NHTSA Complaint #11657231 — 2020 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11657231
Vehicle	2020 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 27, 2025
Date Filed	April 28, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

While I was attempting to pass a vehicle on a two-lane highway, my engine started misfiring and I lost engine power and it almost caused a head-on accident. The engine had to be replaced because the camshaft was worn on bank 1 and after doing some research there seems to be a lot of issues with this engine and the rocker arms which wears the camshaft down. There was a lot of metal in my engine which caused them to have to replace it. I researched recalls and there is nothing but after speaking with the dealership they confirmed that there is a known issue with this engine.

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