was done incorrectly resulting in no low range. second, it was redone correctly and it worked as it should. now a couple months later it is shifting to neutral on it's own and no 4low. it is a known problem among jeep owners. the dealers only want to replace parts at customer's cost and very unsuccessfully.
Reported in: MILTON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M77C
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
jeep performed an n23 recall on 10/5/13 on my vehicle as a response to a former consumer complaint about jeep grand cherokee vehicles slipping into neutral while parked. after completing the recall, which reprogrammed the final drive controller module, i left the dealership and discovered that my vehicle could no longer enter 4 wheel drive low and receives a service 4wd system light. i have been notified by other owners that this recall had a similar effect on their jeeps. i contacted the dealer service department and they knew of no available fix. the service tech manager stated that 1 in 3 vehicles that have had the n23 recall result in the same problem. he says it is likely that 1 in 3 is the same proportion of people who actually attempt to use their 4 wheel drive low. on approximately dec 6, 2013, during an ice storm, my vehicle became stuck on the side of the road. i needed to utilize my 4wd low to get back onto the roadway and was not able to.
Reported in: BENTON AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR48P47C
POWER TRAIN
jeep performed an n23 recall on 10/5/13 on my vehicle as a response to a former consumer complaint about jeep grand cherokee vehicles slipping into neutral while parked. after completing the recall, which reprogrammed the final drive controller module, i left the dealership and discovered that my vehicle could no longer enter 4 wheel drive low and receives a service 4wd system light. i have been notified by other owners that this recall had a similar effect on their jeeps. i contacted the dealer service department and they knew of no available fix. the service tech manager stated that 1 in 3 vehicles that have had the n23 recall result in the same problem. he says it is likely that 1 in 3 is the same proportion of people who actually attempt to use their 4 wheel drive low. on approximately dec 6, 2013, during an ice storm, my vehicle became stuck on the side of the road. i needed to utilize my 4wd low to get back onto the roadway and was not able to.
Reported in: BENTON AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR48P47C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i cannot remember the exact dates 1- vehicle would not start intermittently - throttle control modular replaced 2- vehicle would not start starter replaced 3- all dash warning lights keep going on and off vehicle lost power - engine light stayed on wiring and wiring harness replaced. 4- all warning lights kept going on and off lost power - engine light finally stayed on dealer just reset the computer. 5-all warning light went on lost power again then abs esp traction control lights on - broken wire fixed in the wiring that was replaced. 6-all warning lights just went on again vehicle has 58k miles lost power now abs esp and traction control lights are on.
Reported in: WETHERSFIELD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K47C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i cannot remember the exact dates 1- vehicle would not start intermittently - throttle control modular replaced 2- vehicle would not start starter replaced 3- all dash warning lights keep going on and off vehicle lost power - engine light stayed on wiring and wiring harness replaced. 4- all warning lights kept going on and off lost power - engine light finally stayed on dealer just reset the computer. 5-all warning light went on lost power again then abs esp traction control lights on - broken wire fixed in the wiring that was replaced. 6-all warning lights just went on again vehicle has 58k miles lost power now abs esp and traction control lights are on.
Reported in: WETHERSFIELD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K47C
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
i cannot remember the exact dates 1- vehicle would not start intermittently - throttle control modular replaced 2- vehicle would not start starter replaced 3- all dash warning lights keep going on and off vehicle lost power - engine light stayed on wiring and wiring harness replaced. 4- all warning lights kept going on and off lost power - engine light finally stayed on dealer just reset the computer. 5-all warning light went on lost power again then abs esp traction control lights on - broken wire fixed in the wiring that was replaced. 6-all warning lights just went on again vehicle has 58k miles lost power now abs esp and traction control lights are on.
Reported in: WETHERSFIELD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K47C
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer or mechanic for a diagnostic test. the failure mileage was 82,000.
Reported in: PALM BEACH GARDENS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K67C
AIR BAGS
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact was sitting at a red light when another vehicle crashed into her vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained injuries to the spine and a concussion. the vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000.
Reported in: WEST PALM BEACH FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1J8HR48N17C
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the engine warning lamp was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a second opinion, who determined that the vehicle had developed a crack at the exhaust crossover on the junction of the two pipes. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 135,000. updated 02/19/14*lj updated 02/19/2014 *js
Reported in: PUNTA GORDA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58227C
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate and went into limp mode. the vehicle was not diagnosed but the contact personally replaced the electronic shift module. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 57,000.
Reported in: LEREOY IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the lights in my dash were flashing off and on while driving the vehicle, and the sunroof kept opening and would not close. also, when a door was opened on the vehicle, while the engine was off and no key was in, the headlights would flash, took to the dealer, they replaced the instrument cluster, problem still persist. while at the dealer they also attempted to repair the n23 recall, at that point i was advised that there were 8 software updates, which the dealer did without charge. after attempted repair of n23 recall, i was advised the 4 wheel drive in my vehicle was not functioning due the recall repair, it has been 2 months and to date chrysler has been unable to produce a part, the 4 wheel drive actuator, i contacted chrysler corporation numerous times to no avail, was advised the part is on restriction. it is dangerous!!! especially to think your vehicle is functioning properly and its not. chrysler has done nothing to help remedy the situation.
Reported in: RICHMOND VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58P97C
POWER TRAIN
the lights in my dash were flashing off and on while driving the vehicle, and the sunroof kept opening and would not close. also, when a door was opened on the vehicle, while the engine was off and no key was in, the headlights would flash, took to the dealer, they replaced the instrument cluster, problem still persist. while at the dealer they also attempted to repair the n23 recall, at that point i was advised that there were 8 software updates, which the dealer did without charge. after attempted repair of n23 recall, i was advised the 4 wheel drive in my vehicle was not functioning due the recall repair, it has been 2 months and to date chrysler has been unable to produce a part, the 4 wheel drive actuator, i contacted chrysler corporation numerous times to no avail, was advised the part is on restriction. it is dangerous!!! especially to think your vehicle is functioning properly and its not. chrysler has done nothing to help remedy the situation.
Reported in: RICHMOND VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58P97C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
driving and all dashboard warning lights keep blinking like xmas lights and vehicle looses power, park vehicle and go to restart and check engine light stays on, next day start vehicle and check engine light is off. this has been an on going problem with this vehicle. new wiring and wiring harness was replaced at 43k miles and the "certified tech" said the problem was solved, but per my other complaints the problem keeps happening.
