1,224 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Click any complaint to view the full owner description.
STEERINGNovember 10, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT HER RESIDENCE, SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND SAW BOLTS FROM THE STEERING GEAR EXPLODE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE CONTACT STATED SHE HAD AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC COME TO HER RESIDENCE TO HAVE THE GEAR REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 140,000.
STRUCTURESeptember 16, 2018
THE DRIVER'S DOOR HINGES CAME OFF THE BODY OF THE JEEP WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THE PASSENGER SIDE HINGES ARE ALSO LOOSE. IT LOOKS TO BE FAULTY WELDING ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTORER.
STEERING,SUSPENSIONAugust 12, 2018
MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE DEATH WOBBLE BECAUSE OF THE OEM STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. I WAS DRIVING DOWN RONALD REAGAN PARKWAY IN DAVENPORT, FL PULLING A TRAILER AND HIT A MINOR BUMP POT HOLE IN THE ROAD WHEN MY JEEP STARTED TO EXHIBIT THE 'DEATH WOBBLE,' I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL IT, BUT BEING ON A TWO LANE ROAD AND A TRUCK NEXT TO ME I WAS SCARED OF AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE WOBBLE.
SERVICE BRAKESSeptember 28, 2017
I OWN A 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE AND THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ON THE DRIVER SIDE LOCKED UP ON JULY 4, 2017, WHILE DRIVING AROUND TOWN, ABOUT 15 MINUTES AFTER BEING STARTED, WITHOUT ANY HARD BRAKING. THE NEXT DAY THE CALIPER WAS REPLACED. TODAY, 9/28/2017, WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ABOUT 20 MINUTES AFTER CAR BEING STARTED TO DRIVE TO WORK, A SHIMMY DEVELOPED. WHEN I GOT TO WORK A FEW MILES LATER, THE CALIPER WAS LOCKED AGAIN AND WAS SMOKING. IN 1998, WHILE DRIVING MY FATHER'S 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE (NOT THE SAME ONE I NOW OWN), THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER LOCKED ONTO THE TIRE AND CAUSED A LOT OF SMOKE. I ASSUMED IT WAS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT AT THE TIME. I UNDERSTAND THAT THINGS WILL GO WRONG WITH OLDER VEHICLES IN THE NORMAL COURSE OF BEING USED AND BECOMING WORN, BUT THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON POINT OF FAILURE ON THIS PARTICULAR MODEL AND YEAR THAT STARTED HAPPENING WHEN THE VEHICLES WERE STILL RELATIVELY NEW. BRAKE PROBLEMS ARE AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS THING TO OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLES IN QUESTION, AND THE PUBLIC AT LARGE, SO I FEEL THIS MERITS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE EVERYTHING ELSE ABOUT THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN STRONG AND RELIABLE, AND I STILL SEE SO MANY OF THEM OUT ON THE HIGHWAYS AND CITY STREETS. I CLICKED "NEXT" AND ONE OF THE QUESTIONS IS, "WAS THERE A FIRE?" I AM GOING TO CLICK YES BECAUSE THERE WAS A COPIOUS AMOUNT OF SMOKE BUT WANT TO CLARIFY HERE THAT THERE WERE NO FLAMES THAT I SAW.
Fire reported
NHTSA #11030321VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMarch 23, 2017
I WAS DRIVING TO THE STORE ONE DAY AND I PULLED INTO A STALL AND TRYD TO SHIFT INTO PARK WHEN IT WAS LOCKED IN GEAR I THEN PULLED THE E BRAKE PULLED THE SHIFTER BACK AND FORTH WITH PRESSURE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AND SHIFTED TO 1ST GEAR AND THEN TO PARK I ASSUMED IT WAS IN PARK I RELEASEED THE E BRAKE AND RELEASED BRAKES AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE FORWARD IN PARK
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMJune 22, 2016
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 MY VIN IS NOT SHOWN IN THIS RECALL. THE DANGER OF AN FIRE OR EXPLOSION FROM A REAR END COLLISION IS APPLICABLE TO ALL 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A TOW HITCH. I HAVE SPOKEN TO CHRYSLER CASE # 29553444. THEY WILL NOT TELL ME WHY THIS VIN IS EXCLUDED. HELP
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTUREJune 2, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER FAILED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) DUE TO CORROSION IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR FRAME WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 115,000. UPDATED 07/12/16*LJ UPDATED 08/02/16.*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDecember 28, 2015
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD MODULE IN THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE BURNED UP WHEN I WAS DRIVING FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH SMOKE.
WHEELSDecember 15, 2015
FOUND 8 WIRE STRANDS PROTRUDING FROM SIDEWALL OF ONE TIRE ON FRONT OF CAR WHILE WASHING THEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSeptember 23, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRES IN THE BATTERY OF THE VEHICLE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. THE DETAILS OF THE FIRE WERE UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 199,000.
Fire reported
NHTSA #10775350FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURESeptember 9, 2015
1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP AND RECALL NOTICES ISSUES. *SMD THE DEALER CLAIMED THE TRAILER HITCH WAS SAFE AND DIDN'T NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT CERTAIN, IF THE DEALER REALLY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHERAugust 24, 2015
THE PROBLEM IS THAT I CANNOT GET THE RECALL WORK DONE TIMELY - I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR MORE THAN 4 MONTHS FOR THE DEALER TO CALL AND TELL ME WHEN THE REQUIRED WORK CAN BE DONE. THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE . THE VEHICLE IS IN SANTA FE NM.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMay 29, 2015
VEHICLE LOOSES ALL POWER - ENGINE STOPS AS WELL AS ELECTRICAL --- UNTIL YOU SHAKE MAIN WIRING HARNESS . HAVE SPENT OVER $ 5000.00 HAVING COMPLETE ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTIC REPLACING MAIN ECM HARNESS AND TESTING AFTER REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED . STILL SAME PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD BY ELECTRICAL AUTO TECHNICIAN TO MAKE COMPLAINT AS JEEP CHRYSLER WILL NOT WARRANTY OR HAVE A REPLACEMENT ECM FOR ANY GRAND JEEP CHEROKEE'S EFFECTED BY THIS PROBLEM . JUST RECENTLY FOUND THIS SITE AND ASKING FOR YOU TO DO SOMETHING FOR THIS PROBLEM . MY WIFE AND I HAVE BOTH BEEN IN MANY NEAR MISSES DO THIS PROBLEM AS THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER A 100 TIMES AND NO THIS IS NOT AN EXAGGERATION . IF YOU COULD GET JEEP CHRYSLER TO MAKE A REPLACEMENT ECM WOULD BE GOOD !!!!! DO WE HAVE TO TAKE THEM TO CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT AFTER A SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO GET SATISFACTION AS MANY OTHER GRAND JEEP CHEROKEE'S HAVE THIS PROBLEM???
