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2018 JEEP Grand Cherokee ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Safety Recalls

Moderate #18V524000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
Your vehicle has a computer module called the powertrain control module. It's like the brain of your car's engine, controlling everything that makes it run. In some 2017-2019 models, this module has a tiny chip that could fail, causing engine problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If this chip fails, your engine might stall while you're driving, which could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized Chrysler dealer will replace the faulty powertrain control module with a new one, completely free of charge. You'll get a notice in the mail, and they'll take care of the repair at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #18V332000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The wiring system in your vehicle is the network of electrical pathways that lets your car's systems communicate. In certain models, there's a problem with the wiring that could prevent the cruise control from shutting off properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could lose control of your speed and acceleration, making it harder to stop your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update the software that controls your vehicle's engine and transmission, which will fix the issue. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice. Until then, you should avoid using cruise control, and if you can't shut it off, press the brake firmly and shift into neutral to bring the vehicle to a safe stop.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other JEEP Grand Cherokee 2018 Recalls

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 recalls
EQUIPMENT
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1 recall
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall

Other JEEP Grand Cherokee Years

2026
3 recalls
2025
3 recalls
2024
15 recalls
2023
20 recalls
2022
12 recalls
2021
12 recalls
2020
3 recalls
2019
7 recalls
2017
6 recalls
2016
9 recalls
2015
10 recalls
2014
19 recalls
2013
10 recalls
2012
11 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2010
5 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
7 recalls
2006
6 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
14 recalls
2003
10 recalls
2002
16 recalls
2001
10 recalls
2000
12 recalls

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