Cooling Fan problems of the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee - part 2

Engine cooling system fan began causing vibration to the front of the vehicle. The fan only engages when the air conditioner is on.

- 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 that Chrysler said they will not reimburse her because the motor went bad instead of the blade, but if the blade had gone bad they would have reimbursed her. The contact would like to have reimbursement for the parts and labor but would be happy if Chrysler would reimburse her for the parts. The contact has a problem that Chrysler stated that they said, if the blades had shattered and created more damage to the motor reimbursement would be in order. The contact has provided the invoice of repair and the letter to daimler Chrysler about the reimbursement for repairs. Update 05/04/tr.

Consumer complaint concerning the fan clutch failure. The consumer then received a recall notice in the mail relating to the same problem.

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.

Daimler Chrysler safety recall f25-electric radiator fan* 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 was informed that he would only be partially reimbursed for the repairs.

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 two spots where it looked like the fan parts hit the radiator. Looked on the internet and found NHTSA campaign id number : 06v199000. Called Jeep corp office and they didn't know of the recall and would not offer to fix since I had 86k miles. Said I could be reimbursed if my Jeep s/n was included in the recall and that I would receive a post card. The Jeep dealer was out of my budget to repair so I bought a new fan assembly and a new radiator and replaced it my self. I was just lucky because I was on vacation and planned to do a tune up on the Jeep the next day.

- 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 repair was completed that there was a recall for his vehicle. The contact is looking to get reimbursed for his repair done on his vehicle and states that the manufacturer hasn't gotten back to him regarding reimbursement. If any invoices for repair are needed contact can provide a copy.

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 on the fan being recalled and for the people that already had the problem fixed to send in the original receipt for reimbursement. So we did mail it all in and we got a phone call from Chrysler denying the claim since hans at allen samuels Chrysler Jeep told them the problem was caused by the after market fan. So I called hans to ask him why he told Chrysler it was caused by the after market fan if we originally came in with the blown up original fan and a broken shroud and thermostat. He said in their system it states that they replaced the after market fan because it was not blowing enough air. Well that is wrong, but unfortunately hans was not willing to be helpful and take care of the matter. He also told me he spoke with my husband when we brought the car in and told him we have to have a new radiator to keep the car from over heating and he was there when the technician told my husband the same thing. The problem is, I was there too and that is not what they told us. About the after market fan, it was replaced because the original fan exploded, if that would not have happened we would have never needed an after market fan and we would not be in this situation, but Chrysler and hans don't see it that way. I believe if there is a recall on a part and we already had it happen to us and we paid out of pocket we should get our money back. We also had a steel bracket on the driver seat brake and Chrysler does not see it as a safety hazard therefore they will not replace it.

: 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.

: 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.

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.

: 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 heat temperature elevated over 260 degrees and the radiator was dry. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop who determined the fan assembly unit had detached, penetrating the radiator and would need to be replaced. The repair shop also determined the same fan assembly was used for the 4. 0l and the 4. 7l. The contact expressed the vehicle was only driven 3-5 miles after the fan fracture when the engine failed. There is a NHTSA recall, #06v1999000, regarding the engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan. The manufacturer was alerted and explained the VIN and the size of the engine was not included in the recall.

: 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 creases in the radiator. The fan housing was repaired by the mechanic. There is a NHTSA recall # 06v199000 which relates to the cooling system fan. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

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 Chrysler I was told that my vehicle was not included in the recall and that because I had not taken my Jeep to a dealer for repair I would not be able to get reimbursed for these expenses.

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.

: 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 radiator was punctured and the fan shroud was also damaged. There is an NHTSA recall, 06v199000, regarding the engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan. The VIN was not included in the recall. Updated 08/25/06.

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.

: 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 alerted.

Consumer complaint concerning the 2000 Grand Cherokee safety recall f25 electric radiator fan. The consumer is seeking reimbursement, because she already had the part replaced.

- the contact has a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee with an odometer reading of 60000 miles. The contact stated that she received recall notice (98v095000) engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan after she had the failure repaired. The contact submitted her information to the manufacturer to be reimbursed. The manufacturer declined to pay the reimbursement because they claim that it was not for the same repair. The contact has the repair order from the mechanic who fixed the vehicle which stated the work that was done which coincided with the recall notice failure.

Driving with my daughters to the beach when suddenly my steering wheel froze as I was along a winding road. Towed truck to a mechanic who diagnosed that the gear box was broken at that point he repaired the gear box. Approximately 1 week later the same exact thing except that the truck caught fire, again towed the truck back to mechanic who replaced the gear box. I thought I was going to die when I experienced my steering wheel freeze and the fire was extinguished quickly so minimal damage was suffered. In 1 year that I own this vehicle the radiator has also needed to be repaired, the locks on my driver door stopped working, the fan in the cooling system has stopped working, I have been told that the muffler was improperly installed. I never expected so many faults or so much money spent in repairs on a so called certified used vehicle.

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee ran hot and shut off. Consumer stated that her daughter had to leave the vehicle on the side of the highway at 3 am because it ran hot and cut off. The water pump, thermostat, cooling fan and radiator has been replaced on more than one occasion. The consumer received a recall notice regarding a defect with the radiator cooling fan which could cause the vehicle to overheat. However, after the recall was performed, the consumer continued to experience problems with the vehicle. The crankshaft position sensor was replaced and the left rear tail lamp was inoperative.

