2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Engine Problems

“AC compressor failed at 37k miles, causing clutch to melt and damage to accessory drive belt while on the freeway. Required emergency stop and incapacitated vehicle. No warning lights ahead of time that there had been an engine component failure, just lots of smoke from under the hood.”

“Computer telling vehicle to do a sudden unintended acceleration. Forward collision warning system did not respond. Air bags didn’t deploy. No diagnostics have been done. No warning lamps illuminated on dash. Vehicle currently is at repair shop. While pulling into a parking space at low rate of speed, vehicles engine reved up and vehicle took off, braking system did not respond unable to stop vehicle, hit a parking lot light post .”

“Electrical System: The dashboard and screen have repeatedly turned off, the windows have become inoperable, and numerous warning lights and messages have appeared, including alerts for night vision, front camera sensor, and service car. Climate Control System: The system blows inconsistent temperatures, ranging from extremely hot to very cold. It also gets stuck in windshield defrost mode regardless of the selected setting. This has caused dangerous fogging of the windows, obstructing my vision while driving. …”

“The starter/starter solenoid and related engine oil sealing have failed three times. Most recently on 6/18/2026, and previously in 2024 and 2025, the vehicle would not start: the dashboard illuminated but the engine would not crank. The engine then began smoking and a burning electrical smell entered the cabin. My wife and young child were in the vehicle. The vehicle was rendered completely inoperable and had to be towed each time. Safety risk: an engine that smokes and emits a burning electrical odor upon attempted starting presents a fire hazard to occupants. …”

“This vehicle has been making a noise in the front left side since new (day one). The vehicle has been taken to the dealership about 10 times in attempt to fix this issue. During the last service, the dealership performed multiple tests and concluded that the noise source is the engine motor mounts. If they disconnect the electrical plug of the motor mounts all the noises are gone. Consequently, they proceeded to replace the left front motor mount but unfortunately the noise is still there and concluded that there is no fix available right now. …”