2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Sep 18, 2026 · Electrical · 250,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, the A/C unit started blowing warm air, with the battery, ABS, and malfunction indicator warning lights illuminated. The vehicle stalled, and the contact to pulled over to the shoulder. Upon inspection, there was extreme heat and a burning odor coming from the engine compartment. A mobile mechanic jumpstarted the vehicle and the vehicle was driven to the residence. The battery was replaced, but the failure recurred immediately after the next start-up. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V435000 (Electrical System); however, the dealer confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2024 · Electrical · IL

While my wife was driving, there was a noticable whining sound that was followed by heat, burning smell and smoke coming into the cabin. After taking in for service, I was told that the problem was the alternator which would have caught fire or failed without warning increasing the risk of a crash. Upon learning it was the alternator I discovered that there were 2 separate recalls (P60 and & T36) for defective alternators for 2012-2014 vehicles. "The alternator diodes on your vehicle may experience a rapid failure. Variability in the failure mode ranges from no output, reduced output, and/or a fully shorted to ground condition. Depending on the alternator failure mode and timing, vehicle electrical system voltage may drop to critical levels, disabling systems such as Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Electronic Control Module (ECM), and/or the Central Body Controller (CBC). The driver will have limited or no detection of the alternator failing, which can result in vehicle shutdown while driving and/or an underhood electrical fire." Something terrible could have happened to my wife. Thankfully it did not. When I was told that my vehicle was not included because it is a 2011 I was angry and frustrated which is why I am reporting this to you. I am questioning why the federal safety agency - would not include 2011 vehicles in the safety recall as the problem with the alternator is the same. Am I supposed to believe that the defective alternator in my vehicle is not the same as the ones that are in the 2012 when they are having the exact same problem? Along with the anger I feel because of the danger it posed to my family, I am equally frustrated that the repair is not covered under the costly repair because my VIN didn't not fall under the recall.

Filed May 29, 2018 · Engine · 60,000 miles · PA

Alternator p60 I the federal safety agency 14v‑634 chrysler has decided that a defect, \vhich relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2011 through 2014 model year dodge challenger, dodge charger, dodge durango, chrysler 300 and 2012 through 2014 model year jeep. Grand cherokee vehicles equipped ,vith a 160 an1p alternator. My jeep grand cherokee is a 2011 and experienced to exact alternator malfunction as described in this recall. Chrysler does not recognize my car in this recall. According to the recall, p60 I the federal safety agency 14v‑634 the problem is ..the alternator diodes in your vehicle may experience a rapid failure. Variability in the failure m node ranges from no output, reduced output, and/or a fully shorted to ground condition. Depending on the alternator failure mode and timing, vehicle electrical system voltage may drop to critical levels, disabling systems such as antilock brake system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), electronic control module (ECM), and/or the central body controller (cbc). The driver will have limited or no detection of the alternator failing, ,which can result in vehicle shutdown,vn ,while driving and/or an under hood electrical fire. Seem my 2011 jeep grand cherokee should be added to this recall.

Filed Feb 10, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 66,467 miles · TX

Vehicle lost power while driving at speeds of 55mph. Check engine light and multiple system warnings were shown by evic, including ABS, traction control, ignition system, 4wd system, and air suspension system. Braking power was severely diminished. Maximum speed was reduced to 5mph, before stalling out after 10 feet. The cause of the issue was a short in the crankshaft position sensor that disabled all powertrain and braking systems. All systems share the same 5 volt circuit into PCM.

Filed Apr 7, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · 48,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at various speeds, the ABS, check engine, four wheel drive, anti-skid, and air ride warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the PCM module needed to be replaced. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

Filed Nov 27, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 51,033 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the ABS and check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake booster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle failure mileage was 51,033.

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Brakes, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · NC

While driving the ABS, and tracking lights came on. Made it home , and notice that the fuel pump continued to run when the ignition was turned off. Started the jeep back up , and the brake pedal went to the floor. Had jeep towed to thd dodge dealership. Estimated cost, 1,300.

Filed Mar 6, 2014 · Brakes · 60,500 miles · MI

Unable to stop/longer than normal stopping distance in panic stop situation- brake pedal is hard and unable to engage ABS. Occurs only in cold ambient temps ( below 20 degrees) first panic stop after driving at freeway or highway speeds.

Filed Jan 10, 2014 · Brakes · 58,121 miles · NY

While traveling at normal highway speed slowed downed to exit highway and when I went to stop to pay toll brake pedal became hard as a rock and car would not stop. I released pressure from pedal and tried to pump brakes and got car to stop, ABS system did not activate and no warning lights were activated!!!!! When I took car to service station I was informed the power booster for the brakes had blown. And the dealer informed the service station there are -7 on the north eastern region and the cold weather has caused this part to blow out!!!!!!

Filed Feb 25, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 20,000 miles · MA

Upon slowing down at normal deceleration rates, the brakes lost power allowing car to roll through a stop sign. The issue is intermittent and does not exhibit any observable pattern (outside temperature, etc). The dealer first said it was the rotors glazing, but the issue continued after the dealership turned them and the frequency has not reduced. The second visit found no issues after it was again reported. A third party resource indicated that it could be the master cylinder gasket/seal. Since this issue does not occur regularly and has not been "observed" by the dealership, the dealership will not replace the part. Since it does happen at a rate of only 1-2 times per week, it is tough to compensate for and/or predict when it will occur causing lack of confidence. Other notes are that ABS does not kick in during the loss of power and the pedal is pushed in as far as possible with the car still moving forward between 5-10mph only decelerating slightly.