2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee lights problems

Filed Jul 16, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · 170,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle shut off inadvertently. The contact was able to pull over to an open lane, where the vehicle stopped. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact's husband charged the battery with a portable charger, and the vehicle restarted. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact's husband replaced both the battery and the alternator; however, the failure recurred a week later. The battery warning light was illuminated. The contact's husband replaced the alternator; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contacted stated that the check engine warning light and the brake warning light were illuminated. The contact later became aware that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 15V879000 (Electrical System, Interior Lighting), 19V813000 (Electrical System) and 17V572000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer and two other dealers were contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Dec 28, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 202,000 miles · NC · fire

The roof on the inside of my 2011 grand jeep cherokee caught on fire due to a sun visor recall (recall r71) the john hiester dealership in sanford, nc had previously fixed twice. Their special investigator said they weren't going to pay to fix the electrical fire damage because it wasn't related to the recall and wasn't a manufacturer issue. Basically, they implied that I caught my own vehicle on fire & risked my own life & the life of my grandchildren, which is crazy. See details below: on october 23, 2020, I took my 2011 jeep grand cherokee to the john hiester chrysler, dodge, jeep, ram dealership located on hawkins avenue in sanford, north carolina, to have the sun visor wiring related to safety recall r71 replaced. Per the attached invoice from the dealership, they replaced the right and left sun visor and installed wire guides and grind reliefs. At approximately 6:45 a.m. On december 9, 2020 (not even two months later), from inside of the house, as usual, I used the car key to automatically start my jeep that was stationary (sitting in my driveway) so that it could warm up. When my grandchildren and I walked outside to get into the jeep, I noticed a lot of smoke on the inside, so much so, that I couldn't see anything. Upon opening the jeep door, the entire vehicle was completely filled with smoke. With the doors opened, the smoke finally cleared, and, in horror, I saw that the roof on the inside had been completely burned and paint on the outside of the roof had bubbled from what appeared to be a fire. I immediately connected the incident to the recall that was repaired on october 23, 2020 because the previous night, I'd tried to turn on the visor light to read something and the lights were extremely dim. I messaged the john hiester dealership via online around 7:30 a.m. From there, my jeep was towed to the dealership, where it still remains unrepaired.

Filed Sep 25, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 156,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the high beam headlights remained illuminated. In addition, the power locks were inoperable and the power outlet failed. An independent mechanic noticed that a wire attached to the totally integrated power module (tipm) had burned out. The contact took the vehicle to dick scott chrysler dodge jeep ram plymouth (located at 684 w ann arbor rd, plymouth, mi 48170, 734‑259‑2023) who stated that the tipm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that despite the vehicle matching the criteria of the vehicle's included in the recall, the VIN was not included. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000.

Filed Sep 13, 2019 · Acceleration, Lights · 110,000 miles · PA

All electronic components flicker or shut off and smelled like wires where burning. This all happens when the vehicle is running

Filed Mar 14, 2019 · Lights · 99,000 miles · WI

Faulty headlights while driving on the freeway at night time the headlights completely failed causing a very dangerous situation almost causing an accident. I have had to replace these headlights 8 months ago now this.

Filed Jan 10, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 140,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the totally integrated power module was defective and replaced. The contact stated that the repair affected the passenger side turn signal, which caused the front fog lights to blink. Dodge chrysler jeep city (4395 us-130, burlington, nj 08016, (855) 242-0015) stated that the initial repair caused the passenger side turn signal to have to be repaired for more than $2,000. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2018 · Lights · 67,000 miles · AR

When you turn on the right turn signal, the light stays solid & the fog lights blink. When you turn on the left turn signal it will start out flashing correctly & after about 30 seconds it will start flashing fast with no light in the rear at all. We have taken it to chrysler & they want $1400 to repair or replace the tipm. There is no less than 15 videos on you tube on how to correct this issue which means you are without your vehicle for 2-3 days & you don't have a guarantee that it will fix the problem. We have been stopped multiple times by the police for not using our turn signals. This same complaint is listed on your site multiple times, but I don't know why a mandatory recall hasn't been issued. For a consumer having to pay $1400 out of pocket to repair what I think is a pretty big safety issue is just wrong.

Filed Jul 14, 2018 · Lights · 45,000 miles · PR

The light bulbs on the rear of the vehicle use for advising left or right turn as well as regular night for visibility are melting the cover frame where they are located, this cause water to leak from the outside causing the bulb to malfunction or damaging the same. This could easily cause an accident by the other vehicle behind you not been able to see you up front.

Filed May 12, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 94,500 miles · CA

When the right turn signal is on the fog lights flash and the turn signal does not blink. When I turn the fog light button on my turn signal lights up but does not blink. Took it to the dealer and they said it was the tipm that was faulty. Now after I got it back both front turn signals do not work and the back flashes fast and sometimes flashes normally. Also back when I bought the car a year ago in june 2017 the car would start and I would let the engine warm up but about 20 seconds in, it would stall. When driving it would usually stall when I was breaking at stop lights and stop signs. I replaced the camshaft positioning sensor about 3 times so far and still feel the engine losing power at times.

Filed May 2, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 83,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the battery warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the battery, the alternator assembly, and the PCM. The alternator assembly was extremely warm internally, which affected the PCM. The vehicle had to be turned off during the repair to further diagnose the PCM internal voltage shortage. The dealer (fred beans chrysler dodge jeep ram, 858 n easton rd, doylestown, pa 18902, (215) 348-7500) was aware that there were two recalls for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting) and 17v572000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). A repair appointment was scheduled for may 10, 2018. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and informed the contact that the vehicle year was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. Parts distribution disconnect for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting) and 17v572000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic).