general problems of the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee - part 2

I have been alerted to two (2) safety recalls which may lead to bodily harm or even death. The manufacturer states that "the remedy for this condition is not yet available". So, each time I use this vehicle, I am exposing myself and any passengers to potentially grave danger. This is unacceptable. The manufacturer must be given a finite time period to either remedy the problem or repurchase the vehicle, from the legal owner. Recalls as follows: Aug 13,2020 manufacturer recall numberw58 NHTSA recall number20v-475 recall statusrecall incomplete, remedy not yet available Nov 12,2020 manufacturer recall numberw79 NHTSA recall number20v-699 recall statusrecall incomplete, remedy not yet available.

After a stop at a stop sign or red light, when turning into traffic (right or left), I begin to lose all acceleration and my car goes dead! I have to try very hard to steer my car off road if I can and then put the car in park and start my car up all over again! scares me!!! almost been hit!! this has happened to me about 6 times since I purchased my car in October of 2014! last time was a few weeks ago! this is a safety issue!!! I have taken my car in to be inspected but they can't find what causes the problem! I never know when this may happen again!! I won't drive on expressways because of this problem! I did some research and found that a lot of people are having this same problem with their Jeeps!! this needs to be addressed! please look into this before someone dies because if it.

In previous model years this has been a problem of a long start. It happens just about every day the vehicle is sitting over night, wake up in the morning to go to work and it take a bit longer than it should to start up.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee ran off.

Since the recall a year ago (spring 2019) the vehicle has a serious hesitation in the throttle response until the ecodiesel engine reaches full operating temperature. This creates a serious safety hazard. The fuel mileage has dropped a minimum of 4 mpg. I received a second notice (12/10) regarding an "approved emissions modification disclosure 3. 0l diesel" the local dealer was unaware and stated it was the previous recall. I called "fca" (Jeep) and was informed that this was the precurser to another recall. The only identifying numbers I have are "fc106038" and "****auto* for aadc 030 7/1/2" marked on the notice. This is a serious problem that needs a fix of some sort. The cure for the original recall seems to be worse than the original problem. The original recall repair was performed 9/17/19.

My check engine light came on in my vehicle on morning while I was pulling out of my garage. So, I called the dealership and they said that I could get a free diagnostic test from one of the auto stores. I went to o'reilly's, which is a store that sell auto supplies & parts, and they diagnosed a problem with the fuel system. I took the vehicle to the dealership and was told that it was the fuel relay. The dealership kept the vehicle for a few days to do the repair. I would like to go on record in case this vehicle's manufactured year needs to be included in the current recall.

Previously entered complaint regarding cold throttle/turbo lag of 3-5 seconds which is dangerous for pulling into traffic and almost causing accidents but this is not limited to cold vehicles. The lag is shorter but evident when warm. I have had several incidents of hitting the lag while trying to turn in an intersection and there is a "flat spot" lag of 2 -3 seconds. Pressing the gas pedal in stop and go traffic can cause a lag then surge forward. I have almost hit the car in front of me several times and had difficulty switching lanes because I get the nose of the vehicle turned into another lane then it does not move causing near collusions then surges forward. This is extremely dangerous and I am beginning to be frightened of driving this vehicle for even the shortest of times.

Since the last recall for the Jeep eco deisel the system has been running the deisel exhaust regeneration at least once a week (8 times in 7 weeks since the recall update was performed). I took it to the dealership again, they performed a manual regeneration and this did not solve the problem, it started it again a week later. This means I have to drive my car at highway speeds for at least 10-15 minutes to get it to shut off (even though it doesn't actually regenerate the filter) and my engine is overworking and lagging. The dealership said it is a software problem that since the recall everyone with the Jeep eco diesels is complaining of.

For vehicle with VIN number 1c4rjfbm4fc618212, after a vo8 flash of the ecu due to emissions recall settlement the car has serious "lag" in acceleration from the stop position. This is a safety hazard as the lag creates a collision risk from on-coming traffic. Currently the manufacturer does not have a solution for the software update that has caused the safety hazard.

Ever since the fca ecodiesel exhaust emissions update, my vehicle has had terrible turbo-lag. When you step on the accelerator, especially after a cold start it can take up to 4 seconds to actually move forward. I already reported this once before, but this vehicle is a serious hazard. Trying to cross any type of traffic is dangerous. It also has anywhere from 3-4mpg drop since the update.

After the fca eco diesel settlement recall the throttle on my Grand Cherokee deisel has severe lag until the car has been driven for several miles. It does not matter if you let the car warm up or not. It is so bad that you cannot trust it to pull out into traffic for fear the throttle will not engage even with adequate space for entering traffic. I have almost been hit several times trying to enter traffic due to this lag.

