| Issue ID | 1242439 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10807444 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 25/11/15 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 25 mph, steam emitted from underneath the hood. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. There were no flames visible and the fire department was not called to the scene. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a leak coming from the radiator that caused internal damage to the engine. The engine would need to be replaced for the second time. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 103000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ODESSA, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1J8HS68298CXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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