Jul 8, 2022SuspensionCrash
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH during rainy weather conditions, a vehicle in the left lane attempted to turn into the lane in which she was in however that driver did not wait for the contact to pass and resulted in crashing into the middle-rear of the driver side. The other driver did not have his turning signals illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. During the incident, the contact crashed into a curb and then into a residential yard. The contact was able to get the vehicle out of the yard. The police arrived on the scene, and there was a police report filed. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was driven dealer the following day; and diagnosed failure with a left pension, chamber link, bearing, toe suspension, rear axel, and compression; all those parts were replaced. The vehicle was then driven to a tire shop for alignment repair. The contact then experienced failure with the vehicle inadvertently jerking her off the road. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer; who performed a test drive and informed the contact the lane departure was not operating. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000
NHTSA ODI 11472950
Jun 11, 2022Suspension
Unknown. Suspension issue/s cause car to jitter and vibrate (unsettled washboard-like ride quality) on the road. Suspension is standard-- not air suspension. Noticeable vibrations/jittering at speeds over 35mph. Makes steering difficult. Makes driving exhausting, as every undulation is transferred into the cabin. Issue has not yet been inspected by dealer or manufacturer. No warning lights--- but it is a suspension system, so a warning light is not likely. This is a brand new vehicle. It should not be exhibiting these problems. I have tested the same model from several different years and none exhibit this ride characteristic, it is just my vehicle.
NHTSA ODI 11468812
Apr 25, 2022Suspension
2021 Grand Cheroke L: while driving at 30 mph on an off ramp, Right Rear lower A frame broke causing damage to rear right suspension air bag spring and wheel & axle cocked approx 30-40degrees. Almost lost control of vehicle but was able to pull off onto grass median. My wife and 5 year old son were in car with me. Could have been a catastrophe lucky traveling at slow speed(just came off highway). Towed to Dealer. Huntington Jeep dealer on Jericho Tpke 11743 said looks like damaged caused by hitting a pot hole. This did not happen,my opinion is part failed due to defect. Car was left on ground and still there in lot until parts come in so Insurance said they couldn't determine what caused failure. No warning lights or messages before failure.
NHTSA ODI 11462065
Nov 24, 2021SteeringSuspensionElectrical system
On 11/11/21 I started vehicle and placed in drive to pull out of driveway. Upon moving the steering wheel became locked and would not allow me to steer. The “Service active dampening system “ warning came on along with “Service power steering”. I was able to put vehicle in reverse and back into driveway but the steering was still not functioning. After vehicle sat off for few minutes I restarted and appeared fine but check engine light came on. I took to dealer the same day. After 3 days they could only determine that the computer had shut down. No other explanation or resolution except that if happens again to have it towed there. What if this were to happen while driving at highway speed?
NHTSA ODI 11441554
Dec 31, 2020Suspension
WHEN YOU GO OVER A BUMP YOU HAVE A LOUD HOLLOW THUMP OR BANG COMING FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION ITS NOT YOUR NORMAL NOISE FROM A BUMP THEIR ARE 2 DIFFRENT SOUNDS 1 IS NORMAL THE 2ND DOESNT BELONG THEIR. SOMETHING IS LOSS OR NOT SITTING CORRECTLY YOU CAN EVEN HEAR IT LOUDER IF YOU SIT IN THE BACK IF YOU REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE ITS EVEN LOUDER & MORE DISTINK ITS BEEN TO THE DEALER 2TIMES NOW ONCE OVER A WEEK DURING A SNOW STORM & WHEN I WAS TOLD THEY COULDNT FINF ANYTHING IT WAS RETURNNED WITH THE SAME AMOUNT OF MILES AS IT WENT IN WITH ALSO WITH 14" OF SNOW ON THE ROOF & THE FRONT GRILL WAS STILL FULL OF SNOW IT WAS NEVER EVEN TOUCHED
NHTSA ODI 11385723