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTUREMay 13, 2015
1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO INCOMPLETE RECALL REPAIRS AND UNSATISFACTORY CUSTOMER SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE PICKED UP THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. *JB
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMay 13, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE PARKED, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. A POLICE AND A FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Crash reportedFire reported
NHTSA #10716268FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMay 8, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP THAT REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE AND THE PART WAS REPLACED A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND WAS TO BE TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 02V053000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) AND WAS TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIRS WITH AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMarch 10, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEJanuary 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, OPENED THE HOOD AND DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE AND A FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000. .. UPDATED 02/19/15 *BF.....UPDATED 03-11-15 *BF ACCORDING TO CHRYSLER, VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY EAA ON 12/5/14 AND THE REPORT CONCLUDED THE CAUSE WAS THE RESULT OF FLUID LEAKING ONTO THE EXHAUST. UPDATED 05/29/15 CHRYSLER CLAIMED THE FLUID COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. UPDATED 08/05/15. *JB UPDATED 9/18/2017*CN
Fire reported
NHTSA #10676770STEERINGJanuary 5, 2015
THE UPPER AND LOWER STEERING SHAFTS SEPARATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THIS WAS A PROBLEM IN CHRYSLER RECALL #604 (RECALL 93V210000) WHERE A PLASTIC PIN HOLDING THE SHAFTS TOGETHER WAS SHEARED IN SPECIFIC JEEP MODELS. THE PLASTIC PIN IN MY VEHICLE WAS NOT PRESENT AND THERE WAS NOTHING PREVENTING THE UPPER AND LOWER STEERING SHAFTS FROM SEPARATING, CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL OF STEERING. THERE COULD BE A FATAL ACCIDENT RESULTING IN THIS IF THE SHAFTS SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING. THE RECALL SHOULD STILL BE PENDING FOR ALL 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES. IT IS UNREASONABLE FOR CHRYSLER TO CEASE THIS RECALL, AS IT IS VERY LIKELY TO CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF WOULD OCCUR. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMOctober 18, 2014
WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE REAR OF THE JEEP BEGAN SMOKING. WE PULLED OVER AND IMMEDIATELY THE JEEP BURST INTO FLAMES. WE GRABBED A SUIT CASE AND GOT AWAY FROM IT. THE FUEL TANK EXPLODED AND THE ENTIRE JEEP WAS ENGULFED IN FLAME AND BURNED TO THE GROUND. WE WERE MOVING SO WE HAD MOST OF OUR PERSONAL POSSESSIONS IN IT. OBVIOUSLY EVERYTHING WAS LOST. THE INSURANCE COMPANY REFUSED TO COVER ANY OF THE COSTS OF TOWING. MY TOW BILL ALONE WAS OVER $700. WE HAVE NOT EVEN TOTALED THE LOSS OF OUR PERSONAL PROPERTY. *TR
Fire reported
NHTSA #10648581STEERINGOctober 14, 2014
BACKING UP SLOWLY OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY I HEARD A LOUD BANG LIKE A BOLT BREAKING. IMMEDIATELY LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER RIGHT AND SOMEWHAT LEFT. HAD CAR TOWED TO GARAGE AND TECH SAID STEERING BOX BROKE AND SUPPORT BOLTS SNAPPED OFF AND DAMAGED RADIATOR AS WELL. GLAD THIS DID NOT HAPPEN ON THE ROAD AT SPEED, COULD HAVE BEEN A BAD WRECK. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURESeptember 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE), BUT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
ENGINEAugust 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
Fire reported
NHTSA #10621612FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTUREAugust 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTUREJune 27, 2014
GOT RECALL NOTICE N45/NHTSA 13V-252 A YEAR AGO, STATED PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. DEALER DOES NOT RETURN CALLS, CALLED CHRYSLER "GROUP RECALL ASSISTANCE CENTER", THEY SAY CALL DEALER. IT HAS BEEN A YEAR SINCE I GOT THE RECALL NOTICE! *TR
STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMJune 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE EALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR THE REMEDY PART TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 08-20-14 *BF UPDATED 8/28/2014 *JS
STRUCTUREMay 30, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE AND STRUCTURE) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
STEERING,SUSPENSIONApril 30, 2014
HITTING BUMPS AT 55 MPH SENDS VEHICLE INTO UNCONTROLLABLE FRENZY. CANNOT CONTROL VEHICLE, MUST SLAM ON BRAKES AND PRACTICALLY COME TO A COMPLETE STOP TO REGAIN CONTROL. I KNOW THOUSANDS OF JEEPS SUFFER THIS "DEATH WOBBLE" PLEASE DO SOMETHING. *JS
STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMApril 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V252000 ( FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE , STRUCTURE), HOWEVER THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTUREMarch 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE , STRUCTURE) HAD SURPASSED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO WAIT FOR A SECOND NOTIFICATION LETTER BY MAIL. THE CONTACT FELT IT WAS UNACCEPTABLE BEING THAT IT WAS SUCH A SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS FAILURE THAT COULD POTENTIALLY BE LIFE TREATING. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT MADE AWARE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE...UPDATED 04-22-14 *BF UPDATED 04/25/2014 *JS *TR!....UPDATED 07/31/14 *BF
Crash reported
NHTSA #10568161POWER TRAINJanuary 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,539.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMJanuary 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER HE WOULD REFUEL, THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE WOULD INDICATE THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL BUT SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF FUEL SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR PROVIDING ERRONEOUS FUEL LEVEL READINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJanuary 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND CALLED THE POLICE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ALSO DISPATCHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS DETERMINED TO HAVE BEEN RELATED TO AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Fire reported
NHTSA #10561884UNKNOWN OR OTHERJanuary 11, 2014
CHRYSLER IS FAILING TO COMPLY AND TO RECTIFY RECALL N45, THY SAY NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.... *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPERSeptember 22, 2013
WIPER MOTOR NOT WORKING
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEJune 5, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, GASOLINE LEAKED FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 193,000. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMJune 5, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A TRAFFIC STOP AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER WAS CRASHED INTO FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE EXPLODED UPON IMPACT. THE DRIVER WAS FATALLY INJURED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Crash reportedFire reported1 death(s)
NHTSA #10515310SUSPENSIONFebruary 22, 2011
