The Lemon Check Evidence-led fault report

Used vehicle research · first dataset

Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2

A source-linked view of 50 threads from www.jeepgarage.org. This is a small forum sample, not a reliability survey.

50forum threads reviewed
195fault records retained
8threads retrieved incompletely
4threads excluded after validation

Where owners reported problems

Counts show distinct owner identities within each category. They are not failure rates and should not be added together.

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Engine

35 owners

15 entries

02

Transmission and Driveline

29 owners

5 entries

03

Body

22 owners

9 entries

04

Electrical and Electronics

19 owners

23 entries

05

Fuel System

13 owners

5 entries

06

Brakes

11 owners

5 entries

07

Climate

9 owners

5 entries

08

Steering & suspension

9 owners

6 entries

09

Not a part / too vague

1 owner

1 entry

What was reported

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Engine

35 owners · 15 entries

Exhaust manifold bolts and studs

8owners
1 source thread8 resolved recordsYears 2013, 2014, 2017US safety regulator: 2 complaints (2017–2019)

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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confirmed via inspection
Vehicle year 2014Mileage 61,000 milesCost Dealer USD 1,000Open source thread
I have the same bolt broken on my 2014
Vehicle year 2014Cost Dealer USD 1,800Open source thread
likely due to the broken stud/bolt
Vehicle year 2014Mileage 151,000 milesOpen source thread

Engine management

6owners
4 source threads1 resolved recordYears 2011, 2014, 2017US safety regulator: 9 complaints (2011–2020)
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Engine mounts

6owners
2 source threads3 resolved recordsYears 2012, 2014, 2017, 2018US safety regulator: 6 complaints (2012–2021)
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I've had mine done twice by MaxCare
Vehicle year 2014Mileage 50,000 milesOpen source thread
noticeable thud noise under the vehicle whenever I took off
Vehicle year 2014Open source thread

Water pump

6owners
5 source threads1 resolved recordYears 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017US safety regulator: 30 complaints (2012–2021)
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Had starter and water pump fail before 60K
Vehicle year 2011Mileage 60,000 milesOpen source thread
85,000 miles slow leak from water pump. engine seized
Vehicle year 2017Mileage 85,000 milesCost 8,000Open source thread
Coolant flowing (not dripping) from water pump weep hole
Vehicle year 2015Mileage 78,000 milesOpen source thread

Engine (unspecified)

4owners
3 source threads0 resolved recordsYears 2012, 2017, 2018US safety regulator: 33+ complaints
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scanner said that there was a misfire in cylinder 3
Vehicle year 2017Mileage 86,000 milesOpen source thread
car had 44,000kms and the engine went out
Vehicle year 2018Mileage 44,000 kmOpen source thread
The engine is now completely seized up
Vehicle year 2017Mileage 86,000 milesOpen source thread
they determined "Catastrophic Engine Failure"
Vehicle year 2018Mileage 103,400 milesCost From 25,000Open source thread

Cylinder head

2owners
2 source threads1 resolved recordYears 2014, 2017US safety regulator: 19 complaints (2011–2018)
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Head was warped and had to be replaced
Vehicle year 2014Mileage 130,000 milesCost USD 100Open source thread
the head is likely warped or cracked
Vehicle year 2017Mileage 73,000 milesOpen source thread

Oil pan and gasket

2owners
1 source thread1 resolved recordYears 2014US safety regulator: no matching complaints

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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I just replaced the gasket and it's leaking worse than before.
Vehicle year 2014Open source thread

Valvetrain

2owners
2 source threads0 resolved recordsYears 2011, 2018US safety regulator: 25 complaints (2011–2020)
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currently dealing with lifter cam failure
Vehicle year 2011Mileage 150,000 milesOpen source thread
has about 112,000 miles and the cold valve tap
Vehicle year 2018Mileage 112,000 milesOpen source thread

Belt drive and pulleys

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2012

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Cooling system (general)

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2018

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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When I bought the vehicle, I noticed the coolant was dirty
Vehicle year 2018Open source thread

Engine oil cooler

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2018

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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oil temperature reaches 119°C at speeds between 110 and 120 km/h
Vehicle year 2018Open source thread

Intake and vacuum system

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2014

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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never had this issue before the service
Vehicle year 2014Mileage 180,000 milesOpen source thread

Oil temperature sensor

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2011

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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engine oil temperature sensor circuit high
Vehicle year 2011Mileage 224,198 milesOpen source thread

Radiator fan

1owner
2 source threads0 resolved recordsYears 2014
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Valve cover

