Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel System, Diesel Problems
Owners have filed 130 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, diesel problems on the Jeep Grand Cherokee across 12 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (47). The words owners use most often: “fuel diesel contacted” (25% of reports).
- 130fuel system, diesel complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 62%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel diesel contacted: mentioned in 33 of 130 complaints (25%)
- Engine cooling: mentioned in 27 of 130 complaints (21%)
- Motive power: mentioned in 10 of 130 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do fuel system, diesel problems happen?
Based on 57 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 130 complaints, 1 a fire.
Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system, diesel complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Diesel complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 1% | 108,500 |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 16 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 100,000 |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 12 | 4% | 120,000 |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 40 | 3% | 117,000 |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 47 | 2% | 121,329 |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 0% | 75,000 |
| 2012 Grand Cherokee | 4 | 0% | 189,000 |
| 2008 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 210,000 |
| 2007 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 0% | 50,000 |
| 1997 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 122,000 |
| 1996 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 75,950 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Risk: Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the message "Low Fuel Pressure" was displayed, and the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was pushed to the side of the road with the assistance of the spouse. The…
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump and…
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V699000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), and the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure occurred. The contact stated that coolant had leaked onto the driveway. The vehicle was taken to the…
The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Grand Cherokees have fuel system, diesel problems?
No. NHTSA has 130 owner complaints about fuel system, diesel for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system, diesel?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, diesel. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about fuel system, diesel problems on the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel diesel contacted”, in 33 of 130 complaints, followed by “engine cooling” (27).
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