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Engine complaints
134 reportsClear category filter75,000 miles · Aug 18, 2014
Electrical SystemEngineFuel System, Gasoline
I BOUGHT MY GD CHEROKEE USED WITH 71K MILES. I JUST HAD MY FIRST OIL CHANGE BEFORE HEADING OUT ON A CAMPING TRIP FOR THE WEEKEND. ON THE RETURN TRIP, I HAD JUST TURNED ONTO THE HIGHWAY (55 MPH ZONE). I AM 6'4" TALL. THE PREVIOUS OWNER WAS SHORTER THAN ME. THE SEAT WAS IN THE WRONG POSITION (I NOW KNOW). WHILE SWITCHING FROM GAS …
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I BOUGHT MY GD CHEROKEE USED WITH 71K MILES. I JUST HAD MY FIRST OIL CHANGE BEFORE HEADING OUT ON A CAMPING TRIP FOR THE WEEKEND. ON THE RETURN TRIP, I HAD JUST TURNED ONTO THE HIGHWAY (55 MPH ZONE). I AM 6'4" TALL. THE PREVIOUS OWNER WAS SHORTER THAN ME. THE SEAT WAS IN THE WRONG POSITION (I NOW KNOW). WHILE SWITCHING FROM GAS PEDAL TO BRAKE PEDAL, MY KNEE HIT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE CAR TURNED OFF. I IMMEDIATELY REACHED FOR THE KEY AND TURNED THE CAR BACK ON. IT LUNGED THE WAY A MANUAL TRANSMISSION DOSE WHEN THE CLUTCH IS LET OUT TOO QUICK. I MOVED MY SEAT BACK AWAY FROM THE WHEEL. NOW I DRIVE IT FROM FARTHER BACK, WHICH MEANS I NEED TO SIT UP STRAIGHTER, WHICH MEANS MY HEAD HITS THE CEILING OFTEN. I HAVE THE LIMITED EDITION AND I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT EXCEPT THE SEAT CAN'T GO DOWN FAR ENOUGH FOR ME TO DRIVE IT COMFORTABLE WITHOUT TURNING THE CAR OFF WHICH HAS GOT TO BE HORRIBLE FOR THE CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10626128
122,000 miles · Aug 18, 2014
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE W…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.
NHTSA ODI #10625954
160,000 miles · Aug 14, 2014
Air BagsElectrical SystemEngineCrashInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND PELVIC AREA. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FIL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND PELVIC AREA. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
NHTSA ODI #10622282
196,350 miles · Aug 13, 2014
Electrical SystemEngineSteering
WHILE DEPARTING PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT , ENTERING RAMP TO ACCESS INTERSTATE 95, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER, ENGINE, POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. HEAD LIGHTS WERE STILL FUNCTIONING. WE PHYSICALLY PUSHED THE VEHICLE OFF THE HIGHWAY, SO OTHER DRIVERS AND MUNICIPAL BUS DRIVERS WOULD STOP SCREAMING AT US. THE VEHICLE WOUL…
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WHILE DEPARTING PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT , ENTERING RAMP TO ACCESS INTERSTATE 95, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER, ENGINE, POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. HEAD LIGHTS WERE STILL FUNCTIONING. WE PHYSICALLY PUSHED THE VEHICLE OFF THE HIGHWAY, SO OTHER DRIVERS AND MUNICIPAL BUS DRIVERS WOULD STOP SCREAMING AT US. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. AFTER CALLING THE POLICE AND A TOW TRUCK, ABOUT 30 MINUTES LATER , THE VEHICLE STARTED. WE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO OUR HOME 100 MILES AWAY IN NEW JERSEY. THE VEHICLE WOULD START AND REMAIN RUNNING FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES, THEN WOULD SHUT DOWN AGAIN, SAME ISSUES. SEVERAL SENSOR CODES CAME UP ON A READOUT BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO THE VEHICLE. AT THIS POINT IT IS FUNCTIONING, BUT WE ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. ANY HELP OR RECALL INFO ON THIS MATTER WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10622175
67,120 miles · Aug 12, 2014
EngineService BrakesSteering
DRIVING 16 MILES PER HOUR ENTERING IN TO A LEFT TURN WHEN ENGINE SHUT DOWN, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, NO POWER STEERING AND NO BRAKES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10621717
87,300 miles · Aug 4, 2014
Electrical SystemEngine
I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY ONTO THE ROAD. I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THEN WHEN I WENT TO ACCELERATE THE ENGINE DIED. I WAS IN DRIVE AND EVERYTHING JUST SHUT DOWN. I THEN HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE BACK INTO PARK AND TURN IT ON AGAIN. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAS DIED WHEN I HAVE BEEN PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY FROM A STOP…
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I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY ONTO THE ROAD. I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THEN WHEN I WENT TO ACCELERATE THE ENGINE DIED. I WAS IN DRIVE AND EVERYTHING JUST SHUT DOWN. I THEN HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE BACK INTO PARK AND TURN IT ON AGAIN. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAS DIED WHEN I HAVE BEEN PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY FROM A STOP. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10618850
95,000 miles · Aug 1, 2014
EnginePower Train
ENGINE STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THIS STALLING AT A STOP ONLY HAPPENS A FEW MINUTES INTO DRIVING AND DISAPPEARS AFTER ABOUT 1/2 HR OF DRIVING. THE STALL CAN BE PREVENTED BY PUSHING THE (AUTOMATIC) TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL. (I.E. THIS LOOKS TO BE A TRANSMISSION CONTROL PROBLEM, NOT AN ENGINE IDLE PROBLEM). JEEP DEALER HAD CA…
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ENGINE STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THIS STALLING AT A STOP ONLY HAPPENS A FEW MINUTES INTO DRIVING AND DISAPPEARS AFTER ABOUT 1/2 HR OF DRIVING. THE STALL CAN BE PREVENTED BY PUSHING THE (AUTOMATIC) TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL. (I.E. THIS LOOKS TO BE A TRANSMISSION CONTROL PROBLEM, NOT AN ENGINE IDLE PROBLEM). JEEP DEALER HAD CAR FOR TWO DAYS AND WAS ABLE TO REPRODUCE STALL BUT COULD NOT FIND CAUSE AND FIX THE PROBLEM. THERE IS NO CHECK-ENGINE LIGHT ON. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10618190
