general problems of the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee - part 2

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 mph, the check engine warning light and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing motive power and slowed to approximately 40 mph. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 40 mph. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the crankshaft position sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 23v411000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that after a visual inspection underneath the vehicle, he observed an excessive amount of oil leaking from an unknown location. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the engine mount insulator. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee overland. The contact stated his wife was driving 70 mph when the gears downshifted into neutral, and the engine stopped. The contact's wife was able to coast off the highway while in neutral. Once on the side of the road, the vehicle shifted into park without warning. No warning lights illuminated, but a check electronic braking system message briefly displayed. The vehicle was restarted, and the contacts wife drove the vehicle home. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, but they could duplicate the failure. The contact and his wife drove the vehicle several times and the gears downshifted again. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and they performed a diagnostic and stated the engine control modules was bad. The vehicle was repaired but the contact stated the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and they stated the batter was not charged so they charged the battery. The vehicle continued to down shift when driving so the contact took the vehicle to the dealer again and was informed the right front bracket was loose and it was tightened. The dealer's final conclusion was the vehicle was driving as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,500.

After an oil change, my Jeep starting ticking. I've read of several recalls. My Jeep is having all 10 of the recall issues.

See attached document for complaint.

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v406000 (fuel system, diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had gone to the dealer three times for the recall repair before experiencing a failure with the vehicle; however, the part was not available for the recall repair. While awaiting the repair, while the contact's wife was driving approximately 60 mph, there was a clanking sound coming from the engine compartment. The sound progressively grew louder. There was no warning light illuminated. On the fourth visit to the dealer, the vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure, and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that parts were on backorder and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

While returning home from vacation, the high pressure fuel pump on my vehicle failed. This happened while in heavy traffic traveling 70mph on I-95. This incident left myself, my husband, and my four month old infant at the time stranded on the I-95 shoulder in 90 degree heat for three hours. My husband was barely able to maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder after all power was lost and the car was billowing smoke. The problem was confirmed by the dealer. The dealer inspected and replaced the high pressure fuel pump and other fuel system components four months later but failed to inspect other engine components for damage related to the high pressure fuel pump failing. Because of the lack of thorough inspection, when the service person at the dealer started the engine again, the engine completely failed. The dealer and Jeep are refusing to honor the recall and repair my engine due to a recalled item failing. Prior to the high pressure fuel pump imploding and ripping shrapnel through the entire fuel system and engine, a yellow check engine light came on. While trying to find a safe place to pull over while traveling 70mph in heavy traffic on I-95, diesel began pouring out of the bottom of the vehicle, smoke started billowing out of the engine, a handful of warning lights flashed across the screen, and all power was lost to the car. This happened in less than approximately 5mins/10miles from the yellow check engine light initially appearing. Prior to this incident, there were no sounds or warning signs that there was something internally wrong with the engine.

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while at a complete stop at the traffic light, the vehicle shut off. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence, where an independent mechanic diagnosed that there were debris in the fuel filter, and the fuel filter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact became aware that the VIN was included 22v406000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000. The vehicle was not repaired. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Vehicle has 143,345 and engine started ticking from valvetrain on drivers side. It is a known issue with the 3. 6 liter v6. Will probably have to pay out of pocket to have rockers, lifters and camshafts replaced.

While driving vehicle shuts off unexpectedly, with steering wheel losing power steering. It will then have trouble starting again. Turning on and off by itself. It will then work just fine after 15-20 minutes. . It has been doing this every few months for a couple years now. I have taken to dealer a couple times, and they have had me change battery initially. But can’t give me a reason why it keep happening after that. Most recently, once I was able to work again after it had shit off on me while driving, it would then not shut off. I could not turn the car off. I took to dealer, and eventually it turned off. It is at dealer currently at time of this writing.

Valve lifter failure at 93,000 miles. $2,700 repair. Is apparently a very common problem with the 3. 6l pentastar engine. Adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning system front sensor failed at 56,000 miles, failed again at 76,000 miles and failed a third time at 95,000 miles. First two failures were replaced under warranty, third failure happened 1 week after warranty expiration from second replacement. Cost is too expensive to repair ($3,000 for new sensor) and requires that safety feature be turned off as sensor will perceive increases in road elevation (hills) as another vehicle and apply the brakes.

We were driving and we heard a chime and nothing showed on the display panel. Then we went thru the displays and saw a message regarding the acc something about manual something. Then we lost power. Since we were on the highway we turned the truck off and started it again to potentially reset. We drove a couple blocks to exit the highway and lost power again. The we got out of the vehicle and smelled smoke. We peaked under the hood and saw fire. We all got out, grabbed our stuff and then the fire spread and engulfed the truck. Total loss.

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v411000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Car accelerated without warning propelling me across a curb, street, then a second curb. The SUV was stopped upon impact at a concrete building. Fortunately there was no injury to others but the accident caused the car to be totalled by my insurance company. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. The airbags did not deploy upon impact,.

