| Issue ID | 1659923 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11323761 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 26/05/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The jeep dealership said the crankshaft lost at least one of the raised portions that lifts the lifters and the fillings damaged the piston cylinder walls requiring the engine heads to be replaced at a cost of over $10,000. The jeep had approximated 144,442 miles and had never smoked or used any oil until the engine light came on while driving down the interstate in western so dakota. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 143442 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MOUNT VERNON, SD |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFCTXDCXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 72 |
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