ON THE DATE OF 12/01/10 I BOUGHT A 93 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE JEEP SEEMED TO BE DRIVING FINE TIL 02/16/10 I DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON I-81 AND NOTICED A SEVERE SHAKE ALMOST CRASHING VEHICLE TOOK TO AUTO CENTER FOR SUSPENSION EVAL. WITH THAT THEY TOLD ME THERE WERE MANY PARTS BROKEN FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT TIE ROD TRAC BAR STEERING DAMPER ALSO REAR UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS BOTH SIDE WERE COMPLETELY SHOT THEN TOOK TO ANOTHER AUTO CENTER FOR SECOND OPINION ASKED IF NORMAL WARE AND TEAR FROM WHEN I HAVE BROUGHT IT BOTH TECH'S SAID NO WAY DON'T EVEN NO HOW IT GOT INSPECTED ALSO TECH'S STATED THE REAR UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS ARE IN A STAGE WERE THEY ARE READY TO FAIL WITCH WOULD CAUSE THE BACK END TO BASICALLY SNAP OFF VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT THIS CURRENT TIME VEHICLE IS SITTING. DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX PROBLEM AND THE CAR LOT WILL NOT HELP. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSeptember 9, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE RADIO, CLOCK, AND FUEL GAUGE FAILED AT THE SAME TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE RADIO WIRES, WHICH WERE CROSSED, CAUSING THE FUEL GAUGE, CLOCK, RADIO AND BATTERY TO DRAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 198,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 201,000.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEAugust 26, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN OVERPOWERING ODOR OF GASOLINE FUEL FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE SMELL WAS MOST DISTINCT WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE PERSISTED INTERMITTENTLY FOR APPROXIMATELY SEVENTEEN YEARS AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL INDEPENDENT MECHANICS YET THE FAILURE WAS NEVER DUPLICATED. ON ONE OCCASION, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE FUEL FILTER SATURATED WITH GASOLINE AND THE FILTER WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 146,000. UPDATED 01/04/11*LJ UPDATED 01/10/11. *JB
STEERING,STRUCTUREJanuary 5, 2010
MY CAR IS A 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE IS HAS A SAME PROBLEM AS A RECALL #97V069000 IT NEED THE REINFORCEMENT PLATES.,THE FRAME IS CRACK AND THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHING BOLTS ARE BROKEN BECAUSE OF IT, I WENT TO THE DELLER MARINO CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE LOCATION 5133 W IRVING PARK RD ,AND I SPOKE WITH THE ASSISTANT SERVICE MANAGER JORGE ALICEA, ABOUT THIS RECALL BECAUSE MY VIN # IS NOT IN THE LIST WELL PLEASE MAKE UNDERSTAND THIS PEOPLE MY CAR HAS THE SAME PROBLEM THAN THE RECALL SHOWS PLEASE ,MY CAR IS AFFECTED WITH THIS PROBLEM MY VIN MY CAR A JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT BODY STYLE CARRY ALL AND [XXX]OR MY EMAIL I USE THIS CAR FOR WORK PLEASE [XXX]. *TR
STEERINGJune 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED IN HER VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AWAY FROM HER RESIDENCE. THE BOLT THAT CONNECTS THE ENTIRE GEAR BOX EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT AN ENTIRELY NEW GEAR BOX AND A NEW STEERING COLUMN WERE NEEDED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 93V210000 (STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE DEALER WOULD NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 131,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENTFebruary 10, 2009
I OWN A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED. ENGINE COMPUTER BOUGHT 9/03/07 FROM ADVANCE AUTO ZONE. INSTALLED 9/04/07 BY THOMPSONS' IN MARQUETTE. MI. JEEP BROKE DOWN DECEMBER 17,2008. 1ST ENGINE COMPUTER BOUGHT FROM CARQUEST 2/04/09. INSTALLED 2/06/09 BY TOMPSONS'(DEFECTIVE) PRICE $357.97. RETURNED THE PART. I ORDERED FROM ADVANCE AUTO ZONE 2/09/09. INSTALLED BY THOMPSON'S 2/10/09. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT LIGHT UP/ JEEP WILL NOT RUN. PRICE $213.99. MY MECHANIC ASKED ME TO MAKE SURE THE ENGINE COMPUTER NUMBERS MATCH. THEY DID. CARQUEST INFORMED ME THERE IS A NATIONAL RECALL ON THE ENGINE COMPUTER & IT CAN TAKE UP TO 6 MONTHS TO GET ME A PART. I NEED MY VEHICLE RUNNING. I CAN'T AFFORD TO BUY A VEHICLE RIGHT NOW. I NEED ALOT OF ADVICE. PLEASE HELP! *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOctober 13, 2008
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED WHILE TRYING TO START..HARD TO TURN, THEN QUIT ALTOGETHER, HAD TO HAVE JEEP TOWED TO REPAIR FACILITY. HAD TO HAVE SWITCH AND COIL REPLACED . THE COIL WAS LOCATED IN A BAD PLACE ON MOTOR. *TR
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENTAugust 2, 2008
A PURCHASED 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE- THE DAY I PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM A LOCAL BRISTOL AUTO DEALER (KING PHILIP MOTORS) THE CAR STALLED WHILE SHIFTING GEARS... THIS CAR IS AN AUTOMATIC, HOWEVER WHILE DRIVING A CONSTANT 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR STRUGGLED TO SHIFT BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEARS. IT REVVED. THERE WAS A TRANSMISSION LEAK THAT I DISCOVERED AND IN ONE DAY ALL THE TRANSMISSION FLUID HAD LEAKED OUT OF IT. UPON PARKING THE CAR IT STALLED OUT AND WHILE IDLE THE CAR WOULD REV HEAVILY AND SHAKE. DRIVING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY, (WHILE IN DRIVE) I COULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 750 MPH FOR FEAR OF BREAKDOWN AS THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO A HIGHER GEAR. THE NEEDLE THAT SHOWS THE RPM WAS DANCING WILDLY BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEAR. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAugust 1, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT. THE VEHICLE CAME EQUIPPED WITH A KEYBOARD FOR A KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM. THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE WITH HIS WIFE AND, AS SOON AS THE DOORS CLOSED, THEY LOCKED AUTOMATICALLY. HE AND HIS WIFE ATTEMPTED TO UNLOCK THE DOORS, BUT WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. THE CONTACT BEGAN TO SMELL BURNING WIRES, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE EXACTLY WHERE THE SMELL ORIGINATED. AFTER 20 MINUTES OF ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK THE TWO FRONT DOORS, THEY WERE ABLE TO UNLOCK; HOWEVER, THE TWO REAR DOORS STILL CANNOT BE OPENED OR UNLOCKED. AFTER THE TWO FRONT DOORS BECAME UNLOCKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT NONE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES WERE WORKING. THE SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, AMP GAUGE, AND FUEL GAUGE WERE ALL MALFUNCTIONING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE KEYBOARD FOR THE KEYLESS ENTRY HAD SHORTED OUT AND BURNED ALL THE WIRING IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS SINCE BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 131,000. UPDATED 09/10/08 *BF UPDATED 09/15/08. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEMay 15, 2008
1993 JEEP CHEROKEE 4X4 4.0 IN-LINE 6. JEEP STALLS AT 1/4 TANK OF GAS WHILE AT IDLE. JEEP BUCKS ON HIGHWAY AT 1/4 TANK OF GAS, CONTINUES TO RUN. THIS PROBLEM JUST STARTED. JEEP STALLS AT 1/4 TANK OF GAS WHILE MAKING LEFT HAND TURNS, THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN CONSTANT SINCE OWNED FOR TWO YEARS. TUNE-UP DONE, FUEL FILTER REPLACED. RESEARCHED LEFT HAND TURN STALLS SEEM TO BE CONSISTENT WITH OTHER JEEP OWNERS COMPLAINTS, SUSPECT FAULTY FUEL TANK. *TR
VISIBILITYDecember 28, 2007
A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. LEAVES HAD FALLEN DOWN ONTO THE RESISTOR THAT CONTROLS THE HEATER FAN. THE RESISTOR WAS RUINED AND CHARRED AND SMOLDERING LEAVES WERE REMOVED. THERE ARE LIKELY MORE LEAVES IN THERE LEADING TO THE POSSIBILITY OF ANOTHER FIRE. *TR
Fire reported
NHTSA #10213131SEAT BELTSDecember 12, 2007
NO ACCIDENT OR CRASH DIRECTLY. THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SPRING BROKE UNDER COMPLETELY NORMAL OPERATION. WITH NO ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORT I HAD TO DRIVE THE CAR HOME. OBVIOUSLY, IF I HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, I MIGHT HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. I CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO CAN GET A REPLACEMENT BUT AT A COST OF 130 DOLLARS. I ASKED IF THEY COULD COVER IT WHICH THEY DECLINED. *TR
SEAT BELTSSeptember 13, 2007
DRIVER SEAT BELT (FEMALE CONNECTOR) NO LONGER WORKS. SHOULDN'T THESE OUTLIVE THE VEHICLE ITSELF? *TR
POWER TRAINAugust 9, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK. HE HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY START WHEN IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE DEALER REPAIRED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEVER AND LINKAGE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 02V053000). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SECONDARY DETENT SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED. THE DETENT SYSTEM HAS BEEN ADJUSTED ON TWO OCCASIONS, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 188,000.
