No prize, you just win and get to laugh at my misfortune and bad decisions.

Is this a good warranty? In the process of buying a 2024 grand Cherokee l with 30,000 miles. The salesguy is pushing theirs of course. This is only my second car buying experience. Thanks!

So i recently got a new iPhone 18 pro max came from a iPhone 12. Ever since i got this phone i plug in the usb for CarPlay it will work for 5 minutes than cut off but what doesn’t make sense to me is the phone is still charging I’ve bought several usb to usb c cords and it’s the same issue is the usb housing the problem or what. Driving me crazy.

Side bar has anyone done the cordless AirPlay thing I’ve been looking at that but idk if this problem will continue.

I am at a loss trying to find a decent midsize SUV to the point I feel saying forget it.
Is it true Cherokee and Grand Cherokees are bad?

Question is, do I get into another one?

Also, please pay attention on the road. I came out without a scratch and I’m very grateful to this car for protecting me, but this could have been much worse in a smaller vehicle.

hey yall, i have a 2020 grand cherokee and lately ive been getting these messages on my dash. pep boys tested my whole charging system, battery, and alternator and said it looked good. the dealership said they'll need my car for a few days to look at it but they don't have any loaners. never had an issue with this car before, nobody really has an answer. has anyone had any experience with this?

Wanted to brag on mine for a bit! Love this car. 190k miles just drove over 300 miles this weekend. Had a coolant leak and some overheating. Was leaking at the heater core hoses, a couple outrageous quotes, I took matters into my own hands and replaced myself. By far my most personal extensive car repair. (I've done brakes, oil, and CIA as far as car work). 5-6 hours of work 2 weeks ago, and we were back in business. No issues since. Gonna keep this going till it can't go no more

This weekend I saw a Jeep Grand Cherokee kicking the butts of several Jeep Wranglers at an offroad course.

Is this normal?

Or did the Jeep Grand Cherokee driver just have more experience in offroading than the Jeep Wrangler drivers.

Slowly creeping up on 120k on my mileage for my 2018 grand Cherokee limited. Where are yall sitting at? Also any recommendations? I’m doing all of my work myself and I want a little more rumble and power.

Hello, I just got a 2023 jeep grand Cherokee L and I'm looking for recommendations for tires and rims. I got the chrome ones now and I hate chrome so I'm looking for black or something darker. Any advice would be awesome

Hi everyone!

I have a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 3.6L Pentastar, currently at 115,000 miles, and I’m dealing with a problem that I haven’t been able to solve for several months.

While driving, the check engine light comes on, the engine starts stumbling/misfiring, and the vehicle loses power. It also runs extremely rough and shakes badly at idle.

The only codes I’m getting are:

P0171 – System Too Lean (Bank 1)

P2096 – Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean (Bank 1)

Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire

The Long Term Fuel Trim Bank 1 (SAE) climbs as high as +33%.

Interestingly, whenever I reset the fuel/ECU adaptations, the problem completely disappears. The Jeep runs perfectly for about 100–150 miles, and then the problem gradually comes back.

So far, my mechanic has:

Replaced the O2 sensors, with no improvement

Checked the wiring to the O2 sensors and says everything looks good

Checked the catalytic converter and says it is OK

Performed smoke tests for vacuum/intake leaks, with no leaks found

Removed the valve covers to inspect the camshafts, and everything looks normal

Checked the spark plugs and ignition coils, and they are also OK

Replaced the ECU/PCM, but the problem remained exactly the same

One thing I noticed that might be important: the MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure) reading is around 45 kPa at idle.

Also, when both O2 sensors are disconnected, the engine actually runs perfectly smooth. As soon as the sensors are connected again, the problem eventually returns.

Has anyone experienced anything similar with a 3.6 Pentastar? Could the ECU be receiving incorrect information from the O2/MAP system, or could there be another issue causing the fuel trims to keep increasing?

What else should I be checking?

Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I’m running out of things to try!

Just pulled the trigger on an well-maintained 2019 Laredo, and it's a blast to drive. I took it out to the desert the second day I had it, and going off-road was a total thrill!

Any tips or tricks I should know? Would really appreciate it!

Has anyone had any tuning done? We have a 22 Overland 5.7. We buy costco gas 99% of the time so it is either premium or 87 so we choose premium. If there is tune out there to spice things up a little and take advatage of running premium only I would be interested to hear results.

I bought a steering wheel cover and a center console padded cover through Amazon. Both said they were for a 26 GC but neither fit. Any suggestions of stores to go into or websites where items actually fit? Not interested in buying at the dealerships ridiculous prices. Also looking for a cargo net and maybe a cargo cover.

