10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 63,700 miles
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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee safety recall F25 - electric radiator fan. Consumer states the fan was replaced in January 2008 for the second time because it would not shut off and feels that it should have been replaced at no cost since it was recalled previously. The consumer also stated the transmission wouldn't shift into first gear. The dealer found a bad transmission valve body, 02 sensor and sync signal out of specifications. The upper and lower ball joints had to be replaced. Updated 09/08/10
- Anchorage, AK, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 55 mph, the speed automatically reduced without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle stalled on the highway without warning and was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the failure was related to the fan motor. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure caused extensive damage to the engine. The contact experienced failures identical to the ones mentioned in the recall, but was displeased to discover that her VIN was excluded from the recall defect. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved. The recall number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.
- Elm Wood Park, IL, USA
All 2000 grand cl V6 have this problem with no recall. Engine overheats, loses coolant & can't find leak.
- Harpers Ferry, WV, USA
Chrysler F25 safety recall for electric fan separation. Recall letter states" this can damage radiator and/or cause the engine to overheat." This has happened to my vehicle causing 2,600 worth of damage. Chrysler will not pay repair bill, I've got to.
- Birmingham, 00, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While stopped at a traffic light, the contact heard loud noises coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they noticed that the fan and fan blades were coming apart. There is a F25 recall that describes this failure; however, the VIN was not included. Jeep has been notified. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 112,977 and failure mileage was 112,577.
- Nashville, TN, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 35 mph, the radiator fan cracked and the vehicle began to overheat. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the radiator fan cracked and the radiator fan assembly needed to be replaced. The contact paid for the repair. He later was informed of NHTSA campaign id number 06V199000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan). The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 116,000 and failure mileage was 81,602. Updated 01/24/08.
- Summerfield, NC, USA
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee ran hot and shut off. Consumer stated that her daughter had to leave the vehicle on the side of the highway at 3 am because it ran hot and cut off. The water pump, thermostat, cooling fan and radiator has been replaced on more than one occasion. The consumer received a recall notice regarding a defect with the radiator cooling fan which could cause the vehicle to overheat. However, after the recall was performed, the consumer continued to experience problems with the vehicle. The crankshaft position sensor was replaced and the left rear tail lamp was inoperative.
- Hayneville, AL, USA
I have a 2000 Jeep gc Laredo, and along with many, many other people I have numerous problems. The warped rotors are very dangerous when you have to use your brakes, especially when you have children in the car as I do, also the taillight/brake light issue, that has gotten me pulled over more than once, even though I put a new bulb in it every time. The door lock actuator that is very annoying not to mention my transmission has a shifting problem that I can't do anything about and now my radiator fan will not work so my car will overheat if I am stopped for too long.
- Claremore, OK, USA
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a recall for the fan. The customer stated he went to have the fan replaced, however after he left the dealer and drove 10 miles, the radiator was completely out of water. The consumer returned to the dealer and was told it would cost $500 to replace the radiator. The consumer stated he should not have to pay for something that was supposedly fixed under recall.
- Unknown, DC, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. On September 29, 2005, the plastic blades of the electric motor cooling fan separated in front of the radiator. As a result, the engine overheated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was inspected by three different mechanics before the engine failure was diagnosed. The contact paid $5,000 to replace the engine. In September of 2007, the service engine light illuminated and the vehicle was towed to daimler Chrysler. The dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced again. NHTSA campaign id number 06V199000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan) was referenced. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 150,000 and failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 01-14-08. The consumer stated after the recall was performed, the consumer has since experienced engine damaged due to a failed piston. Updated 12/12/07.
- Harrogate, TN, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that her vehicle was repaired by a mechanic. She later received a recall notice that stated she would be reimbursed if any repairs were made on the vehicle. Two months ago, she submitted her receipts by mail to the manufacturer and she has yet to receive any reimbursements. The contact received a second recall notice for the same component after her receipts were submitted. She has not called the manufacturer. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 87,000 and failure mileage was 84,000.
- Heldon, OK, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 55 mph, the contact heard a bang and the vehicle began to shake and vibrate. When he took his vehicle to the dealer, he was informed that the blade detached from the fan. The dealer stated that it would cost $300 to replace the fan and that his VIN was not included in recall number 06V199000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan). The purchase date and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 121,500. Updated 08/29/07.
- Beulaville, NC, USA
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee safety recall F-25 customer states that it should have been covered in the extended warranty and wants to be reimbursed for the repair* the consumer stated the plastic fan blades on the electric radiator fractured.
- Tampa, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In July 2006, the owner repaired the engine cooling system fan. In July 2007, he received a safety recall notification for the engine cooling cooling system: Fan NHTSA (campaign #06V199000). He would like to be reimbursed for the repair. The purchase date of the vehicle, VIN, engine size and the mileage was unavailable. Updated 08/30/07
- Boynton Beach , FL, USA
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee safety recall F25- electric radiator fan customer wants to be reimbursed for damage caused by the fan* Chrysler would only replace the fan and the motor at their cost and the consumer would have to pay for the radiator and the shroud. The right front power window would not roll down when using the switch.
- Honolulu, HI, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 20 mph, the contact heard a loud popping sound coming from the vehicle. She noticed water underneath the vehicle and later discovered that the electric radiator fan had become detached. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. The manufacturer stated that her VIN was not included in NHTSA recall # 06V199000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan). The engine size and a valid VIN were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 180,000.
- Mesquite , TX, USA
Noticed truck running hot when sitting idle. Took vehicle to dealership, and they advised him of a faulty cooling fan module. Replaced cooling fan module, and one month later truck ran hot again and was leaking. Truck cut off while driving. Truck did not fall under current recall for cooling fan modules. Would like to request a full refund from manufacturer.
- Blythewood, SC, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 40 mph the vehicle began to idle abnormally. Approximately 10 minutes later the vehicle shut off and could not be restarted. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who stated that the compression ring was busted, and the head gasket, intake/outtake manifold gasket, and water pump needed to be repaired. The failure continued to occur. The contact received recall # 06V199000 concerning engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan, and stated that the manufacturer should pay for the engine damage. The manufacturer stated that they would not repair the engine. The current mileage is 14,900, and the failure mileage was unknown. The consumer stated in the recall letter that this part (lbg4F250)may cause radiator and or engine to overheat. Updated 06/08/07
- Lebanon, TN, USA
- the contact has a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee with an odometer reading of 60000 miles. The contact stated that she received recall notice (98V095000) engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan after she had the failure repaired. The contact submitted her information to the manufacturer to be reimbursed. The manufacturer declined to pay the reimbursement because they claim that it was not for the same repair. The contact has the repair order from the mechanic who fixed the vehicle which stated the work that was done which coincided with the recall notice failure.
- Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Corona, CA, USA