Jeep Grand Cherokee shudder problems

Filed Sep 21, 2026 · Brakes, Engine · 357 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was idling roughly, shuddering while turning, and hesitating while accelerating. The failures had occurred approximately three times. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 15-20 MPH and attempting to merge onto the highway, several unknown warning lights illuminated, an alarm sounded, and there was an abnormal burning odor, prompting the driver to pull over to the side of the road, where the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted after several minutes and operated as intended. Additionally, the contact stated that while making a left turn onto a street, the vehicle stalled, nearly causing a crash with oncoming traffic. The contact promptly shifted into Park (P), restarted the vehicle, and continued driving. The contact also stated that while going through a car wash with the gear shifter in neutral(N), the Auto Park mode engaged, and the vehicle was almost rear-ended. The car wash was shut down, and the vehicle was pushed with assistance before being restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice; however, the contact was informed that no trouble codes were retrieved. The spark plugs were replaced under an unknown recall, and the shuddering ceased temporarily, but the failures persisted. The failure mileage was approximately 357.

Filed Sep 9, 2026 · Engine · 75,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact had received an undisclosed recall; however, the recall repair was not performed while the contact was out of town. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The check engine warning light was illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, it was indicated that the recall repair was claimed at another authorized dealer, LaFontaine Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Walled Lake (1111 S Commerce Rd, Walled Lake, MI 48390). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Filed Dec 20, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · MO

On 2 ocassions the vehicle failed to execute a stop. The first was going down a mild hill at 20 mpg; I applied the brakes and the car started to slow and then the brakes felt like there was a shudder and released, and then engaged again and the car finally did stop. That same day on flat ground the same thing repeated. A second brake problem has occurred multiple times; likely 50 - 60 times. When braking and the car downshifts, the vehicle surges forward before slowing again, esp from 4th down to 3rd, of 3rd down to 2nd gear and 2nd to 1st. I have taken this to Reed Jeep in my hometown of Kansas City and not problem was identified. The car has been driven by others who also felt the same. These issues can put others at risk because they have occured when others are driving and they could injure a pedstrian or cause an MVA when the car does not stop. I have ceased driving the vehicle because of this and the battery fire concern and the engine failure from sand concern.

Filed Dec 5, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · FL

The car has a strange thump when driving around 70-75. This is always and the dealer says it’s normal, which is not true! This weird thump is now happening at lower speeds and also a weird shuddering at speeds around 25-40. Shudders are more random Also starting at about 8-10,000 miles randomly while driving highway speeds 70-75 the vehicle shudders /vibrates for about 20 seconds and then stops. I do not use lane assist so it’s not that. It feels like when you run over the rumble sticks on the highway but amplified x20. Also since almost purchase I have had several alignments because the car continuously pulls to the left. In Florida the roads crown to the right for rain water run off. If anything the car should pull to the right but it pulls to the left consistently even right after an alignment. Other complaints I’ve made are how unstable and wobbly it drives and this has gotten significantly worse to the point that the ability to maintain control of it on the highway is not pleasant and feels very unsafe Any cat that randomly shudders at highway speeds is not safe And needs to be fixed. However,14 service trips and several manufacturer complaints and still nothing… they promise things and give it a car wash instead. They are not saying much about their own product to tell me it’s running as designed. I’m tired of hearing I can’t duplicate it. Absurd excuse. At this point it’s been very scary at times… so I’m selective with where I use my vehicle. So I’ve been renting when I need to go on the highway. This is costly but at least safer for myself and others. I wish they would just fix the car

Filed Sep 4, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · NC

This vehicle continues to have electrical issues which effects the drivability. For the current service visit, the vehicle was taken in due to “shut down” or “shudder off” as if the car had completely been downshifted and lost power while in full drive mode causing a driving interruption. This driving interruption causes a concern for safety. As of today, the vehicle has been in the service department for 56 days. Red wrench appears each time with "Service Hybrid System", check engine light. Discussions with service department: "No definitive fix" ..•B273C-00 Meaning: (one of the codes) The code specifically points to an issue with the digital crash input, meaning the vehicle's computer is detecting a "crash" event, even when one hasn't occurred. •4xe Specific: This code is frequently seen on Jeep 4xe models, likely due to the complexity of the hybrid system and its interaction with the ORC.

Filed Aug 5, 2025 · Brakes · 67,000 miles · NH

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at unknown moderate speeds, the vehicle shuddered upon depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the failure occurred violently while driving at high speeds. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the brake and wheel systems were serviced on 5 separate occasions; however, the failure persisted. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V838000(Service Brakes, Hydraulics); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and informed that the contact would be notified by mail once the parts became available. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer to make an appointment; however, he dealer informed the contact once again that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2025 · Engine · 57,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle on several occasions, there was an abnormal tapping sound coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the check engine warning light flashed, and the vehicle started shuddering. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the lifters needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.

Filed Mar 31, 2025 · Engine · MI

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 13, 2025 · Engine · 111,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, or at a complete stop, the vehicle was shuddering with the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact used a code reader and retrieved a DTC for a stuck intake valve in the high lift position. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to a local dealer to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

Filed Aug 9, 2024 · Transmission · IN

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited started to shudder when accelerating, roughly into to 2nd/3rd gear, but would stop if pedal was lifted then would shift normally. In about a weeks time, the engine light came on and the vehicle would not shift gears at all while the car was in motion. Would have to pull over immediately, restart vehicle, then shifting would be fine and light went off. Could not reproduce. 3 days later, vehicle shifted into neutral multiple times during one trip of approx 10 miles with each time requiring a restart. Engine light has stayed on, dealership has been contacted.