Water Pump problems of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee

61,000 broken water pump and blown head gasket.

Vehicle losing coolant due to faulty water pump. Under normal driving conditions, the water pump does not hold up to normal vibration and use. I have taken it to a repair shop and they notified me that the water pump was back ordered and we were number 300 in line for a replacement. It is hard to believe that 300 people are waiting for the same water pump if there is not an issue. That is not including the number of stock that Jeep has already sold to be in back order.

I am the owner of a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited. I was transporting my daughter to school on January 28, 2020 travelling at a speed of 45-50mph. A message appeared on my dashboard prompting me to put the vehicle in park and push start/stop. My vehicle begin to stall and just as it was slowing down abruptly shut off in the middle of traffic. When I attempted to restart the vehicle, the vehicle would not start. I was left sitting in traffic fearing for me and my daughter's life as cars continue to drive pass at high speed or driving closing behind my vehicle before realizing that we were at a standstill. I attempted to restart the vehicle and it did not start. I called my automobile insurer who connected me with a tow company to have the vehicle transported to the car dealer for a diagnostic check. Based on the diagnostic review, I was advised that my 2018 Jeep cherokee has a failed ac compressor which caused the starter to fail internally and my water pump is leaking. My car was just taken to the dealership for the recommended service on January 2, 2020. It seems to me that some of this could have been detected during the scheduled maintenance since the report indicates that a full inspection was performed. During the scheduled maintenance service on January 2, I got an oil change and the air filter was replaced. After reading the other reviews I am fearful for my life now while driving this vehicle knowing that it could stop anytime and anywhere. Out of safety precautions I thought it would be beneficial to post this as a safety problem god forbid anything happens in the future.

Tl-the contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the water pump was leaking and was vehicle was un-driveable. The engine and ES warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to south chicago Dodge Chrysler Jeep 7340 s western Ave, chicago, IL 60636 (773) 476-7800 where diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced however the parts were on back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted who referred to the local dealer and provided case number 64535122 the failure mileage was 66,670, ap.