Electrical Failure Problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee

There were (3) electrical failures leading up to the complete electrical and engine system shutting down while driving. Electrical failures started with key and key fob not functioning, which caused vehicle to be inoperative until win module was replaced. The major safety concern occurred when vehicle completely stopped functioning while driving 40 mph. All headlights and electrical system shut down, power steering disabled, brakes locked, engine dead. Hazards wouldn't work and this was a major safety concern when vehicle is stuck in the middle of the road, with no lights and it was late in the evening and very dark.

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The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 09v117000 (seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler). The vehicle began to exhibit several electrical failures within the turn signals, hazard lights and the heater fan. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the electrical window motor, turn signals and hazard light electrical sensors were replaced. The heater fan was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 71,058.

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The contact owns a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately between 25 and 30 mph on normal road conditions. The entire warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. Suddenly, the complete electrical system failed to function. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle resumed normal operation after a delay of fifteen seconds. The failure occurred intermittently. In addition, the activation of the windshield wipers also resulted in the engine stalling. Previously, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on three separate occasions for the identical failures and the technician was unable to duplicate the failures. The vehicle was repaired for the malfunctions when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 03/12/10. *ljupdated 09/16/10.

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The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that her vehicle shut completely off while idling at a stop light. She drifted slowly across the median and was able to restart the vehicle after approximately five minutes. The dealer kept the vehicle for a few days and stated that there was electrical failure. The failure occurred without warning. The failure mileage was 36,000.

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The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle's owners manual was missing information regarding the fuse diagram, the location, and labeling of the fuses. The current and failure mileages were 86,000. The consumer stated the electrical sensors failed. Updated 09/15/09.

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The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and began to function normally. In addition, the entire electrical system would not function which included the instrument panel and temperature gauges. The failures occurred intermittently and became progressively worse over time. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. The technician was unable to identify the electrical problem. The manufacturer stated that they would conduct a research regarding the electrical failure and follow up with the contact. The contact stated that the manufacturer had not been responsive to him concerning the safety defects when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Consumer experienced electrical failure which caused vehicle fire. Manufacturer notified.

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Consumer experienced electrical failure which caused vehicle fire. Manufacturer notified.

Electrical system failed.

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Consumer complained about electrical system failure. This failure caused the turn signal to flash on the dashboard, but not on the rear. Also, brake lights worked intermittently. Although vehicle was serviced several times, the problem was not resolved.

Electrical system failure has caused the headlights, power windows & the power locks to fail.