KNOWN FAULTS · Jeep

Jeep Cherokee (KK) common problems.

2008–2013 · Petrol / Diesel

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

3 known faults with sources

Engines: 3.7 (Petrol)

Applies if: US bulletin (petrol only): 2007–2008 Nitro and 2008 Liberty; in Europe ask the dealer whether your car is in programme X46.

Nitro and Cherokee (KK) petrol: fuel spits back out of the filler neck when refuellingFuel system

Engine / equipment: Petrol Dodge Nitro and Jeep Liberty / Cherokee (KK)
Period mentioned: 2007–2008 Nitro and 2008 Liberty in the US bulletin
Symptoms: When refuelling, the nozzle keeps clicking off and fuel can spit back out of the filler neck.
Possible cause described: The inlet check valve of the fuel tank does not work properly. Chrysler fixed it by replacing the tank with a revised one and extended the warranty on this repair for life on the affected cars (programme X46, bulletin 14-003-13 of March 2013). Diesels are not affected.
Check for the garage: Ask an official dealer, with the VIN, whether your car is covered by programme X46. Meanwhile, refuel slowly without forcing the nozzle, and do not try to fill to the brim.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; in the US the repair has a lifetime warranty on the affected cars; ask the dealer.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Engines: 3.7 (Petrol)

Applies if: Only model-year 2010 cars in the campaign; confirm by VIN.

Malformed or missing brake part (2010 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep)Suspension and steering

Engine / equipment: Model-year 2010 Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger and Nitro, Jeep Cherokee (KK), Commander and Grand Cherokee
Period mentioned: Model year 2010
Symptoms: Brake failure without warning, with a risk of a crash.
Possible cause described: A brake-system part was fitted malformed or was missing (found at the Toledo North plant in November 2009). Chrysler recalled 24,177 vehicles, mostly Dodge Ram, plus the 2010 models listed.
Check for the garage: Check by VIN whether the car was in the campaign and whether it was done.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Engines: 2.8 CRD (Diesel)

EGR, turbo and timing belt on the 2.8 CRD (VM Motori)Engine

Engine / equipment: 2.8 CRD by VM Motori: Jeep Cherokee, Wrangler, Chrysler Voyager, Dodge Nitro and Lancia Voyager
Period mentioned: 2001–2018
Symptoms: Hesitation, smoke and loss of power from the EGR or particulate filter; a failing turbo or intercooler; if the timing belt breaks, serious damage (interference engine).
Possible cause described: The block is considered robust: problems usually come from the ancillaries (turbo, intercooler and emissions equipment, especially the EGR valve). Owners point out that the timing belt is expensive and must be changed on time (about 160,000 km).
Check for the garage: Check when the belt was changed; read the EGR and filter codes; check the turbo and intercooler pipes.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.