2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical System Problems
- 40
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 40 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- backup camera · 7 records
- star tickets · 6 records
- passenger seat · 4 records
- infotainment system · 4 records
- city street · 4 records
- steering wheel · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 34 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that every time the vehicle was in operation and a turn was made, the vehicle decelerated and lost power. Also, the front wheels and steering wheel seized. The contact could not turn the vehicle due to the stiffness of the steering wheel. In addition, the engine leaked oil and the electronic throttle, check engine, and stability control warning…
ODI 11218880
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
In september of 2018 in an elevated grocery store parking lot, immediately at the moment of a low speed front collision that bent part of the front bumper, the engine rpm spiked extremely high. I then carefully put my foot square on the break and applied pressure before putting the vehicle in reverse so i could park in order to check the damage. As my foot was firm on the brake, while shifting into reverse the…
ODI 11218346
Electrical System
Electrical system malfunctioned while driving on a city street, dashboard lit up and the vehicle would not switch gears. Wipers started going and message popped up on the screen to not turn the vehicle off because it may not restart. When the vehicle was turned off it would not restart and it was stuck in the run position. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, they stated the vehicle over fifty codes and they did not…
ODI 11149833
Electrical System
Vehicle is equipped with the 8.4 inch uconnect/nav 4c touch screen. This system/screen controls the radio, climate control, heated/cooled seats, phone, navigation, etc. After driving the vehicle for 20-30 minutes using only the radio, the touch screen becomes hot to the touch. Recently the screen reached 127.7 degrees (see attached picture). Vehicle was brought to the dealer on 7/30/18 and the issue was escalated up…
ODI 11115708
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
I have only owned the vehicle for 5 months. When filling the gas tank on several different occasions at several different pumps, the pump stops like the tank is full even though i just started pumping. Also randomly the backup camera does not display and then the entire infotainment system shuts down and restarts while going down the road or while in reverse *tt
ODI 11104183
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Brand new grand cherokee, only 400 miles, today my backup camera stopped working. On the display i have an icon "backup camera" when attempting to click this the backup camera would not pop-up. Turned the car off and kept it off for 10 minutes, re-started the car, the jeep display does not pop-up with the safety notification and the backup camera does not come on the screen when the car is placed in reverse. It was…
ODI 11100520
Electrical System · Power Train
My vehicle was purchased brand new 11/2018, when i press the button to start it, 75% of the time it won't start and takes several attempts. Also when i shift into reverse, the r just flashes and the vehicle won't reverse. It won't move until i turn it off and restart it again. These two problems occur frequently.
ODI 11101437
Electrical System
My backup camera has quit working. It won't even turn on. The uconnect is also unresponsive as far as trying to turn off the unit. I tried the three reset options and nothing. I can't force an update or anything. So now i have no backup camera.
ODI 11096948
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor and smoke coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to river oaks chrysler jeep dodge ram ([redacted]., houston, tx 77098, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed with an…
Fire reported
ODI 11083951
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep grand cherokee. The vehicle stalled while driving the contact was stranded for approximately 10-15 minutes before vehicle resumed proper function the stop/start feature was inoperable the contact stated that while stopped in traffic, the auto stop/start feauture became inoperable. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The…
ODI 11256673
Electrical System · Power Train
2018 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to odometer and transmission issues. *ld the consumer stated mileage recorded on the odometer does not conform to the manufacturer's disclosed miles per gallon. The gears of the transmission are defective, the gear shifts into an unknown gear and would not move forward.*js *js *js *js *js *tr *tr
ODI 11111600
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Unconnect system in my 2018 jeep grand cherokee overland turns off and on by itself ever 60 seconds whether you are driving or stationary. I believe it started this morning or last night. You cannot use bluetooth, the heat or the radio. I called the dealership where i purchased the vehicle less than 1 month ago and they said i was the 6th report today and the vehicles in their lot were doing it as well. They stated…
ODI 11072270
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Display dash screen shuts off and on appx every 30 seconds, reboots, and overheats, driving or stationary.
ODI 11072268
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the radio/infotainment system controlled several functions in the vehicle, including heating and air. The contact stated that on several occasions, the infotainment system overheated and caused several of the electrical functions to become inoperable. Also, on occasion, the heat or air would activate independently and could not be turned off.…
Fire reported
ODI 11290299
Electrical System · Interior Lighting
Dash and radio shut off while driving on the freeway
ODI 11053802