KNOWN FAULTS · Jeep

Known faults for the Jeep Cherokee (KJ).

2001–2008 · Petrol / Diesel

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

2 known faults with sources

Engines: 2.4 / 3.7 (Petrol) · 2.5 / 2.8 CRD (Diesel)

Fuel tank exposed in a rear impact (Cherokee KJ)Fuel system

Engine / equipment: Jeep Cherokee KJ (Liberty in the US)
Period mentioned: 2002–2007
Symptoms: Risk of the tank rupturing and leaking fuel if the car is hit from behind.
Possible cause described: In the UK there was a recall (N46) to fit a protective cross-beam, incompatible with some tow bars; in the US the 1.7-million-Jeep campaign fitted Mopar hitches free.
Check for the garage: Check by VIN whether the campaign 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: 2.5 / 2.8 CRD (Diesel)

Applies if: Only the 2.8 CRD.

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.