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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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#466 of 480 sudden acceration 2011 Grand Cherokee by richjr

Jun 08, 2012 (1:04 pm)

We are experiencing multiple instances of sudden acceleration with our 2011 Grand Cherokee. Three different drivers, my wife, son and me, in multiple situations. Last one was going from reverse to drive backing out of a parking spot and caused us to fun into the parked car next to us. My foot was on the brake all the time which could be validated by the beeping of the back-up signal.
 
Anyone else having an issues such as this? Thank you.

#468 of 480 Warped Rotor? by xc90508

Jul 02, 2012 (7:31 pm)

Wondering if I have a warped rotor... Last several days noticed my brakes squeaking a bit as I backed out of the garage in the morning. Then today idled down the street a bit and noticed very faint squeaking, but intermittently, not the entire time.
 
Do I have a warped rotor rubbing against the pads once a revolution of the tire?
 
Any thoughts?
 
Thanks.

#469 of 480 Re: Warped Rotor? [xc90508] by chryslergroup

Jul 05, 2012 (8:28 am)

Replying to: xc90508 (Jul 02, 2012 7:31 pm)
Hello xc90508,
 
Sorry to hear you are having a concern with a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I checked for Technical Service Bulletins but could not find anything related to the faint squeaking you described above.
 
You may want to consider having the vehicle diagnosed by your local authorized Dodge Service Department or a trusted mechanic if you have not already done so.
 
Lisa
Customer Care
Chrysler Group LLC

#470 of 480 2014 JGC by surferron

Jul 23, 2012 (5:22 pm)

I hope the 2014 JGC has a flip cover for the drink holders, and a steering wheel that's not as thick.
I also hope Someone at Jeep reads these posts.

#472 of 480 Re: UConnect [kgvw] by 4evrjeep

Dec 08, 2012 (11:46 pm)

Replying to: kgvw (Apr 18, 2011 5:32 pm)
noticed you bought cross bars........i just got some and installed today and the wind noise at +40 mph is awful!! do you have a similar problem?/
 
thx
db

#473 of 480 Re: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Tires Stink & Sunroof Problem [diane63] by strokeoluck2

Dec 09, 2012 (7:00 am)

Replying to: diane63 (Nov 12, 2011 10:37 am)
Wanted to share my thoughts on the Fortera as well, for the benefit of anyone considering a Jeep GC in the future (or, hopefully, for the benefit of Jeep/Chrysler corporate!). I now have 32k miles on my JGC Overland with 20" Forteras. I am just starting my second winter with the JGC. The Forteras have been absolutely HORRIBLE in snow and rain. And I mean downright scary, dangerous horrible. First time I had an issue was when the JGC was just a couple weeks old and we were hauling my boat up north. We were in a moderately heavy rainfall and hit a puddle on a state highway. The JGC pulled so hard to the right that I thought we were going to go off the side of the road. I had to fight like crazy to straighten her out. After that it was white knuckle driving anytime it rained out, as it happened several more times in the rain, and please don't tell me this is to be expected...I've been driving way too long in the upper Midwest to fall for that one.)
 
And in winter, with just the slightest dusting of snow on the road, it feels like the JGC is on skates. During one 2"-3" snowfall I was so ticked off at my new JGC that when I got home I took my wife's Honda Pilot out around the block to compare handling. Her tires were normal all season tires and had more miles on them than the JGC did. The Pilot clearly handled much better in the snow than the JGC.
 
The other day, during our first snowfall of the season, I was slipping and sliding again, and my entire family was in the JGC. Even though I had plenty of "tread" left on the Forteras, I took it right over to my local tire shop and dropped $1,000 on new Goodyear Wrangler TA (?) tires. It handles MUCH better.
 
I understand why the dealer says the tires will be fine in snow, because they're just trying to make a sale. But why the heck is CORPORATE putting these tires on a JEEP?! Aren't Jeeps supposed to be known for their ability to get around in tough conditions? The Forteras really make this thing ride like a Lexus in normal conditions, which was nice. But in rain and snow, to not have confidence in a JEEP just doesn't make sense to me. Combine this tire issue with the other warranty issues I've had with the Jeep (6x in the shop for transmission, hydraulic lift, electric driver seat), and this will be my first and last Jeep. They lured me in with the JGC design, but now I see why they are consistently ranked in the bottom of JD Power quality rankings. I'm thinking they just don't care, that they are ok with their position in the marketplace, and they're counting on that "iconic" Jeep brand to always lure buyers in. In 12 combined years of Honda/Acura ownership we were in the shop ONCE for non-routine work. And their tires always worked just fine.
 
Again, hopefully Chrysler corporate is listening. For any of you readers who are considering a Jeep, and live in snow country, try like heck to ask the dealership to swap out the tires. Or just plan on investing $1000 right upfront on new aggressive tires. Or...consider a vehicle made by a company that isn't consistently ranked in the bottom of quality rankings, and that chooses appropriate tires that match their brand promise.

#474 of 480 Re: 2011 JGC Check Engine Light [charcoal2011] by marsha75

Dec 14, 2012 (12:37 pm)

Replying to: charcoal2011 (Jan 09, 2011 2:21 pm)
Hi! My check engine light came on this morning as well. I am wondering, did your light ever go out? and what is a cold start indicator.

#475 of 480 Re: 2011 JGC Check Engine Light [marsha75] by iwant12

Dec 15, 2012 (12:08 pm)

Replying to: marsha75 (Dec 14, 2012 12:37 pm)
Mine came on a few months ago. Then I remembered to check the gas cap to make sure it was properly sealed. Turned it until it clicked 3 times, and the engine light went out at once. Knock on wood, I haven't had one problem otherwise with 22K on the clock. Still loving it.

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