20,000 miles · Jul 30, 2014
Air BagsEngineSteering
I SAW THE NEWS THIS MORNING THAT CHRYSLER JEEP HAS ADMITTED TO A DEFECT WHERE THE JEEP CHEROKEES (2005) TURNS OFF UNEXPECTEDLY AND THERE ARE ISSUES WITH THE AIRBAG. MY JEEP HAS TURNED OFF/STALLED SOON AFTER I HAVE STARTED DRIVING IT ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS. IT SORT OF STALLS WITH NO POWER GOING TO THE ENGINE AND THEN A FEW SE…
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I SAW THE NEWS THIS MORNING THAT CHRYSLER JEEP HAS ADMITTED TO A DEFECT WHERE THE JEEP CHEROKEES (2005) TURNS OFF UNEXPECTEDLY AND THERE ARE ISSUES WITH THE AIRBAG. MY JEEP HAS TURNED OFF/STALLED SOON AFTER I HAVE STARTED DRIVING IT ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS. IT SORT OF STALLS WITH NO POWER GOING TO THE ENGINE AND THEN A FEW SECONDS LATER KICKS IN AND MOVES. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS RIGHT AFTER I PULL OUT OF A PARKING SPACE OR PULL AWAY FROM THE CURB TO START DRIVING IN A LANE OF TRAFFIC. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR IN AND DISCUSSED THE PROBLEM A COUPLE TIMES AND BEEN TOLD THERE IS NO PROBLEM. AS A SEPARATE OR RELATED ISSUE, DURING ONE OF MY FIRST SERVICES AT A JEEP DEALERSHIP WHEN I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP WARNING LIGHTS TURNED ON -- I WENT BACK TO HAVE THE ISSUE ADDRESSED AND WAS FINALLY TOLD ON THE FOURTH VISIT THAT THERE WAS A FAULTY SOFTWARE UPGRADE AND NOT TO WORRY UNLESS A LIGHT WENT ON AND STAYED ON (I DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO PURSUE THE ISSUE AND I GOT NO WHERE WITH THE DEALERSHIP). MORE RECENTLY IT HAS BEEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT THAT GOES ON AND OFF (IF IS NOW OFF). FINALLY, I WENT TO THE CHRYSLER WEBSITE THIS MORNING AND ENTERED MY VIN AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALL OR NOTICES. I HOPE THAT THE NHTSA REQUIRES CHRYSLER TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE AND/OR IT IS ADDRESSED THROUGH A CLASS ACTION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10617604
52,000 miles · Jul 9, 2014
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE RPMS DECREASED. THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THEN SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANU…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE RPMS DECREASED. THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THEN SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
NHTSA ODI #10609225
40 miles · Jun 27, 2014
Electronic Stability Control (esc)EngineVehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, RADIO, AC AND LIGHTS SHUT OFF AS WELL AS LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND ENGINE SHUT OFF. INCLUDING THE BRAKES, ACCELERATOR, AND ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. LEAVING ME WITH ABSOLUTE NO CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE. I NOTICED THE IGNITION KEY HAD SLIPPED INTO THE FORWARD OFF POSITION WHILE TH…
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WHILE DRIVING THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, RADIO, AC AND LIGHTS SHUT OFF AS WELL AS LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND ENGINE SHUT OFF. INCLUDING THE BRAKES, ACCELERATOR, AND ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. LEAVING ME WITH ABSOLUTE NO CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE. I NOTICED THE IGNITION KEY HAD SLIPPED INTO THE FORWARD OFF POSITION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, CREATING A DEADLY HAZARD AS IT RESULTS IN LOSS OF ALL FUNCTIONALITY OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, MY VEHICLE WILL NOT START UP RIGHT AWAY HAS TO TURN THE KEY COUPLE OF TIMES TO GET MY VEHICLE STARTED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10606494
Official recalls
3Jul 21, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between the driver's knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from their key ring, leaving only the vehicle key. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to July 5, 2007, and 2006-2007 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, to July 5, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent interim notifications to owners in September 2014. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P41.
May 7, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
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Electrical System
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Sep 14, 2005
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.7L ENGINES AND NAG1 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR CONDENSATE WATER MAY ENTER THE TRANSMISSION AT THE FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL. THIS CAN RESULT IN SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IT CAN LEAD TO INCREASED TRANSMISSION OPERATING TEMPERATURES, BOILING OF THE WATER, AND A SUBSEQUENT PURGING OF TRANSMISSION FLUID INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION FOR LEAKAGE AT THE FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL. IF NO LEAK IS DETECTED, A NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED, AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. IF THE PRESENCE OF A LEAK IS DETECTED, THE VEHICLE WILL BE EVALUATED FOR SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER ENGAGEMENT. IF NO SHUDDER IS DETECTED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE TRIPLE FLUSHED, AND NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. IF SHUDDER IS DETECTED, THE TORQUE CONVERTER WILL BE REPLACED, A NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED, AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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