Reported in: WETHERSFIELD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K47C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
car stalled while traveling on highway at 65mph with light throttle. electrical systems stayed on, engine cut out with no warning. when the engine stopped a single alert chime sounded. the car was maneuvered to the shoulder. placed the vehicle in park and restarted by turning off, then on. started on first attempt. this is the first stall i have encountered after purchasing the jeep 1 month ago. the engine has stuttered a couple of times at highway speeds with the alert chime sounding once each time, but the engine restarted within a second and continued going.
Reported in: MINNEAPOLIS MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR682X7C
ENGINE
car stalled while traveling on highway at 65mph with light throttle. electrical systems stayed on, engine cut out with no warning. when the engine stopped a single alert chime sounded. the car was maneuvered to the shoulder. placed the vehicle in park and restarted by turning off, then on. started on first attempt. this is the first stall i have encountered after purchasing the jeep 1 month ago. the engine has stuttered a couple of times at highway speeds with the alert chime sounding once each time, but the engine restarted within a second and continued going.
Reported in: MINNEAPOLIS MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR682X7C
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to be restarted however, the failure recurred intermittently over a period of one year. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Reported in: QUEENCITY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58297C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the service four wheel drive warning lamp illuminated and the transmission failed to shift gears. the vehicle was repaired under recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v175000 (electrical system , power train) but the remedy failed to correct the problem. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 92,000. updated 3/12/14*cn
Reported in: DESSERT HOT SPRINGS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58PX7C
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the service four wheel drive warning lamp illuminated and the transmission failed to shift gears. the vehicle was repaired under recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v175000 (electrical system , power train) but the remedy failed to correct the problem. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 92,000. updated 3/12/14*cn
Reported in: DESSERT HOT SPRINGS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58PX7C
POWER TRAIN
while driving down the highway at approximately 65 mph, the transmission shifted into neutral. the gas pedal would not accelerate the car. the car had to be pulled to the shoulder amidst traffic and turned off, then turned back on before the car would accelerate again. this same scenario has occurred several times since. this poses a significant safety hazard for our family!
Reported in: INDPENDENCE KS || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
as i was driving the truck jerked real hard which almost knocked the wind out of me and i lost control of steering, speed, i was unable to start the truck. i had to make my way to the shoulder in morning traffic on the highway to put the car in park and turn the ignition off and start it over again i had to do this 2 times before it started. proceeded to get back into traffic and it jerked again this time it stopped running and started clicking all by itself until i stopped the truck and turned it off and started it again. this is not the first time this has happened and it very dangerous and from the looks of things this is a ongoing problem with this model & year jeep.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
as i was driving the truck jerked real hard which almost knocked the wind out of me and i lost control of steering, speed, i was unable to start the truck. i had to make my way to the shoulder in morning traffic on the highway to put the car in park and turn the ignition off and start it over again i had to do this 2 times before it started. proceeded to get back into traffic and it jerked again this time it stopped running and started clicking all by itself until i stopped the truck and turned it off and started it again. this is not the first time this has happened and it very dangerous and from the looks of things this is a ongoing problem with this model & year jeep.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
STEERING
as i was driving the truck jerked real hard which almost knocked the wind out of me and i lost control of steering, speed, i was unable to start the truck. i had to make my way to the shoulder in morning traffic on the highway to put the car in park and turn the ignition off and start it over again i had to do this 2 times before it started. proceeded to get back into traffic and it jerked again this time it stopped running and started clicking all by itself until i stopped the truck and turned it off and started it again. this is not the first time this has happened and it very dangerous and from the looks of things this is a ongoing problem with this model & year jeep.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
POWER TRAIN
vehicle run perfectly. took vehicle in for recall n23. from that time i am not able to put transfer case in neutral for towing behind motorhome which i have done 100's of time in 6 years with no problem. numerous calls to chrysler/jeep and trips to different dealers have accomplished nothing. they are in complete denial that they have a problem, but there a hundreds on the internet all complaining about the same thing. something needs to be done to get chrysler /jeep to fix this problem.
Reported in: DESER HOT SPRINGS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58PX7C
POWER TRAIN
took my 2007 jeep grand cherokee to my local dealer for the n23 recall regarding the transfer case in december 2013. a week or two later, noticed a dash board error "service four wheel drive system" and my "four wheel drive low" will not work. dealer says i need a new transfer case actuator for hundreds of dollars, but the part is on permanent back-order. the reason this part is on back-order is because the software update as part of the recall causes the system failure! as i've researched several different jeep forums (here, for example: http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f67/recall-2005-2010-grand-cherokees-2006-2010-commanders-1521883/index17.html), this is happening with most, if not all, quadra-drive ii four wheel drive systems after completing the n23 recall. for those with the skills to undo the recall "flash", the problem goes away and their "four wheel drive low" works. help!
Reported in: SEARCY AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M37C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2007 (pre and post) have rear tail light assembles that work intermittently. jeep replaces(for approximately $200) broken taillight assemblies with new units having the same defect. their design happens to fail around the 30,000 mile point (by intention?). jeep will not return broken parts when requested for inspection (they don't want these reaching your office). light bulbs are not the issue. this known jeep defect keeping their assembly line running at the expense/risk to jeep occupants or any vehicle following a full size jeep. plus they are making money while endangering others. do the statistics of jeeps show they are rear-ended more often? how convenient if this is the case and the evidence is damaged in the accident. look on-line for the dialog or just look at jeeps on the road and you'll see a brake or tail light out in a much higher percentage than any other vehicle. i notice an after market light assembly was recalled (std. 108), no amber light. how about a recall for a light that may or may not work at any given moment? which is worse?
Reported in: MT PLEASANT SC || Crash: N || VIN #:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2007 (pre and post) have rear tail light assembles that work intermittently. jeep replaces(for approximately $200) broken taillight assemblies with new units having the same defect. their design happens to fail around the 30,000 mile point (by intention?). jeep will not return broken parts when requested for inspection (they don't want these reaching your office). light bulbs are not the issue. this known jeep defect keeping their assembly line running at the expense/risk to jeep occupants or any vehicle following a full size jeep. plus they are making money while endangering others. do the statistics of jeeps show they are rear-ended more often? how convenient if this is the case and the evidence is damaged in the accident. look on-line for the dialog or just look at jeeps on the road and you'll see a brake or tail light out in a much higher percentage than any other vehicle. i notice an after market light assembly was recalled (std. 108), no amber light. how about a recall for a light that may or may not work at any given moment? which is worse?