The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. On September 29, 2005, the plastic blades of the electric motor cooling fan separated in front of the radiator. As a result, the engine overheated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was inspected by three different mechanics before the engine failure was diagnosed. The contact paid $5,000 to replace the engine. In September of 2007, the service engine light illuminated and the vehicle was towed to daimler Chrysler. The dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced again. Nhtsa campaign id number 06v199000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan) was referenced. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 150,000 and failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 01-14-08. The consumer stated after the recall was performed, the consumer has since experienced engine damaged due to a failed piston. Updated 12/12/07.

I recently became aware of a serious defect in the cooling fan of my Jeep Grand Cherokee. On 11/11/05, I was driving approximately 30 mph when I unexpectedly heard a loud explosion. I immediately pulled over and noticed a significant amount of fluid draining from my car. Upon further inspection under the hood, I discovered the cooling fan had exploded into many pieces, which subsequently damaged my radiator causing the leak of coolant. This was a sudden malfunction without any sort of warning, which could potentially have serious consequences such as severe injury and even death. Fortunately, I was able to pull off the road without incidence. While researching online, I discovered that not only is this a common problem, but that Chrysler is fully aware of this flaw in their vehicle but has yet to issue a recall. I request a reimbursement from Chrysler for all damage sustained to my vehicle due to this malfunction. I also believe it is imperative that this defect be investigated and a recall to be issued. Safety is of the utmost importance and this is negligence on the part of Chrysler.

While driving consumers 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo made a loud popping sound. Consumer pulled over and noticed antifreeze leaking . During closer examination the consumer realized that the cooling fan had broken in several pieces and had damaged the radiator. The consumer didn't notice or head anything out of the ordinary prior to the failure. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and requested reimbursement.

On Sunday September 4, 2005 while returning from a 220 mile trip the radiator fan on our 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee fractured and separated, causing rupture of radiator, coolant loss and rapid overheating. The vehicle was towed to firestone auto repair where the radiator, fan and shroud assembly were replaced. The vehicle was picked up on September 7, 2005. It became apparent when leaving firestone that the transmission had suffered damage as a result of the overheating. The vehicle was taken to panhandle transmission where a rebuilt transmission was installed. A recall notice was issued by daimler-Chrysler in October 2006. Invoices, credit card statements and canceled check was submitted to daimler Chrysler as proof of defect and subsequent damage repair. Daimler-Chrysler reimbursed the cost of the fan, radiator and shroud replacement on November 16, 2006 in the amount of $1003. 89 but no reimbursement for the damage caused to the transmission ($1350. 00) due to radiator failure and rapid overheating of the transmission coolant system.

The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 35 mph, the radiator fan cracked and the vehicle began to overheat. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the radiator fan cracked and the radiator fan assembly needed to be replaced. The contact paid for the repair. He later was informed of NHTSA campaign id number 06v199000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan). The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 116,000 and failure mileage was 81,602. Updated 01/24/08.

I recently read about the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee investigation regarding the cooling fan breaking apart and coming through plastic outer protective shell. I own a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo 4. 0l and this happened to me last month. It began as a rumbling noise when my air conditioner was on and progressively got louder over about two months. I failed to have the noise checked out. In June, while I was traveling on the interstate, the cooling fan completely fell apart and impaled itself into my radiator and broke through the outer plastic shroud on the top side and on the under side. I had to completely replace the fan and radiator.

2000 Jeep cherokee with radiator fan problems* the consumer had the fan relay replaced 3 times before he received a recall notice. The consumer sent all the paperwork to the manufacturer proving that the fan had been replaced, only to be denied reimbursement. The manufacturer told the consumer the fan blades were not broken.

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee safety recall f-25 customer states that it should have been covered in the extended warranty and wants to be reimbursed for the repair* the consumer stated the plastic fan blades on the electric radiator fractured.

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a recall on radiator fan customer had work done a couple months earlier and has questions about parts that were used** the radiator fan in the consumer's vehicle disintegrated prior to receiving the recall notice. A new fan was installed approx 30 months ago. The consumer is questioning whether or not the fan which was replaced 30 months ago, as a repair part, should also be replaced with the part current being recommended.

We purchased a new $41,000. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited. After one season the heat on the passenger side failed to produce any heat, only cold air. We were traveling to michigan when we discovered this problem. My wife was not happy traveling with a blanket over her entire body for our 2500 miles trip. The dealer fixed the problem the first year. However, the following year, the same thing happened again. There has been many attempts to fix the problem each year since 2002. They were trying to fix the problem with ut taking the dashboard apart, it would cost them too much to do that. , we kept taking the vehicle back to the dealership(for the same problem 10 times. I have a history report of all maintenance & repairs. From the winter of 2002 up until this winter 2005 we have had the same chronic problem with the heat. Its was always on the passenger's side. The dealer finally said the problem was the mixing doors of the heating system, and it will cost $800 to fix. We had been charged a $100 deductible each time the dealer said it was fixed. Now that they have put us off all this time, our 5 year extended warranty has expired. We didn't need heat in October, so we didn't know there was the problem again this year. We only use the heat four to five months of the year. When winter comes around we expect a $40,000 car to have heat. I am 52 years old, owned many cars, and never had any problems with the heating system like I do with this car. How can some mechanisms break in that short of time, year after year unless its a produce defect or the dealer does not know how the fix the problem properly? the sales person said he has seen other Grand Cherokees with similar problems.

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a recall for the fan. The customer stated he went to have the fan replaced, however after he left the dealer and drove 10 miles, the radiator was completely out of water. The consumer returned to the dealer and was told it would cost $500. 00 to replace the radiator. The consumer stated he should not have to pay for something that was supposedly fixed under recall.

Consumer complaint concerning the electric radiator fan failure. The consumer was denied reimbursement because according to the manufacturer, no fan blades were physically broken. The consumer stated even though no fans were broken, he still experienced extreme engine overheating.