SEATSJune 25, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE TO SIX SECONDS, THE CONTACT WAS REAR ENDED. THE TWO FRONT SEATS WENT INTO A FULL RECLINING POSITION. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE SEATS ARE STILL LOCKED IN THE RECLINED POSITION. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 187,100 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 187,050.
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10194160ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJune 2, 2007
YOU NEED TO FIX THIS NHSTA WEB SITE SO PEOPLE CAN ENTER COMPLAINTS WITHOUT ALL THE VALIDATION - IT WAS VERY PAINFUL TO ENTER THIS REQUEST AND I BET MANY PEOPLE JUST GIVE UP. EXAMPLES: I LOOKED FOR CHRYSLER AND COULD NOT FIND "OTHER" WAS NOT AN OPTION, TOO MANY OTHER COMPANIES TO SCROLL THROUGH - FINALLY I REALIZED DAIMLER CHRYSLER. ALSO I ENTERED A PERFECTLY VALID AND THE WEB SITE WOULD NOT ACCEPT IT SAYING IT WAS INVALID. NOW - ON TO THE REAL ISSUE... 1993 JEEP CHEROKEES WITH 50K-70K MILES WILL STALL ON HIGHWAY/OTHER ROADS (QUITE DANGEROUS). VEHICLE RESTARTS AFTER 1-2 RETRIES. TOOK TO 3 SHOPS AND THEY FOUND NOTHING AND FINALLY FOUND THAT CRANK SHAFT SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED WHEN I MET SOMEONE ELSE WHO HAD SAME PROBLEM. *TR
STEERINGApril 23, 2007
AFTER DRIVING 125 MILES TO A SALES LOCATION, I PULLED OFF OF I-85 TO MAKE A FEW CELL CALLS BEFORE MY MEETING. I SAT IN THE CAR WITH IT IDLING IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT MAKING MY CALLS. AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES I PUT THE JEEP IN DRIVE AND STARTED ROLLING THROUGH THE PARKING LOT. I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT/RIGHT WITH NO RESPONSE. THE FRONT WHEELS DID NOT RESPOND TO THE STEERING WHEEL AT ALL. HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. THE 3 BOLTS HOLDING THE STEERING BOX TO THE FRAME HAD SHEARED. TWO OF THREE BOLT TOPS WERE STILL IN THE STEERING BOX, ONE HAD DROPPED OUT. THE THREE BROKEN STUDS WERE STILL IN THE FRAME WITH THE BLUE THREAD LOCKER STILL IN PLACE. NO WARNING, NO WANDERING STEERING, NO POP, NO NOTHING. NO SERVICE HAD EVER BEEN PERFORMED ON THE STEERING BOX. ROLLED IN OFF I-85 WHERE I WAS DOING 70 MPH TO THIS PARKING LOT AND THAT WAS IT. HAD I WAITED TO GET OFF AT THE NEXT EXIT, WELL, I PROBABLY WOULD NOT BE WRITING THIS NOW. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLApril 18, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHILE IN THE REVERSE POSITION AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS OR INJURIES. THE LOCAL PEP BOYS COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT POSSESSES PICTURES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 100,000.
Crash reported
NHTSA #10188266TIRESSeptember 9, 2006
FOR OVER TWO YEARS NOW I HAVE HAD A SEVERE WOBBLE ON THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE. I HAVE MET TWO OTHER PEOPLE THAT OWN A 1992 AND 1993 THAT COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. AT 50 MPH THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE WILL WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY AND FEELS LIKE THE TIRE IS GOING TO SNAP OFF. THE ENTIRE FRONT END HAS BEEN REPLACED ALONG WITH THE TIRES, IN AN ON-GOING TRIAL AND ERROR PROCESS OF ATTEMPTING TO DISCOVER WHAT IS CAUSING THE SEVERE WOBBLE AND HOW TO CORRECT IT. WE'VE HAD AROUND $5,000 IN PARTS REPLACED IN THE FRONT END, TO NO AVAIL. THE WOBBLE IS WORSE THAN EVER AND THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I NEED HELP. ANY RECALLS? *JB
PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAINApril 4, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK AND JUMPED OUT OF GEAR INTO REVERSE. RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 02V053000, CONCERNING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER. THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. WHEN PARKED WITH ENGINE SHUT OFF VEHICLE COULD ROLL FORWARD OR BACKWARD IF INCLINED. ALSO, WHEN PARKED WITH TRANSMISSION IN PARK AND WITH ENGINE RUNNING VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL IN REVERSE. THE PARKING BRAKE DID NOT FUNCTION-RELEASE BUTTON ON LEVER AND CONSOLE SEPARATED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJanuary 16, 2006
1) CAR WONT START, ALARM DISABLES THE ENGINE. 2)REPLACE PCM ALARM STILL DEFECTIVE. 3)AGAIN, CAR WONT START. *JB
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESNovember 2, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE HOOD LATCH DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THIS CAUSED THE HOOD TO OPEN. THIS WAS THE SECOND VEHICLE THAT THE CONTACT OWNED THAT HAD THIS PROBLEM. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY STATED THE HOOD LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND HE WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS HIMSELF. HE DID GET PARTS FROM A SALVAGE YARD TO TEMPORARILY FIX IT. *AK
STRUCTUREAugust 30, 2005
1993 JEEP CHEROKEE UNDERBODY FIRE HAZARD.*MR THE CONSUMER EXPLAINED THAT THIS VEHICLE HAD NEVER BEEN OPERATED IN AN AREA WITH ROAD SALT BUT HE STILL CHOSE TO HAVE THE DEALER UNDERCOAT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONSUEMR RELOCATED TO ANOTHER AREA HE CHECKED UNDER THE VEHCLE AND FOUND SEVERAL SMALL HOLES AND WAS ABLE TO SEE THE VEHICLE'S INTERIOR CARPET. HE REMOVED THE REAR SEATS AND FOUND THAT THE FLOOR BOARD HAD BEEN ROTTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT ABOVE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE WATER IS FROM THE EXTREME HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST FOLLOWED BY RAPID COOLING. *NM
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAINAugust 29, 2005
DT: CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THROUGH WALMART PARKING LOT AT A LOW SPEED AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE, SHE SLOWLY DROVE HOME ABOUT FOUR MILES. CONSUMER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AFTER SHE ARRIVED HOME AND DISCOVERED THE LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT POINT ON THE AXLE WAS DETACHED BY THE WELD. HAD TOWED TO A FIRESTONE OUTLET THAT HAD PERFORMED SERVICE ON THE VEHICLE, REPLACED ANTI ROLL BAR ATTACHMENT POINTS THAT HAD WORN OUT APPROXIMATELY ONE DAY PRIOR. THE SERVICE REPAIR SHOP SAID THEY HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE. THEY NOTED THERE WAS NO ABUSE OF THE VEHICLE OR PRIOR ACCIDENT, THE WELD HAD SIMPLY FAILED. THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THIS BECAUSE OF THE LIABILITY ISSUES, THEY DID REFER TO A SPECIALTY WELDING SHOP AND A JEEP DEALER, AND THEY WOULD NOT PERFORM SERVICE AS WELL FOR THE SAME REASONS. THE ONLY WAY TO REPAIR WAS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FRONT AXLE. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AT THIS TIME. *AK
