Issue ID | 1038430 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10563428 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 02/01/14 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The problem we had was generally with starting the vehicle. The problem has been intermittent over several weeks, seeming to be more of a problem in colder weather. The engine spun but would not start. In other words, the engine attempted to start, sometimes cranking continuously, until it timed out without starting. With time and frequency, we became more concerning that we would be stranded in an undesirable situation. After reading numerous posts on this website, http://www. Gotaclassaction. Com/chrysler-investigated-over-defective-totally-integrated-power-module-tipm-in-2011-2012-jeep-grand-cherokees-and-dodge-durangos/, we were almost certain we had a defective tipm. We took it to a dealer and they indicated it had a fuel relay short internally in the tipm. They suggested a wiring workaround, installing an external fuel pump relay and bypassing the defective tipm. Perhaps this is better than improvising, but we do not know the risks this carries -- the wiring workaround and the still defective tipm -- for going forward. Additionally, we hope there would be a recall of the tipm and reimbursement for the wiring workaround in our future. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 74000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MOULTON, TX |
VIN pattern | 1J4RR4GGXBCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | 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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