Ignition Switch problems of the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that after pulling into the garage and parking the vehicle, the vehicle was turned off however, the key had seized in the ignition switch. After waiting for several minutes, the contact heard a click from the ignition switch and the key was able to be removed. The contact stated the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

After turning off engine, key fob is seized in ignition switch, but releases after period of time. This is a constant recurring issue, with varying wait times, occurring each time car is driven. Prolonged wait time causes battery to drain.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 45 mph, the engine seized and shut off. The contact was able to park the vehicle on the side of the road and restart it with no issue. The contact stated she experienced the failure again on July 12, 2019. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The contact called bryden motors (located at 548 broad st, beloit, WI 53511, (608) 364-8880) and notified them of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving, the ignition switch would turn off independently and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The contact was referred to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Jeep will completely turn off while driving at random times and at random speeds. This includes highway and local roads. More than once, while driving at high speeds on the highway, the car turned off and I had to coast to the shoulder, turn the ignition switch to off and restart the car. Car will also intermittently not accelerate above 40 mph. The car has been brought to more than one repair shop and no one can find anything wrong with it that would cause this dangerous situation.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was inadvertently moved through the run position to the accessory or off ignition position, and the engine shut off. The vehicle was taken to the manufacturer who stated that the ignition switch and key fob needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 120,000.

The car ignition went into accessory position causing the engine to stop while I was driving it on the road. I do not have a lot of keys on the key. Also the ignition switch feels somewhat loose when I turn the key.

Problems with vehicle starting some days--other days won't start. No one can find the problem. Just completed the recall of the ignition switch but still have start problems.

Recall p57 was done on sept 9 2015, since then cars ignition switch goes into off position while driving has done this 4 times since recall repair at night all lights along with power steering and brakes fail to work a very dangerous situation.

The abs controller failed. There are complaints all over the internet about people having the same issue. I believe it was burned out by the faulty ignition switch which powers it. The switch is already under recall.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number 14v567000 (electrical systems). However, the parts needed were not available. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 104,000.

Ignition switch still has not been replaced.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition would not turn to the on position. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

This shall serve to inform you that I owner of a Jeep cherokee laredo 2008 has filed numerous complaints with the department of motor vehicles concerning a recall with my ignition switch. It has been over two years and I am stilling for my ignition switch part to be ordered. The vehicle on numerous occasions has proved to be unsafe by stopping abruptly on the highway by losing power, parking lots by failing to start or on the road by losing speed where I could literally release the brake pedal and the car could not move. This is not only dangerous especially when I am in the car with my family on the highway and my ignition switch makes my car lose power, not only can I cause an accident and harm my family and I but other vehicles with their passengers too. I would like to know that matters are being taken to find parts to replace the faulty ignition switch. How long is it reasonable to wait for recall part to be order and fixed for my vehicle, until some tragic accident occurs? I am writing to inform you, if there is ever an incident, not only will I will file legal action against the department of motor vehicles.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled several times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had to be towed twice and taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the key fob as stuck in the ignition switch. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer of diagnosed. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 ( electriacl system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Ak.

Tl - the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speed, the vehicle started experiencing multiple electrical failures. The contact mentioned that the radio was not turning on,the vehicle failed to shift and would not accelerated pass 25 mph. The contact mentioned that in order for the vehicle to resumed normal function the key had to be removed from the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system ). However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 89,000. Pm.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that when the ignition is turned to the on position, the engine failed. The battery warning indicator was illuminated continuously. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent to mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 121,522. Jw.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle was exhibiting the same failures as listed in the recall, but the VIN was not included. The contact stated that when the key was turned to the "off" position, the engine would turn off; however, all the accessories would still be running and the key would not eject from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,000.

While on an interstate expressway, engine ignition cut out, loosing power. By shifting to neutral & using the fob-key, engine was started while moving. This has happened repeatedly about six times lately. I believe this to be defect in the ignition switch assembly. Contrary to Chrysler info (p57; NHTSA 14v-567), I believe the fob-key was in the "run" detent position when this event occurred. (Chrysler says this problem occurs when the fob-key passes the run position after starting). Either way, the ignition switch is probably faulty. Chrysler has not made available an immproved ignition key assembly per their promise, and currently the old ignition switch assembly is backordered, so I can not affect any corrective action. Loss of power in a congested traffic situation, or during maneuvering can cause loss of control and a serious accident. I seek a timely remedy to this unsafe situation.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed to start the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was included under NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system), but the remedy was not available. The contact received the recall notice in December of 2014. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The VIN was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 87,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:14v567000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts needed for the repair (ignition switch) were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,450. Aw.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

I received a recall notice about 4-5 months ago for my 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It is recall p57/NHTSA 14v-567 for an ignition switch. It states that some of the vehicles may experience a frequency operated button ignition key(fobik) that may stick between the "start" and "run" position. This may result in the loss of certain electrical features. It continues to state that the ignition position may result in the loss of certain electrical features and/or a loss of engine power, power steering assist, and/or power brake booster assist. I called the Chrysler group recall assistance center 1-800-853-1403 and they told me that they do not have the part in and have no idea when the part will be in. I find this very disturbing and quite frankly not acceptable. This is a serious safety issue that can cause my car to shut off while driving and possibly crash. In my opinion that is not an acceptable response to thousands of people that are experiencing this and waiting to have this repaired. It has already been 4-5 months since the notice was mailed out. How is it possible to still not have the part in and/or an eta on when the part will be in stock? having ending the recall notice with "we're sorry for any inconvenience, but we are sincerely concerned about your safety" doesn't exactly speak to the response I received when I called Chrysler. Four to five months have passed and still no eta on when the part will be here. How concerned is Chrysler? please, any help with this matter would be greatly appreciated not only for myself, but also for all of the other individuals that have to hear this non-sense from Chrysler. This is putting thousands of people at a severe safety risk.

I'm not sure when we received the recall notice for the ignition switch but it has been an extremely long time. We have not heard anything about getting this fixed.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact placed the key fob in the off position and was able to restart the vehicle after ten minutes. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 98,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the four wheel drive warning light flickered. The windshield wipers randomly activated and the instrument panel gauges randomly flashed without warning. The dealer replaced the ignition switch; however, the four wheel drive warning light continued to illuminate. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign numbers: 13v175000 (electrical system, power train) and 14v567000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.

Ignition switch problems - I am now using my third ignition switch. The first one failed instantly, shortly after I purchased this used vehicle. I parked the car in the driveway and when I tried to restart it the switch would not read and accept my key fob. Therefore it would not start the engine. Car had to be towed to dealer for a replacement switch and programming. The second failed (approximately a year later) intermittently with increasing frequency. When I would turn the key fob to start the car and then release the key to let it return to the "on" position the engine would turn off. Sometimes it would stop immediately, but there were other occasions that it would turn off after I started driving. The third switch is now still working but is operation is not as smooth as it was originally. This is the condition that preceded the failure of the second switch. I've been driving for almost fifty years and have never experienced failures as I just described. This is more than an expense and inconvenience. When your car shuts off while you are driving it. . . Now that is dangerous and unacceptable.

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph making a turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred three years later. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. . . Updated 08/11/14 the consumer stated the vehicle repaired on 06/13/2014.