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2011

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Transmission and Driveline

29 owners · 5 entries

Automatic transmission

25owners
6 source threads4 resolved recordsYears 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017US safety regulator: 71+ complaints
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Just had my tranny replaced at 43k miles
Vehicle year 2014Mileage 43,000 milesOpen source thread
shifts seeming just a little off (at 162,500 miles)
Vehicle year 2014Mileage 162,500 milesOpen source thread

4WD and transfer case

3owners
2 source threads1 resolved recordYears 2018, 2021US safety regulator: 32 complaints (2011–2020)
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it jerks when I engage drive in low gear
Vehicle year 2018Mileage 57,000 milesOpen source thread
SERV 4WD message automatic switch to 4WD LOW traction control warning light
Vehicle year 2021Open source thread

Transmission cooler

1owner
1 source thread1 resolved recordYears 2014

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Transmission fluid pan

1owner
1 source thread1 resolved recordYears 2014

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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aftermarket pan I installed... had a hairline crack in the pan
Vehicle year 2014Open source thread

Transmission mounting hardware

1owner
1 source thread1 resolved recordYears 2014

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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that's a loose bolt holding the transmission to the engine
Vehicle year 2014Mileage 125,000 milesOpen source thread

Body

22 owners · 9 entries

Water ingress (unlocated)

6owners
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2011, 2012US safety regulator: no matching complaints

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Dashboard rattles

3owners
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2018, 2019US safety regulator: no matching complaints

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Panoramic sunroof

3owners
2 source threads1 resolved recordYears 2012, 2017US safety regulator: no matching complaints
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Dashboard wood trim

2owners
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2013, 2014US safety regulator: no matching complaints

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Overhead console

2owners
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2014US safety regulator: no matching complaints

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Rear window and seal

2owners
1 source thread1 resolved recordYears 2012, 2013US safety regulator: no matching complaints

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Sunroof drain tubes

2owners
1 source thread2 resolved recordsYears 2011, 2019US safety regulator: no matching complaints

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Leaking somewhere and filling passenger footwell with water
Vehicle year 2019Open source thread

Tailgate and liftgate seals

2owners
1 source thread1 resolved recordYears 2012, 2013US safety regulator: no matching complaints

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Headliner

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2011

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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leaking into the back coming from the ceiling
Vehicle year 2011Mileage 35,500 milesOpen source thread

Electrical and Electronics

19 owners · 23 entries

Audio and infotainment

3owners
3 source threads0 resolved recordsYears 2011, 2014, 2017US safety regulator: no matching complaints
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CAN bus and wiring

3owners
3 source threads1 resolved recordYears 2011, 2015US safety regulator: no matching complaints
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showing the same voltage high and low sides
Vehicle year 2011Mileage 224,198 milesOpen source thread

Instrument cluster

3owners
3 source threads0 resolved recordsYears 2011, 2014US safety regulator: 18 complaints (2011–2018)
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Headlamp turn signal LED

2owners
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2015US safety regulator: no matching complaints

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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this lamp being out on my vehicle
Vehicle year 2015Mileage 55,000 milesCost 450–1,000Open source thread

Interior lighting

2owners
2 source threads0 resolved recordsYears 2011US safety regulator: no matching complaints
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Starter motor

2owners
2 source threads0 resolved recordsYears 2011, 2017US safety regulator: 9 complaints (2011–2020)
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Had starter and water pump fail before 60K
Vehicle year 2011Mileage 60,000 milesOpen source thread

Wiper system

2owners
2 source threads0 resolved recordsYears 2011, 2014US safety regulator: no matching complaints
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wiper park switch input circuit high
Vehicle year 2011Mileage 224,198 milesOpen source thread
would just make a couple of swipes then go back to standby
Vehicle year 2014Open source thread

Alternator

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2012

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Battery and mounting

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2013

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Found a small amount of water under the battery
Vehicle year 2013Mileage 47,200 milesOpen source thread

Blind spot monitoring

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2014

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Forward-facing camera module

1owner
1 source thread2 resolved recordsYears 2014

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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The original FFCM was not communicating on the CAN bus.
Vehicle year 2014Open source thread

Headlamp control circuits

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2011

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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left low beam control circuit high
Vehicle year 2011Mileage 224,198 milesOpen source thread

Headlamp daytime running LED

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2015

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Heated seats

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2011

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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HID headlamp bulb

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2015

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Power liftgate

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2014

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Power window controls

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2011

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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rear window would not go up from driver side controls
Vehicle year 2011Open source thread

Rear lamp assembly

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved records

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Rear window release

1owner
1 source thread1 resolved recordYears 2012

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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water leaking prob caused the shortage in window button
Vehicle year 2012Open source thread

