Jeep Grand Cherokee WK (2010-2020) Questions & Answers

There’s a Jeep Grand Cherokee Face Book page, have a look there, plenty of information.

Hi Tony, No sorry I am not sure on this. Congratulations on your purchase!

Go to this link to check if part is suitable. Best of luck!
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OIL-COOLER-MOPAR-68211440AC-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-WK-3-0-Diesel-2011-2013/282624536189?hash=item41cdbc2e7d:g:p3oAAOSwEotZ2er8&frcectupt=true

Try this other link and check compatibility with your exact Jeep GC model:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-OE-OIL-COOLER-FILTER-KIT-68211440AC-JEEP-GRAND-CHEROKEE-11-17-3-0crd/332785182950?fits=Car+Make%3AJeep%7CModel%3AGrand+Cherokee&hash=item4d7b8ae8e6:g:z2gAAOSw1RVaXiiI#shpCntId

For the 2015 Jeep GC WK2 Diesel, from the Operating Information (Manual)

1. Max GTW-with Trailer Brake = 3500kg
2. Max GTW - without trailer brake = 750 kg
3, Max (on tow bar) tongue weight = 227 to 350 kg dependent as below:-
- Up to 3 occupants w. luggage = 350 kg
- Up to 5 occupants w. luggage = 227 kg
(PS - IMHO if luggage include tools and equipment I would err on the conservative side and use the lower tongue weight even with fewer occupants)
Trust the info. is of assistance and of course you can ring up Jeep Australia for this information too.

Regards

Heard from the grapevine that the Jeep GC WK2 alternator is a weak point of this model if you are loading the car with heaps of 4 x 4 accessories such as fog lights /winch/ trailer/caravan (electric) loads, i.e. if the alternator is 'overloaded' from the norm.

Did Jeep Aus come to the party or are they still pushing the no recall for diesel button. Happened to me 3 days ago.

I was very happy with mine. It didn’t give me any trouble. Just regular maintenance and that’s it. Just be careful if you’re buying one nearing 100k on the clock as the transmission needs a major service then. It’s not so big a job, but the parts are woefully expensive. The oil is about $50 a litre and you’ll need around 5-8 litres. But the oil pan ( which houses the filter ) is about $800 at Jeep. I paid about $180 for an aftermarket one at the local parts store.
If the service has not been done, the dealer will want over $2000 to do it. My tip, buy the aftermarket oil pan and get the oil in from the USA via eBay and go to your local auto transmission place and see if they’ll do justvthe labour. Dont skimp on the transmission fluid - it’s the ZF LIFEGUARD 8 - don’t use anything else.
Better still, make sure that the 96km major service has been completed at the dealer - saves the hassle. Otherwise, knock the price down.
Oh, and the transmission should shift as smooth as silk. Any clunkiness is a red flag.

if you buy diesel. gearbox is 8hp70 made in Germany by ZF. petrol model has 8hp45 made in USA by Chrysler under zf license. those petrol models have many transmission problems. I never heard problem s on diesel model . yes like the other answer you will need trans service at 100 to 120k. but good news is you can buy genuine oil and sump under $500 shipped from these guys from UK. https://www.onestopgearboxshop.com/products/zf-8hp70-automatic-transmission-gearbox-filter-fluid-service-kit-with-8l-of-oil.

to answer your question. I have laredo diesel 5.5 year 115k. no major issue. apart from alternator failure at 4.5 year out of warranty. But jeep fixed it ffor free.

I’m not sure about the diesel because I had a V8 petrol and it was pretty thirsty around town. I averaged close to 20L/100km around town and about 10l/100km on the highway. I got a maximum of about 750km on the highway cycle. Also, 2012 model will have the 5 speed auto. Mine had the 8 speed - which may also make a difference.

I haven’t replaced the oil cooler?

http://www.caravanersforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=106&t=17882&sid=058d5e6018638c5dbf7cef27e7f53101

over 400 pages. it should help.

Hi Anne, if they won't fix it, have a mechanic take the pump out and clean it out with carby cleaner and replace the fluid with new fluid. The brushes wear down and the carbon powder circulates and sticks to the circuitry causing shorts. Cleaning the carbon off often fixes it. It's about 2 hours work all up

Hi Anne, Check the government recall site www.recall.gov.au I just read about that problem with the alternator causing the power steering pump to fail. You need to check if the recall was done on your car. Cheers Ken

Hi Anne with ref to electric pump failing. Leaked fluid or just stopped working.
Contact jeep Australia and complain. If vehicle serviced with main dealer ask for good wil.

It automatically activates when you use the windshield washers. I have a 2015 model and they both turn on together. There is no way to turn them on seperately.

OK thanks heaps

(With Headlights On) By pushing in the wiper stalk consecutively (one after another without interruption) will operate the headlight washers every 1 to 2 second bursts.