Reported in: MT PLEASANT SC || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
the engine shuts off for no apparent reason. it can happen at any time whether at a stop, or at any speed. i never know when it will shut off. when the engine shuts off, i shift to neutral, turn the ignition off and then back on and start the engine. it will not restart unless the ignition is turned off. the engine runs fine after that normally. happens every 50-100 miles and tends to occur more often in warmer weather. there is no specific action that has occurred prior to the occurrences such as filling the tank. dealers have not been able to pinpoint the problem and no obd codes are disclosed. i estimate it has happened 200 times.
Reported in: FENTON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58207C
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. the contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically stall with the illumination of all of the instrument panel warning lights. the contact took the vehicle to be diagnosed however, the dealer was unable to reproduce the failure. the manufacture was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 2000.
Reported in: CANTON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K37C
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
while driving the vehicle it started to accelerate and while stepping on the brake the vehicle went faster. i turned the key and the engine stopped and i went to the side of the road. i looked up a recall for this problem and there was a k 11 recall. when i contacted jeep they said my vin number was not part of the recall. well i think there is a problem and they should investigate to extend their recall to include this and other vehicles. i will bring the vehicle to a jeep dealer.
Reported in: STATEN ISLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8FF57W87D
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
while driving the vehicle it started to accelerate and while stepping on the brake the vehicle went faster. i turned the key and the engine stopped and i went to the side of the road. i looked up a recall for this problem and there was a k 11 recall. when i contacted jeep they said my vin number was not part of the recall. well i think there is a problem and they should investigate to extend their recall to include this and other vehicles. i will bring the vehicle to a jeep dealer.
Reported in: STATEN ISLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8FF57W87D
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
vehicle shut off while driving without any driver action. weather clear. pavement dry. don't know temp. never reported as i thought it was a one-off incident - until hearing of the current recall for this issue on other jeep vehicles in this time period.
Reported in: NEW PALTZ NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR582X7C
ENGINE
vehicle shut off while driving without any driver action. weather clear. pavement dry. don't know temp. never reported as i thought it was a one-off incident - until hearing of the current recall for this issue on other jeep vehicles in this time period.
Reported in: NEW PALTZ NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR582X7C
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
while vehicle is in motion a front dashboard lights would flash for a while and suddenly goes dark including head lights and brake lights. this is not in any correlation with weather, temperature or road conditions. this has been happening randomly and due to safety concern we no longer use the vehicle for a family trip and we do not use the vehicle at night since all electrical components goes off while it is in motion. per online search it appears there are numerous jeep owners experiencing the similar malfunction. this is a very serious safety issue, so why the manufacturer has not issued a recall to have this repaired?
Reported in: MORRISVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K87C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
while vehicle is in motion a front dashboard lights would flash for a while and suddenly goes dark including head lights and brake lights. this is not in any correlation with weather, temperature or road conditions. this has been happening randomly and due to safety concern we no longer use the vehicle for a family trip and we do not use the vehicle at night since all electrical components goes off while it is in motion. per online search it appears there are numerous jeep owners experiencing the similar malfunction. this is a very serious safety issue, so why the manufacturer has not issued a recall to have this repaired?
Reported in: MORRISVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K87C
ENGINE
while vehicle is in motion a front dashboard lights would flash for a while and suddenly goes dark including head lights and brake lights. this is not in any correlation with weather, temperature or road conditions. this has been happening randomly and due to safety concern we no longer use the vehicle for a family trip and we do not use the vehicle at night since all electrical components goes off while it is in motion. per online search it appears there are numerous jeep owners experiencing the similar malfunction. this is a very serious safety issue, so why the manufacturer has not issued a recall to have this repaired?
Reported in: MORRISVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K87C
SEAT BELTS
i have experience with front driver and passenger seat belt for failure to retract back to reel properly. this vehicle under lifetime service contract through chrysler. i demonstrated service manager twice and she said her mechanic tested and it was meet factory specification. the reel designed by manufacturer was very poor designed with cheap materials. the belts unable to retract during very cold weather. my wife almost tripped out while she was exit the vehicle because of failure retract the belt properly. the driver side had been replaced twice in past but first time on passenger side. i spoke with customer service at factory and they always favor for service representative over customer. i became very frustrating and concern about our safety. i have pictures of the incidents show belts were not retract and left loose to allow door strike the belt and degrade the strength in case of accident. my concern that if i may involve an accident and will belt able to stop me from impact with steering wheel or windshield. that is why i feel uncomfortable with this situation. i have to arrange for purchase replacement driver/passenger seat belts for $138.00 each plus sales tax and my precision time and driving to the dealer. so far, my experience with chrysler, general motors and ford were not great and my jeep will be last vehicle for my wife and myself. because they showed that they care about money instead of safety.
Reported in: SPRINGFIELD VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68277C
STEERING
as i was driving the truck jerked real hard which almost knocked the wind out of me and i lost control of steering, speed, i was unable to start the truck. i had to make my way to the shoulder in morning traffic on the highway to put the car in park and turn the ignition off and start it over again i had to do this 2 times before it started. proceeded to get back into traffic and it jerked again this time it stopped running and started clicking all by itself until i stopped the truck and turned it off and started it again. this is not the first time this has happened and it very dangerous and from the looks of things this is a ongoing problem with this model & year jeep.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
as i was driving the truck jerked real hard which almost knocked the wind out of me and i lost control of steering, speed, i was unable to start the truck. i had to make my way to the shoulder in morning traffic on the highway to put the car in park and turn the ignition off and start it over again i had to do this 2 times before it started. proceeded to get back into traffic and it jerked again this time it stopped running and started clicking all by itself until i stopped the truck and turned it off and started it again. this is not the first time this has happened and it very dangerous and from the looks of things this is a ongoing problem with this model & year jeep.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
ENGINE
as i was driving the truck jerked real hard which almost knocked the wind out of me and i lost control of steering, speed, i was unable to start the truck. i had to make my way to the shoulder in morning traffic on the highway to put the car in park and turn the ignition off and start it over again i had to do this 2 times before it started. proceeded to get back into traffic and it jerked again this time it stopped running and started clicking all by itself until i stopped the truck and turned it off and started it again. this is not the first time this has happened and it very dangerous and from the looks of things this is a ongoing problem with this model & year jeep.