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v406000 (fuel system, diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Additionally, the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact's daughter owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact notified the dealer and the manufacturer about the failure and was informed that there were no recalls or warranties on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

3. 6l pentastar engine is defective. In October 2020 (55,000 miles), there was a ticking noise coming from engine and reduced engine power. Fields Jeep Dodge ram Chrysler replaced right intake camshaft and 6 lifters, rockers, and related gaskets. In April 2021, I noticed same ticking noise; brought back to dealership; dealership found "nothing wrong. " in March 2022 (70,000 miles) I heard same ticking noise; brought to dealership; insisted something was wrong. Surprise! this time, all (12) engine lifters/rockers/gaskets & camshafts replaced. Now, may 2023 (80,000 miles) there is, again, ticking in engine/loss of power; this time there is a noticeable bucking and surging when the engine is cold. There were no warning lights or messages on the dashboard to indicate impending engine failure. Symptoms I experienced were loss of engine power, ticking, and bucking/surging. I wish someone from nhsta would come and inspect the car. Safety issues can arise if the engine fails while being driven - increased risk of stalling, loss of motive power, obviously collision, any number of things. On two separate occasions, Jeep dealership identified and "fixed" the issue with the same faulty parts that caused the problem in the first place. Other than the dealership, no one else has inspected the vehicle. This issue is ongoing and will continue to occur as a result of an inherently faulty engine design, for which the only remedy is to fix it with the same defective parts.

The oil cooler is leaking and shooting oil around the engine compartment making a lot of smoke. Not sure if there was fire or not. I went to the 2 repair shops and both said that they are inundated with the same problem from Jeep owners and the parts are very expensive and hard to get. I was told not to drive the car because it could cause a fire, and I cannot afford the repair. The Chrysler corporation should take responsibility. This is a major safety issue, and now I am stuck with a vehicle that is too dangerous to drive.

05/2023 loud ticking noise coming from top right side of engine. Replaced transfer case module. Ticking sound continued. Check engine light code p0523 occurred 06/2023. Known issue with Jeep Grand Cherokee 3. Rocker arms and right intake camshaft failure.

On April 24, 2023, while driving 53 mph down a busy highway the car just lost all power. I wasn’t able to control the vehicle then I stepped on the brakes but only if the back brakes worked. Which caused the vehicle to spin out of control until I eventually flipped the vehicle upside down into a ditch. It was one of the scariest things I’ve ever experienced. Besides the fact my drivers side head rest and seat bell we’re also broken at the time. I was going to the dealership on April 26th to have both the headrest and seat belt fixed. It’s also the second time the car lost power. In addition to that my headlights, rear lights, & windshield wipers, would suddenly stop working then work again. I totaled my Jeep and I’m now out of a vehicle since I had a active loan of the vehicle. I was suppose to be done with my payments in Aug of 2025. I don’t ever want anyone to experience what I went thru. I’m very very grateful and fortunate that I wasn’t seriously injured or killed because of this problem.

The oil cooler located on top of the engine intake failed and began leaking oil. The part of the oil cooler that failed was made out of plastic. The top of the engine gets very hot which likely caused the plastic to become brittle and fail. Oil began leaking all over the motor and onto the exhaust pipes. I could smell burning oil and worried it could cause a fire once I realized what was happening. The repair shop said that they fix so many of these and they are not even a dealer, nor could they understand how a recall has not been issued on this item. The component was not inspected by anyone other than the mechanics at the repair shop. The replacement was an aftermarket made out of aluminum and not plastic like the oil cooler that failed. There were no warning lamps indicating there was a problem. When I saw the oil under my vehicle and the smell of burnt oil on the exhaust pipes I brought the vehicle to the repair shop.

The vehicle has a significant safety recall out with no timely identified repair offered. Jun 09,2022 manufacturer recall numberz46 NHTSA recall number22v-406 recall statusrecall incomplete, remedy not yet available how can the manufacturer expect people to feel safe driving with the possibility of a unplanned sudden stop putting their lives, their passengers lives and the lives of other travelers on the road at risk. If Jeep can't fix the issue they should replace the vehicles.

Transmission suddenly stopped accelerating when pressing pedal. In reverse suddenly began making a whirring sound. 155,000 miles.

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel lines and filter. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who diagnosed an additional failure with the fuel injectors. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA campaign number: 22v406000 (fuel system, diesel), and the VIN was included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was informed that parts for the recall repair was not yet available, and that the failure was not related to the recall. The failure mileage was 140,000.

While in motion, vehicle lost all power; the engine stalled, brakes failed and lost power steering. The vehicle shifted into neutral. I put the vehicle back in drive and it went back to neutral. I turned the ignition off and restarted. My husband was driving and I was in the passenger seat, with my 5 year old daughter in the backseat. If there had been oncoming traffic, we’d have hit them head on.

