152 of the
1,117 complaints about the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee are about the
braking system — 14% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
21,000 miles.
I brought my vehicle to the dealership (Axis Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Jersey City, NJ) for open safety recalls. The vehicle has been at the dealership for approximately 3 weeks. I was repeatedly told parts were coming (alternator and brake booster), but the repairs were never completed. I was later told I could pick up the vehicle, but no documentation was provided and I have reason to believe the recall repairs were not performed. This has caused delays, inconvenience, and safety concerns.
NHTSA complaint #11728205 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Benton Harbor, MI
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 15-25 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal resistance increased while depressing the brake pedal, which required the brake pedal to be depressed to the floorboard. The contact stated that the Emergency Stop Brake engaged unexpectedly while the vehicle was idling and while driving at various speeds. A "Low Battery" message was displayed, and upon inspection, the battery was hot. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed failures with the TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) communication and the transmission; however, the vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in unknown recalls and was taken to the dealer where the recall repairs were performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA complaint #11698111 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,000 milesQueens Village, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH and slowing for traffic, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brake pedal was firm. The contact stated that added force was needed to depress the brake pedal to slow the vehicle. The contact almost had to pull onto the shoulder since the vehicle was not slowing as needed. The contact stated that the word "BRAKES” in red was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the Ready Alert Braking System had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact was advised by the mechanic that the failure was possibly related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V104000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); for the hard brake pedal; however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
NHTSA complaint #11611208 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Placentia, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
Brought my 2013 Jeep grand Cherokee in for braking issues, was told abs module has failed. Dealership/Mopar does not have a replacement part for the module and no aftermarket support is available. As a father with a 2y/o and a newborn, this seems unacceptable that a critical component such as the abs module is no longer available 10yrs later.
NHTSA complaint #11540113 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Castle Rock, CO
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) and 17V572000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that parts were not available. The contact was placed on the waiting list. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11448207 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Castle Rock, CO
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) and 17V572000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that parts were not available. The contact was placed on the waiting list. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11448207 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 12,000 milesFort Walton, FLCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
PLAIN AND SIMPLE, I BOUGHT MY JEEP NEW IN 2014. IT WAS EQUIPPED WITH READY ALERT BRAKING (RAB). IN 2016 IT FAILED TO STOP CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND INJURING MY WIFE. THEN RECENTLY I DISCOVERED THE RAB SYSTEM ON MY CAR HAD BEEN RECALLED (14V104000) BACK IN 2014 AND I HAD NEVER BEEN NOTIFIED. AS I REVIEWED THE RECALL CAMPAIGN IT WAS ABUNDANTLY CLEAR IT HAD CAUSED MY WIFE'S 2016 ACCIDENT AND INJURIES. I CONTACT JEEP'S HOTLINE RELATING IN AN ODD QUIRK I HAD RECEIVED WRITTEN PROOF IN AN UNRELATED CORRESPONDENCE FROM CHRYSLER THAT MY 2013 WAS BUILT WITH THE RAB SYSTEM INCLUDED. INSTEAD OF TRYING TO REMEDY THE RECALL OVERSIGHT THEY TOLD ME TO "CONTACT MY INSURANCE COMPANY." A WEEK LATER I TRIED TO RE-EXPLAIN THE FAULT WAS WITH THEIR FACTORY INSTALLED AND RECALLED READY ALERT BRAKE SYSTEM ON MY VEHICLE. BECAUSE THEY WON'T BOTHER TO REVIEW THE PROOF I HOLD NOR BELIEVE THEIR BUILD (VIN) DATA IS WRONG I HAVE NO PLACE TO TURN EXCEPT YOU OR A LEGAL REMEDY. I HOPE YOU CAN MOTIVATE JEEP TO DO THE RIGHT THING. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #11404328 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesPort Isabel, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V391000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 19V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 17V572000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER BERT OGDEN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (8421 W EXPY 83, FRONTAGE RD, HARLINGEN, TX 78552) OF THE RECALL NOTIFICATIONS AND WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO BE ORDERED HOWEVER, THE DEALER NEVER CALLED THE CONTACT BACK TO SCHEDULE A RECALL REPAIR APPOINTMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START RANDOMLY BUT WAS UNSURE IF THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11398546 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 16,000 milesFort Walton Beach, FLCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
MY VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH CHRYSLER'S READY ALERT BRAKING SYSTEM (RAB) WHICH CHRYSLER SAYS IS NOT INSTALLED ON MY VEHICLE ACCORDING TO IT'S VIN. THE RAB SYSTEM ON MY VEHICLE (WHICH WAS RECALLED UNDER YOUR CAMPAIGN 14V104000) CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WITH INJURIES EXACTLY YOU DESCRIBED AS THE REASON FOR YOUR RECALL CAMPAIGN IN THE FIRST PLACE. CHRYSLER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE SYSTEM. I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FROM NEW AND THE RAB SYSTEM WAS EVEN DEMONSTRATED TO ME BY THE DEALERSHIP SALESPERSON DURING MY ORIGINAL TEST DRIVE. IN ADDITION TO ACCIDENT/MEDICAL REPORTS, THE BROKEN ANKLE BONES COULD ONLY HAVE COME FROM UNFORGIVING HARD BRAKE PEDAL, DURING THE CRASH AS OUR VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP.
