NHTSA ODI #11519039

2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Complaint

Engine

Filed April 26, 2023 · Incident date April 25, 2023

Vehicle
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Component(s)
Engine
Complaint filed
April 26, 2023
Date of incident
April 25, 2023
Reported VIN
1C4RJFBG2LC

Owner's description

The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be duplicated, and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The contact then stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that on numerous occasions while attempting to start the vehicle, she heard a cranking sound under the hood before the engine turned over. The stated that the battery was faulty. The contact stated that the battery was replaced however, three weeks later the battery failed, and the vehicle was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the generator field control circuit was open and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,165.

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