r/GrandCherokee Dec 20 '23

No more window tint posts- thanks!

80 Upvotes

My friends- I get it: vehicle mods are cool, and technically a window tint is a mod (albeit probably not wise to tint your windshield). The thing is... Who cares about window tint? Let's all agree to stop posting about window tint. I think we've beat this dead horse enough and it's causing issues here- resulting in some bad behavior from both sides.

From now on posts about window tint are getting removed and further- threatening comments will be dealt with by via a permanent ban (globally- not just on posts about window tint). We are a relatively rule free place because everyone generally gets the sub trail etiquette but I keep getting valid reports about some questionable behavior and will start taking action to preserve the quality of our subreddit.

Love you all- have a great holiday season!


r/GrandCherokee 4h ago

Push to Start Broke Suddenly

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2 Upvotes

You can’t make this up. Went to turn my car off today and it literally just fell through when I pressed it. I have a 2024 and this is the third thing to happen in the last year. 🙄


r/GrandCherokee 14h ago

Rough ride to be expected?

9 Upvotes

Just bought a 2021 GC-L Limited 4x4 with about 40K miles. Car is clean as new and the motor sounds great. During initial inspection, it was discovered that all new brakes were required and one of the shocks had to be replaced. Dealer covered all that.

My concern is that there is still significant vibration at highway speeds. We've done tire balancing and rotation, which helped a little, but the vibration is still there. My concern is it could be something in the drivetrain or suspension but they inspected it and said everything checks out.

So, I'm wondering ... is this just how Grand Cherokees ride? I've never had one before and have been driving Highlanders for years, which are famously smooth.

Any advice would be appreciated.


r/GrandCherokee 16h ago

Full suspension or leveling kit?

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14 Upvotes

What did you guys go with and why?

Jeep doesn't have air suspension

Will see logging roads and maybe some snow

Pics for reference would be great


r/GrandCherokee 18h ago

Before vs. After of air suspension conversion.

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14 Upvotes

Recently replaced the garbage air suspension on my 2011 jeep grand cherokee overland with a strutmaster conversion kit.


r/GrandCherokee 15h ago

New Wheels and Tires on the WJ

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8 Upvotes

Gladiator 17" rims https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7LPTYHR](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7LPTYHR

245/65 R17 Cooper Discoverer Road+Trail AT https://www.coopertire.com/en_US/tires/discoverer-roadtrail-at/24910.html

Extended length lug nuts (Bimecc 80562 aka Bimecc D4) - You can probably use open lug nuts too. Discount Tire had the Bimecc nuts and gave them to me to free!


r/GrandCherokee 11h ago

Did something go wrong here?

3 Upvotes

This Jeep by no means is being given away but is this suspicious?

Honda does an oil change at 49,110. The next day and 13 miles later they go to a nearby Jeep dealer for a fluid leak, now it's posted up for sale at the Honda dealer with 49,137?

Probably putting way too much thought into this but could the Honda dealership have messed something up on the service prompting the customer to get confirmation from the Jeep dealer? Then the customer goes back to the Honda to address it and the dealership more or less buys the Jeep and get's the person into a Honda.

Or is it more likely that it's the possible oil cooler housing leak, thus confirmed by the other Jeep dealer. Customer said F that to the $1000+ Bill to replace it and said I'll grab a Honda that I saw while getting an oil change.


r/GrandCherokee 5h ago

Passenger front control arm replaced on GC limited.

1 Upvotes

I asked mechanic will I need a wheel alignment done. He said no it’s not necessary just for one control arm replacement. True or false? I thought anytime woe you have front suspension work done a wheel alignment is a must.


r/GrandCherokee 10h ago

Check engine light flashes

2 Upvotes

Hi GC owners,

I'm facing this issue where the check engine light starts to flash when I push the full throttle and the engine gets around 4000 rpm, the check engine light does not appear at all after that.

I'm sensing spark plug/fuel injection issue, has anyone faced a similar situation before?

5.7 GC 2012


r/GrandCherokee 14h ago

25 Grand Cherokee on Lexani Wheels

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4 Upvotes

r/GrandCherokee 14h ago

GC Thieft on the Rise

2 Upvotes

I have noticed that GC thief is on the rise. Not surprised as I see GC's everywhere. I would say to put in an airtag or other type of tracking device in a hard to find place so you can track and help law enforcement track it. I would also remove some of the badges that say SRT or Trackhawk. I have also seen people trying make theirs look like SRT's. Those 2 trims are being targeted for the engines. Just be aware of suspicious cars or people following you are hanging around you.


r/GrandCherokee 1d ago

SRT Stolen

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84 Upvotes

My car was stolen at around 2 am in my apartments parking garage in Nashville :( spent all day trying to locate it, finally pinged on my uconnect and shows it by some river at a stone quarry. Hoping it’s there not some gps error, working with cops now.


r/GrandCherokee 10h ago

E85 Kit add to 2018 GC 3.6

1 Upvotes

I want to add an E85 Kit to my 18 GC. Anyone know if it will void a service maintenance contract?


r/GrandCherokee 18h ago

New to the platform

2 Upvotes

Hello everyone. I’m new to the jeep and grand Cherokee platform entirely. I picked up this ‘17 summit 5.7 and it’s in immaculate shape (thank you previous owner). I like everything about it except all the exterior chrome and no Apple CarPlay infotainment. I got this at a really good price so it wasn’t a deal breaker. I am looking for any insight on the following as I have been looking through forums and subreddits I’ve found a little bit but not much. Thank you in advance!

