| Issue ID | 1640314 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11306180 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 26/01/20 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was changing out my brake pads, a fairly common procedure, when i noticed there was oil dripping from my chassis shield i have. Turns out i have a problem with the engine oil filter/oil cooler assembly. Apparently, you have received complaints in the past for this issue. From what i have read online, this is a very common problem that is affecting the majority of chrysler's make and models of vehicles that use this assembly. This is not confined to jeep vehicles only. The assembly itself is made out of plastic and is seated right on top of the engine block. The seal is kept by 3 or 4 o-rings that warp when exposed to the heat of the engine and then leak oil into the exterior valley that is created by the piston cavities. This is a big risk of engine oil flame up and total destruction of the engine. From what i have read, the valley in the engine can hold onto about 2 quarts of oil before it starts to leak and is noticeable. This is a danger for drivers that don't know they are running low on oil and their engines could seize up as a result. Now i know why my car had just shy of 5 quarts of oil in it when i changed the oil and my car holds 6 quarts to just be in the safe zone on my dipstick. I ask you to please launch an investigation on the substandard design of this part. I have included the websites i have been reading about this below: https://www. Jeepcherokeeclub. Com/threads/oil-filter-housing-leak. 237208/ https://dodgeforum. Com/forum/jeeps/374968-serious-oil-leak-issue-2014-3-6l-3-2l-pentastar. Html http://www. Carproblemzoo. Com/jeep/grandcherokee/engine-oil-leaking-problems. Php |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MOUNT PROSPECT, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFAG4ECXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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