| Issue ID | 692216 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10241647 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 19/08/08 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On 12/23/06 (mileage 11,948) my vehicle was returned to the dealer because the engine malfunction indicator light (mil) had illuminated and remained on after several normal driving cycles. The diagnostic trouble code (dtc) was p0455 - large leak from the evaporative system. A leak was found at the fuel pump seal and was replaced under warranty by the dealer. On 8/19/08 (mileage 21,351) the vehicle was again returned to the dealer because the mil was on. This time the dtc was p0456 - small leak from the evaporative system. A leak from a vapor hose was the cause this time. Since this emission component was no longer under warranty the repair cost of $293. 75. I believe the emission system components on these vehicles are weak. These evaporative leaks present a danger to the vehicle operators (escaping gas fumes) and the environment. In addition, the dealerships are profiting by repairing these weak components at the owners |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 21190 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LEVITTOWN, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GW48N74CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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