Jeep Grand Cherokee Alternator/Generator/Regulator Problems
- 51
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 9
- Years with records
- 2001–2014
- 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 51 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 20 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- diagnosed alternator · 24 records
- needed replaced · 19 records
- where diagnosed · 17 records
- failure mileage · 16 records
- alternator failed · 14 records
- independent mechanic · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
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Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. Wile driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled and restarted and there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. In addition, the low voltage indicator illuminated. The contact called elk grove dodge chrysler jeep ([redacted], elk grove, ca 95757, [redacted]) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an…
ODI 11265887
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Engine
The alternator in my vehicle failed and caused the car to stall while driving on the highway. There is a recall, p60 alternator but it is only related to the 3.6l engine and i have the 5.8l v8. There is also an advanced communication t3607112017 which seems to describe my vehicle and includes the v8 jeep but it is also not listed as a recall on my vehicle. How do i find out why my vehicle was excluded from the…
ODI 11245038
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 60 mph, the battery indicator illuminated and the vehicle shut down. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and replaced the alternator. The failure was repaired. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
ODI 11266102
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 55 mph in the far left lane, the vehicle began to shake violently while everything in the vehicle malfunctioned and stalled. The contact had to coast the vehicle over to the shoulder where it crashed into a ditch. There was smoke coming from the alternator and the battery warning light illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained no…
ODI 11210468
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2011 jeep grand cherokee laredo. Consumer writes seeking reimbursements for repairs done related to safety recalls. *ld the consumer referenced safety recall p60/ nhtsa 14v-634 as the cause of the vehicle's failure. The dealer declined to reimburse the consumer for the repairs. The manufacturer was notified. *js
ODI 11196321
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 45 mph, the battery save mode alarm sounded, the steering lost power, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later towed to dick scott chrysler dodge jeep ram [redacted], located at [redacted], plymouth, mi 48170) where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 11163460
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 35 mph, smoke was seen under the hood of the vehicle. In addition, the check battery sensor illuminated and the vehicle suddenly stalled in the driveway. The contact was able to remove the battery cable. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer (cross chrysler, [redacted], louisville ky) where it was diagnosed that the alternator…
Fire reported
ODI 11113093
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and the battery indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to sea view auto jeep (810 state route 35, ocean, nj 07712) where it was diagnosed that the alternator and switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in…
ODI 11072335