On January 6, 2025, one week after picking up the new vehicle from the car dealers lot I was driving on the Merritt parkway when suddenly the AEB light came on and then the traction control and engine light. The vehicle quickly lost power and even with my foot pressed fully on the gas pedal, it would not accelerate and slowed to 20 mph within seconds. Fortunately, there was no car behind me, and I was able to coast into a rest stop. If there were a vehicle behind me, it probably would’ve crashed into me when my car quickly decelerated. I turned off the car and then restarted it. I was able to drive it 3 more miles and it happened again. I pulled onto the shoulder, turned the car off and restarted it a 2nd time.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11635750 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the "Service Hybrid System" message was displayed and the air conditioning system failed to operate. The vehicle later failed to start and was towed to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the cause of the failure could not be determined. The dealer was able to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to charge. The dealer informed the contact that a STAR case was filed and was pending manufacturer assistance. The dealer later informed the contact that the vehicle was repaired and that recall repairs for NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V766000 (Engine) and 26V328000 (Air Bags) were completed; however, the charging failure persisted. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the "Service Hybrid System" message and wrench warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to Country Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (2158 Baltimore Pike, Oxford, PA 19363), where the contact was informed that the cause of the failure could not be determined. Additionally, the dealer informed the contact that NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V766000 (Engine) and 26V328000 (Air Bags) were still incomplete. The contact stated that the first dealer fraudulently provided a service report stating the recall repairs were completed when they were not completed. The manufacturer was contacted several times, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11758528 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

The contact rented a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated. The service brakes were depressed, however the vehicle failed to stop as intended. In addition, the contact stated that when the vehicle stopped, the vehicle jerked forward. In addition, the contact stated that prior to the failure, the vehicle jerked several times when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact was unable to control the vehicle and crashed into a handicapped sign. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The contact sustained anxiety issues which caused elevated blood pressure. The contact received treatment at the nearby community center by the nursing staff. The contact stated that the failure occurred in the parking lot of the community center. A Police report was filed. The car rental agency was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11649304 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Upon having the baseplate to tow this vehicle behind our motorhome, it was discovered the bolts to attach the bumper plate to the rightaide frame of the vehicle were missing. The dealer furnished the required bolts for proper installation. In my opinion the crash safety of the vehicle was compromised by not having adequate connections.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11587658 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov