2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee: No heat blows cold air
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2010 Grand Cherokee report: no heat blows cold air. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 66,650 miles.
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints for the 2010 Grand Cherokee in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11378645 (filed 12/09/2020): “Ignition module. key comes out when the vehicle is on while stopped or in motion. lights are not coming on the panel, turn signal not working, if the radio and air conditioner are working the lights go off inside and outside the vehicle. if they are off the in…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10896674 (filed 08/17/2016): “I've had this car since 2011. there is one problem after another. i replaced the ac control module 3 times, replaced the evaporator sensor that was defective, replaced the tipm kit, etc. on friday, july 29 the car broke down and i was told the 8th cylinder sto…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: it's fixed (2 reports) AC /. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Opening the A/C system requires refrigerant recovery equipment, and US EPA Section 609 certification is required to service vehicle A/C for compensation. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $800 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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