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGJuly 27, 2005
DT: THE OWNER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND FRONT END SHOOK. OWNER CALLED DEALER, WHO STATED VEHICLE NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT. THE REPAIR WAS DONE. THEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED A WEEK LATER. OWNER KEPT CALLING DEALER. THEY DIDN'T HAVE ANY ANSWER. THEN, OWNER CONTACTED A PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO SAID THAT THIS WAS JUST A BAD TRUCK. ABOUT WEEK LATER WHILE DRIVING, GOT PULLED OVER AND RECEIVED WARNING ABOUT THE TAIL LIGHTS BEING OUT. THEN IT WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALER, WHO REPAIRED THE TAILLIGHTS. ALSO, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WENT OUT. OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO PERSONAL MECHANIC, WHO PUT IN A SWITCH, BUT OWNER DIDN'T KNOW WHAT KIND OF SWITCH. A WEEK AFTER PURCHASE THE VEHICLE BEGAN HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE BRAKES WERE SQUEALING AND GRINDING UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS. THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS AROUND 70,000 MILES. THE FRONT BRAKES WERE VIBRATING AGAIN AFTER ABOUT 2 WEEKS AFTER REPAIRS. THERE HAVE BEEN NO MORE REPAIRS AT THIS TIME. OWNER HAS NOT CONTACTED JEEP. THERE WERE NO RECALLS. IN FEBRUARY THE OIL PLUG CAME OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE OWNER'S MECHANIC AND THE JEEP DEALERSHIP PAID FOR THIS. *AK
STRUCTUREJuly 5, 2005
DT: HEARD SOME TYPE OF POPPING SOUND WHEN BACKING VEHICLE INTO THE DRIVEWAY. HAD MECHANIC LOOK AT THE VEHICLE AND MECHANIC REFERRED CONSUMER TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF A RECALL FOR THE SAME THING. CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL 723 FOR CHRYSLER. TWO OF THE BOLTS WERE DEFECTIVE, AND THERE WERE ONLY THREE BOLTS THAT HELD THE FRAME. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESJune 20, 2005
THE LATCH ON MY JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE IS STUCK, THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL; NHTSA: 93V055000. I AM BEING TOLD BY JEEP THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THAT RECALL. I WOULD LIKE TO GET JEEP TO FIT THIS PROBLEM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 28, 2005
WHILE APPLYING BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP ON ITS OWN. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER. DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJanuary 19, 2005
AFTER THE CONSUMER SHIFTED THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE LURCHED BACKWARD AND RAN OVER THE CONSUMER. CONSUMER WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE LOCAL HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED.
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10108540STEERINGNovember 8, 2004
PROBLEMS WITH STEERING EQUIPMENT ON 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE.*MR THE STEERING DAMPER HAS FAILED ON SEVEN DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. EACH TIME IT HAS HAPPENED, THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY AND THE CONSUMER COULD BARELY STEER THE CAR OFF THE ROAD TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. *BF *NM
STEERINGOctober 20, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO TURN LEFT. THE CONSUMER TRIED NUMEROUS TIMES AND WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE STEERING GEAR BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
AIR BAGSOctober 19, 2004
WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF TURNING OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE PARKING DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED IN THE DRIVER'S FACE. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR CUTS AND BRUISES TO THE FACE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK DEALER'S INSPECTION REVEALED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAD BEEN ILLUMINATED FOR A SUBSTANTIAL PERIOD OF TIME. HOWEVER, CONSUMER STATES THAT DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE THE WARNING LIGHT CANNOT BE SEEN WHILE DRIVING. *TT
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10091996LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESOctober 4, 2004
THE WELD INSIDE THE DOOR SPLIT COMPLETELY, PREVENTING THE DOOR FROM SHUTTING. CONSUMER HAD A CHILD IN THE REAR SEAT, AND WHEN TURNING THE CORNER, DOOR OPENED AND THE CHILD ALMOST FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINESeptember 22, 2004
GASOLINE FUEL INJECTORS LEAKING AND CAUSING FIRES ON MY 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #10093034STEERINGSeptember 2, 2004
HITTING SOME BUMPS IN ROAD MAKES THE JEEP SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHERE YOU START TO LOSE CONTROL. HAVE TO PUT BRAKES ON AND TRY TO SLOW DOWN QUICKLEY TO KEEP CONTROL.THIS IS A 1993 .ALSO HAD A 1996 IT WAS THE SAME WAY.*AK
SEAT BELTSAugust 24, 2004
DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HARNESS STRAP WILL LOCK INTO PLACE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC ADVISED CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. *AK
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROLAugust 24, 2004
1. LOSS OF AUTOMOBILE REAR IN STABILITY. 2. IT HAS NOT COMPLETELY FAILED. 3. SEVERAL VISITS TO MECHANIC CONCERNING THE PROBLEM INCLUDING THE DATE OF THIS COMPLAINT. IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT THE REAR SPRINGS AND SHACKLES ARE BAD.*AK
STRUCTUREAugust 24, 2004
1. DOORS LOOSE FROM THE BODY OF THE CAR. 2. DRIVERS DOOR ALMOST FELL OFF. PASSENGER REAR DOOR FELL COMPLETELY OFF. 3. PARTS REPAIRED. PLEASE SEE DEFECT INVESTIGATIONS DOCUMENTS INIM-SQ00009-9370P, INOT-SQ00009-15635P, INON-SQ00009-15636P, INME-SQ00009-15626, AND IN-EA01005-NN.PDF.*AK
AIR BAGSAugust 11, 2004
VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL IN THE RAIN AND STRUCK A WALL HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WA STOTALED. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10087705FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERJune 18, 2004
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE HESITATED AND HAD LOW FUEL PRESSURE. THIS RESULTED IN FUEL PUMP FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE DEBRIS WAS COMING OFF THE FUEL TANK AND CLOGGED THE FUEL LINES AND PUMP. FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPLACED 3 TIMES WITHIN A MONTH. THE FUEL REGULATOR WAS REPLACED TWICE, BUT FAILURE RECURRED. ALSO, CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, WHO PROVIDED LITTLE ASSISTANCE. *AK
STRUCTUREJune 17, 2004
THE INSIDE DRIVER'S DOOR TOP HINGE BROKE AND THE BOTTOM HINGE WAS PARTIALLY BROKEN, MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE . DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND SUGGESTED TO THE CONSUMER TO REPORT IT TO NHTSA. *AK
POWER TRAINMay 19, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NUMBER 02V053000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED PRIOR TO RECALL. TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT WAS NOT COMPLETELY IN PARK, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARD. SINCE RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLApril 15, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THROTTLE STUCK. THIS PROBLEM FORCED THE CONSUMER OFF THE ROAD AND VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10067252SUSPENSIONApril 4, 2004
I BELIEVE THAT THE 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HAS A SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. WHEN HITTING A BUMP, POTHOLE OR OTHER UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE AT , SAY, 45 TO 65 MPH, THE FRONT SUSPENSION OF THE CAR AND THE STEERING COLUMN WILL SOMETIMES GO INTO A VIOLENT SHAKE AND SHIMMY THAT IS UNCONTROLLABLE UNTIL YOU SLOW THE CAR CONSIDERABLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED SIX TIMES SINCE JULY 28, 2001. IT PROBABLY OCCURS WHEN A CERTAIN HARMONIC VIBRATION FREQUENCY IS DEVELOPED. I HAVE HAD THE CAR CHECKED AND THE STABILIZER BAR REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. I CHECKED THE NHTSA COMPLAINT FILE AND SEE THAT THIS VERY SAME PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED BY OTHER DRIVERS. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT THAT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AND CORRECTED. WHILE MY CAR IS A 1993 MODEL, I AM SURE THAT THIS SAME SUSPENSION WAS USED IN CARS FOR SOME YEARS AFTER 1993. I AM INTERESTED IN POSSIBLY BUYING A NEW JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE BUT CANNOT MAKE THAT COMMITMENT UNTIL THIS MATTER IS CORRECTED AND SHOWN TO NOT EXIST IN THE NEW MODELS. *NM
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESMarch 3, 2004
I HAVE A 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THIS VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE LIFT GATE MECHANISM. INITIALLY THE DEFECT PREVENTED THE LIFT GATE FROM CLOSING, NOW IT WON'T OPEN. IN APRIL 1993 THE NHTSA IDENTIFIED A DEFECT IN THE MECHANISM AND ISSUED A RECALL TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM (93V055000 ). I CONTACTED DAIMLER-CHRYSLER FOR ASSISTANCE IN CORRECTING THE PROBLE. DAIMLER-CHRYSLER INDICATED THE VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED BY A SAFETY RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. DID THEIR LEGAL DEPARTMENT WORK OUT SOME SORT OF PLEA BARGIN FOR THEIR RESPONSIBILITY REGARDING THIS SAFETY ISSUE? ANY INFORMATION YOU CAN PROVIDE WHICH WILL HELP RESOLVE THIS SAFETY ISSUE WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANK YOU. CLIFF OILER COILER@COLUMBUS.RR.COM. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFebruary 27, 2004
I WAS UNAWARE OF THE MALFUNCTION ON OLDER MODELS OF THE JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND THOUGHT THAT IT WAS JUST MY VEHICLE. I AM REPORTING THAT MY VEHICLE ALSO HAS THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM. MOSTLY WHEN I HAVE JUST STARTED THE VEHICLE AND AM USING THE BRAKES.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFebruary 17, 2004
THE IGNITION WILL NOT TURN BACK. IT IS LOCKED IN PLACE. I HAVE TO PULL THE WIRE OFF THE DISTRIBUTOR & THE BATTERY CABLE TO KILL IT. THIS HAPPENS WHEN MY BRAKE LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMES ON. ALSO, THE HEATER, WS WIPERS & RADIO WILL NOT COME ON. MY BRAKE PEDAL STAYS DOWN CONSTANTLY, I HAVE TO PHYSICALLY PULL UP ON IT EACH & EVERY TIME (THE LAW HAS STOPPED ME FOR THIS). MY BRAKES MAKE A HORRIBLE GRINDING SOUND AT TIMES. I HAVE FOUND SIMILAR COMPLAINTS WITH ALL LINKING ABS SYSTEM FAILURE. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFebruary 7, 2004
IGNITION DOES NOT ALWAYS TURN OVER. IT SOMETIMES TAKES 15 MINUTES OF TRYING TO TURN THE KEY. I SOMETIMES HAVE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK AND PUT IT BACK INTO PARK TO GET IT TO START. IT IS NOT THE BATTERY. IT SEEMS BE RELATED TO THE VEHICLE BEING IN PARK OR NEUTRAL AND THE KEY TURNING OVER. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING OVER THE PAST 4 MONTHS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERJanuary 15, 2004
MY MAIN CONCERN IS THAT I HAVE A PAINT PEELING PROBLEM ON THE HOOD OF MY CAR. ORIGINALLY I JUST THOUGHT THAT IT WAS MY CAR BUT THERE ARE 2 OTHER PEOPLE IN MY OFFICE BUILDING WITH THE SAME COLOR, YEAR MAKE AND MODEL AS MY CAR AND WE ALL HAVE THE PAINT PEELING PROBLEM IN THE SAME AREAS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJanuary 15, 2004
COMPRESSOR WORKS BUT AC EVAPORATEUR FREEZES UP. BRAKES HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTORS. PAINT PEELS ON PASSENGER DOOR AND ROOF.
STRUCTUREJanuary 15, 2004
THE PASSENGER DOOR UPPER HINGE HAD SLOWLY BECOME UNATTACHED TO THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NEVER ANY ROUGH USAGE OF THE DOOR. THE HINGE NOW IS COMPLETELY UNATTACHED AND THE DOOR IS USELESS AND CANNOT BE OPENED FOR FEAR OF IT FALLING OFF. THE DRIVER DOOR IS JUST NOW SHOWING SIGNS OF THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE WAS WELL TAKEN CARE OF DURING ITS OWNERSHIP. THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT THAT WE NEED TO TAKE CARE OF AND SIMPLY CANNOT AFFORD IT. I HATE TO SEE MY WIFE RIDING IN THE BACK SEAT. IT ISN'T RIGHT. IT'S NOT OUR FAULT.
