Is a 2004 Grand Jeep Cherokee a good car?
Powerful 4.7-liter V8, all-terrain capability, roomy comfort for four. Noisy and unrefined, questionable reliability, trucklike on-road handling.
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.
What kind of engine does a Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
I purchased a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 3. 0 l ecodiesel engine in September of 2015. In less than a year from the date of purchase, the vehicle had major repairs including a complete engine replacement and an exhaust system replacement.
What are the problems with a Jeep 4.0?
The 4.0 can also develop clogged fuel injectors. Deposits build up on the injectors and disrupt the flow of fuel. That can cause rough idling, misfires, or engine “stumbling.” Many Jeepers swear by various fuel additives that clean the injectors as you run the engine.
Why is my Jeep Grand Cherokee engine overheating?
Pulling a small horse trailer and suddenly engine starts to knock and a couple minutes later overheats. Stopped vehicle immediately and had vehicle towed to Jeep dealer as parts of engine are under warranty due to other recalls. Jeep dealer says engine needs to be replaced.
In the US Jeep sold a Grand Cherokee from 2007 to 2008.5 with a diesel engine (the chassis model is known as WK and was produced from 2005 – 2010). The CRD engine was a Daimler Benz 3.0 CRD (Common Rail Diesel) the same as used in various Mercedes Benz sedans, SUVs and trucks including the Chrysler 300 sold outside of the US.
How does the Immobilizer work on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
by David Clair. Some models of the Jeep Grand Cherokee are equipped with an immobilizer anti-theft system that disables the engine. The system is activated when something other than an authorized key is used to try to start the engine. Most models are also equipped with an alarm system as part of the security system.
What to do if your Jeep Grand Cherokee engine stalls?
Put on dielectric grease on terminals and scrape the terminal clamps of any corrosion as well. Crankshaft Position Sensor: 2007 (maybe some early 2008 models) Model Jeep CRDs may have a faulty crank position sensor which can cause the engine to stall (may also be a bad harness – see paragraph below).
What are the drawbacks of the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
What is the real drawback with the WK CRD is the transmission was made for a gas engine and the final drive is too high for it. Running 70 mph you’ll see 2,700 RPM which is way too high as 1,800 RPM this motor makes 376 ft lbs of torque.