NHTSA complaint #11395737 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 25,000 milesForth Walton Beach, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO LOWER AS DESIGNED CAUSING THE BRAKING DISTANCE TO BE EXTENDED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000
NHTSA complaint #11390532 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,000 milesCombined Locks, WI
SERVICE BRAKES
INTERMITTENTLY THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL BE VERY STIFF WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AND BACKING OUT. AFTER A FEW MILES IT WILL EASE UP. BUT IF A SUDDEN STOP IS NEEDED IT IS HARD TO PUSH DOWN AGAIN. OTHER TIMES IT FUNCTIONS NORMALLY. I NOTICED THIS ON THE TEST DRIVE OF THE VEHICLE BUT THE DEALER SAID THEY DIDN'T SEE ANY ISSUES I BOUGHT THIS CAR AROUND MARCH OF 2019. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING INTERMITTENTLY
NHTSA complaint #11268370 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 84,500 milesHouston, TX
SERVICE BRAKES
THE CAR HAS ISSUES STARTING UP AND WHEN YOU TRY TO START THE CAR THE BRAKE BECOME STIFF AND THE CAR WILL NOT START BUT WILL CRANK. ALSO AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR CUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING OR WHEN I STOP AT THE RED LIGHT THE CAR JUST CUTS OFF AND I HAVE TO PUT IT IN PARK TURN THE CAR OFF AND WAIT AND RESTART AFTER 5 MINUTES AND IT STARTS WITH NO ISSUES
NHTSA complaint #11229929 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 119,000 milesMayfield Heights, OH
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 GRAND JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND ALTERNATOR FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 17V572000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE ANY RECALL LETTERS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO GANLEY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (310 BROADWAY AVE, BEDFORD, OH 44146, (440) 232-2121) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY CAUSED THE FAILURES. THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE THE CONTACT FOR BOTH REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.
NHTSA complaint #11222138 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesSycamore, IL
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE CRUISE CONTROL. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DEACTIVATE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED BRIAN BEMIS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1825 DEKALB AVE, SYCAMORE, IL 60178, (815) 895-8105), BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. *TT CONSUMER CALLED FIAT CHRYSLER AND HAD THE VEHICLER FIXED.