STEERINGJanuary 12, 2004
STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION JUST AS RECALL #604 MENTIONS. PIN SHEARED OFF AND COLUMN SEPARATES. PER NHTSA 93V-210 RECALL. DEALER REFUSES TO FIX PER RECALL SAYS VEHICLE NOT PART OF RECALL. *LA
POWER TRAINJanuary 6, 2004
REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FOR REPLACEMENT OF PART ON THE TRANSMISSION.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD ALREADY EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM PRIOR TO THE RECALL, HOWEVER THE DEALER CONTINUED TO TELL HER IT WAS A DIFFERENT PROBLEM. *JB
TIRESJanuary 5, 2004
FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS I HAVE BEEN BUYING P225/70TR15 DUNLOP GTQ RWL TIRES FOR MY 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AS REPLACEMENT TIRES. THREE OUT OF THE LAST 4 TIRES I HAVE BOUGHT HAVE DEVELOPED A WELT JUST OFF CENTERLINE OF TREAD FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE FIRST COUPLE OF TIMES I DIDNT THINK MUCH OF IT AS THE TIRE DEALER TOLD ME I MIGHT HAVE HIT SOMETHING A LONG TIME PRIOR TO WELT DEVELOPING AND IT IS JUST SHOWING UP NOW. THE FIRST OF THOSE TIRES WAS REPLACED ON 6/19/02 AND THE SECOND WAS REPLACED ON 8/26/02. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 13,000 TO 16,000 MILES LATER THIS CONDITION APPEARED AGAIN. I NOTICED A VIBRATION IN THE CAR AND CONFIRMED THAT A WELT HAD APPEARED IN THE TIRE JUST OF CENTERLINE. I WAS ON MY WAY BACK FROM A BUSINESS TRIP WHICH WAS JUST 200 MILES FROM MY HOME AND THE TIRE DISINTEGRATED WHILE I WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. I FEEL THAT THIS CONDITION HAS HAPPENED ENTIRELY TOO OFTEN AND IT IS WITH THE SAME TIRE BRAND AND TYPE. I HAVE NOT BEEN TO THE TIRE DEALER YET, BUT I DID WANT TO REPORT THIS IN CASE THERE IS A PROBLEM AND OTHER PEOPLE ARE REPORTING IT ALSO. THANKS FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDecember 8, 2003
CONSUMER STATED HEADLIGHT LENSES HAD A PLASTIC COVER THAT ONE COULD BARELY SEE THROUGH. CONSUMER COULDN'T SEE CLEARLY AT NIGHT. THIS WAS VERY UNSAFE. *AK
POWER TRAINDecember 4, 2003
CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO HAVE THE RECALL FOR THE INADVERTENT VEHICLE MOVEMENT 02V053000 PERFORMED. THE PART WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL NEXT YEAR PER THE DEALERSHIP. *PH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGNovember 13, 2003
CONSUMER PURCHASED VEHICLE WITH MANY COSMETIC DEFECTS. CONSUMER WAS ASKED BY THE DEALERSHIP TO LIE TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY ABOUT THE WARRANTY ON THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP ASKED CONSUMER NOT TO EXPOSE ANY PREEXISTING PROBLEMS SO THAT THE DEFECTS COULD BE REPAIRED.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGNovember 5, 2003
THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED WHICH LEAKED CARBON MONOXIDE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND GARAGE AREA. *AK *JB
PARKING BRAKEOctober 31, 2003
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, ENGINE OFF, EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ON, AND VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS, COLLIDING WITH A TREE. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #10046118ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTUREOctober 17, 2003
WHEN JEEP GETS TO RUNNING TEMPERATURE (5-10 MINUTES) IT WILL BACK AND STALL WHEN YOU GO TO TAKE OFF FROM A STOP. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN MERGING WITH TRAFFIC OR AT BUSY INTERSECTION. HAD BEEN IN SHOP FOR 10 WEEKS, REPLACED COMPUTER, TRIED MANY SENSOR REPLACEMENTS TO NO AVAIL, MECHANIC GAVE UP, NOW AT DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG (NO COMPUTER CODE STORED) WHEN IT IS JUST RUNNING.THEY HAVE NOT DRIVEN IT ON THE ROAD FOR FEAR OF BREAKING DOWN IN TRAFFIC. CAN NOT GET IT STARTED AGAIN UNTIL IT "COOLS DOWN" OIL PRESSURE GAUGE READING VERY HIGH (ANY CORRELATION?) WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM AT FIRST,( STARTED LAST DEC., BOUGHT IT IN NOV) NOW CHRONIC, WITH EVERY DRIVE. THE LAST TIME I DROVE IT, IT WAS ALSO STARTING OFF IN THIRD GEAR (AUTOMATIC) ALTHOUGH THE COMPUTER REPLACEMENT (REMANUFACTURED) SEEMS TO HAVE FIXED THAT, ALTHOUGH I ALSO HAD THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FILTER CHANGED. (I HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS UP TO THEN) HOOD LATCH SEEMS TO HAVE A PROBLEM AND BATTERY RECENTLY DIED, NEEDING REPLACEMENT. *LA
STEERINGSeptember 15, 2003
NHTSA#THE MOLDED PLASTIC PIN WHICH CONNECTS THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT AND THE LOWER COLUMN SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN SHEARED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY INTO THE VEHICLE. IF THIS OCCURRED, THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT WILL SEPARATE FROM THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT. THE CONSUMER HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED. IT WAS DISCOVERED AT THE GARAGE THAT THE STEERING COLUMN HAD COME APART AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *SCC *JB
TIRESAugust 13, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER.*AK
STEERINGAugust 8, 2003
STEERING GEAR MOUNTING FAILURE; WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPG COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING OCCURED. ONE OF THE 3 MOUNTING BOLTS HAD SHEERED OFF, ANOTHER BOLT WAS IN PLACE BUT THE BOLT TAB HAD BROKEN FROM THE STEERING GEAR, AND THE THIRD BOLT WAS STILL CONNECTED TO THE STEERING GEAR. THIS VECHICLE HAS 141K MILES AND IS NOT ABUSED OR USED FOR OFF ROAD DRIVING. THERE WAS NO CORROSION ON BOLTS OR STEERING GEAR. FAILURE OF THIS PART AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS COULD BE FATAL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJuly 30, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. IT WILL BE HARD TO GET THE VEHICLE STARTED AGAIN. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
POWER TRAINJuly 30, 2003
CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH, LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FRONT LEFT TIRE COMING COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. CONSUMERS VEHICLE HIT A GUARD RAIL AND ON THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 10, 2003
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY, THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS TWICE. *JB *TS. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE REGARDING THE ROTORS
POWER TRAINJuly 10, 2003
THE CV BOOTS ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION LEAKED. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO SWAY WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CV BOOTS. *AK *CB *NLM
POWER TRAINJuly 2, 2003
I PURCHASED VEHICLE SECOND HAND IN 1998.... I WAS INFORMED OF A FACTORY RECALL ON MY MAKE/MODEL OF VEHICLE REGARDING THE INHIBITOR SWITCH.... MY LOCAL DEALER MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS AT NO COST TO ME.... SWITCH CONTINUED TO GIVE ME INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS BUT DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE... RECENTLY I LEFT CAR WITH DEALER WHO CONFIRMS DEFECTIVE INHIBITOR SWITCH BUT CLAIMS NO SUCH RECALL AND NO SUCH WORK PERFORMED... CLAIMS THEY ONLY CHANGED "LOCKDOWN CABLE" UNDER FACTORY/GOVERNMENT RECALL.... YOUR WEBPAGE DOESN'T CONFIRM EITHER RECALL... WOULD YOU PLEASE EXPLAIN IF THERE IS A RECALL ON EITHER PART AND SUBMIT MY COMPLAINT THAT A INHIBITOR SWITCH (INTERNAL SWITCH THAT ALLOWS TO ENGAGE STARTER IN NEUTRAL/PARK) SHOULD NOT FAIL ON A VEHICLE WITHIN 5 YEARS OF MANUFACTURE DATE. *AK
STRUCTUREJune 17, 2003
DOOR WELDS BROKEN STRUCTURE PLATE THIN. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJune 17, 2003
HORN OPERATES SPORADICALLY WHILE DEPRESSING HORN SWITCH. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJune 17, 2003
IGNITION SWITCH FAILS TO ENGAGE THE STARTER UNLESS THE TRANSMISSION IS IN NEUTRAL. THIS IS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJune 16, 2003
CONSUMER CAN BE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE CUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP 5 TIMES, AND THE MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND OUT WHY THE VEHICLE WAS DOING THIS. AFTER IT CUTS OFF, IT TAKES AT LEAST 20 MINUTES TO A HALF AN HOUR TO GET IT STARTED AGAIN. *AK
STRUCTUREJune 12, 2003
DOOR ON DRIVERS SIDE FALLING OFF WELDS, FAULTY. *JB
SUSPENSIONJune 2, 2003
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL FOR A SECONDARY DETENT SYSTEM AND HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH FRONT END. *MR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEMay 29, 2003
I AM A SENIOR ADJUSTER AT PROGRESSIVE INS AND HAVE NOTICE A SERIOUS COMMON PROBLEM HAPPENING WITH 93 & UP JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES WITH A V8 ENGINE. I'M SURE IT IS DUE TO THE HARSH ENVIRONMENT IN THE SOUTHWEST BUT COULD VERY WELL BE POSSIBLE AND JUST DUE TO AGE. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE PLASTIC CROSSOVER HOSE ON THE FUEL RAIL IS RUPTURING AND SPRAYING FUEL ON THE DISTRIBUTOR RESULTING IN AN IMMEDIATE ENGINE FIRE AT THE REAR OF ENGINE AND CAN BE A SERIOUS THREAT TO OCCUPANTS. I HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN LOCATING ANY RECALLS OR HAVING CHRYSLER DEALERS HELP ME IN BRINGING THIS TO CHRYSLER'S ATTENTION. PLEASE ASSIST IN BRINGING SOME ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER BEFORE SERIOUS INJURY RESULTS. TO DATE I HAVE HAD TO IDENTICAL CLAIMS WITHIN ONE MONTH-BOTH V8 MODELS 1993 & 1994 WITH A LITTLE OVER 100K MILES WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLES.
