Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems of the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Despite having the egr replaced under recall the unit still exploded while driving on wed 4 Mar 2026. Fluids were leaking and had indicated issues with the electric shifter. The local dealerships states the egr cooler needs replaced, coolant tank, dpf and oil change (despite just being done the Saturday before). Refusing to acknowledge any connection to previous recall or associated damages. Contacted fca customer support and ignored my concerns and said just pay the dealer the $6000+.

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact smelled radiator fumes on the interior of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the coolant reservoir was repeatedly refilled; however, there were no signs of a leak. The contact later became aware that radiator fluid was leaking on the ground underneath the vehicle. The contact performed an inspection of the vehicle and noticed a thick, black sticky substance underneath the egr valve. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the dealer became aware of burn marks on the left side of the engine. In addition, the contact was informed that coolant was leaking from several spots. The dealer declined to continue diagnosing the vehicle. The contact was advised to retrieve the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. In addition, the contact stated that the egr valve and the engine oil cooler were replaced under unknown recalls in 2021. The contact stated that the recall parts only lasted for three and a half years, and the original parts lasted seven years. The contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

This 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee ecodiesel has an open recall for the egr system (recall w79). On December 29, 2020, the malfunction indicator light came on. I called the dealer (turnersville Jeep) for an appointment on Monday, January 4, 2021. The first available appointment was on Tuesday, January 12 2021. This dealer kept the vehicle until Friday, January 15. This dealer declined to repair the egr system under the w79 recall, but did replace all fuel injectors and the fuel tubes after finding the fuel injectors restricted. This dealer then cleared the dtc p026c-00 and performed a stationary regeneration. I picked the vehicle up at 5:15 pm on Friday, January 15, 2021 and proceeded to road test the vehicle. After about 75 miles of driving, I suffered a exteme and sudden loss of power at approximately 7:30 pm; the dash indicators included the malfunction indicator lamp, an error regarding the throttle body, and an error that the oil pressure was low. As I coasted to a stop, smoke began to rapidly pour from the hood cover and began to enter the cabin through the hvac vents. I vacated the vehicle immediately and under some duress. The smoke continued to billow from the engine area of the vehicle and I could see it continue to enter the cabin. At approximately 9:00 pm on January 15, the vehicle was delivered by flatbed to pellegrino Jeep. I spoke with the pellegrino Jeep service department on Saturday, January 16, 2021, but they were unable to provide a commitment to examine the vehicle. I opened case #78239258 with fca (Jeep) us llc customer service. As of January 20 at 11:30 am, I do not have feedback on this case. The dealer has also provided no commitment to examine the vehicle. I believe this vehicle suffered a failure due to the inability of fca and it's dealers to remediate recall w79.

I was traveling at a 60mph speed on a highway when I noticed that my oil temp light came on and read 285 degrees in my options list yet the stationary oil temp read in the middle. I pulled over, let the engine cool, checked the oil and coolant (all fine). After 45 minutes, it cooled to about 130 degrees, so I continued on. I drove about a mile when it heated back up again, the Jeep jerked, smoke started to come out of the engine, and it turned off. I luckily was able to turn into a parking lot before it died. Since I was out of state traveling and it was late in the evening, I needed to find a place to stay if my Jeep would start (it did). I found a hotel 3 miles away from my location. The engine had cooled, I had opened the hood and saw no damage. I drove 35mph for the 3 miles as I watched the oil temp climb. I made it to the hotel, was parking when the cabin filled with smoke. I opened the windows, shut off the Jeep and got out. I did see flames come out of the hood and something on fire fell from under the engine area. I called 911. Something in the engine compartment actually put the fire out before the fire department arrived. They still proceeded to douse the engine and disconnect the battery. I then found out there was a recall (w79) on the 2015 ecodiesel Jeep Grand Cherokees for the (erg) exhaust gas recirculation coolers that are susceptible to thermal fatigue. This can cause the cooler to crack, allow preheated, vaporized coolant to interact with other hydrocarbons and air in the system that may lead to a vehicle fire. This recall was not scheduled to officially be released until December 31, 2020. 20 days after my Jeep fire.

W79 diesel egr cooler recall from November 2020. (fire hazard) I am on a waiting list to remedy this hazard!!!! no parts are being produced for this recall? what good is a safety recall without urgent response with parts needed.

2015 Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards egr system safety recall. The consumer stated the vehicle was sold with an open recall that had no available remedy. The vehicle is not being used.

Continual engine problem light due to egr sensor fouled. Have had it serviced numerous times. Causes acceleration issues and shifting issues. Vehicle acceleration causes a safety issue in traffic while moving and when trying to enter traffic from a stop. Was told by dealer there was a recall coming in February, but now they say they never heard of a recall. I am hesitant to travel and have the vehicle break down. I am attaching 5 of the repairs that I can find, but there have been more for the same reason, and 1 additional since I have an appt on 2/18/2020 to fix it in preparation for a trip from NY to FL.