On sunday september 4, 2005 while returning from a 220 mile trip the radiator fan on our 2000 jeep grand cherokee fractured and separated, causing rupture of radiator, coolant loss and rapid overheating. The vehicle was towed to firestone auto repair where the radiator, fan and shroud assembly were replaced. The vehicle was picked up on september 7, 2005. It became apparent when leaving firestone that the transmission had suffered damage as a result of the overheating. The vehicle was taken to panhandle transmission where a rebuilt transmission was installed. A recall notice was issued by daimler-chrysler in october 2006. Invoices, credit card statements and canceled check was submitted to daimler chrysler as proof of defect and subsequent damage repair. Daimler-chrysler reimbursed the cost of the fan, radiator and shroud replacement on november 16, 2006 in the amount of $1003.89 but no reimbursement for the damage caused to the transmission ($1350.00) due to radiator failure and rapid overheating of the transmission coolant system.
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Dt*: the contact stated there were no problems with the vehicle. There was a the federal safety agency recall # 06v199000 on the vehicle regarding the engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan. The parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available at the local dealership. The manufacturer confirmed the parts were not available.
Consumer complaint concerning the 2000 grand cherokee safety recall f25 electric radiator fan. *ts the consumer is seeking reimbursement, because she already had the part replaced.
Dt*: the contact stated the engine would over heat while the vehicle was in the stand still position on a frequent basis. On one occasion, the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined the radiator fan relay switch had to be replaced. The contact had the part replaced. Also, while traveling 40 MPH, the vehicle had an extended stopping distance on normal road conditions when the brakes were applied normally. The brake lights did not signal any warning prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined the rotors needed to be replaced. The contact replaced the part, which corrected the problem.
Fan blade came apart breaking through shroud and damaging radiator.
Dt*: the contact stated recall # f25 for electric radiator fan was received after the fan had fractured and been replaced. The paperwork had been submitted to the manufacturer for reimbursement. After 4 weeks the manufacturer was contacted again and asked when the refund would be sent out. The contact was informed the paperwork had been received, but had not been reviewed and would take up to 8 weeks.
Consumer complaint concerning the electric radiator fan failure. *ts the consumer was denied reimbursement because according to the manufacturer, no fan blades were physically broken. The consumer stated even though no fans were broken, he still experienced extreme engine overheating.
Consumer complaint concerning the fan clutch failure. *ts the consumer then received a recall notice in the mail relating to the same problem.
Got recall notice from local dealership over a month ago. Have tried various times to get vehicle repaired but always told by dealership that they were unable to get parts. Very frustrating.
Dt*: the contact stated the federal safety agency letter for recall #06v199000 pertaining to the cooling system fan was received. A service dealer was contacted, who informed the contact that the parts were not available due to a shortage, and the contact would be placed on a waiting list while the parts were ordered. The manufacturer was then contacted, who informed the contact that there were steps being taken to correct the problem, however the contact would have to keep checking with the service dealer for information on the availability of the parts.
Just disgusted with the number of repairs I have needed to make to this vehicle. In the last six years the following repairs have been done: brakes replaced 3 times and need to be done again door window motor cooling fan, radiator evaporator coils hood lifters-hood will not stay up drivers door clunks starter compressor leaking axle seals and now I have a cracked head on the engine. The jeep just failed out of the blue. Glad I was close to home. This vehicle is a lemon. Buy american again--most likely not. Are our "american" vehicles being built with inferior parts? Or are they programmed to be obsolete within a few years?
My fan module is bad in my 2000 jeep grand cherokee limited 4 x 4, but I have not received a recall notice, even though it falls in the right time period of the safety recall notice.
Tie rods, wheel bearings, ball joints, fan clutch, shorted engine compartment wiring harness, fuel pump assembly all gone wrong from time of purchase; january 2000/brand new to sept. 2006...some pd. Under warranty others after 2004 not; even though the defects usually do not happen to a jeep grand cherokee/fully loaded. The last straw was the ball joints; we asked if some form of recall should of been done and then asked for a reimbursement because my wife's' 2004 jeep liberty limited had a recall on it's ball joints/lower ones so after having mine replaced last friday 9/15/2006 we asked about the grand cherokee and it's ball joints; we also updated on all the defects we've had to correct and wondered if it wasn't a expensive lemon...$35,000.00 is what I paid. We called chrysler main customer service and was only told were sorry, the age of the jeep and past warranty...what does that have to do with all the past defects since 2000 and the fact we tried their customer service in 2002 and got no where again. No matter the age of the vehicle...safety is safety. And if ball joints go bad for no reason and have to be replaced then, it should go as a safety concern for all their vehicles.
Dt*: the contact stated the plastic fan blade shattered and broke into pieces, which caused the vehicle to overheat. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 06v199000, regarding the engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Car was parked. When started there was a crashing sound under the hood. The electric fan blade broke loose and broke the fan shroud and punctured the radiator. The car was towed to the dealer for repairs. This fits the pending recall number f25. I reported this to chrysler and have had no reply. The repair cost $1300.00.
On june 10, 2006 my jeep grand cherokee laredo 2000 was being driven when there was a loud pop under the hood. Upon inspection the fan and shattered and put holes in the radiator, hoses, shroud, and other places on the car. My husband did all the repairs and I still have all the old parts. After we had replaced the fan, radiator and hoses we found out about the recall in the local paper. Upon calling daimler chrysler I was told that my vehicle was not included in the recall and that because I had not taken my jeep to a dealer for repair I would not be able to get reimbursed for these expenses.
