Issue ID | 1093787 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10617875 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 07/11/13 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When starting the jeep, it made a violent shutter and would not completely start. After multiple attempts at trying to start and then stopping, the jeep finally started successfully. I contacted the local jeep dealer who stated that unless the stop engine light can on, which would give them a code to check, they would not be able to identify the problem. I mentioned issues with the tipm module that i had read about on the internet. They stated they were not aware of any issues. Beginning around july 15, 2014, the jeep started doing the same thing again. Not every time when starting but progressively more often until on july 28, 2014, it would not start at all. After attempting for about 30 minutes, i was able to get the jeep started and drove to the dealer for repair. This time they identified the tipm module as the problem, and that there was a need to wire an external relay around the module so that the fuel pump received power. This is clearly a manufacturing defect since it is affecting so many cars and jeep needs to announce a recall to fix this defect and also to reimburse owners who have had repairs made. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LYNCHBURG, VA |
VIN pattern | 1J4RR4GT5BCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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