2018 Jeep Cherokee 2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption - Problem Solved?

[@4-LOW]

Update: Today is April 27th so it's been over three months. I've been monitoring oil consumption and it seems that this update DID cure the issue! The engine now shows oil level in the "safe" range throughout an entire oil change cycle! Awesome!

[@weekendtech9917]

Taking my 2014 in for this update this week. Have you noticed any difference in acceleration or MPG?

[@californianbrat8421]

any updates sir on how's the car oil consumption now?

[@4-LOW]

@@californianbrat8421 It isn't consuming oil any longer. The software update was the cure!

[@weekendtech9917]

@@californianbrat8421 My oil consumption stopped as well. I seems to have better acceleration and about 1.5 MPG better.

[@pedrolozano1368]

Great video , good information, I just brought ( last sep of this 2023) a cherokee 2018 2.4L with 120k miles, and I have exactly the same issue the excesive conpsumption of oil. I'll go to distribuitor, hoping they help me with this problem. Regards....

[@2345cbreslin]

Im a Jeep Compass Owner sucker too...My wife has a 2017 Jeep Compass and has experienced the vehicle shutting down during operation in traffic. To prevent that I check oil level every 500 miles and pour about a half quart in.

[@ericj810]

Just got mine done with reflash. Did it during oil change time. It swings about 1 quart every 1000 miles. Was 2800 every quart. 55k miles on the 2018 renegade. I hope the flash helps. Seems to have changes the engine a lil. Feel more power at lower rpms. (Update: after 7 days of the recall work at 320 miles the oil level didn't change, not a drop lower. Still to early to tell. This week will be my second oil check. Prolly about 650 Miles by then. Normally at 650 miles it would have dropped. I will update then if its changed. So far so good. But the next oil check will be the truth teller if this recall really changed anything.) (2nd update: checked oil again at just under 1000 miles since recall update, normally would be 1 quart low by now but to my surprise it's still full. If its dropped any it's not by much. So the update did something to the engine to fix high rate oil consumption so far. I will know full effect over the next 6000 miles or so. But ya it works.)

[@WillysOverland]

Thank you for that.

[@Natethegreat200c]

Yesssssss

[@californianbrat8421]

please update once you reach the 6000 miles. and may i know how much the recall update cost? has it improved the MPG?

[@Natethegreat200c]

@@californianbrat8421 recalls are free.

[@jenh849]

Thanks for posting. I just bought a used 2016 Compass and will check to see if the recall has been done yet. I checked the oil today after putting about 2,500 miles on it and it is still in the safe range, but I will definitely keep an eye on it. ty again. :)

[@mcvey070379]

I have the same issue, same engine in my 2019 cherokee. I also just got the recall letter and had the PCM updated. We'll see what happens

[@californianbrat8421]

updates?

[@jacobyprice1000]

Currently dealing with this issue with my 2015 Cherokee. Never had an issue with it until the stalling started. Thanks for the tip, taking it in tomorrow. We shall what happens

[@drock5404]

I had the stalling issue with my 2015 2.4L. Was 3 quarts low and no notification on the instrument panel 🙄

[@RAHEEMMILLNER34]

Just got my powertrain software recall done today at the dealership I’ll check back after 1000 miles and give an update. The vehicle is a 2014 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 102,000 miles.

[@larrylutzker587]

Very nice video. I received the same notice (W84?) although my used 2015 jeep 2.4L had no problems with oil. I did not know it had to do with deceleration. Took some time to get used to the ZF 9 speed transmission and the vehicle is heavy for the engine size. Overall it is a decent vehicle.

[@SANDS78]

My 2018 Pro Master City has done the same thing since new. I took it in a few months ago and they ran a test to where I brought it back after 1500-1800 miles. They said it passed and I was good, which is total BS because it goes through oil like crazy. Fast forward to today I got a class action lawsuit postcard in the mail about it. All I want is an engine that will last and not burn through oil like crazy. Looking into the details of this settlement crap now.

[@adam35475]

My 2019 was burning 2 quarts every 5000 miles.Had the update done so far so good have not had to add any more oil between changes.

