Trouble Free CRDs?

miserylovescompany · **Posted:** Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:53 am

I am looking for posts from satisfied CRD owners who have not had EGR, Tranny (beyond re-flash), glow plugs or other major problems.

My '05 is getting a new trans @ 17,000 miles and I want to have some optimism that I can enjoy my ownership experience in the future.

Please post the mileage and any mods of your trouble free rig.

Thanks

Stan Wright · **Posted:** Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:56 am

4 months, 4000 miles and no problems. The most enjoyable vehicle I've owned.

Cowcatcher · **Posted:** Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:13 am

Early '06, 9 months and 11.5K trouble free miles. Have had the TSB's done (3). 20-22 MPG, 27-30 Open Road.

RTStabler51 · **Posted:** Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:04 am

I'm at 13.8k miles and its in the shop for its second glow plug replacement. Otherwise no issues. for a first year model, i don't think thats too bad...

ccattie · **Posted:** Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:09 pm

2006 CRD Sport getting 28.x~30.x on the highway and 24 or so in the city. Its less than 2 months old and I've got 8k on the odo. I got a flyer about stopping in the dealer for some work about my specific model but I didn't bother calling yet. No mods yet but I want to get the light bar and the sweet renegade roof rack thing as well as a lift and snorkel.
-c

bbo · **Joined:** Fri Sep 30, 2005 5:17 pm **Posts:** 382

no trans problems, no egr probs.

I did have glow plug probs, (three total and harness replaced) but those were all @ 10k and before ... been toruble free and now @ 21k

Zonie · **Posted:** Fri Jul 07, 2006 1:28 pm

April 2006 manufacture date. 2 months, 4000 miles, no problems. Elephant mod and Shell Rotella @ 800 mi. Magnaflow @ 300 mi. 40# in tires 27-32 mpg on highway, 22-24 mpg in town. I've also run everything from B-100 to straight Dino. It burns it all and just hums along.

0311_DoC · **Posted:** Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:31 pm

No major problems here. Picked it up the 1st day of January and have 9300 miles on it. I have only had the 2 last recalls done to it.

DZL_LOU · **Posted:** Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:13 pm

Purchased Sept 2005 with build date of May 2005.
22,250 miles during 10 months of service with 90% booked as long distance highway miles that last on average 1.5 hours.
No issues, No service calls, No modifications.

Dutchy · **Posted:** Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:51 pm

2003, 48000 Miles, engine running like new.

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Fri Jul 07, 2006 4:31 pm

Dutchy wrote:

2003, 48000 Miles, engine running like new.

Any Euro forums that are noting any specific problems with the CRD's?

Special Agent · **Posted:** Fri Jul 07, 2006 6:49 pm

'06 CRD, about 4,000 miles on the odo.

No problems that weren't cause by Biodiesel! LOL. (Hard starting, low mpg).

Jaredg · **Joined:** Tue Apr 04, 2006 7:59 pm **Posts:** 6

Did have control arm bolt making noise but so far no motor related issues what so ever. I added a provent @ 11,000 miles to prevent intake/egr issues. Otherwise I drive it. Lifetime average MPG is 21 mixed city/highway. That includes lots of fire trails and a trip to hollister.

bhysjulien · **Posted:** Sat Jul 08, 2006 4:19 am

06 with a build date of 12/05, 10,000 miles on the odometer without any problems. I run everything from B99 to straight dino. I swithed to Rotella at around 750 miles. Only mod is a glasspack type muffler.

Drewd · **Joined:** Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:24 pm **Posts:** 902

6 month old 2006 model. 10,000 miles. Only issue was a tail light lens that was not properly installed at factory and wasn't seated properly in its recess. Easy dealer fix.

Provent installed on day 1 of ownership. 0w-40 dumped. B20 minimum.

jeepcrd · **Posted:** Sat Jul 08, 2006 12:15 pm

Just shy of 10 months on my '05 CRD Sport and no problems.

I had ECM and TCM reflashed per TSB per my request and I had the transmission oil return filter TSB performed per my request, both at 8,000 miles. Preventative maintenance only.

I'm at 13,800 miles now and just got my best mileage yesterday of just over 25mpg and I've had oversized tires and a 2" lift kit on since new.

I get the ghost shudder occasionally.

TDI4BY · **Joined:** Sun Apr 02, 2006 11:56 pm **Posts:** 644

Occasional shudder when NOT running Bio Diesel but perfect other than that, I love it. 10,500miles

miserylovescompany · **Posted:** Mon Jul 10, 2006 12:44 am

Thanks for the posts.

I am hoping this week (3rd @ dealer) my CRD will be fixed finally! I really loved that little rig b4 the trans failed.

To those of you with "occasional shudder", make sure your dealer has performed all trans related TSBs. I had occasional shudder at one time too and now I'm waiting and waiting and waiting for parts to be replaced (trans oil pump, TC and trans).

Where is everyone getting their Provents from?

RFCRD · **Posted:** Mon Jul 10, 2006 6:56 am

miserylovescompany wrote:

Where is everyone getting their Provents from?

Try http://www.airnowsupply.com/

The extra filter element for the shelf is a good idea but you won't need the check valve they will try to sell you.

alljeep · **Posted:** Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:06 pm

jeepcrd wrote:

Just shy of 10 months on my '05 CRD Sport and no problems.

I had ECM and TCM reflashed per TSB per my request and I had the transmission oil return filter TSB performed per my request, both at 8,000 miles. Preventative maintenance only.

I'm at 13,800 miles now and just got my best mileage yesterday of just over 25mpg and I've had oversized tires and a 2" lift kit on since new.

I get the ghost shudder occasionally.

Ditto here. Funny, I just quoted you on another thread. No problems other than I can't keep the miles off of it. I'm at 13,500 right now and might try to park it and drive our other vehicle for a few months to keep the mileage in check.

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