Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 342
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 16
- Years with records
- 1999–2014
- Stored years
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 342 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 11 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- Engine · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 96 |
| 60–100k mi | 81 |
| 30–60k mi | 72 |
| 100–150k mi | 28 |
| 150–400k mi | 12 |
Complaint evidence
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Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
We loaded up to go to the desert (clear summer day with temperatures near 80 degrees fahrenheit), stopped to get gas and ice (jeep was running the entire time) and once we got on the way there, the battery light came on, then an odd sound was heard then whitish electrical smelling smoke started pouring out of the engine compartment, this happened within 8 - 10 seconds total). I grabbed my extinguisher and popped the…
ODI 11197430
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes · Steering
Was slowing down from 50 mph to make a left hand turn. As i was entering the turn, at about 30 mph, the engine shut off. All dash lights still functional, radio was still on, turn signal still on. There was no sputtering. Lost power steering and power braking (and any other items that are not functional while in "run" mode). Shifted to "neutral", but it would not start because the transmission was not in "park".…
ODI 10875227
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v438000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 04/14/16*lj the consumer stated the part was finally replaced after 12 months. Updated…
ODI 10786242
Engine And Engine Cooling · Underbody Shields
While returning to my home in nj from a trip to fl, i heard a loud thump from the rear passenger side of the car followed by a noticeable change in exhaust note. I pulled into a gas station a few miles away and inspected the vehicle. The rear portion of the exhaust was missing, from what appeared to be separation due to corrosion. The rear bumper melted at the point above where the exhaust tip extends. Of course,…
ODI 10706313
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel/Propulsion System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Steering
Having the jeep services for a broken chair rail ($1200!) and they told me the power steering reservoir was empty and the power steering pump, reservoir, rack and pinion and hoses will need to be replaced for another $2350! I've read that this vehicle has a history of this and has created a fire hazard. This car is not 3 years old and has had fuel pump, water pump, rear latch lock and multiple recalls on other…
ODI 10701223
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2012 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to seat cylinder head and brake system recall notices issues. *smd the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated prior to receiving the recall. The dealer informed him he would need to put down over 4100 for a diagnostic check to verify the problem. The consumer stated it was not mentioned in the recall. In fact, the recall stated the defect would be…
ODI 10672091
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
During stop-and-go driving, slowing to a stop, stopped at red light or stop sign, my 2005 jeep grand cherokee w/4.7l v8 stalls out, engine dies. I put my hazard flashers on and place the gear shift to park. Restart the car and it starts up right away. Check engine light is not on. Mechanics cannot find problem. No reading on the code reader (dtc). This happens every day, several times a day for the past month. This…
ODI 10691092
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v054000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 7/21/15*cn the consumer experienced a problem with the radiator, heat sensor, brakes and tires. Updated…
ODI 10706084