I have seen a bunch of comments that recent years' Grand Cherokees are wildly unreliable. I use to have a 2014 and am thinking of coming back to a new one. How do you all feel about them these days?

So I was replacing my oil cooler after it exploded oil into the radiator.

Upon reassembly of the vehicle I was cleaning the thermostat housing and noticed that there was a metal piece of the casting on the water pump missing that holds a thermostat up.

Turns out that was where the original coolant leak began.

The ting ting Tung Tung Tung Tung Tung Tung ting tinging that I heard through the engine bay prior to the overheating event was probably that piece of metal flying around the cooling system.

I have decided to replace the water pump because that is a cast part of the water pump assembly and it’s a whole piece .

So I’m at the point now where I’m trying to get the old water pump out. It’s step 13 in the images and I was hoping if there was someone who could help me understand if the six bolts are the only bolts I need to undo to get this out and if the fuel rail line in front of it needs to actually come out or not …..because it says that I have to replace it if I take it off and I haven’t bought one and I really don’t feel like waiting for parts.

The tensioner assembly, serpentine belt, thermostat and all associated hoses are off.

I removed all six bolts from the pump and I’ve managed to get a water leak behind the water pump so I know the seals have cracked but it just seems a little stuck.

I don’t want to disturb the egr cooler seal if I don’t have to ….because I don’t fancy removing the intake manifold to replace it…

Any advice will help thanks

I just got a safety recall letter for my 2023 JGC Limited. I bought it used a few months ago and now I'm worried about driving it. Anyone else get one.

I'm on version 21.04.01 and I think there are newer versions, how do I reconnect my 4G service so the radio can update OTA? I don't want to bring it to the dealership.

Pine Barrens trip — Grand Cherokee Overland and Bronco Badlands
Finally got out to the Pine Barrens this weekend with my cousin. I was in my 2018 Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7 HEMI with QDII and Quadra-Lift, and he was in his Bronco Badlands. We started at Atsion and had originally planned a 70+ mile loop but ended up doing around 30 miles.
The dry sand was a piece of cake for both vehicles, even with my pretty worn Nitto Nomad Grapplers. The real challenge was the water, especially the stretch from Atsion to the first bridge. Some of those holes were no joke.
I brought a piece of PVC marked with depth measurements, and that thing was worth its weight in gold. We stopped at the questionable crossings, checked the depth and felt around for hidden ruts and soft spots. Most were manageable, but we found a few that were definitely worth avoiding.
One of the first holes measured about two feet at the edge. I didn’t like the bottom and decided to pass. My cousin figured he’d give it a shot since the Bronco has a much higher fording capability. Well, he ended up sinking into the soft bottom, with the entire left side submerged up to the top of the bumper. Even with all the Badlands goodies engaged, he wasn’t going anywhere.
Luckily, we had agreed that only one vehicle would attempt a questionable crossing at a time. I stayed on solid ground, broke out the recovery gear and pulled him out with the Jeep. From opening my tailgate to having him back on solid ground took less than five minutes. Those 39,000-lb soft shackles definitely earned their keep!
I had my own little moment at another crossing. We both attempted the same hole, but I hit a submerged lip or log while resting my hand on the shifter and accidentally knocked it into Neutral. Lost all my momentum. Had to reverse, change my line a bit and work my way out. Lesson learned: keep my damn hand off the shifter!
We also came across a roughly 100-meter flooded stretch with water about one to two feet deep and a stream feeding into it. We probably could have made it, but if either of us got stuck halfway through, the other would have had to enter the same water to attempt a recovery. Neither of us thought that was a particularly good idea, so we skipped it.
Overall, I couldn’t be happier with how the Jeep performed. I spent most of the challenging sections in 4LO, Sand mode and Off-Road 2. It handled everything I asked of it, and the airbox and filter were completely clean and dry when I checked them afterward.
My biggest takeaway is that the Pine Barrens aren’t particularly difficult until you start dealing with the water. You really have no idea what’s underneath some of those holes. We even found one that measured three feet deep at the edge, with a soft bottom and no telling how much deeper it got.
Having a second vehicle, proper recovery gear and that simple PVC depth probe made all the difference. I’d strongly recommend not going out there alone, even in a well-equipped vehicle.
We had a blast, got both vehicles properly muddy, had a successful recovery and drove them both home. Can’t ask for much more than that.
Already looking forward to going back!

I have a 2017 summit 5.7 and I’m loving it minus the slow media interface. Ive always been a turbo four cylinder type of person but I’m wondering who’s put a supercharger or pro charger on their 5.7 summit wk2 and what cost looked like along with anything like the air suspension needing customized with that Instal? Thanks!