The fan on my 2000 jeep grand cherokee laredo busted while in route. It just shattered. It pierced several places on the shroud, a hose, and put a hole in the radiator.
I am the owner of a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. On thursday august 10, 2006, my electric motor driven cooling fan exploded, causing damage to my shroud and puncturing two holes in my radiator. This has done significant damage to my car. It is undriveable until all of these components are replaced. I contacted daimler chrysler's 800 number and was told that there was not a recall on this part. I called my local jeep dealer and was told the same. I have pulled up letters from the director of vehicle compliance and safety affairs from daimler chrysler stating there will be a recall to replace all cooling fans, and equipment. I am very upset over how I was treated at dce over this matter. There was no assistance given other than, to call back later on if I received a letter. These parts are very expensive, and I feel that if there is a recall,....... Then this matter should be taken care of, and not done so out of my pocket.
Jeep grand cherokee lardeo 2000 electric cooling fan separated & made a loud noise as vehicle was being driven. 130,000 miles cooling fan part # 52079528ab called chrysler corp. At 800‑853‑1403 referenced bulletin f25 recall but rep. Would not support my claim for repair.
Cooling fan relay module failure in 2000 jeep grand cherokee this relay is a persistent source of failure in this vehicle. In 90k miles I am on my 3rd and the dealer parts and service know this problem with great familiarity. It appears this component has inadequate cooling properties. Either it is undersized for the loader requires a larger heat sink to better dissipate heat. What make its a bigger problem is the location under the battery tray requires significant disassembly to access replacement. Do I have any recourse with the manufacturer?
Engine cooling system fan began causing vibration to the front of the vehicle. The fan only engages when the air conditioner is on.
The engine simply stops without warning. I had taken it to dealer and they couldn't find anything wrong. Four days later while driving to the dealer it died on a 6 lane street. I was in our other vehicle and towed it to the dealer myself. It has been 6 days and I have not heard from them.
200 jeep grand cherokee. 98000 miles engine surges on start and when idling. Surge rises to 2500 RPM falls to 1500, rises to 2000 etc until it reaches 700 RPM normal idle. When in operation the surge occurs and would move the car forward if brakes are not applied. Surge can also be felt when decelerating and braking. Intermittent but persistent problem for start up and operation. Does not occur often enough or for long enough periods to catch on diagnostics. If gears engaged when in high idle it squeals rubber even with brakes applied.
Driving down the freeway and it felt like I ran over something. My wife noticed black pieces hitting the pavement behind us. Drove the rest of the way home and when I pulled in the driveway I saw steam coming from under my hood. I let it cool and found out that the cooling fan was in multiple pieces. One piece was jammed between the radiator shroud and the radiator. I also noticed that my radiator was leaking from two spots where it looked like the fan parts hit the radiator. Looked on the internet and found the federal safety agency campaign id number : 06v199000. Called jeep corp office and they didn't know of the recall and would not offer to fix since I had 86k miles. Said I could be reimbursed if my jeep s/n was included in the recall and that I would receive a post card. The jeep dealer was out of my budget to repair so I bought a new fan assembly and a new radiator and replaced it my self. I was just lucky because I was on vacation and planned to do a tune up on the jeep the next day.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was picked up from the dealership after a scheduled tune up on 6-15-06 and driven less than 10 miles when a noise was heard coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the engine fan were observed to be fractured. As a result, half of the plastic blade struck the contact's collar bone and the other half went through the radiator. While driving away from the scene of the incident the heat temperature elevated over 260 degrees and the radiator was dry. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop who determined the fan assembly unit had detached, penetrating the radiator and would need to be replaced. The repair shop also determined the same fan assembly was used for the 4.0l and the 4.7l. The contact expressed the vehicle was only driven 3-5 miles after the fan fracture when the engine failed. There is a the federal safety agency recall, #06v1999000, regarding the engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan. The manufacturer was alerted and explained the VIN and the size of the engine was not included in the recall.
Dt*: the contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was a loud bang. The air conditioner heated up quickly, which was accompanied by a smell of something electrical burning. Some plastic was also noticed on the ground where the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic shop, where it was determined that the cooling fan housing had disintegrated and struck the radiator. This caused creases in the radiator. The fan housing was repaired by the mechanic. There is a the federal safety agency recall # 06v199000 which relates to the cooling system fan. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Cooling fan blade separated on my 2000 jeep grand cherokee SUV while I was stopped at a traffic light. The blades also made a hole in the shroud surrounding the fan.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle VIN# was not included in the cooling fan system recall, # 06v199000. The cooling system on the vehicle was non operational. The fan was not repaired. The turning fan was not turning which caused antifreeze to leak. An independent repair shop determined that the cooling system was defective causing the antifreeze leak.
Driving with my daughters to the beach when suddenly my steering wheel froze as I was along a winding road. Towed truck to a mechanic who diagnosed that the gear box was broken at that point he repaired the gear box. Approximately 1 week later the same exact thing except that the truck caught fire, again towed the truck back to mechanic who replaced the gear box. I thought I was going to die when I experienced my steering wheel freeze and the fire was extinguished quickly so minimal damage was suffered. In 1 year that I own this vehicle the radiator has also needed to be repaired, the locks on my driver door stopped working, the fan in the cooling system has stopped working, I have been told that the muffler was improperly installed. I never expected so many faults or so much money spent in repairs on a so called certified used vehicle.
Car was parked. When started there was a bang. Opened hood and found coolant leaking and plastic pieces from the fan all over and the radiator shroud cracked and broken in several places. The car needed to be towed to the dealer.
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