2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed Jul 15, 2023 · LA

I just purchased this vehicle, in May 2023 and I have honestly had nothing but problems. I have no idea what is causing this but the speedometer/odometer does not work at all (all the lights and warning symbols work, cruise control doesn't work, TPM is lit up on the dash as I checked all the tires and all has same to, the key fob buttons worked when it wanted to (has NEW battery it was replaced 3'xs already) key fob would not stop alarm from going off most days and key fob would also not start my Jeep would have to keep trying before it did start and now IT DOESN'T DO ANYTHING. IT DOESN'T START DOESN'T TURN OVER NOTHING expect for the alarm going off non stop had to disconnect the horn and we pulled a relay to have it stop. We tried disconnecting the battery post to hopefully reset it, didn't work. I also had a res dot start blinking and I read up on all this and red dot is anti theft was activated. I been reading up on the reason and I keep getting the wireless control module and sentry key as the problem. I also seen that many other vehicles same as mine has had the same exact same problem. Some had theirs come up as a recall. Why is this vehicle listed as not having any recalls. Clearly something is going on with these vehicles that shouldn't be. I for one didn't cause this problem and I certainly can not afford to get this resolved on my own. I had my truck for only 2 weeks before it broke down. PLEASE HELP

Filed Dec 21, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 159,110 miles · AL

I was driving the other day and all the sudden I hit a bump and the key fob falls out of the ignition cutting the engine completely off. So I was coasting with no engine or power. Luckily I put it in to neutral and it started back up. This could have been very dangerous. Also my key will not release when I am trying to turn the car off so I have to leave it on sometimes and it has killed my battery. Most of the time it will release after a clicking noise I can turn it to the off position and it will release. It has cost me two batteries and a new key

Filed Sep 26, 2019 · Electrical · 139,821 miles · KY

Took our jeep to the dealership after the key fob kept getting stuck in the ignition and wouldn't release. They said it was the win module that needs to be replaced and the key would have to be reprogrammed for that win module! Well, since then, we've noticed that when we are able to get the key out (from hitting above the ignition to get it to release, or waiting an hour for it to eject on it's own) the radio will keep playing, so we have to turn it off, all of the dash lights stay on, it still dings if the door is open and acts like the key is in it after being removed. Now we're running into more issues while we're driving where it starts glitching and the computer makes all kinds of terrible scary sounds and has actually powered down on us! Now the battery is dead and won't start even with a jump! Most issues started out while in park and just trying to remove key fob, that lasted a few months and it still drove fine. Unfortunately, the issues have continually gotten worse and I'm afraid to drive it with my family since it powered down while driving down the street!

Filed Feb 25, 2017 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · NY

4 issues: 1.vehicle will not restart right away after the key fob has been turned off and sometimes I have to get out and disengage the battery for it to start again. 2. Key fob will come out of ignition when it is turned to accessory. 4. Key fob is able to come out when vehicle is running. 3. Sometimes key will not come out of ignition if it locks up. There are recalls on this problem with jeeps but for some reason not my vehicle. I did have it fixed at the jeep dealer but it is doing the same thing after $600.00 . This is a safety feature when the key comes out of the ignition before turning vehicle off.

Filed Sep 2, 2015 · Electrical · 55,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 63 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the key fob was replaced, but the failure persisted. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired for a second time. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2015 · Electrical · 53,232 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the key fob would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. The dealer then replaced the key, win module and ignition switch. Shortly after the repair, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 53,232. Updated 10/07/15*lj

Filed Aug 1, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 89,000 miles · MI

While exiting the expressway and coming to a stop at a light all the gauges on my vehicle went out. I no longer have the following: brake lights, turn signals, speed control, key fob, possibly air bags and general electrical components. This is the 2nd occurrence of this problem. I was almost rear ended while turning because of this issue. Vehicle is parked until it can be serviced. Dealer unable to service and would only schedule an appoint four days from today.

Filed Nov 22, 2013 · Engine · 86,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that after having the electronic key fob replaced, the vehicle started to sporadically stall while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where 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 86,000 and the current mileage was 88,000.