[@gqcwby]

I have a 2016 Dodge Dart with around 40k miles. I just got the notice of the recall on oil consumption but I havent noticed any thing on my vehicle., but as you said, they plan on updating the PCM. Will see what happens after that.

[@yicu3453]

well, my 2020 cherokee is in the dealer for an emgine "swap" still under warranty due to the oil consumption.

[@formerice]

Friend had same issue with his 5.0L F150. Reflash fixed.

[@kelsycunningham8452]

My daughter has a 2013 Journey with the 2.4. 210,000 K and running just brilliantly, needs no oil between changes. A new throttle body as one repair, that's it.

[@countryside8122]

2018 Jeep compass has the same problem and the dealer tells her it doesn't consume enough oil for any repairs. I guess it is because my daughter is female. Now after seeing this video, these dealers SHOULD be aware of this problem! but they choose to ignore the problem!

[@armando56789]

Just noticed this issue in my girlfriend's 2017 jeep Cherokee with the same engine. It's at 39k with it being 2k since last oil change and its below the hash mark unfortunately. Not looking forward to dealing with the dealer on this issue.

[@armando56789]

@@555_Lady_JB took it to the dealer and they ran an oil consumption test. It passed apparently. Couldn't verify this since you aren't allowed to check the dipstick since it will void the procedure. Going to change the oil myself next time around and just see how that goes. But as of now its not as bad as it use to be in terms of oil consumption.

[@americanrambler4972]

Did your Jeep drive noticeably different in engine performance and feel after the work was done? I have a 2015 Promaster City (the baby van, not the big papa bear size one) with the same 2.4 tiger shark 4 and 9 speed automatic. I received the same recall notice you did. And my dealer called me to schedule an appointment. I have not done it yet. I spent some time finding out what they do. I have 17,500 miles on my van and I have not yet had to add any oil between oil changes. By far, most of my driving is city/suburban driving with speeds only between 20 and 45 mph. I don’t get on the freeway much, and mi gas mileage shows it. But I noticed at around 14,000 to 15,000 miles, my highway fuel economy improved some. And from 16,800 miles to now it has improved some more. When I do my next oil change, I am going to have my engine oil, power steering fluid, brake fluid and engine coolant tested to find out it’s condition prior to the engine service.

[@mcvey070379]

Out of curiosity what other issues have you had with your Cherokee? Have you had to replace the battery yet? I've had two Cherokees now and like clockwork the battery seems to always fail right after the 36,000 mile warranty period. Then you need to replace the batter with a battery with AGM technology at $200.

[@4-LOW]

Yes the battery was garbage. Lasted a couple years. It's also had several recalls done. But other than the oil consumption issue I can't say that it's ever broken down or anything, so it hasn't been a terrible vehicle really.

[@mcvey070379]

@@4-LOW Same here, my biggest complaint is the oil consumption and the battery. It's a very comfortable car, but I did like my V6 better. The one I have has the cold winter package so the heated steering wheel and seats are really nice in the winter.

[@ATVDUDEZ]

I had the recall completed and it still uses oil. I have a 2018 Compass.

[@kanaletumlinson]

We are in same boat with the wife’s Cherokee! Disappointing

[@ofcbob6391]

Can you comment on how your 9 speed transmission has performed since you've had the suv? Thanks.

[@juancasanova2449]

I have the sane problem with my 2019 since I bought it new...they also changed the module as their solution and did NOTHING. The vehicle doesn't even let you know that there's no oil on the engine....so becarful because you could blow out your engine and not have an engine light nor warning.

[@ozzmann3217]

Did you say the NA engine isn’t affected or is I believe you said turbo isn’t affected then said the NA engine isn’t affected may have heard it wrong my wife’s compass is consuming oil is consuming oil unless the people that changed the oil just didn’t put enough in but that was over a month ago

[@kdoddieTR]

What about 3.2 L? I've having the same issue. 2019 Jeep Cherokee V6

[@victorrivera4808]

Same problem with my dtr’s 2018 Renegade. I’ll ask her to take it to dealer.