While driving in stop and go traffic I was stopped with my foot in the brake pedal the engine started revving into high rpms the car stated surging and the brakes wouldn't stop the car. I rear ended the vehicle in front of me.

Vehicle fire - while driving my 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee ecodiesel, the vehicle lost power on a city street and spontaneously caught fire. The fire quickly filled the cabin with chemicals and smoke. There were no warning signs and luckily, due to the cold temperatures, the fire was put out before myself and the other occupant were burnt up in the car. After two weeks of investigations by the dealership and fiat Chrysler, there is still no determination of the cause. The car was purchased new and less than three years old and the time of occurance.

Capless gas cap cracked and it comes right off housing. I screw it back in and drive on, probably safety issue. Jeep dealer can only order entire capless filler assembly. $450 part w/install. They redesigned fuel filler assembly on newer Jeeps, but this current faulty design should be recalled at no codt to owner! also the filler neck broke right at 36000 miles and couldnt fill with gas as it would act like it was full. Entire job $600.

Capless gas cap cracked and it comes right off housing. I screw it back in and drive on, probably safety issue. Jeep dealer can only order entire capless filler assembly. $450 part w/install. They redesigned fuel filler assembly on newer Jeeps, but this current faulty design should be recalled at no codt to owner!! . P/n 68243684aa. It may redirect you to newly designed part.

The vehicle was at a full stop in a line of cars to pick up children for school. Let off brake to "inch" forward, and the car suddenly fully accelarated. Brake did not override the accelaration. The car in front was hit causing major damage to both vehicles. It continued to accelerate around that vehicle and then jumped a curb before being able to halt the vehicle and kill the engine. Narrowly escaped killing 10's of school children at an elementary school!!! the images attached will show that this was the amount of acceleration that occured within just a few feet of the vehicle that was in front. It was not human error that led to this crash. Please exercise due diligence in investigating this, so as to prevent future tragedy!.

Minor leak in evaporative emission system. Dealer diagnosed as leaking fuel filler neck (cap less style) part ordered and has been on national back order with no release date since ordered. Dealer has upgraded order several time and each time part number is superseded but still no release date. Check engine light has been on 3-4 months now due to this. Expressed concern if anything else goes wrong will not be able to tell as check engine light is always on.

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. When the contact clicked the function button for the head lamps, the fuel lid opened without warning. The contact constantly had to check to ensure that the fuel cap door was closed due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

About 18 months ago the NHTSA had issued an advisory bulletin suggesting that automakers reduce or eliminate onboard info systems due to distracted drivers, in the meantime more complex systems have been installed by said and with the most recent hacking of the onboard ecm's as well as driving controls, I question will you possibly follow through with a mandate to cease these systems from being installed seeing that hackers through the bluetooth systems also onboard be eliminated to stop possible horrific accidents from happening. I understand that many are now issuing new software updates that are supposed to stop this from happening, however hackers have " backdoor methods " to still be able to access a cars system and with all the cyber crime taking place today , the elimination of these systems would be a sure fire way to stop it. A going back to a more simpler time when these issues didn't exist say pre 2003 standards. As a concerned consumer I am very worried that some very bad things are going to continue to happen and put my family ( as well as others ) at great risk. I would implore you to seriously consider stopping these systems from being installed in any newer cars that are planned for release, you timely decision would be greatly appreciated , thank you for your time.

I purchase this vehicle 11/8/2014. Since then here is an ongoing, high pitched noise upon acceleration from zero to any cruising speed. I have taken it to 3 different Jeep dealers for this complaint and others. The service departments say it is due to the 9 speed automatic transmission. One dealer tried to blame it on my plastic sunglasses in the overhead storage compartment. One dealer reported to me that the same noise was heard on 2 brand new vehicles just delivered to them. I also have ongoing electrical issues - steering wheel controls reverse sides left to right, right to left for audio controls, the radio randomly starts switching channels, automatic high beam sensors turns on to enable mode, but in this mode the high beams do not dim. This function worked initially, then it didn't and one dealer said it lost it's program so they reset it. Another dealer said the sensor is not working. I will have it looked at again at my next service appointment. The phone call/phone call cancel buttons also reverse function. The fuel take door randomly pops open. This has happened while driving, while the car is parked at my work or home. I have had this repaired once. It still continues to happen. The Jeep will randomly lurch forward while stopped, brakes engaged and vehicle is running - at a stop light or stop sign.