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Jeep Engine Recalls Cover Stalling, EGR Problems and Fire Risks
Grand Cherokee features repeatedly in these Jeep engine notices, with separate diesel, EGR valve, and radiator crossmember concerns. The EGR cooler recall covers 2014-2019 Grand Cherokee vehicles with 3.0L EcoDiesel engines; the tone wheel recall covers 2014-2020 Grand Cherokee vehicles with 3.0L diesel engines. The EGR valve notice concerns 3.6L engines in the 2021 Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Grand Cherokee L. Stalling also appears in the 2018 Cherokee and Compass oil pump recall and the 2019 Cherokee 2.0L engine component recall. The 2024 Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L crossmember notice instead concerns crash-related air bag deployment and fuel leakage.
Warning signs to watch for
- Z31: unexpected loss of drive power.
- T65: the engine will stall if the oil pump fails.
- U52: cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause engine stalling.
- June 8, 2023 diesel tone wheel recall: possible engine stalling.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
The supplied notices do not tell owners to stop driving for the November 2020 Grand Cherokee diesel EGR cooler recall or the April 2022 EGR valve recall, Z31. They also do not tell owners to stop driving for the December 2024 radiator crossmember bolt recall, D1B; the October 2017 Cherokee/Compass oil pump recall, T65; the May 2018 Cherokee engine component recall, U52; or the June 2023 diesel tone wheel recall. These notices contain neither a stop-driving instruction nor a park-outside instruction.
What the free repair involves
Specified free dealer work includes EGR cooler replacement with intake manifold inspection and replacement as necessary; EGR valve assembly replacement under Z31; and crossmember bolt inspection and securing under D1B. T65 calls for oil pump inspection and replacement as necessary. U52 repairs or replaces affected engine components as necessary. The June 2023 diesel recall updates powertrain control module software.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 3 |
| high | 3 |
Models affected most
Where owners report engine and engine cooling problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under engine and engine cooling for the Jeep models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Engine and engine cooling complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 Jeep Compass | 470 |
| 2019 Jeep Cherokee | 456 |
| 2018 Jeep Cherokee | 155 |
| 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 123 |
| 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 110 |
| 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 63 |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 60 |
| 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 50 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2024 | Jeep Grand Cherokee Radiator Crossmember Bolts May Be Loose | critical |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Jeep and RAM Diesel Engines May Stall | high |
| Apr 28, 2022 | Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee Sudden Power Loss | critical |
| Nov 12, 2020 | Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel EGR Cooler May Crack | critical |
| May 25, 2018 | Jeep Cherokee 2.0L Engine Component Failure Risk | high |
| Oct 24, 2017 | Jeep Cherokee, Compass Oil Pump May Fail | high |
Common questions
Which Grand Cherokee diesel engine problems appear in these recalls?
The November 2020 notice concerns an EGR cooler that may crack in certain 2014-2019 Grand Cherokee 3.0L EcoDiesel vehicles. The June 2023 notice concerns tone wheel delamination and possible stalling in certain 2014-2020 Grand Cherokee 3.0L diesel vehicles.
What causes stalling in the Cherokee and Compass engine recalls?
T65 identifies a potentially cracked oil pump housing in certain 2018 Cherokee and Compass vehicles with 2.4L engines. U52 identifies missing valve stem keepers or a reversed camshaft cap in certain 2019 Cherokee vehicles with 2.0L engines.
Why are radiator crossmember bolts included in an engine recall group?
D1B concerns radiator crossmember bolts that may not be properly secured on certain 2024 Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The notice identifies improper air bag deployment and a fuel leak during a crash as potential consequences.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.