| Issue ID | 815172 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10354492 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 29/11/09 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the engine light would intermittently illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership who stated that it was probably caused by the gasoline cap. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that there was a misfire in the engine but they could not determine where. The contact then stated that after a few months, a constant cloud of smoke emitted from the tail pipe. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that antifreeze was mixing with the engine oil. The contact consulted the dealership who stated that the antifreeze could not have caused the failure. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle was repaired by the local mechanic. The vin was unavailable when the complaint was filed. The current mileage was approximately 43,800. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WILMINGTON, IN |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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