| Issue ID | 1436136 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11057771 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 18/12/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dash board lights, instrument panel, radio, etc, flickered then went dead. Battery was dead and had to replaced. Towed car to mechanic; battery was dead, alternater was toast, and on board computer had to be replaced. Total cost to replace battery, alternator, computer and computer reprogramming was $1,700. I was in process of parking the car when this happened. Was without the car for a week while being repaired. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ATLANTA, GA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJECG9DCXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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