[@nth256]

Any update on the oil consumption issue? Did the PCM flash work?

[@ElevatorWasher5000]

Got this notification too, but my vehicle doesn’t do this….

[@brotha1984]

I got software updated 2 months for my 16 cherokee behold mines no longer drink oil I never knew a software update to fix this issues

[@brotha1984]

@J No last year in January they did a software update that stop it from consuming oil they also mail out recall letter in the mail

[@brotha1984]

@J what engine do you have 2.4 tigershark or the 3.6 pentastar engine

[@brotha1984]

@J Go to the dealer and get that software patch it's free

[@dbags76]

Just took my daughter's 2014 to get the PCM reprogrammed. Also bought a new pcv valve, so hopefully between the 2 they will slow the bleeding!

[@californianbrat8421]

hi, have you seen any major improvements?

[@dbags76]

@@californianbrat8421 well it did improve somewhat. However, it has since been totalled!

[@jasonmiller4046]

probably the start stop at lights and stop signs i hear that all the time

[@nicogreen764]

My 2018 compass stops on me of I dont turn off auto start stop. It causes check engine light to come on and the code shows that the car has lost connection to the computer. I wonder what others cars are showing when thw car stops.

[@rottmanthan]

new pcv valve on my 07 jk helped me.

[@WillysOverland]

JK with a 2.4 multi air? Not =) The 07 to 11 JK had shit piston rings. They were known to be oil burners.

[@rottmanthan]

was just saying pvc could the the culprit with other vehicles also.

[@12vLife]

My 2018 with 20k was very low again and would not start. added oil, but still wont start. At dealership again and they are blaming me for mod I made. Any hope for the class action law suit being any help? Will the flash update help with the shutoff behavior? any trick for getting it to start when this happens? Anybody know of any trick to get it to start after the issue happens beyond adding oil? That deceleration explanation makes sense to me since I've been hearing slight spark knock when I pull off the accelerate on like second gear.

[@12vLife]

@@555_Lady_JB they said they were only perform some kind of test. It was only with them 3 days before they filed the claim to replace the engine. The agent told me about 9/10 claims are accepted.

[@12vLife]

@@555_Lady_JB that's great. How long to get your engine? Are they paying for your loaner? I dont have a loaner and was told I could only get 5 days of loaner paid.

[@12vLife]

@@555_Lady_JB They told me i could have a rental paid for only 1 week, but I have not requested it yet. Told me part ETA is February 27 and they need a week to assemble it. I was at the dealer a few days ago the engine was out. Talking about extended, in 2008 when Jeep was going out of business I purchased a brand 2008 Jeep Patriot for $12.6k and they offered me lifetime bumper to bumper for $3000 and I turned it down thinking it was risky given their financial problems.

[@12vLife]

@@555_Lady_JB That makes sense and is fair. Personal my quality track record with FCA has been horrible, but I'm a numbers guy and the deals have been amazing and their service has been very good. I realize being without a car for a month is not something most people can do. If I can get 100k miles from the van I'll be good with it. My next van will be EV.

[@AlchemicalForge91]

I have a 2018 Renegade consuming oil

[@user28596iw]

I have the same problem on my 2018 Jeep Compass 2.4L

[@RAHEEMMILLNER34]

How long does the update take?

[@4-LOW]

About 1 hour

[@karlpiepenburg3157]

Received the same “fix” on my 18 Renegade 2.4

[@karlpiepenburg3157]

@@555_Lady_JB it didn’t fix it. I took a loss and traded it in. Miss it sometimes, but not the oil problem

[@karlpiepenburg3157]

@@555_Lady_JB the reset. The car had 94,000 miles on it, i decided it was either get a new engine or trade it in

[@Natethegreat200c]

Did it fix it?

[@jenh849]

I saw a previous comment, he said 3 months later it hasn't used any oil, so seems to be fixed.

[@conquistadoramericano]

my 2016 cherokee burns 1 quart every 3 weeks

[@kelsycunningham8452]

Excessive oil consumption. Ford and chev have left the chat....🤡🤣

[@yicu3453]

worst purchase ever made