NHTSA Complaint #11680540 — 2018 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11680540
Vehicle	2018 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	May 17, 2025
Date Filed	August 14, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Since the beginning of this year, vehicle began to misfire. So far I have spent over $2000 in repairs including replacing spark plugs, ignition coils, fuel injectors and oil cooler and vehicle continues to misfire and blow white smoke from exhaust. I have been advised that it may be a head gasket issue, which could cost anywhere from $3000 to $5000 but could cost more in the event the engine needs to be completely replaced.

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