NHTSA Complaint #11678179 — 2019 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle on several occasions, there was an abnormal tapping sound coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the check engine warning light flashed, and the vehicle started shuddering. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the lifters needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.