Reported in: SPRING TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS68237C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i already filed a complaint about this problem last month with nhtsa. this week i found out i can turn the ignition key off while the car is driving....wow! i discovered that because i wanted to re-inact what the car does while i'm driving it so the jeep mechanics can figure out what's wrong with this car. i can be driving down the road at different speeds & all of a sudden all the dash warning lights come on, i lose acceleration, like the car is shutting down. i panic and pump the gas peddle(no acceleration) and try to turn the ignition key on, that makes the lights on dash go off, & i resume speed like nothing happened. this car has done this since it was new, dealership guys would tell me "take any extra keys off your key ring" when i only had a couple of keys on it. today, when i took it into the dealership, the first thing the mechanic said was "take extra keys off", i only have 2 other keys on the ring. i put a dealership service tech in the car with me in the parking lot & told him to move the ignition key while driving, he said "you shouldn't be able to do that". he went in the back to talk to one of the mechanics and he said the same thing, you shouldn't be able to turn the key in drive. now i have an appt. on thursday 3/20/14 to leave the car there for inspection. i am afraid to drive this car now. it always happened about 4 times a year since it was new, but lately it has happened about 4 times in the last 2 weeks. with the deaths on the news right now with gm, frankly i don't want to be a statistic! the dealership says intermittent problems are very hard to detect, says it would be good to get the car when it strands me, then they will know what's wrong. it would be my luck the next time it happens, i will be going 60 mph on e-way & a semi truck runs me over when i lose power. please take this complaint seriously.
Reported in: CANTON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K37C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
after receiving the recall n23, my vehicle is unable to shift into 4x4-lo. the dealership has acknowledged that this is related to the recalls update. chrysler refuses to offer a solution to this.
Reported in: PORTLAND OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58207C
POWER TRAIN
after receiving the recall n23, my vehicle is unable to shift into 4x4-lo. the dealership has acknowledged that this is related to the recalls update. chrysler refuses to offer a solution to this.
Reported in: PORTLAND OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58207C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i had made a left turn, begin to accelerate, and all of a sudden, car begun to shut down, car slowed down, until it came to a stop. took car to dealer, problem was not fixed, continued to have same problem over next several years. i was unaware, and never received a notice of recall for transmission problem. i turned the power off, wait about 1 minute, started vehicle and it ran fine. during the ride, electrical panel began to flash, everything was turning on and off. gas gauge, and every other gauge on the panel went up and down. every light on the panel flashed on and off. this has happen many times over the years as well. i recently took vehicle to dealership in november 2013, who told me they could not fine anything wrong with my car. just in the last few weeks i have had this electrical problem, march 2014. what is wrong with my car, how can i get is fixed? what do i do if i have a recalled vehicle?
Reported in: GREENSBORO NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K47C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i had made a left turn, begin to accelerate, and all of a sudden, car begun to shut down, car slowed down, until it came to a stop. took car to dealer, problem was not fixed, continued to have same problem over next several years. i was unaware, and never received a notice of recall for transmission problem. i turned the power off, wait about 1 minute, started vehicle and it ran fine. during the ride, electrical panel began to flash, everything was turning on and off. gas gauge, and every other gauge on the panel went up and down. every light on the panel flashed on and off. this has happen many times over the years as well. i recently took vehicle to dealership in november 2013, who told me they could not fine anything wrong with my car. just in the last few weeks i have had this electrical problem, march 2014. what is wrong with my car, how can i get is fixed? what do i do if i have a recalled vehicle?
Reported in: GREENSBORO NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K47C
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
i had made a left turn, begin to accelerate, and all of a sudden, car begun to shut down, car slowed down, until it came to a stop. took car to dealer, problem was not fixed, continued to have same problem over next several years. i was unaware, and never received a notice of recall for transmission problem. i turned the power off, wait about 1 minute, started vehicle and it ran fine. during the ride, electrical panel began to flash, everything was turning on and off. gas gauge, and every other gauge on the panel went up and down. every light on the panel flashed on and off. this has happen many times over the years as well. i recently took vehicle to dealership in november 2013, who told me they could not fine anything wrong with my car. just in the last few weeks i have had this electrical problem, march 2014. what is wrong with my car, how can i get is fixed? what do i do if i have a recalled vehicle?
Reported in: GREENSBORO NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K47C
POWER TRAIN
after application of safety recall n23/ nhtsa 13v-175. reprogram final drive controller module. 2005 - 2010. (wk) jeep® grand cherokee. 2006 - 2010. (xk) jeep commander, the transfer case of our car could not be shifted out of 4-high to either neutral or 4-low. consequently a major drive train component has been destroyed. this demonstrates the software is defective and potentially dangerous and may not correct the reason for the recall. thousands of jeep vehicles subjected to this recall have suffered the same loss of function. how does nhtsa, or we, know the safety problem is actually fixed? it is obvious the software used in this recall was not subjected to sufficient testing to validate it. i therefore fear my car is just as liable to have a safety defect now as it did before the recall. i will continue to return to the dealer for service until the issue is fixed costing them time and money as i will not be paying for any further service regarding this issue.
Reported in: HAVERTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58217C
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the electric turbo warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the intake manifold swirl valves and motor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 83,000.
Reported in: BOZEMAN MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58MX7C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
vehicle stalled while driving. lights turned on then off. since then vehicle will start after 15 attempts and then sometimes vehicle will not start at all. lights come on but will not start.
Reported in: LEXINGTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
after application of safety recall n23/ nhtsa 13v-175. reprogram final drive controller module. 2005 - 2010. (wk) jeep® grand cherokee. 2006 - 2010. (xk) jeep commander, the transfer case of our grand cherokee could not be shifted out of 4-high to 4-low. this was discovered while attempting to use the vehicle to launch a 7000 pound sail boat on a marina launch ramp about a week and a half after the n23 reprogram was made by an authorized dealer. this demonstrates the software is defective and potentially dangerous by creating an unexpected safety issue.
Reported in: NASHVILLE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR582X7C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the transfer case is not allowed to go into natural which is a requirement to tow behind my motorhome. i am 2,000 miles from home and the fault would require my wife to drive the jeep home instead of having it towed behind the moterhome. it is a safety issue as we take turns driving so there is an alert driver at all times, driving sererate vehicles would require twice the drive time. this issue was caused by chrysler when they did recall n23. the recall was not properly tested resulting in the transfer case to not work properly.
Reported in: EMERY SD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M57C
ENGINE
the vehicle would just suddenly shutdown, i bought the vehicle used just a few days before the incident but driving to different state. since then, it has stalled several times and i have taken it to the dealer and since there is no engine check light, dealer says they cannot find the problem. it would stall at any speed, temperature or any condition. i am afraid that it may stall at the wrong place at the wrong time. althought it would start right away but sometimes it take 3-4 times to turn over. i hope chrysler would find a fix for this.
Reported in: HENDERSON NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68297C
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle decelerated without warning. the contact mentioned that after restarting the vehicle, it resumed normally. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the electronic shift control module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 72,742.
