| Issue ID | 1429509 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11052167 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 03/12/17 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This vehicle has a start/stop "feature" that shuts the engine off when stopping at a stop light and restarts when foot taken off brake. It has a delay of a couple of seconds to restart the engine, during which time the vehicle cannot be driven. The system can be turned off with a switch in the vehicle, but it has to be done every time the car is started - if the driver remembers. The system is working correctly, however i have almost been rear-ended several time because the system is slow to react. It is a major issue if you are in an intersection attempting to make a left turn - the delay has almost gotten us killed twice (no actual accident - yet). I was told by our jeep dealer, and have read online, that there is no way to permanently bypass this feature for the safety of the driver. I believe there should be an option on these vehicles to turn this feature off permanently so that it will stay turned off the next time the car is started. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8565 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CINCINNATI, OH |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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