NHTSA complaint #11162186 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 81,000 milesPlantation, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
WHILE DRIVING MY CAR IN THE CITY, I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ENGINE SHUTDOWN, AND ENTIRELY LOST CONTROL OVER THE CAR (STEERING, BREAKS ETC.) THE CAR WAS TOWED TO CHRYSLER'S CERTIFIED GARAGE, WHERE THE MALFUNCTION WAS IDENTIFIED AS A FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP RELAY (THE SAME RELAY WHICH WAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED, AS PART OF RECALL R09). THE GARAGE ALSO RE-CONFIRMED THAT THIS RELAY HAS BEEN REPLACED UNDER THE RECALL, IN 2015. THE MEANING OF THIS FAILURE DEMONSTRATES THAT PRACTICALLY, REPLACING THE UNIT UNDER RECALL R09 HAS NOT SOLVED THE PROBLEM AND THE RISK IS STILL THERE! I HAVE REPORTED THIS INCIDENT TO FCA IN EUROPE, AND WAS RESPONDED THAT THIS FAILURE "COULD HAPPEN IN 5 YEARS OLD CAR" AND THEREFORE, THERE IS NO SAFETY ISSUE THAT REQUIRES THEM TO WARN OTHER OWNERS. HOWEVER, I HAVE FOUND ON-LINE LOTS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS, MOST OF THEM IN THE US, INDICATING THAT THE FAILURE OF THE REPLACED FUEL RELAY IS COMMON, AND THAT FCA DO NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. SEE THE LINK BELOW: HTTP://WWW.CARPROBLEMZOO.COM/JEEP/GRANDCHEROKEE/OTHER-FUEL-SYSTEM-PUMP-PROBLEMS.PHP I WOULD LIKE TO EMPHASIZE THAT R09 (NHTSA SAFETY ISSUED ID #15V115 HTTPS://WWW.NHTSA.GOV/RECALLS?NHTSAID=15V115#RECALLS360) REFERS TO 5 YEARS OLD CARS, AND THE FAILURE THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH THE SAME REPLACED FUEL RELAY, HAD OCCURRED ONLY 3 YEARS LATER, AND THEREFORE, FCA RESPONSE IS IRRATIONAL AND WRONG. SINCE THE EVENT I AVOID DRIVING THIS CAR WITH MY FAMILY NOR DO I LET MY CHILDREN DRIVE IT. I SIMPLY DON'T TRUST THE CAR ANYMORE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT I LIVE IN ISRAEL AND HAVE AN OFFICE IN FLORIDA. I HAD TO ENTER MY FL ADDRESS AS THERE IS NO POSSIBILITY FOR AN INTERNATIONAL ADDRESS. MY INTERNATIONAL PHONE NUMBER IS: +972544888755
NHTSA complaint #11153580 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Aberdeen, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES
2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES WITH REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE REAR BRAKES. *AS NHTSA CC'D WITH REGARDS TO PREMATURE WEAR OF REAR BRAKES. NO ANSWER REQUIRED. *EA
NHTSA complaint #11138691 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Jose, CAFire
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURES AFTER IT WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V572000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 15V879000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INTERIOR LIGHTING), AND 15V115000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE DEALER (STEVENS CREEK CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM, 4100 STEVENS CREEK BLVD, SAN JOSE, CA 95129, (408) 248-1800) PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT FELT THAT MANUFACTURER CAMPAIGN NUMBER: T-36 AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) REGARDING THE ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY FAILED TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT SOLUTION. THE CONTACT HEARD A TICKING NOISE AND A FIRE OCCURRED WITHIN MONTHS OF THE DEALER'S RECALL REPAIRS. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING AREA, THERE WAS A STRONG BURNING ODOR AND SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT PARKED AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTING UNDER THE HOOD, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES NEAR THE ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ON ITS OWN. AFTERWARDS, THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE LOCKED ELECTRONICALLY, START UP, AND BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HUNTINGTON JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE RAM (1220 E JERICHO TURNPIKE, HUNTINGTON, NY 11743, (631) 673-0270), BUT THEY DID NOT INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE IF THE FAILURES WERE RELATED TO ANY OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGNS. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL AT THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11130492 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 43,000 milesSmithtown, NY
SERVICE BRAKES
I PURCHASED A USED 2013 JEEP 2 YEARS AGO AT NOVAK MOTORS IN FARMINGDALE, NY. THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED TO GO TO A JEEP DEALERSHIP TO GET THE BRAKE RECALL TAKEN CARE OF. I TRIED CALLING THE CLOSEST JEEP DEALERSHIP TO MY WORK LOCATION AT 642 W MAIN STREET, RIVERHEAD, NY AND SPOKE WITH MARTHA? IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TODAY AND SHE SAID IT WOULD BE SEVERAL WEEKS BEFORE THE NEXT AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT. WHEN I ASKED HER IF I HAVE WARRANTY WORK, AN OPEN CAMPAIGN THAT NEEDED TO BE FIXED, WOULD I BE ABLE TO GET IN SOONER? THE WOMAN THEN REPLIED TO ME THAT THEY WERE NO LONGER ACCEPTING ANY NEW CUSTOMERS AT ALL!
