| Issue ID | 1204105 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10744367 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 27/06/14 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving on the freeway in san jose, ca and the engine light comes on and a flashing red electric light also. I immediately noticed an immediate loss of power in the vehicles engine and when i pressed the gas pedal the jeep didn't respond at all. When going up a hill the jeep loses power and i have to downshift in to lower gears just to climb the smallest hills. I took the vehicle into the dealership and the parts department employee said that my swill values are bad. I found evidence that the engines in this 3. 0l turbo diesel have been recalled in europe due to this design defect. The repairs are $5500-$6000 and their are no guarantees that this will not happen again. Why has this issue not been addressed here in the usa? I am a full time student with very little extra income. Because the engine light is on this vehicle will not pass a smog test. Basically i have a jeep that in a few months will be non operational with a $500 an month payment. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86400 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEWBURY PARK, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1J8HS58M370XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 | 70 |
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