Reported in: SPRINGVALLEY MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K77C
ENGINE
i took ownership of the vehicle in december 2013. while driving, the vehicle engine has suddenly shut down on three separate occasions. the first time was in january 2014 in heavy hyway traffic near colorado springs at about 50mph. i was able to move to the shoulder and turned the key off then restarted the engine. there seemed to be no adverse effects thereafter so i thought it was a randum event. then one week later driving on a lightly trafficed hyway in wy at about 60mph, with the cruise control engaged, the engine again suddenly shut down and again i was able to steer to the shoulder and swithed the engnition off and then restart it. when i returned home i had my local mechanic check the vehicle over and had him check the computer for faults. after the checkup i thought the issue was settled. then in march driving down a winding mountain road near boise id the engine again suddenly shut down and i steered to the road side where i swithed the engnition off and then restarted it. there after i read about this issue concerning some jeep models. i put my vin number in the jeep website and it said there were no recalls for it. i will take it to the dealer in hopes there is a resolution for this seemingly cronic serious problem.
Reported in: BOISE ID || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58P17C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i took ownership of the vehicle in december 2013. while driving, the vehicle engine has suddenly shut down on three separate occasions. the first time was in january 2014 in heavy hyway traffic near colorado springs at about 50mph. i was able to move to the shoulder and turned the key off then restarted the engine. there seemed to be no adverse effects thereafter so i thought it was a randum event. then one week later driving on a lightly trafficed hyway in wy at about 60mph, with the cruise control engaged, the engine again suddenly shut down and again i was able to steer to the shoulder and swithed the engnition off and then restart it. when i returned home i had my local mechanic check the vehicle over and had him check the computer for faults. after the checkup i thought the issue was settled. then in march driving down a winding mountain road near boise id the engine again suddenly shut down and i steered to the road side where i swithed the engnition off and then restarted it. there after i read about this issue concerning some jeep models. i put my vin number in the jeep website and it said there were no recalls for it. i will take it to the dealer in hopes there is a resolution for this seemingly cronic serious problem.
Reported in: BOISE ID || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58P17C
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
while checking the tire pressure on a customer's vehicle, the tire valve on the tpms sensor broke.
Reported in: PLEASANTON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68237C
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
the vehicle is equipped with air pressure sensing tire valves that are made of a substandard metal that corrodes and breaks. the first time i had an issue the tip of the valve broke and the tire could not be inflated. the second time, today, the valve broke in half and the tire deflated in about ten seconds. fortunately, the vehicle was not moving. i replaced the part at the dealer the first time and they stated it was a known issue with the part and that a new part had been made that would not corrode. the fact that it has happened on two of the four sensors shows this is not an uncommon problem. clearly such a blow out at highway speeds would have put my life and the lives of those near me in jeopardy.
Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K97C
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving up a hill at 20 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate accompanied by an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the vehicle would fail to accelerate over 20 mph on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 82,000, and the current mileage was 84,400.
Reported in: SNOW HILL NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K97C
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving up a hill at 20 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate accompanied by an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the vehicle would fail to accelerate over 20 mph on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 82,000, and the current mileage was 84,400.
Reported in: SNOW HILL NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K97C
POWER TRAIN
after having the n23 recall preformed, the vehicle transfer case refused to go into either neutral or 4 wheel low drive. dealer reprogrammed the dtcm and tipm and corrected the problem. this was for the original owner. i purchased the vehicle in feb 2014. after working correctly for several days, the problem reoccurred. it is not safe the have an off road vehicle that cannot be reliably be shifted into 4 wheel low range, which locks the transfer case and provides true 4 wheel drive. as a result, of this safety concern and fiat chrysler's failure to provide a solution, i have installed a fdcm that has not had the n23 recall performed. this may also be unsafe, but can be mitigated by using the parking brake. fiat chrysler needs to provide a real fix to the original problem that does not cause other safety issues.
Reported in: SALUDA NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58M87C
SERVICE BRAKES
when turning left or right at slow speed the engine rpm drop from about 600 rpm to 300 or 400 rpm and then stalls. this happened 11 time in 2010 and then final disappeared. it now happen in 4 times since 24 march 2014. twice it happened in northern nj as i tried to enter the garden state parkway, once in a shiopping mall and two weeks ago as i was turn off the main road into my street. recently i have written the dealer where i purchased the vehicle explaining the problem but i have never received even an acknowledgement. i was told by chrysler customer service that i would have to have an expensive analysis done. when this was done in 2010 they could not find anything. i was told they had to see it happen. i had it happen 1000 ft from their facility, but they refused see the vehicle unless it was towed. i feel that this is a very dangerous situation especially when it occurs turning on to a high speed highway.
Reported in: CORAOPOLIS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1JHR58287C5
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
when turning left or right at slow speed the engine rpm drop from about 600 rpm to 300 or 400 rpm and then stalls. this happened 11 time in 2010 and then final disappeared. it now happen in 4 times since 24 march 2014. twice it happened in northern nj as i tried to enter the garden state parkway, once in a shiopping mall and two weeks ago as i was turn off the main road into my street. recently i have written the dealer where i purchased the vehicle explaining the problem but i have never received even an acknowledgement. i was told by chrysler customer service that i would have to have an expensive analysis done. when this was done in 2010 they could not find anything. i was told they had to see it happen. i had it happen 1000 ft from their facility, but they refused see the vehicle unless it was towed. i feel that this is a very dangerous situation especially when it occurs turning on to a high speed highway.
Reported in: CORAOPOLIS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1JHR58287C5
ENGINE
when turning left or right at slow speed the engine rpm drop from about 600 rpm to 300 or 400 rpm and then stalls. this happened 11 time in 2010 and then final disappeared. it now happen in 4 times since 24 march 2014. twice it happened in northern nj as i tried to enter the garden state parkway, once in a shiopping mall and two weeks ago as i was turn off the main road into my street. recently i have written the dealer where i purchased the vehicle explaining the problem but i have never received even an acknowledgement. i was told by chrysler customer service that i would have to have an expensive analysis done. when this was done in 2010 they could not find anything. i was told they had to see it happen. i had it happen 1000 ft from their facility, but they refused see the vehicle unless it was towed. i feel that this is a very dangerous situation especially when it occurs turning on to a high speed highway.