NHTSA complaint #11118492 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bronx, NY
SERVICE BRAKES
2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE BOOSTER WATER SHIELD AMD ALTERNATOR DIODE THERMAL FATIGUE SAFETY RECALLS. *LD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED INFORMATION ON HAVING THE SAFETY RECALL COMPLETED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TRANSPORTED TO GHANA, WHERE IT WILL REMAIN.
NHTSA complaint #11111610 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orlando, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
I HAVE CALLED JEEP DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES TO GET THESE TWO SAFETY RECALLS FIXED. EACH TIME THEY SAY ONE OF THE RECALL PARTS IS NOT AVAILABLE AND WAIT UNTIL WE CAN DO BOTH AT SAME TIME
NHTSA complaint #11098379 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,000 milesSuwanee, GA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V879000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INTERIOR LIGHTING), 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), AND 17V572000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE ALTERNATOR INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MALL OF GEORGIA CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP (4345 BUFORD DR, BUFORD, GA 30518, 770-945-0839) WHERE THE DEALER PROVIDED OPTIONS TO REPAIR THE FAILURE WITH AN AFTERMARKET PART OR WAIT FOR TWO WEEKS FOR FULL RECALL REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 155,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11093178 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 54,000 milesValley Stream, NY
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION. THE DEALER (WESTBURY JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE RAM, 100 JERICHO TURNPIKE, JERICHO, NY 11753, (516) 336-4784) STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND WAS ON A NATIONAL BACKORDER. THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE A LOANER VEHICLE; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT HAD NO VEHICLE TO DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS ALSO INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V572000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER TO BE SERVICED FOR THE RECALLS AND THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11076736 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Westminster, CO
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKES FAILED TO COMPLETELY STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO EXERT FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V572000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE DEALER (LARRY H. MILLER CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE, 1800 W 104TH AVE, DENVER, CO 80234, (720) 907-0928) STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE ONCE THE PARTS ARRIVED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2017, BUT HAD NOT RECEIVED A FOLLOW-UP RESPONSE. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN AS TO WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11076547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 48,000 milesArlington, VA
SERVICE BRAKES
FCA RECALL - DEALER RECOMMENDED BY FCA CORPORATE HAVE REFUSED TO PERFORM RECALL WORK.
NHTSA complaint #11063599 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Arroyo Grande, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP GRANDE CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V572000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. COLE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP (3550 BROAD ST, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA) CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11054817 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hialeah, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
HAVE TRIED 3 TIMES TO TAKE THE CAR TO A JEEP DEALER AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR DUE TO LACK OF QUALIFIED MECHANICS TO DO THE RECALL. ONE DEALER GAVE ME A CONFIRMED APPOINTMENT AND AFTER WAITING 3 HOURS FOR MY VEHICLE, THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH MECHANICS TO REPAIR IT THAT DAY. I HAD TO LEAVE WITH THE CAR IN THE SAME CONDITION I BROUGHT IT IN. I CANNOT AFFORD TO LOOSE ANY MORE WORK AND THEY TELL ME THEY DON'T GIVE LOANER CARS FOR RECALLS. I WILL NEVER BUY A JEEP AGAIN. THEIR DEALERS ARE VERY UNRELIABLE AND DON'T HONOR THEIR SERVICE APPOINTMENTS EVEN WHEN YOU ARE WAITING 3 HOURS FOR THE CAR. MY VEHICLE'S RECALLS ARE A SAFETY CONCERN. I STILL HAVE TO PAY THE BANK MY MONTHLY INSTALLMENT EVEN IF THE CAR IS NOT SAFE BECAUSE I MUST HONOR MY CONTRACT WITH THE BANK. HOW ABOUT JEEP DEALERS HONORING THEIR CONTRACTS WITH THE FACTORY.
