KNOWN FAULTS · Jeep

Known faults for the Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) / Commander.

2005–2010 · 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 / 4.7 / 5.7 (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: 3.7 / 4.7 / 5.7 (Petrol) · 3.0 CRD (OM642) (Diesel)

Tyre-pressure sensor valves on the Grand Cherokee WKSuspension and steering

Engine / equipment: Jeep Grand Cherokee WK and Commander
Period mentioned: 2005–2010
Symptoms: Pressure warnings and air loss from corroded sensor valves.
Possible cause described: According to Honest John, the pressure-sensor valves corrode very easily.
Check for the garage: Check the valves when changing tyres.
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.

Engines: 3.0 CRD (OM642) (Diesel)

Oil cooler and injector leaksOil leaks / injectors

Engine / equipment: OM642 3.0 V6 CDI/BlueTEC (280/300/320/350 CDI, ML, GL, R, Sprinter)
Period mentioned: 2005 onwards
Symptoms: Oil pooling in the engine's V, burning oil smell, drips under the engine; or a hiss or chirp next to an injector with an exhaust smell.
Possible cause described: The oil cooler seals (in the engine's V) degrade. Separately, injector washers leak combustion gas and carbon builds up around the injector.
Check for the garage: Visual inspection of the engine's V and the base of the injectors.
Cost cited in the source: Oil cooler seals: labour-heavy, approx. €800–1,800 (estimate)A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.