2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee: check engine light

Filed Aug 11, 2021 · Electrical · 227,000 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while attempting to shut-off the vehicle, the vehicle remained on when the key was removed from the ignition. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and told the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 227,000.

Filed Jun 9, 2020 · Engine · 118,000 miles · WA

I was driving my car down a hill at approximately 45 miles and hour, eco mode was activated, and began to slow down the light when suddenly my check engine light and traction control light came on. I felt my car losing power and steering, but thankfully was able to coast to the side of the road before it totally shut off. I had it towed to a jeep dealership, where they inspected it and informed me that the timing chain broke. They had never seen this before and informed me it was not possible that this happened due to normal use of the vehicle. They recommended replacing the chain, tensioners, etc., which I had them do, but they went to test drive the vehicle and found there was damage to the valves. After researching this problem, I came across this exact same issue, occurring under the same or similar circumstances, in dodge challengers and chargers with the same engine (5.7l v8 hemi) in the same year (2010). I saw that there was an open recall for those vehicles and called jeep to discuss this, but they informed me that while this was the same thing, there was no open recalls for my grand cherokee and so there was nothing they could do.

Filed Sep 6, 2019 · Engine · 82,010 miles · SC

Hello, my name is [xxx] and I own a 2010 jeep grand cherokee limited 5.7l hemi here in kuwait. I have been working in kuwait supporting the warfighter since 2007. I purchased my nice well maintained jeep in february 2018. I just reached 82,000 miles and on monday september 2 2019 I was on the highway around 60-70mph when all of a sudden I heard a very subtle noise and I looked at my dash to see a check engine light and another light. At that point I had no power and I shifted into neutral. I tried restarting and could hear the starter turning over but it didn't start back up. Once I got to a safe place I tried again and still nothing. It was turning over with no bad sounds and seemed like it was turning over easily. I had the jeep towed to a mechanic where they found 4 cylinders had no compression. They removed the heads to find some valves were visibly bent. When they tried turning the crank by hand they found the cam was not moving. Upon opening the front cover the timing chain had actually failed and was broken. I was very disappointed to say the least. I was hoping to have a nice car for a while and this jeep was in very good shape. I have been researching and found there has been a recall for the same engine in other mopar vehicles and was hoping to get some insight if my jeep like others I have read about would be able to go under that recall for the same problem. I think its something with the tensioner on the recall that ends up wiping out the timing chain. I don't really understand why they only put like 3 vehicles in the recall but if its the same engine why not fix them all. I really like my jeep and hope to get more info of the recall. Respectfully, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 30, 2017 · Engine · 133,000 miles · FL

I was driving approximately 70mph on interstate 75 southbound wednesday may 17, 2017. All of sudden my several lights on dashboard came on - engine light, ABS, electric throttle warning light. My jeep started decelerating very quickly. I put on my hazards as I tried to pull over to side of road. Once I was on side of interstate, I pushed on gas pedal and engine revved but the car didn't accelerate and speedometer stayed at 0. I immediately called tow service and brought car to ferman jeep in lutz, florida. At cost of 400.00 for inspection, I was told engine chain guide failed causing my timechain to snap and shredded my oil pump and bent crank shaft. That was just the initial analysis. And ferman wanted to authorize an additional 400.00 to look further into engine. At that point, we discussed how much repairs were going to be and our service advisor said at that point a new engine would be best. I am very concerned because a quick internet search reveals 5.7liter hemi engine recall for dodge and chyrsler cars from 2009-2012 for this exact reason. My service advisor said the jeep hemi engine was same engine as dodge and chrysler engine involved in recall. I was at same mileage range that people discussed on internet within that recall and driving at same speed and driving automatic transmission. I contacted jeep customer service and was told they couldn't help me but would make a note for safety reasons. I really feel the federal safety agency needs to explore that jeep should extend recall to grand cherokee engines at 5.7 hemi.

Filed Nov 17, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 100,720 miles · GA

Sept 26, 2015 driving down the highway at about 65 MPH in cruise control, my jeep just died. Would not start or turn over the engine light oil light and ect light came on. Turns out the timing chain broke damaged intake valve on #2 cylinder and exhaust valve on #8 cylinder. Had the heads inspected valves and timing chain replaced. And new spark plugs, it had 100565 miles on it. Picked it up from the shop on nov 13, 2015 ran perfectly no vibrations spark knock smooth.. Not even 200 miles on it and the same thing driving about 65 MPH in eco mode and it just died. The engine light traction control light and ect light and oil light came on. Pulled over on the should it would not start. Had it towed back to the shop.. The same thing timing chain broke and two cylinders have no compression. The shop called the manufacturer of the timing chain and they are puzzled as well about the timing chain breaking so soon after being repaired. Something in the engine is causing extreme harmonics and/or vibration inside the engine and causing excessive force on the timing chain tensioner and guide. However, new parts simply don't break like this if everything is copacetic under the hood.

Filed Oct 1, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 100,500 miles · GA

I was driving along on the highway about 65 MPH and all of a sudden the engine light oil light and the 23. Electronic throttle control (etc) warning light all came on in that order and the engine just died.. No safe place to park and no power steering but was able to get it in a driveway off the road.. It would crank but not turn over.. Had to have it towed home.. Called chrysler to see if it had any recalls and they said there were none..then had it scanned read p0340 camshaft sensor had that replaced still did not work.. The mechanic called two days later and said that it was the tipm module and had it towed over to the dealership.. He said he had to dig to find the recall and that my jeep was manufactured in feburary 2010 and it falls into the recall.. This is not the first time I have had electrical issues such as the radio shutting down and restarting for no reason the remote having new batteries and not unlocking the vehicle..

Filed Oct 15, 2013 · Electrical, Transmission · 84,000 miles · CA

On three separate occasions, vehicle check engine light went on/off within a matter of seconds. The first time was approximately one week prior to the most current two occurrences which happened about 30mins-1 hour apart. Vehicle was taken to the dealership and they advised that the system had recorded no error codes and were unable to determine what if anything caused the check engine light to illuminate.