Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Four problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2015 Grand Cherokee.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2019

I have had continual electrical problems with my Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015. I have replaced both the battery and alternator because of Jeep to not starting in the morning. However, approximately 3 months later, I am once again experiencing the same problem. The mechanics cannot resolve the problem. They all say it is probably related to the voltage regulator or computer system.

2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2018

After 3. 5 years of no problems, our Jeep has been back to the dealer service every month since August 2018. Currently at service since 1/14/19, 15 business days. In August: pulled into a parking spot and the wipers started, could not turn them off different messages flashed �no bus�, and various other msgs. Check engine light was on. Took in to dealer the next day. Recalls were performed. We felt, our problems had been solved. They were not. September: arrived at my son's school 7:15 a. M. Wipers started, chiming started, messages flashed, tire pressure flashed. Turned engine off, restarted problem solved. October: on baltimore beltway with my son's carpool in the car, we were in rush hour traffic crawling along. . . Wipers start, chiming, messages flashing �service electronic throttle control� and others. . . Then car started lurching and lunging somehow got it limping into the dealer. . . Podded it and it threw over 480 codes. In service for 10 days. Alternator replaced, did not help. November: arrived home after an 1. 5 hour trip, chiming started, messages flashed. But this time as I reversed into driveway, car threw itself into park. December: again driving car pool of young teenagers, exited baltimore beltway, wipers start, chiming, messages, �service electronic throttle�, �auto park disabled�, service shifter, etc. Engine revving but we're barely moving. There was nowhere to safely pullover and I have no idea if any of the exterior lights are working. I had to make a lady turn to get out of traffic. We barely made it. This last episode was the last straw. Our dealer's service department has been nothing but helpful. They have, with my permission driven the vehicle with diagnostic equipment hooked up, they've put over 600miles on my vehicle, but I don't care because I'd like it fixed. They've tried to replicate for 15+ days w/no success. I do not feel safe in this car.

3 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2017

I was told by the Jeep service tech that it is the alternator that has given out and needs to be replaced. It only has 45k miles.

4 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 07/14/2017

With little warning, and out of cell reception, Jeep suddenly began flashing intermittently on navigation screen warning that car was not charging and another warning about parking brake malfunction as I was driving approximately 55 mph in a mountainous California area. . I drove it 30 miles to try to get within cell phone range before it simply quit. Thank goodness I had just renewed my uconnect contract because I still was not within cell phone range when car died. A tow truck was called and car towed to nearest Jeep facility that could repair it. Result of problem was bad alternator. This is ridiculous on a car that is less than 2. 5 years of age and driven less than 3,6000 miles. I had absolutely no warning of problem until I was traveling 150 miles away from home in a mountainous and sparsely traveled road. Jeep was under warranty but I am uneasy now about potential other problems occurring.


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