KNOWN FAULTS · Jeep
Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) / Commander 3.7 / 4.7 / 5.7 common problems.
2005–2010 · Petrol
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
2 known faults with sources
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.
Sources from the original database
Honest John (archive): Dodge Nitro (2007), what to watch out forHonest John (archive): Jeep Grand Cherokee (2005), what to watch out for
View full entryTyre-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.