1. Jeep Grand Cherokee
  2. Problems
  3. Ignition

Jeep Grand Cherokee Ignition Problems

59
Owner complaint records in our dataset
12
Years with records
1999–2017
Stored years

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 59 stored complaint records:

  • 3 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • ignition switch · 9 records
  • failure mileage · 5 records
  • electrical system · 5 records
  • without warning · 5 records
  • failed start · 4 records
  • notified failure · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi9
60–100k mi8
30–60k mi6
150–400k mi3
100–150k mi1

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • June 25, 2019

    Fuel Pump · Ignition

    2012 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to fuel pump relay safety recall. *ld the consumer stated win module was inoperable at times. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the failure. *js

    ODI 11299871

    2012 records in this system

  • May 15, 2018 · 54,500 miles

    Ignition

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. While the vehicle was parked, it failed to start. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (st. Clair chrysler jeep dodge ram, 12550 s carney dr., st. Clair, mi 48079, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the key fob needed to be replaced or updated. The contact stated that the key fob was updated, but the failure persisted.…

    ODI 11101368

    2013 records in this system

  • May 26, 2017

    Ignition · Power Train

    2008 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to recall on parts p57 and p73 on vehicle. *ld *js

    ODI 11053292

    2008 records in this system

  • May 3, 2017

    Electrical System · Ignition · Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Service Brakes

    2017 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to problems with the ignition, analog speedometer and tire pressure. *ld the consumer stated she was involved in a car accident in which the brakes failed. *tr

    Crash reported

    ODI 11079308

    2017 records in this system

  • April 1, 2017 · 160,000 miles

    Ignition

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact took the vehicle to flower motor company (2580 n townsend ave, montrose, co 8140[redacted]) to be serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). After the recall repair was performed and before leaving the dealer, the contact noticed and inquired as to why it was difficult for the key to be turned in the ignition. The technician stated…

    ODI 11014508

    2006 records in this system

  • January 4, 2017 · 100,000 miles

    Ignition

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the ignition failed to start the vehicle and an abnormal sound was heard. The vehicle was taken to larry h miller chrysler jeep dodge ram (1800 w. 104th avenue, denver co, 80234), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. Prior to having the vehicle repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system), the failure had…

    ODI 11058505

    2007 records in this system

  • October 20, 2015 · 16,787 miles

    Ignition

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was to have the ignition replaced, but rendered the ignition key useless. The contact stated that the ignition key was difficult to turn to the off accessory. The dealer was contacted and a technician was dispatched to pick up the vehicle. The dealer replaced the new ignition with a used,…

    ODI 10790192

    2005 records in this system

  • January 13, 2015 · 62,000 miles

    Ignition

    Ignition spontaneously disengages while i am driving vehicle and turns car off. *tr

    ODI 10712593

    2008 records in this system