Reported in: CORAOPOLIS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1JHR58287C5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i purchased my jeep a little over a year ago used. i have had numerous problems since i have purchased it. first it was thought to be an electrical problem since the car would randomly shutter, would not want to start or just turned off. battery was replaced multiple times, since it would leave stranded at any given time. the engine light comes on, but there has not been a solution to what it can be. i feel very unsafe in my car, and i am not sure what to do at this point. when i turn the car on, there is a loud hum or propelling sound coming out of the engine. when i come to a stop you can feel the car shake when the noise happens.
Reported in: COLORADO SPRINGS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K17T
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
i purchased my jeep a little over a year ago used. i have had numerous problems since i have purchased it. first it was thought to be an electrical problem since the car would randomly shutter, would not want to start or just turned off. battery was replaced multiple times, since it would leave stranded at any given time. the engine light comes on, but there has not been a solution to what it can be. i feel very unsafe in my car, and i am not sure what to do at this point. when i turn the car on, there is a loud hum or propelling sound coming out of the engine. when i come to a stop you can feel the car shake when the noise happens.
Reported in: COLORADO SPRINGS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K17T
ENGINE
i purchased my jeep a little over a year ago used. i have had numerous problems since i have purchased it. first it was thought to be an electrical problem since the car would randomly shutter, would not want to start or just turned off. battery was replaced multiple times, since it would leave stranded at any given time. the engine light comes on, but there has not been a solution to what it can be. i feel very unsafe in my car, and i am not sure what to do at this point. when i turn the car on, there is a loud hum or propelling sound coming out of the engine. when i come to a stop you can feel the car shake when the noise happens.
Reported in: COLORADO SPRINGS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K17T
POWER TRAIN
2007 jeep grand cherokee. consumer writes in regards to service 4 wheel" error code message appears when vehicle is put into neutral. *smd the consumer stated he took the vehicle to the dealer, for repairs under recall 13v175000. after the recall was performed, he stated the following happened with the vehicle: when he attempted to put the vehicle in neutral, a message appeared that read service 4-wheel. he took the vehicle to a repair shop and was told the error code said the transfer case encoded motor was at fault. he had the repair done and had the transmission and transfer case serviced. the encoder motor had to be purchased from the chrysler dealer. two months later, he attempted to put the vehicle in neutral and the same message appeared. he took the vehicle back to the dealer and they performed the same recall repairs. on april 24, 2014, the message appeared again. on april 30, 2014 the vehicle would not start, so it had to be towed to the dealer. they replaced the starter solenoid and both front window motors. also, the service 4 wheel had appeared again. on may 2, 21 ,and 27 2014, the same service message appeared, as well as june 1, 2014. *jb
Reported in: WESTMINSTER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR48P47C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2007 jeep grand cherokee. consumer writes in regards to service 4 wheel" error code message appears when vehicle is put into neutral. *smd the consumer stated he took the vehicle to the dealer, for repairs under recall 13v175000. after the recall was performed, he stated the following happened with the vehicle: when he attempted to put the vehicle in neutral, a message appeared that read service 4-wheel. he took the vehicle to a repair shop and was told the error code said the transfer case encoded motor was at fault. he had the repair done and had the transmission and transfer case serviced. the encoder motor had to be purchased from the chrysler dealer. two months later, he attempted to put the vehicle in neutral and the same message appeared. he took the vehicle back to the dealer and they performed the same recall repairs. on april 24, 2014, the message appeared again. on april 30, 2014 the vehicle would not start, so it had to be towed to the dealer. they replaced the starter solenoid and both front window motors. also, the service 4 wheel had appeared again. on may 2, 21 ,and 27 2014, the same service message appeared, as well as june 1, 2014. *jb
Reported in: WESTMINSTER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR48P47C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i am writing to you requesting your assistance in finding out what is wrong with my 2007, 67,000 mile jeep grand cherokee laredo. for approximately four months while driving the car it has been randomly miss firing, bucking and surging, and stalling when coming to a complete stop. the unpredictability of the cars speed, bucking and surging, and stalling when stopped is a major safety concern to me because this occurs without notice on both street and freeway driving. i have taken my car to the nearest jeep service dealer, crystal chrysler jeep three times now and they have not been able to diagnose the cause to this problem. in fact, my car has been in the service department at crystal chrysler for nearly three weeks now, and they cannot identify specifically what is causing this malfunction. my frustration over my beloved jeep grows because without finding the cause there is no telling when my car will be ready. this experience now has me questioning the reliability of jeep vehicles and the confidence in service dealers like crystal chrysler. please help me find out what is wrong with my jeep vehicle.
Reported in: PALM DESERT CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS48N37C
POWER TRAIN
i am writing to you requesting your assistance in finding out what is wrong with my 2007, 67,000 mile jeep grand cherokee laredo. for approximately four months while driving the car it has been randomly miss firing, bucking and surging, and stalling when coming to a complete stop. the unpredictability of the cars speed, bucking and surging, and stalling when stopped is a major safety concern to me because this occurs without notice on both street and freeway driving. i have taken my car to the nearest jeep service dealer, crystal chrysler jeep three times now and they have not been able to diagnose the cause to this problem. in fact, my car has been in the service department at crystal chrysler for nearly three weeks now, and they cannot identify specifically what is causing this malfunction. my frustration over my beloved jeep grows because without finding the cause there is no telling when my car will be ready. this experience now has me questioning the reliability of jeep vehicles and the confidence in service dealers like crystal chrysler. please help me find out what is wrong with my jeep vehicle.
Reported in: PALM DESERT CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS48N37C
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
every time it rains the jeep wont start been to the garage twice they all think its the starter but then you let it sit once its all dry it fires right up so no one is sure why abd whats happening but happens every rain storm
Reported in: OXFORD ME || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
every time it rains the jeep wont start been to the garage twice they all think its the starter but then you let it sit once its all dry it fires right up so no one is sure why abd whats happening but happens every rain storm
Reported in: OXFORD ME || Crash: N || VIN #:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
my only complaint is that after i received a notice months ago that there was a safety recall on my vehicle reference the fuel tank could experience a fuel leak during a collision, i have had no response from the capital chrysler dodge jeep dealership located in at 200 waterfield ridge place, garner, nc 27592. phone number is 919-582-0202. i've called them twice and i was told the parts were not in and i felt like there was ample time for the parts to arrive.
