| Issue ID | 1716329 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11387254 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 08/01/21 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Oil filter and cooler housing leaking. Car has less than 60,000 miles and in 6 years old. This is a common problem with the 3. 6l engine in these cars and can lead to a fire or loss of engine oil resulting in engine failure without warning. This is not caused by any motion of the vehicle but just by the heat of the engine warping the plastic part and causing the seals to leak. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TORRINGTON, CT |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFAG7ECXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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