KNOWN FAULTS · Jeep
Jeep Wrangler (JK) 2.8 CRD common problems.
2007–2018 · Diesel
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
1 known fault with sources
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.
Sources from the original database
CarsGuide: Jeep Wrangler 2.8 diesel problemsJeepKJ (forum): most common engine issues with the CRDMotor1 Italy: VM 2.5 and 2.8 diesels from the 1980s to the latest Jeeps
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