NHTSA complaint #11054089 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesHighland, IN1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO A FAULTY RECALL FIX. ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WAS HARD AND HURT MY FOOT TRYING TO STOP THE JEEP. THE BRAKE BOOSTER RECALL WAS ADDRESSED IN 2014 BUT THE SHIELD THAT WAS INSTALLED FAILED WHICH LED TO THE FAILURE OF THE BOOSTER.
NHTSA complaint #11031959 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesWinchester, MA
SERVICE BRAKES
WHEN PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, FOOT BRAKE WAS APPLIED BUT ACCELERATOR REVVED UP AND CAR LURCHED FORWARD INTO TRAFFIC..BARELY AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. CONTACTED ORIGINAL DEALER WHO SAID THIS WAS NOT A RECALL ITEM AND WAS DISMISSIVE. I REQUESTED THAT MY COMPLAINT BE PUT ON FILE.
NHTSA complaint #11022271 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesNorthborough, MA
SERVICE BRAKES
AFTER DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY FOR ABOUT 10 MINS, I WAS SLOWING DOWN DUE TO TRAFFIC AHEAD. WHEN I WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THEY FELT HARD TO APPLY PRESSURE AND MY CAR WAS NOT SLOWING DOWN. I HAD TO DRIVE OFF THE ROAD TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. AFTER I WAS ABLE TO COME TO A STOP, I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE SLOWLY OFF THE HIGHWAY TO THE OFF RAMP I WAS NEAR AND TO A NEARBY DEALERSHIP. THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED EVEN THOUGH I HAD THE BRAKE BOOSTER RECALL PERFORMED ON MY VEHICLE PREVIOUSLY. SINCE I ALREADY HAD THE RECALL PERFORMED, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER WAS NOT COVERED. IF I NEVER HAD BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL, THE REPLACEMENT WOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED. SEEMS WEIRD TO REWARD PEOPLE WHO DON'T BOTHER TO HAVE THE RECALLS PERFORMED ON THEIR VEHICLES. FROM THE LARGE NUMBER OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS, IT SEEMS OBVIOUS THAT THE PREVIOUS RECALL DIDN'T FIX THE UNDERLYING ISSUE. LUCKILY THERE WAS AN OPEN OFF-ROAD AREA FOR ME TO SAFELY SWERVE ONTO TO PREVENT INJURY TO MYSELF AND THE CARS IN FRONT OF ME.
NHTSA complaint #10994061 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 66,098 milesAliquippa, PA
SERVICE BRAKES
ON SATURDAY 3/11/2017 I ATTEMPTED TO BACK MY JEEP DOWN AND OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES FELT STRANGE, AND THAT AS I DEPRESSED THE PEDAL THE JEEP WAS NOT STOPPING. CONFUSED, I HIT THE E-BRAKE TO STOP THE JEEP AND ATTEMPTED TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES TO SEE IF THERE WAS RESISTANCE. THE PEDAL FELT BETTER, BUT I COULD HEAR A HISING SOUND, LIKE A VACUUM LEAK. I WENT ON LINE AND SAW THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM FOR MY VEHICLE, WHICH COINCIDENTALLY WAS THE SAME PROBLEM I HAD EXPERIENCED. WHAT CAUGHT MY ATTENTION WAS THAT THE RECALL MENTIONED WATER INTRUSION INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER AND THE POTENTIAL FOR FREEZING AND REDUCING THE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS. I LIVE IN PITTSBURGH, PA, AND FOR 3 DAYS PRIOR TO MY BRAKE ISSUE IT HAD BEEN RAINY, AND MILD. FRIDAY NIGHT 3/10, THE TEMPERATURE DROPPED AND SATURDAY MORNING 3/11 IT WAS 20 DEG F. I CANT HELP BUT THINK THE TEMPERATURE, AND MOISTURE PLAYED A ROLE IN THIS INCIDENT. I'M JUST GLAD IT HAPPENED RIGHT AWAY INSTEAD OF ONCE I GOT OUT INTO TRAFFIC. THE JEEP IS CURRENTLY AT JEEP IN MOON TOWNSHIP, PA FOR TROUBLESHOOTING. ...UPDATED 04/11/17 *BF ..UPDATED 06/06/17 *BF
NHTSA complaint #10960343 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.