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Why is my Jeep Cherokee overheating?

This is so infuriating! My Jeep Cherokee keeps overheating! It happens after only a few minutes of driving. Then, I have to pull over and wait for it to cool down. Why does my Jeep keep overheating?

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Patrick Price · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Uh oh! I’m so sorry to hear your
Jeep
is having trouble with overheating. If your
Jeep Cherokee
is overheating, it’s probably a coolant leak.
Most of the time, overheating is caused by a leak somewhere in the coolant system, such as in the water pump, radiator, or one of the hoses. If you notice that your coolant fluid is low, this is almost certainly the cause.
Top off your coolant fluid and drive directly to a mechanic to have the leak fixed.
If your coolant fluid is at a normal level, you’re probably dealing with a different issue. Some of the other common causes of Jeep Cherokee overheating include:
  • Broken radiator fan
  • Broken thermostat
  • Oil too low
  • Plugged up heater coreWhatever the cause, you’ll need to have a mechanic repair it immediately. Overheating is a serious issue that can damage (or even total) cars very quickly.
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