Rear wiper

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2011

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Rear wiper stopped working. Replaced under warranty.
Vehicle year 2011Mileage 28,000 milesOpen source thread

Rear-view camera

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved records

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Steering wheel controls

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2011

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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steering wheel is dead including turn signal stalk
Vehicle year 2011Mileage 224,198 milesOpen source thread

TIPM (power distribution module)

1owner
1 source thread1 resolved recordYears 2012

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Fuel System

13 owners · 5 entries

Starting and fuel delivery

8owners
3 source threads0 resolved recordsYears 2011, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021US safety regulator: 26+ complaints
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it stopped it self cranking since it wasn't starting
Vehicle year 2016Mileage 108,000 milesOpen source thread
it will crank for about 15-20 seconds before finally starting
Vehicle year 2021Mileage 37,000 milesOpen source thread

Fuel pump wiring

2owners
1 source thread1 resolved recordYears 2014, 2015US safety regulator: 17+ complaints

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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issue with my Grand Cherokee was a back 12 volt connection
Vehicle year 2015Open source thread

DEF/SCR system

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2014

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Diesel particulate filter

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2014

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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EXHAUST FILTER NEARING FULL SAFELY DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS
Vehicle year 2014Open source thread

Fuel economy

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2014

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Brakes

11 owners · 5 entries

Wheel or brake noise (unlocated)

4owners
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2015, 2017, 2018US safety regulator: no matching complaints

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Applying the brakes actually makes the squeaking stop
Vehicle year 2017Mileage 90,000 milesOpen source thread
Noise was there before brake work and remains after brake work
Vehicle year 2015Open source thread
Start driving after it's cooled down and rotational squeaking comes in
Vehicle year 2018Mileage 60,000 milesOpen source thread

Brake pads and rotors

3owners
1 source thread2 resolved recordsYears 2011, 2017US safety regulator: 7 complaints (2011–2021)

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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A metal on metal pop when hitting the brakes
Vehicle year 2017Mileage 70,000 milesOpen source thread
Cleaning and dressing the brackets where the pads rest fixed all
Vehicle year 2011Mileage 50,000 milesOpen source thread
Raybestos brake pad fingers were to big to fit
Vehicle year 2017Mileage 47,300 milesOpen source thread

Rear brakes

2owners
2 source threads0 resolved recordsYears 2014, 2018US safety regulator: 3 complaints (2011–2017)
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electric motor type whine from the back when i apply brakes
Vehicle year 2014Open source thread
I get the squeaking when I first drive
Vehicle year 2018Mileage 57,000 milesOpen source thread

Brake booster

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2011

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Brake hydraulics

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2018

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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the pressure lets go so u got to keep your foot on
Vehicle year 2018Mileage 68,000 kmOpen source thread

Climate

9 owners · 5 entries

A/C compressor control

5owners
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2016, 2018, 2019US safety regulator: no matching complaints

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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installed a remote control on off switch on the AC compressor circuit
Vehicle year 2018Open source thread

HVAC blend door

2owners
3 source threads2 resolved recordsYears 2011, 2013, 2014US safety regulator: no matching complaints
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blender door actually get's stuck when actuator moves it to heat
Vehicle year 2013Open source thread

A/C compressor

1owner
2 source threads0 resolved recordsYears 2012, 2014
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Air conditioning system

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2014

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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After a couple of hours driving, the AC systems gets "wonky"
Vehicle year 2014Open source thread

HVAC blower

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2013

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Putting the actuator back fixed the blower on/off limp mode.
Vehicle year 2013Open source thread

Steering & suspension

9 owners · 6 entries

Power steering system

3owners
2 source threads0 resolved recordsYears 2012, 2017US safety regulator: 7 complaints (2012–2021)
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Power steering pump

2owners
2 source threads2 resolved recordsYears 2011US safety regulator: 5 complaints (2011–2015)
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replaced power steering pump, which is what was leaking
Vehicle year 2011Open source thread
This ended up being the power steering pump having a crack
Vehicle year 2011Open source thread

Air suspension

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2014

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Steering (unlocated noise)

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2018

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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light creaking/rubbing noise that seems to come from center/front-center
Vehicle year 2018Mileage 80,000 milesOpen source thread

Steering rack

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2011

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Leaving me to deal with failing rack and pinion
Vehicle year 2011Mileage 150,000 milesOpen source thread

Wheel bearings

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved records

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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Not a part / too vague

1 owner · 1 entry

Not recorded

1owner
1 source thread0 resolved recordsYears 2017

All reports in this dataset came from one thread.

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