Reported in: WILLOW SPRING NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J4GK48K67W
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
i bought a used 2007 jeep grand cherokee 2 years ago in alabama. we have since moved to new york state and they do vehicle inspections (alabama does not). when getting the vehicle inspected it was discovered that the cut out for the check engine light on the instrument panel is non existent. all other cut outs are present and the led for the check engine light is present and working. the instrument panel is stamped as being original and not aftermarket. because there is not a cut out the led for the check engine light is not visible with the instrument panel installed and will not pass inspection. i have contacted my local jeep dealership (fx caprara) and they told me today that i have to pay to fix it. a new panel being $600 and a used panel from my local pick and pull being $125. i called jeep customer service today and they again told me jeep can't do anything and that it is up to the dealerships. i don't understand why it would be up to me to pay for this. it is a manufacturer defect and should be corrected on that level. i did my due diligence when purchasing the car but one cannot be expected to pull the dash panel to ensure all the cut outs are present. this needs to be resolved quickly as it cannot be used until it passes inspection. it also posses a safety concern as you are unable to know if there is a code present. please get back to me with a resolution in a timely manner.
Reported in: WATERTOWN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS58237C
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
i have recieved a notice that there is a recall on this vehicle, it has been over 8 months and the dealers are no closer to having a solution to fix the problem than when i was first notified. i understand that the dealers are as much in the dark over this recall as the customers. what can i do as a customer to speed up this process.
Reported in: CANTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GL58K97W
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. while driving various speeds, the esc and traction control indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was unknown.
Reported in: SPRINGFIELD VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR68277C
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
i was driving on route 50 going 65mph. this vehicle is a quad 4x4 automatic / stick shift manual, which was in my favor. when i realized the vehicle was shutting down i had to think quickly what my next steps would be. i started to get over to the right side of the road and brake, because the vehicle was shutting down the power brakes where going out and i could not brake completely. the vehicle was still moving and i was about 200 yards away from my exit and the side of the road was winding around toward the off ramp and getting smaller for me to drive on. i realized that i was not able stop the vehicle by using the floor brake then the fear factor set in. in my mind the only thing i can do is pull the stick shift handbrake and quickly put the vehicle in park then i was able to get control and safely stop the vehicle. this ordeal happened at 4:20pm yesterday and by the time we towed the vehicle back to the dealership and tried to explain to the general sales manager, si faige, on site at darcars in new carrollton, md what all transpired on the road in the unsafe vehicle that they sold us, he didn¿¿t want to hear any of it.
Reported in: BOWIE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58237C
ENGINE
i was driving on route 50 going 65mph. this vehicle is a quad 4x4 automatic / stick shift manual, which was in my favor. when i realized the vehicle was shutting down i had to think quickly what my next steps would be. i started to get over to the right side of the road and brake, because the vehicle was shutting down the power brakes where going out and i could not brake completely. the vehicle was still moving and i was about 200 yards away from my exit and the side of the road was winding around toward the off ramp and getting smaller for me to drive on. i realized that i was not able stop the vehicle by using the floor brake then the fear factor set in. in my mind the only thing i can do is pull the stick shift handbrake and quickly put the vehicle in park then i was able to get control and safely stop the vehicle. this ordeal happened at 4:20pm yesterday and by the time we towed the vehicle back to the dealership and tried to explain to the general sales manager, si faige, on site at darcars in new carrollton, md what all transpired on the road in the unsafe vehicle that they sold us, he didn¿¿t want to hear any of it.
Reported in: BOWIE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58237C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i was driving on route 50 going 65mph. this vehicle is a quad 4x4 automatic / stick shift manual, which was in my favor. when i realized the vehicle was shutting down i had to think quickly what my next steps would be. i started to get over to the right side of the road and brake, because the vehicle was shutting down the power brakes where going out and i could not brake completely. the vehicle was still moving and i was about 200 yards away from my exit and the side of the road was winding around toward the off ramp and getting smaller for me to drive on. i realized that i was not able stop the vehicle by using the floor brake then the fear factor set in. in my mind the only thing i can do is pull the stick shift handbrake and quickly put the vehicle in park then i was able to get control and safely stop the vehicle. this ordeal happened at 4:20pm yesterday and by the time we towed the vehicle back to the dealership and tried to explain to the general sales manager, si faige, on site at darcars in new carrollton, md what all transpired on the road in the unsafe vehicle that they sold us, he didn¿¿t want to hear any of it.
Reported in: BOWIE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58237C
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently decelerated and became resistant to acceleration attempts without warning. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 113,000.
Reported in: BUSHKILL PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K97C
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle and failed to accelerate. in addition, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact mentioned that the failure recurred on numerous occasions and only during hot weather. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced all eight control modules but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. the vin was not available.
Reported in: LOUISA KY || Crash: N || VIN #:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
while driving car it bucked several times and then would not go over 25 mph. i bought the car in aug 2009, 1 time was nov 12 2009, then again mar 15 2013 and then again jul 21 2014. all three times the esm shift module had to be replaced. the first time the dealer replace but the last two times i have had to replace at a thousand dollars. i have called chrysler as this is a reoccurring problem they have assigned a case number 25348880. in checking online for issues this is a reoccurring problem with jeep grand cherokee's. if i had been on the highway and the speed dropped to 25 mph i could have been rear ended or worse killed.
Reported in: VIENNA ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K77C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
when stopped at a stop light on a very congested road. i pressed the accelerator to proceed when the light turned green. i experienced a slow sluggish start so i pressed the accelerator further to the floorboard, there was no response by the engine. car proceeded at a slow rate of speed (10 mph with rpm's at 2500). i had to pull off to the side of the road and restart car which did somewhat fix the problem. i have experienced this numerous times now, usually occurs when the car is shifting in 1st and 2nd gear. my concern is when i pull into a right of way and the car does not properly accelerate i put myself and passengers at a safety risk of being collided in the rear of my car by another car.
Reported in: SARASOTA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K47C
POWER TRAIN
when stopped at a stop light on a very congested road. i pressed the accelerator to proceed when the light turned green. i experienced a slow sluggish start so i pressed the accelerator further to the floorboard, there was no response by the engine. car proceeded at a slow rate of speed (10 mph with rpm's at 2500). i had to pull off to the side of the road and restart car which did somewhat fix the problem. i have experienced this numerous times now, usually occurs when the car is shifting in 1st and 2nd gear. my concern is when i pull into a right of way and the car does not properly accelerate i put myself and passengers at a safety risk of being collided in the rear of my car by another car.
Reported in: SARASOTA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K47C
POWER TRAIN
n23 recall was done a while back which has since then turned into no 4 wheel low/ neutral. i was advised by the dealer as have many people it seems that it's the transfercase actuator motor so i replaced it myself it was good for a few weeks then came up on the dash again service 4 wheel drive system. chrysler has since came out with a reflash it looks like and when i called in today to see what it's about they are going to charge me for it. it's stupid i have to pay to fix their mistake.