Loud ticking noise from engine that speeds up upon acceleration. Failing rocker arm causing debris leading to ticking noise. No error codes. Upon personal investigation online, have found "pentastar tick" to be a known problem in 2013-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokees on Jeep forums. Problem can lead to misfire while driving, including jerking, damage to cam shaft, as well as engine damage.

-what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? engine issue with ticking, loss of power -how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? definitely it could affect me, my family and you when it stop any moment in the road, I did check dealer and mechanics shop abut the issue and mention it happen with other engine with same part number and I cannot afford paying a whole engine. -has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? yes -has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? no -were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? no.

Vehicle purchased 2/9/23 first claim is filed at tire kingdom 2/14/23 ( tires needed balancing , lower oil pan gasket , belt tensioner mentioned the engine shaking and was told they aren’t sure ) tire kingdom ; 2/16/23 ( engine mounts changed ) tire kingdom ; 2/20/23 engine diagnostics ( tire kingdom found no failure no check engine light ) tirekingdom; 2/23/23 ( spark plugs , harmonic balancer ) dealership 2/27/23 cylinder head replacements dealership ; 3/14/23 engine mounts , alignment tire balance ( claim denied ) thermostat denied as no failure tirekingdom ; 3/15/23 referred back to dealership for engine issue again . Dealership ; dropped off on 3/20/23 reported complete engine failure . Inspectors report 4/10/23 - inspection report confirmed engine failure . 4/22/23 received vehicle back 4/22/23 contacted silverrock and noted burning smell , poor acceleration, whining noises etc 4/23/23 check engine light comes on . 4/25/23 takes vehicle back to service center vehicle has an evap code . 5/1 contacted dealership to check on status of the vehicle , dealership has noted transmission failure , leaking oil pan . The engine that was used ( the dealership informed carvana / silverrock at the time of receipt is defective ) has indeed been categorized as defective .

The oil filter housing in the Jeep gladiator, wrangler, and Grand Cherokee is known to have serious problems and safety concerns. The pentastar oil filter housing used in these vehicles can crack and warp due to heat exposure and this can lead to serious oil leaks. Despite knowing about this issue, the company has never issued a recall, instead, they have discontinued the production of the pentastar and redesigned the oil filter housing for newer vehicle models. Https://vehiclefreak. Com/Jeep-oil-filter-housing-recall-guide-2013-to-2017/?fbclid=iwar372r_z1vlewssmz6hmma6_vn1ieql3snynyngcucvbh25-f7cutjkhzpu.

At a speed of 30mph, was slowing down coming up to a red light, as the brakes were being pressed the motor began to rev up and try to accelerate despite me fully pressing the brakes. I had to put the vehicle in neutral and shut it down. I merely missed hitting another vehicle. I called the dealer who had no information for me. No warning lights were on or prior to the reving and acceleration of the vehicle as I was trying to come to a stop at a red light. I am reading numerous forums of Jeep owners reporting the same issue. This really should be investigated before someone is seriously injured or killed, which maybe there have been reports of such already. In my case, there was no injury or damage because I was lucky enough to have no vehicle beside me and had a place to vere off to to pull over quickly. If that hadn’t been the case, an accident would have occurred. I can’t say if this vehicle has malfunctioned like this previously because I purchased 2 days ago.

The contact's son owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The vehicle owner took the vehicle to the local dealer for maintenance and was informed that the oil filter housing had an oil leak and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Vehicle only has 38,000 miles and suddenly had visible oil leaking from underneath. No warning lights came on but I took to service center for inspection. The oil filter housing was found to be defective and "leaking badly". Technician informed me that because the component is plastic vs. Metal it is a known defect in my vehicle make/model. I also confirmed many complaints of same issue in online forums. I contacted manufacturer but since vehicle is out of warranty they would not assist. Service provider stated the issue is of significant safety risk as engine could lose all oil, overheat, and become undriveable. Cost to repair=$1800.

Noticed a wet substance under the hood and a smell of oil/antifreeze (couldn’t determine either or) coming from vents prior to purchase. I was told it would be looked at and taken care of. After purchase I noticed a heavy leak under the vehicle and when I touched it, I again smelled the same oil/antifreeze. I took it back to the dealership and they replaced the radiator. It continued to produce a leak, and chose to stop and get a diagnosis and they said it was the oil cooler. I then chose to return it to the dealership for repair and they insist it was left over spillings from the previous repair. It still has that same wet substance dripping from under the vehicle. I’m concerned about the safety of my life if it is indeed the oil cooler.

The oil filter housing assembly cracked. I noticed oil leaking yet my oil light would never come on . I took it to be looked at and they had to replace the housing component. I was told that this has been a common problem with vehicles and for me to keep all receipts . If I didn’t pay close attention to my vehicle I could have ruined the engine with the amount of oil that I was loosing. Especially since no warning light was being displayed.

While driving down the road my car will shift into neutral while going at at full speed driving down the freeway, and loses all power. I have to pull over on the side of the road turn the car off and restart. This has happened 6 times and is very dangerous. There are multiple dates that this has happened. It looks as though this should fall under NHTSA recall #16v529000?.