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Service Brakes complaints
62 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Mar 9, 2015
Power TrainService Brakes
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE CONTACT NOTICED AN INTERMITTENT KNOCKING NOISE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE ABOUT WHAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE CONTACT NOTICED AN INTERMITTENT KNOCKING NOISE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE ABOUT WHAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10692961
Mileage unknown · Mar 3, 2015
Electrical SystemService Brakes
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND REMAINED DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL REPEATEDLY BEFORE IT RELEASED IN ORDER TO MOVE THE VEHICLE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECUR…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND REMAINED DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL REPEATEDLY BEFORE IT RELEASED IN ORDER TO MOVE THE VEHICLE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIRER THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 4/7/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. UPDATED 04/14/15*JB
NHTSA ODI #10691824
140,000 miles · Feb 17, 2015
Electrical SystemService BrakesSteering
WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 GRAND CHEROKEE, THE VEHICLE TURNED ITSELF OFF CAUSING ME TO LOSE BRAKING AND STEERING POWER. THE IGNITION RECALL IS WHAT IS GOING ON HOWEVER CHRYSLER/JEEP DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM NOR ARE THE OFFERING ANY POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS. THEY ARE REFUSING A RENTAL CAR DUE TO THE ISSUE NOT BEING LI…
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WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 GRAND CHEROKEE, THE VEHICLE TURNED ITSELF OFF CAUSING ME TO LOSE BRAKING AND STEERING POWER. THE IGNITION RECALL IS WHAT IS GOING ON HOWEVER CHRYSLER/JEEP DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM NOR ARE THE OFFERING ANY POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS. THEY ARE REFUSING A RENTAL CAR DUE TO THE ISSUE NOT BEING LIFE THREATENING. HOWEVER, HAVING A VEHICLE SHUT ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING IS VERY LIFE THREATENING TO MYSELF, PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE AND INNOCENT BYSTANDERS AROUND ME ON THE ROAD. I AM HIGHLY DISSATISFIED WITH CHRYSLER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10683786
93,000 miles · Feb 16, 2015
Electrical SystemService BrakesSteering
VEHICLE LOSES POWER, POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES AND THEN SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. BELIEVE THIS IS RELATED TO RECALL P41 WHICH HAS NO PARTS AVAILABLE AT THE PRESENT TIME. I FEEL MY CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND AM REQUESTING A RENTAL VEHICLE UNTIL PART BECOMES AVAILABLE. SINCE I HAVE TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FO…
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VEHICLE LOSES POWER, POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES AND THEN SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. BELIEVE THIS IS RELATED TO RECALL P41 WHICH HAS NO PARTS AVAILABLE AT THE PRESENT TIME. I FEEL MY CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND AM REQUESTING A RENTAL VEHICLE UNTIL PART BECOMES AVAILABLE. SINCE I HAVE TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A DIAGNOSIS I WANT TO MAKE SURE THE PART IS AVAILABLE. I AM EXPECTING CHRYSLER TO REIMBURSE ME FOR ALL MY EXPENSES RELATING TO THIS FIX.THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED 5 OTHER TIMES BESIDES THIS LAST OCCURR- ENCE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10683712
70,000 miles · Feb 4, 2015
Air BagsService Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES AND THE WARNING INDICATOR WENT OFF. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (SERVI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES AND THE WARNING INDICATOR WENT OFF. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (SERVICE BRAKES, AIR) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10681117
8,000 miles · Jan 29, 2015
Service BrakesSteering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECUR…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
NHTSA ODI #10679692
Mileage unknown · Jan 1, 2015
Air BagsService BrakesVehicle Speed ControlCrash
I WAS DRIVING TO THE WORK, A SEMI TRUCK WAS FRONT OF MY JEEP,IT WAS A STOP SIGN AND THE SEMI TRUCK WAS STOPPING AND I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO STOP, BUT MY JEEP DIDN'T SLOW DOWN. EVEN I WAS PRESSING THE BRAKE, DIDN'T STOP ON TIME AND I CRASHED TO THE SEMI TRUCK. LUCKILY, DIDN'T GIVE ANY DAMAGE TO THE SEMI TRUCK , BUT MY JEEP END U…
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I WAS DRIVING TO THE WORK, A SEMI TRUCK WAS FRONT OF MY JEEP,IT WAS A STOP SIGN AND THE SEMI TRUCK WAS STOPPING AND I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO STOP, BUT MY JEEP DIDN'T SLOW DOWN. EVEN I WAS PRESSING THE BRAKE, DIDN'T STOP ON TIME AND I CRASHED TO THE SEMI TRUCK. LUCKILY, DIDN'T GIVE ANY DAMAGE TO THE SEMI TRUCK , BUT MY JEEP END UP TOTAL LOST. AFTER I GOT THIS RECALL FROM MAIL, I REALIZE , THE ACCIDENT WASN'T MY FAULT, THE JEEP HAD A FACTORY DEFECTED. I NEED SOME ONE TO ANSWER THIS FOR ME. BECAUSE I LOST MY JEEP AND GOT ANOTHER CAR TO GO TO WORK. TILL NOW I WAS ASKING MYSELF HOW I COULDN'T STOP THE JEEP AND IT WAS ONLY 15 TO 20 MILES AN HOURS. NOW I KNOW IT WASN'T ME. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10669463
185,000 miles · Dec 26, 2014
Air BagsElectrical SystemService BrakesCrashInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH. THE SPECIFICS OF THE CRASH WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES THAT REQUIRED M…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH. THE SPECIFICS OF THE CRASH WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000.
NHTSA ODI #10668398
Mileage unknown · Dec 22, 2014
Electrical SystemService Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO BATTERIES WERE REPLACED WITHIN THREE YEARS .THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECOME INOPERA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO BATTERIES WERE REPLACED WITHIN THREE YEARS .THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECOME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10667563
145,542 miles · Dec 15, 2014
Electrical SystemService BrakesSteering
MY DAUGHTER WAS IN A TURN WHEN SHE LOST POWER STEERING, LOST BRAKING POWER, ETC. SHE HAD TO APPLY HARD BRAKES TO PREVENT GOING INTO THE OPPOSING LANE. WHILE SHE DIDN'T UNDERSTAND WHAT HAD HAPPENED, HER PASSENGER TOLD HER TO TRY RESTARTING THE CAR. SHE DID, AND WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10664233
Official recalls
3Jul 21, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between the driver's knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from their key ring, leaving only the vehicle key. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to July 5, 2007, and 2006-2007 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, to July 5, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent interim notifications to owners in September 2014. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P41.
May 7, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
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Electrical System
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Sep 14, 2005
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.7L ENGINES AND NAG1 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR CONDENSATE WATER MAY ENTER THE TRANSMISSION AT THE FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL. THIS CAN RESULT IN SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IT CAN LEAD TO INCREASED TRANSMISSION OPERATING TEMPERATURES, BOILING OF THE WATER, AND A SUBSEQUENT PURGING OF TRANSMISSION FLUID INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION FOR LEAKAGE AT THE FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL. IF NO LEAK IS DETECTED, A NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED, AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. IF THE PRESENCE OF A LEAK IS DETECTED, THE VEHICLE WILL BE EVALUATED FOR SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER ENGAGEMENT. IF NO SHUDDER IS DETECTED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE TRIPLE FLUSHED, AND NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. IF SHUDDER IS DETECTED, THE TORQUE CONVERTER WILL BE REPLACED, A NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED, AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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