2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fan Problems
- 65
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 65 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- cooling system · 19 records
- engine cooling · 13 records
- recall notice · 13 records
- electric radiator · 12 records
- cooling cooling · 10 records
- safety recall · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 23 |
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fan · Front Underhood · Fuel Pump · Lock · Module · Multi Piece · Suspension · Tie Rod Assembly
Tie rods, wheel bearings, ball joints, fan clutch, shorted engine compartment wiring harness, fuel pump assembly all gone wrong from time of purchase; january 2000/brand new to sept. 2006...some pd. Under warranty others after 2004 not; even though the defects usually do not happen to a jeep grand cherokee/fully loaded. The last straw was the ball joints; we asked if some form of recall should of been done and then…
ODI 10168572
Fan
9/12/06 - had electric fan motor assembly replaced while traveling by mcgee tire stores in tallahassee, fl for $535. 9/15/06 - received recall notice f25 from daimler chrysler for same as repair. 01/02/07 - inspected by dayton andrews daimler chrysler to verify work was completed. Sent original repair receipt, dayton andrews letter and recall notice with letter to daimler chrysler requesting reimbursement for…
ODI 10179109
Fan
Got recall notice from local dealership over a month ago. Have tried various times to get vehicle repaired but always told by dealership that they were unable to get parts. Very frustrating.
ODI 10171830
Fan
Dt*: the contact stated the plastic fan blade shattered and broke into pieces, which caused the vehicle to overheat. There was a nhtsa recall, # 06v199000, regarding the engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.
ODI 10166879
Fan
I am the owner of a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. On thursday august 10, 2006, my electric motor driven cooling fan exploded, causing damage to my shroud and puncturing two holes in my radiator. This has done significant damage to my car. It is undriveable until all of these components are replaced. I contacted daimler chrysler's 800 number and was told that there was not a recall on this part. I called my local jeep…
ODI 10165212
Fan
Jeep grand cherokee lardeo 2000 electric cooling fan separated & made a loud noise as vehicle was being driven. 130,000 miles cooling fan part # 52079528ab called chrysler corp. At [redacted] referenced bulletin f25 recall but rep. Would not support my claim for repair. *nm
ODI 10164940
Fan
Cooling fan relay module failure in 2000 jeep grand cherokee this relay is a persistent source of failure in this vehicle. In 90k miles i am on my 3rd and the dealer parts and service know this problem with great familiarity. It appears this component has inadequate cooling properties. Either it is undersized for the loader requires a larger heat sink to better dissipate heat. What make its a bigger problem is the…
ODI 10164894
Fan
Engine cooling system fan began causing vibration to the front of the vehicle. The fan only engages when the air conditioner is on. *nm
ODI 10164674
Fan
Tl*- the contact received a recall letter regarding her 2000 jeep cherokee regarding the electric radiator fan. The contact states that she has had this repair done on the entire electric radiator fan back on july 27,2006. The contact states that she sent a letter to chrysler regarding this repair order and was told that they will not reimburse her for her repair on the entire electric radiator fan. The contact said…
ODI 10176540
Fan
Consumer complaint concerning the fan clutch failure. *ts the consumer then received a recall notice in the mail relating to the same problem. *jb
ODI 10173293
Fan
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. In july 2006, the owner repaired the engine cooling system fan. In july 2007, he received a safety recall notification for the engine cooling cooling system: fan nhtsa (campaign #06v199000). He would like to be reimbursed for the repair. The purchase date of the vehicle, vin, engine size and the mileage was unavailable. Updated 08/30/07 *tr
ODI 10198314
Fan
Daimler chrysler safety recall f25-electric radiator fan**cc the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an unknown part was fixed. About a month later while on vacation the vehicles electric fan broke and damaged the radiator. The consumer received a recall for this failure several months later and submitted and invoice and credit card receipt as proof of repair/payment. The consumer…
ODI 10177505
Fan
