2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee: won't start

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 Oct 24, 2019 · Electrical · 47,005 miles · MI

The car will not start with ignition fob. This happens unpredictably. It has been doing this for a long time. We thought it was the battery but now, with a new battery it still often will not start. If we wait for some unknown period of time it eventually cranks and starts. We never know when and if we can leave or visa versa for returning home. When ever this happens the vehicle is stationary in legal parking place. However, it has cut off will driving.

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 Dec 26, 2018 · Electrical · 50,932 miles · IN

Went in to the store came out put my key in and it does not start all the dash lights come had it towed home my son came over put key in and it started right up one week later the same thing happen it not reading my key all the time

Filed Dec 7, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 29,718 miles · OH

Vehicle would not start. Completely dead. Vehicle was towed to dealer. Dealer said battery was bad. Replaced battery. Vehicle was ok for 3 days. Same problem occurred. This time dealer found vehicle was not getting proper voltage to transmission. Needed wiring harness replaced. Very expensive repair job. Lucky for me I have a "lifetime" warranty on power train. I am wondering if the transmission would stopped working if I was moving??? I talk to some with a 2007 model and the same thing happened.

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Electrical · 68,000 miles · MI

I purchased a used 2009 grand cherokee limited about 1 year ago. Since then, I have had nothing but electrical problems with the vehicle. Over the past 6 months, I have had it into the same dealership approximately 10+ times for the same reason, electrical. Clearly chrysler is aware there is an issue, as they have repeatedly picked up the repair tab since I started an actual claim with chrysler customer service. I will start the vehicle up to ten times no problem, then stop somewhere come back to start vehicle again and it just wont start. Chrysler customer service has dragged their feet so far, and their follow up has been poor at best. All the dealership has done is continue to re diagnose that there is a different problem each time as I the consumer continue to pay thousands for the faulty electrical, and cheap parts that have been engineered in my truck. Once again, the consumer foots the bill for corporate americas shortcomings. Their is definitely a problem with chryslers wireless ignition cylinder, very similar to the gm recall on ignitions if you ask me. Now I have no vehicle again as I sit here waiting for chrysler to do something, completely on chryslers time clock. For what we spend on these vehicles today, the products and service provided by jeep and chrysler have made me sick to my stomach. I will never buy another jeep product in the next 30 years that I purchase vehicles due to the poor quality of parts, and the terrible follow up and service by chrysler corporation...

Filed Jun 25, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 84,000 miles · MA

Twice within the past month, my 2009 jeep grand cherokee with approximately 85,000 miles has stalled on me while driving. Both times I took it to a garage; the second time I took it to a jeep dealer/service center. No codes were thrown either time and neither service person was able to duplicate the problem. It may be a coincidence, but both times this happened, I had filled my tank with gas that day. On both instances, I was able to put the car in park and restart the car with no issues. Additionally, for the past few months, the car often does not start on the first try. It will start with no problems on the second attempt. Dealership has replaced the win module; this did not seem to help. The throttle bottle was also replaced in case that was causing the stalling; that did not help either.I now feel as if I am risking my life and my kids' lives every time I step into the car and take it on the highway. If this stalling issue happens on a highway, we could be killed in an instant. Very dangerous and the service people don't seem all that concerned...they can't pinpoint the issue so they charge me $100+ and send me on my way.

Filed Sep 20, 2013 · Electrical · 102,000 miles · MI

While driving on a freeway the car stalled and had difficulty controlling the car to the road shoulder. The car was restarted after stopping for few minutes. The car dealership could not identified failure code. This happened again is august 2013 and most recently on september 19, 2013. The last time the car would not start and it was towed to the dealership. I am waiting for their diagnoses.

Filed May 21, 2010 · Engine · 5,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would intermittently stall without warning. The contact would shut off the engine and upon restarting; the vehicle would operate as normal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two occasions where the PCM was updated but to no avail. The failure recurred. In addition, the contact stated he would sporadically have incidents where the vehicle would not start. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 8,900.