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Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems

Are you having problems with the engine of your Jeep Grand Cherokee? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Jeep Grand Cherokee engine issues & faults. We have answered all of the most frequently asked questions relating to problems with the Jeep Grand Cherokee engine.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013: Engine cutting out

Andrew Chesterton again: "FCA Australia's technicians have contacted this customer to arrange a like-for-like loan car and a longer test drive of this vehicle to determine exactly the issue so we can fully resolve it under warranty."

Cherokee in diesel or petrol?

Based on the Chrysler claim for fuel consumption the diesel comes out in front by about $600 after taking into consideration the higher upfront cost and higher servicing costs.

Family SUV for small amounts of towing?

Your mechanic is wrong. The new Sorento has been out less than a year, has zero engine troubles and is the one I would pick.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013: Unexplained warning light

It's something worth checking for anyone who is having the warning light come on without explanation. Could be a simple fix.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014: Multiple failures

The car failed, which is the crux of the problem.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014: Petrol or diesel?

My view is that unless you are doing high kays it's not worth buying diesel models. The Grand Cherokee diesel is around $4000 more expensive than the petrol V6 and a rough calculation based on the higher cost of diesel compared to PULP and diesel's lower consumption says that it would take you more than 100,000 km to recoup that cost. On top of that diesels are more expensive to service.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2006: Expensive Mopar oil alternatives?

The reason they're expensive is the name on the packaging, and because they're being used by Chrysler-Jeep dealers they can really charge whatever they like. You can safely use any of the better-known brands, like Shell, Castrol, Pennzoil.

Cherokee Fire Warning

I RECALL the notice that did go out, I guess Chrysler's view is that the modification fixed the problem in 2002, and that there is now no problem. Anyone with a Cherokee should make sure their car has had the modification.

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