What causes EcoDiesel engine failure?
With a towing capacity of 12,560 pounds, the 3.0 EcoDiesel can haul some heavy loads. When towing heavy loads, or towing in mountainous regions, the EcoDiesel’s oil temperatures can increase significantly during towing which is known to cause the oil cooler to fail.
Is there a problem with the Jeep Grand Cherokee 5 diesel?
Diesel Engine problem of the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5 Failure Date: 09/17/2019 Since the recall a year ago (spring 2019) the vehicle has a serious hesitation in the throttle response until the ecodiesel engine reaches full operating temperature. This creates a serious safety hazard.
How old is the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
It is now 6 months old, and has spent MORE than 1/6 of it’s life in the shop. It has less than 10,000 miles. Love the car if it would WORK! I don’t think they’ve replaced the CAT yet.
When did the Jeep Grand Cherokee get a new engine?
The cylinder head was also again changed around 1998 to a lower flowing, but more emissions friendly, design. Engines installed in 1999 Grand Cherokees carried the Power Tech name, which was subsequently passed on to 4.0s in all Jeep models.
How much fuel does a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee use?
Enough to be annoying! Purchased my 2015 GC High Altitude Diesel in September. Just turned 10,000 miles. One oil change ($219 at dealer w/ tire rotation). Worst tank of fuel 26.7 MPG; best 34.4 MPG. 80% highway (ave 75 mph). Most of the city driving involves towing 5,500 lbs trailer.
Is there a problem with my 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel?
Got my 2015 GC Overland Diesel in May. Def system light went on for the first time in July. Won’t talk about the dealer problems, since I switched dealers and started driving to one 30 mins away. Replaced sensors. Light back. Replaced Computer. Light back. Found water in fuel. (I don’t know what they did for that one.) Light back.
It is now 6 months old, and has spent MORE than 1/6 of it’s life in the shop. It has less than 10,000 miles. Love the car if it would WORK! I don’t think they’ve replaced the CAT yet.
Enough to be annoying! Purchased my 2015 GC High Altitude Diesel in September. Just turned 10,000 miles. One oil change ($219 at dealer w/ tire rotation). Worst tank of fuel 26.7 MPG; best 34.4 MPG. 80% highway (ave 75 mph). Most of the city driving involves towing 5,500 lbs trailer.
When did I Buy my Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel?
Been there done that and all is good for the last 11 months knock knock on wood. I bought my GC Overland Eco Diesel 2014 in January of this year. I love this vehicle but have had nothing but trouble with it.