Reported in: CLOVERDALE IN || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to restart. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 154,000.
Reported in: ST LEWIS MO || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while driving various speeds, the vehicle would stall and the check engine indicator would illuminate. the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HR58217C
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
have received a notification (several months back) that there is a recall on the fuel tank. impact explosion risk. every time we call the local dealers--we have tried several--none of them have a resolution, or they say they don't have the parts. when is this going to be addressed?
Reported in: SYCAMORE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GL48K77W
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. while the vehicle was parked, the engine was suddenly engulfed in flames. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was driven approximately five minutes prior to the failure. the fire department extinguished the fire. no injuries were reported. the manufacturer was notified and stated that they would send an investigator to inspect the vehicle. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8HS48P07C
POWER TRAIN
driving along trying to pick up speed and just held at 40, wouldn't accelerate. this happened probably 3-4 times. took it to dealer, they couldn't find anything wrong, said transmission operating normal. in 2012 it started not to accelerate beyond 20. i pulled out of a parking lot from a red light and it wouldn't accelerate. i quickly pulled over to the side of the road and called for a tow truck. i was afraid to drive it home. i was afraid i would get somewhere where i couldn't safely pull over. the dealer at that time replaced faulted esm module and said it was fixed and it was covered under my warranty. in july 2014 it happened again, exact same thing. i pulled out from a restaurant onto a highway and had no power, couldn't go over 20. i pulled to the side of the road, turned it off and started it up again and had no problems the rest of the way home. took it again to the dealer and he said there was some update to a recall that it should be fine. 8/21/14 - just last week it did it again. i pulled up to a red light, stepped on the gas when it turned green and had no power. i quickly pulled over and waited and tried to go again, it still had no power. i turned it off and tried one more time, and it worked fine the rest of the way home again. it's a safety hazard to turn onto a highway or busy roadway and have to quickly pull to the side of the road. there isn't always a safe place to do this, and each time there has been people behind me that i was afraid to be rear-ended or causing a pileup.
Reported in: JONESTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48K07C
SERVICE BRAKES
the first incident occurred in a brief manner. the vehicle would not start, system stated that the vehicle was not in gear. i turned the key to off. then tried again and the vehicle started. i left in the vehicle without incident several other times that day. the next day i attempted to start the vehicle, it would not start. one of the attempts the break would not depress. after several other attempts (of on to off) the vehicle started. ran normal. once turned off it would not restart. the breaks are normal again. all electrical cables are attached, no corrosion. vehicle has full power to other components. yet the starter is not engaging. the system is not showing any errors. we called chrystler (not a dealer), according to our vin they determined that the vehicle is not included in any of the ignition recalls.
Reported in: TOLEDO OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48KX7C
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
the first incident occurred in a brief manner. the vehicle would not start, system stated that the vehicle was not in gear. i turned the key to off. then tried again and the vehicle started. i left in the vehicle without incident several other times that day. the next day i attempted to start the vehicle, it would not start. one of the attempts the break would not depress. after several other attempts (of on to off) the vehicle started. ran normal. once turned off it would not restart. the breaks are normal again. all electrical cables are attached, no corrosion. vehicle has full power to other components. yet the starter is not engaging. the system is not showing any errors. we called chrystler (not a dealer), according to our vin they determined that the vehicle is not included in any of the ignition recalls.
Reported in: TOLEDO OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48KX7C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the first incident occurred in a brief manner. the vehicle would not start, system stated that the vehicle was not in gear. i turned the key to off. then tried again and the vehicle started. i left in the vehicle without incident several other times that day. the next day i attempted to start the vehicle, it would not start. one of the attempts the break would not depress. after several other attempts (of on to off) the vehicle started. ran normal. once turned off it would not restart. the breaks are normal again. all electrical cables are attached, no corrosion. vehicle has full power to other components. yet the starter is not engaging. the system is not showing any errors. we called chrystler (not a dealer), according to our vin they determined that the vehicle is not included in any of the ignition recalls.
Reported in: TOLEDO OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GR48KX7C
POWER TRAIN
it usually takes a good 10 to 15 minutes to start sometimes then when i do get it started i have the same issues that i have read about on this website and many other websites. the car will not go over 20 miles per hour and you have to pull off the road, turn off the vehicle, wait and turn it back on. it is almost like the jeep has to be reset. i have talked with several people and had the codes ran. it keeps coming up that it is the solenoid and starter. i have read on many blogs about the same issue that the solenoid wires are not protected from rain water in this vehicle and it causes them to corrode or go bad all together. this is an issue that needs to be recalled. if they know that the wires are not protected from rain water then there needs to be some type of protection that they can put over them or install a different kind of wire. this is costing people hundreds of dollars to repair something that should have never been an issue. also this is a safety hazard because when we pull out on the road we expect our vehicle to excel properly and go over 20 miles per hour.
Reported in: STUART FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K77C
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
it usually takes a good 10 to 15 minutes to start sometimes then when i do get it started i have the same issues that i have read about on this website and many other websites. the car will not go over 20 miles per hour and you have to pull off the road, turn off the vehicle, wait and turn it back on. it is almost like the jeep has to be reset. i have talked with several people and had the codes ran. it keeps coming up that it is the solenoid and starter. i have read on many blogs about the same issue that the solenoid wires are not protected from rain water in this vehicle and it causes them to corrode or go bad all together. this is an issue that needs to be recalled. if they know that the wires are not protected from rain water then there needs to be some type of protection that they can put over them or install a different kind of wire. this is costing people hundreds of dollars to repair something that should have never been an issue. also this is a safety hazard because when we pull out on the road we expect our vehicle to excel properly and go over 20 miles per hour.
Reported in: STUART FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K77C
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
it usually takes a good 10 to 15 minutes to start sometimes then when i do get it started i have the same issues that i have read about on this website and many other websites. the car will not go over 20 miles per hour and you have to pull off the road, turn off the vehicle, wait and turn it back on. it is almost like the jeep has to be reset. i have talked with several people and had the codes ran. it keeps coming up that it is the solenoid and starter. i have read on many blogs about the same issue that the solenoid wires are not protected from rain water in this vehicle and it causes them to corrode or go bad all together. this is an issue that needs to be recalled. if they know that the wires are not protected from rain water then there needs to be some type of protection that they can put over them or install a different kind of wire. this is costing people hundreds of dollars to repair something that should have never been an issue. also this is a safety hazard because when we pull out on the road we expect our vehicle to excel properly and go over 20 miles per hour.
Reported in: STUART FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1J8GS48K77C