Electrical system / TIPM failures
Battery drain, starting failures, alternator problems
Check engine light: On
Battery drain, starting failures, alternator problems, and ECU/TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) malfunctions dominate the complaint sample for this generation — one owner reports replacing the battery 8 times and the alternator 4 times. The same TIPM electrical failures are reported on other Chrysler-family vehicles of this era, including the Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Patriot, and Jeep Compass.
$150 – $1,5002,000 – 180,000+ mi
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Service brakes — severe wear
Excessive premature wear, caliper seizing, ABS module failures
Check engine light: On
Multiple owners report replacing brakes every 15,000–20,000 miles — a fraction of normal service intervals — alongside caliper seizing and ABS module failures. Partially addressed by Campaign 15V675000, though owners report that not all matching vehicles were included.
replaced every 15,000 – 20,000 mi (documented, a fraction of a normal service interval)
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Power steering fluid leaks / loss of control
Fluid leaks in cold weather, loss of steering control, hose ruptures
Check engine light: Off
Power steering fluid leaks, particularly in cold weather, with some owners reporting loss of steering control from hose ruptures. Addressed by Campaign 16V273000 / recall code S08, though owners report that not all matching vehicles were included.
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Engine stalling / overheating
Stalling at highway speeds, overheating, fuel pump failures
Check engine light: On
Stalling at highway speeds is a severe safety problem for this generation, alongside overheating and fuel pump failures. Addressed by Campaign 15V431000 (Engine/Cooling), though owners report that not all matching vehicles were included.
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Module and control failures
Door control module, Bluetooth/telematics, UConnect infotainment, PCM failures
Check engine light: Off
Door control module failures affecting windows, locks, and mirrors; Bluetooth/telematics modules repeatedly failing; UConnect infotainment rebooting or freezing randomly; and PCM (power control module) failures.
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Lighting and key fob issues
Key fob malfunctions, headlight socket melting, backup camera failures
Check engine light: Off
Key fob malfunctions (failing to lock/unlock, physically falling apart), headlight socket melting from faulty connections (fire-risk-adjacent), backup camera failures, and hatch light failures from pinched wiring.
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Dampness Inside the Vehicle Due to a Water Leak
Dampness inside the vehicle caused by a water leak
Check engine light: Off
Dampness inside the vehicle caused by a water leak. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 185 owner reports on file.
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Engine May Overheat Due to Debris in the Cylinder Head Coolant Port
Engine overheats due to debris in the cylinder head coolant port
Check engine light: On
Engine overheats due to debris in the cylinder head coolant port. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 123 owner reports on file.
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Inaccurate Speed Settings or Excessive Engine RPM When Using Cruise Control
Inaccurate speed settings or excessive engine RPM when using cruise control
Check engine light: Off
Inaccurate speed settings or excessive engine RPM when using cruise control. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 20 owner reports on file.
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Rattle/Howl/Drone/Buzz Type Noise From the Rear of the Vehicle
Rattle, howl, drone, or buzz type noise from the rear of the vehicle
Check engine light: Off
Rattle, howl, drone, or buzz type noise from the rear of the vehicle. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 19 owner reports on file.
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Temperature Display in the Cabin Compartment Node May Not Be Correct
Temperature display in the cabin compartment node is incorrect
Check engine light: Off
Temperature display in the cabin compartment node is incorrect. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 10 owner reports on file.
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NHTSA complaints for this generation describe vehicles being excluded from recalls despite matching the affected description — a pattern that spans the brake, steering, and airbag problems below. TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) electrical failures are also widely reported on this generation, as they are on several other Chrysler and Jeep models.