Driving down the freeway and it felt like i ran over something. My wife noticed black pieces hitting the pavement behind us. Drove the rest of the way home and when i pulled in the driveway i saw steam coming from under my hood. I let it cool and found out that the cooling fan was in multiple pieces. One piece was jammed between the radiator shroud and the radiator. I also noticed that my radiator was leaking from…
ODI 10162453
Fan
Tl*- this complaint is regarding nhtsa campaign id number : 06v199000. The contact states that sometime in the beginning of july, while stopped at an intersection he heard a loud noise. He pulled over and could see that there was anti-freeze leaking from his vehicle and also that his electric fan came apart. The contact took the vehicle into the dealership and paid for the repair. The contact realized after his…
ODI 10176569
Fan
The original fan on our 2000 jeep grand cherokee explode on us while on the road, broke into many pieces and damaged the shroud. We bought an after market fan to fix the problem. End of june 2006 we took it to allen samuels chrysler jeep dealer to have it permanently fixed since it acted like there was still a problem. We paid almost $1000. Right before thanksgiving we got a recall notice in the mail from chrysler…
ODI 10177616
Fan
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle vin# was not included in the cooling fan system recall, # 06v199000. The cooling system on the vehicle was non operational. The fan was not repaired. The turning fan was not turning which caused antifreeze to leak. An independent repair shop determined that the cooling system was defective causing the antifreeze leak.
ODI 10160465
Fan
Dt*: the contact stated upon starting the vehicle a snapping sound came from under the hood. After turning the vehicle off and lifting the hood the contact discovered the fan blades were fractured. The fan blades detached from the fan base and were lodged in various areas under the hood. There is a nhtsa recall, # 06v199000, regarding the cooling system fan. The vin was not included in the recall.
ODI 10160146
Fan
Cooling fan blade separated on my 2000 jeep grand cherokee suv while i was stopped at a traffic light. The blades also made a hole in the shroud surrounding the fan. *nm
ODI 10160701
Fan
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was picked up from the dealership after a scheduled tune up on 6-15-06 and driven less than 10 miles when a noise was heard coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the engine fan were observed to be fractured. As a result, half of the plastic blade struck the contact's collar bone and the other half went through the radiator. While driving away from the scene of the incident the…
1 injury
ODI 10161008
Fan
Dt*: the contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was a loud bang. The air conditioner heated up quickly, which was accompanied by a smell of something electrical burning. Some plastic was also noticed on the ground where the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic shop, where it was determined that the cooling fan housing had disintegrated and struck the radiator. This caused…
ODI 10160800
Fan
On june 10, 2006 my jeep grand cherokee laredo 2000 was being driven when there was a loud pop under the hood. Upon inspection the fan and shattered and put holes in the radiator, hoses, shroud, and other places on the car. My husband did all the repairs and i still have all the old parts. After we had replaced the fan, radiator and hoses we found out about the recall in the local paper. Upon calling daimler…
ODI 10165540
Fan
The fan on my 2000 jeep grand cherokee laredo busted while in route. It just shattered. It pierced several places on the shroud, a hose, and put a hole in the radiator. *nm
ODI 10165533
Fan
Dt*: the contact stated while pulling out of the driveway, there was a loud noise that sounded like glass breaking. Pieces of plastic shot out from under the vehicle and coolant begin to leak rapidly. A few days prior to the incident, there was a vibration felt in the steering and floor board of the vehicle while driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer who determined the fan exploded, the…
ODI 10159816
Fan
Car was parked. When started there was a crashing sound under the hood. The electric fan blade broke loose and broke the fan shroud and punctured the radiator. The car was towed to the dealer for repairs. This fits the pending recall number f25. I reported this to chrysler and have had no reply. The repair cost $1300.00.*jb
ODI 10166597
Fan
Dt*: the contact stated while driving, an undetermined speed, a loud noise from under the hood was heard and the heater gauge indicated the vehicle was overheating. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road and later towed to the contacts residence where it was determined the fan fractured and hit the radiator causing damage. The parts have been ordered and repairs will be made by the contact. The dealer has been…
ODI 10159900