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Are you having problems with your Jeep? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Jeep issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the Jeep in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk vs Overland

They’d both do the job for you. Both are fully featured with everything you could want or need, and will tow up to 3500 kg. Toss of the coin.

What SUV would you recommend between $50-60k?

All diesel engines today have turbochargers, and believe me you wouldn’t want to drive a non-turbo diesel. Of those you mention I would go for a Mitsubishi ASX, or consider a Kia Sorento.

Jeep recalls Grand Cherokee over towbar safety concerns
FCA Australia has issued a voluntary recall notice concerning WK Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles fitted with an official towbar kit and sold after May 31, 2017.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee 2008: What could be causing it to be noisy at speed?

It could be from any of those, it could also be the tyres if they’re aggressive off-road tyres. Your best course of action is to have a mechanic ride with you to observe first hand the noise that concerns you.

Hyundai, Audi, Peugeot, Citroen, Holden, Jeep announce recalls
Manufacturers including Hyundai, Holden, Jeep, Peugeot, Citroen and Audi have all issued safety recalls for various models, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
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Defective Takata airbags trigger mandatory recall of 2.3 million vehicles
The Australian government has issued a compulsory recall of 2.3 million vehicles affected by faulty Takata airbags based on information provided from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
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What's a fuel efficient SUV on the market?

I don’t believe that what you want is out there, and can only reiterate past advice, buy a Patrol/Pajero/Prado/LandCruiser.

Nissan, Jeep, Ford, Mazda, Infiniti, Citroen models recalled
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced its latest round of safety recall notices, with models from Nissan, Jeep, Ford, Mazda, Infiniti and Citroen affected.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013: What to do with a troublesome example?

The best thing to do would seem to be to get out of it, either by selling it or trading it in. If you’ve kept a record of the dealer visits and what was done on each occasion you could seek to talk to Jeep about them buying it back, or giving you a good deal on a trade-in on a new model. The problem with that is that you would end up with another Jeep, and the possibility of more trouble.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014: What oil is recommended for the diesel?

Our checks indicated that Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 ECT C3 is recommended for the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine. If you are still concerned talk to your dealer or contact FCA on 1300 133 079.

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