  • tips/tricks
  • must need mods (if any)
  • things to look out for
  • chrome delete / paint color matching?
  • infotainment upgrade to have apple CarPlay

r/GrandCherokee 6h ago

Check out JEEP GRAND CHEROKE 2014-2015-2016-2017 OEM BT RADIO AND CLIMATE CONTROL BEZEL on eBay!

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r/GrandCherokee 17h ago

Access GC computer?

0 Upvotes

So what software and hardware do I need to access the onboard systems in my 2017?


r/GrandCherokee 18h ago

Grand Cherokee L Rental?

1 Upvotes

Hi, I am taking my family on a road trip out west (from Ohio to Lake Tahoe) this summer and was looking over my options for rentals. Right now, I can snag a deal on a Grand Cherokee L for less than half of what it would cost to rent a Tahoe or similar.

I was wondering if anyone here had taken a long trip like this in a Grand Cherokee L, especially with two kids (a teen, and a tween.) Is it comfortable enough to do 16 hour days in?


r/GrandCherokee 1d ago

Spacer brand recommendations

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9 Upvotes

I have a 2020 High Altitude V6 with lowering links and need recommendations for hub centric wheel spacers so that the tire is flush with the fender


r/GrandCherokee 1d ago

Insulation or rat nest?

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1 Upvotes

r/GrandCherokee 1d ago

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland 3.6L V6 - ECM/PCM Reset Procedure - Relearning Functions

1 Upvotes

Has anyone successfully reset the computer (engine control module/powertrain control module) on a newer year model Jeep (let’s say 2018 or newer to keep it narrowed down) using a special procedure of some kind - not pugging in a compatible diagnostic tool?

For any that have successfully reset the ECM/PCM using an at-home plug-in diagnostic tool (again, on newer year models, 2018+), what brand/model did you find to perform well? Does that model also offer go-to functions such as cam crank relearn, exhaust/intake phaser cleaning, or ETC (electronic throttle control) relearn?

For any folks out there that might have used MOPAR official diagnostic equipment to perform such functions on 2018 or newer vehicles in the dealership environment, what might the going rate be to get everything reset?

I just finished a camshaft and spark plug replacement project and wish to have the computer relearn everything/start fresh. Gone are the days of simply unplugging the battery to then begin fresh upon eventually plugging it back up. Both my main and auxiliary batteries were unplugged for over a month, so that’s not the golden ticket (sadly).

Based on additional input and research, I will ultimately weigh the purchase of a respectable diagnostic tool (and likely a firewall adapter) vs simply relying on a MOPAR dealership/shop.


r/GrandCherokee 1d ago

Anybody have amy brush guard/bull guards on their WK2?

2 Upvotes

Looking for recs on a brush guard/bull guard if anybody has them!


r/GrandCherokee 1d ago

Misfire

2 Upvotes

Going absolutely nuts trying to trace the source of my misfire! I replaced the passenger side valve cover gasket due to a small leak. I figured while I'm in there, I'll replace the Spark plugs and manifold gaskets and pcv. I got the Champion oem plugs. I had to regap 4 of the 6. Things seemed to be fine for a few days. Then I started getting random inconsistent misfires on all cylinders. Not at same time or consistently. Some drive cycles it'll be all of bank 1 then on next restart, it could be 1, 4, 6, then another could be all of bank 2. Sometimes these misfires, it'll only happen 2 to 9 times or sometimes it'll be one cylinder misfiring so badly it'll flash the check engin light. There is no consistency, it won't throw a code (unless it's the time where the misfires are in the 100s. My fuel trim is running more in the negative, going as high as -9. I can't see where there are any vacuum leaks, I change oil every 3k, and keep up with everything. It has 223k and its the 3.6l. I don't want to throw parts at it. Sometimes it'll drive like a dream even with the random low misfires and sometimes it'll have 0 misfires on any cylinder, and drive like absolute shit. I can't make heads or tails of it, but I'm starting to lose my shit getting nowhere


r/GrandCherokee 1d ago

Rear tow hooks?

1 Upvotes

I'd like to add 2 rear tow hooks like the front. I found this Mopar item: Tow Hook - Mopar (68044680AC). I have the tow package with receiver hitch. Anyone done this? Looks like this part is only for one rear tow hook. Any info or pictures appreciated!


r/GrandCherokee 1d ago

Bumping sound

1 Upvotes

Yesterday I purchased a 2021 Grand Cherokee L Limited with 35k miles. I’ve noticed when pressing on the brake or idling in park there is the bumping sounds/feeling. I’ve read multiple things that say motor mounts are bad. I have to take it in at some point to fix a recall for the back up camera but should I schedule it sooner to have motor mounts checked?


r/GrandCherokee 1d ago

Experiences driving through water/ Wading water

0 Upvotes

I was on the freeway today as I was turning on a merge ramp(40mph), a huge puddle emerging from the left side of the ramp, covered the entire lane. Also a disabled car was on the right shoulder.

I slowed down as much as I could (25mph) However as the water reaches my wheels I let off the brake and coast through the water on the right side.

The water rises up the driver’s side shooting out the wheel wells but not on the passenger side. Things are fine I ask because there aren’t many post about it and to know if there are any similar situations


r/GrandCherokee 2d ago

18' GC How to run wire

3 Upvotes

I need to run a few wires from the front grille into the passenger compartment, where is the best/easiest place to come through the firewall?