Vehicle Overheat Problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee owners have reported 5 problems related to vehicle overheat (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the Grand Cherokee.

1 Vehicle Overheat problem of the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 08/27/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While the vehicle was idling, it overheated. Additionally, while driving at unknown speeds, the temperature gauge increased to hot and the vehicle overheated and failed to start. Also, there was an abnormal burning odor in the vehicle and smoke appeared from underneath the hood. The "transmission overheating" message was also displayed. The contact called piedmont Chrysler Jeep Dodge (4015 clemson blvd, anderson, SC 29621, (864) 260-5750) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05v396000 (power train). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 247,000.

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2 Vehicle Overheat problem of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 06/10/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel. The contact stated that while driving at varies speed going uphill towing an recreational vehicle the vehicle overheated. The contact stated per the manufacturer the vehicle maximum towing capacity weight should 7200 but the recreational vehicle weighed less than 7200. The problem occurred numerous of times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer mechanic unable to diagnosed the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage 8,000. Lb.

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3 Vehicle Overheat problem of the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 03/17/2010

The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact was driving approximately 70 mph when the vehicle lunged forward and stalled. The vehicle was towed to her residence. The following day the vehicle operated normally; however, the identical failures occurred on three separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician stated that the failure was related to the front control module. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 112,000. Updated 6/21/10 the consumer stated the vehicle would shut off with no warning and would not restart. It was determined the crank sensor became extremely hot which caused the vehicle to shut down. The fan relay also failed which caused the vehicle to overheat and the internal transmission sensors failed. Updated 07/01/10.

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4 Vehicle Overheat problem of the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 01/20/2005

The relay switch failed to operate which caused the vehicle to overheat. The manufacturer was contacted by owner and was aware of the problem.

5 Vehicle Overheat problem of the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The vehicle experienced multiple problems. The horn failed. The interior lights failed. The door locks were inoperative. The abs light and the brake light came on and remained on. The vehicle overheated when at idle for more than a few minutes. This problem has been addressed more than three times with no resolution. The brakes vibrated and this has been a problem since the first year of purchase. The consumer has requested Jeep to buy back the vehicle. Mr scc.

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