Fire reported
NHTSA #10020680VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMay 22, 2003
THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE CONSUMER'S HOUSE. *JB
Crash reported
NHTSA #10020454STRUCTUREMay 22, 2003
DOOR HINGE WELD BREAKING OUT. *MR *JB
SUSPENSIONMay 13, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT AXLE OVERHEATED AND DAMAGED THE DRIVE SHAFT. *NLM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMay 8, 2003
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT SURGED BACKWARDS AND HIT THE CONSUMER. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMay 8, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE A NORMAL SPEED, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JB
Fire reported
NHTSA #10019510UNKNOWN OR OTHERMay 5, 2003
PEELING PAINT
VISIBILITYApril 24, 2003
THE REAR VIEW MIRROR DIMMER SWITCH CIRCUIT OVER HEATED WHICH CAUSED A FIRE. *JB
Fire reported
NHTSA #10017546ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMarch 24, 2003
DEFECTIVE IGNITION COIL. *MR THE IGNITION COIL HAD CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BREAK DOWN ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO FIND WHAT THE CAUSE MAY HAVE BEEN AND DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS GETTING ENOUGH FUEL BUT NO SPARK, UNFORTUNATELY THIS REPAIR DIDN'T REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE COMPENSATED FOR THE TIME, MONEY, AND EFFORT SPENT ON FIXING THE VEHICLE. *SCC *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMarch 19, 2003
INTERMITTENT STALLING DUE TO IGNITION COIL BURNING OUT. *AK
STRUCTUREMarch 11, 2003
THE DOOR HINGE WAS DEFECTIVE, WHICH CAUSED THE DOOR NOT TO OPEN ALL THE WAY. *JB
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESFebruary 28, 2003
LEFT SIDE DOOR, DRIVER SIDE, HINGES AND INSIDE WELDING OF DOOR IS DEFECTIVE THUS CAUSING THE DOOR MECHANISM TO BREAK DOWN IN A JEEP CHEROKEE 1993.SPORT. *JB
STRUCTUREFebruary 26, 2003
THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR DISCONNECTED FROM THE VEHICLE, UPON TAKE OFF.*JB
AIR BAGSFebruary 24, 2003
THE VEHICLE HIT AN ANIMAL, AND THE DRIVER AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY.*JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHERFebruary 12, 2003
CONSUMER REQUESTED CHRYSLER TO PAY THE BILL FOR R+R REAR END. SCC *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFebruary 3, 2003
AFTER AVOIDING A VEHICLE WHICH CROSSED THE CENTER LANE, THE DRIVER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE RAN INTO A FENCE THEN CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INTERNAL INJURIES. *NLM
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #10004434SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 27, 2003
FRONT ROTORS SEPERATED FROM HUB/1993 JEEP WRANGLER/50,000 MILES. RECALL FOR 92 AND 94 JEEPS/ CHRYSLER#747 AND YOUR ORG. HAD SEV CAMPAIGN NOTICES REGARDING SAME THE DEFECT
SUSPENSIONDecember 31, 2002
CONSUMER SAID THAT THE SHOCKS ON THE VEHICLE WERE VERY BAD CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BOUNCE VERY BAD. TS
POWER TRAINDecember 23, 2002
CONSUMER HAD SHIFT LEVER RECALL 02V053000 REMEDIED ON 12/03/02. NOW GEARS ARE NO LONGER LOCKED. CONSUMER IS ABLE TO MOVE FROM PARK TO ALL OTHER GEARS WITHOUT DEPRESSING SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BUTTON. TS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEDecember 10, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPUDDER AND ENGINE DIED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO JEEP, AND JEEP FEELS THAT FUEL TANK, BUT ONLY REPLACED PUMP. COULD NOT GIVE REASON WHY TANK NEEDS REPLACING. FUEL PUMP AND TANK ARE BEING REPLACED NOW. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
EQUIPMENTNovember 29, 2002
WHILE IN MOTION, CONSUMER SMELLED A STRANGE ODOR. THE VEHICLE FILLED WITH SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE SHOOTING OUT OF THE BACK DOOR PANEL. THE SPEAKER HAD STARTED THE FIRE. CHRYSLER WILL NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY, BECAUSE OF THE VEHICLES AGE AND MILEAGE. *JG *DT
Fire reported
NHTSA #568330PARKING BRAKE,STRUCTURENovember 26, 2002
CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE EMERGENCY BRAKE ONCE ITS ON. ALSO THE FLOOR BOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAD RUSTED OUT. *TS EMERGENCY BRAKE BUTTON FELL OFF. BRAKE CAN NO LONGER BE DISENGAGED. VEHICLE PARKED AND NOT IN USE. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 25, 2002
WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE ROTOR HAD BROKE FROM THE HUB.*TS CONSUMER DISCOVERED THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND HAD THEN REPLACED FOR A SECOND TIME.*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNovember 21, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT IGNITION COIL HAS FAILED 4X IN THE PAST TWO YEARS CAUSING VEHICLE TO BREAK DOWN WHILE DRIVING. TS
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESNovember 19, 2002
CONSUMER NOTICES THE LATCH ON THE HATCH STAY IN THE LOCK POSITION CAUSING THE HATCH UNABLE TO CLOSE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNovember 16, 2002
FUSE AND RELAY ARE OK. HORN IS LOCATED BEHIND RIGHT SIDE OF BUMPER.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIRNovember 12, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND STAY ON THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME VEHICLE IS RUNNING. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
STEERINGOctober 31, 2002
WHILE PARKING VEHICLE, CONSUMER TURNED STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE FROM WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN. VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. TS
SERVICE BRAKES, AIROctober 28, 2002
THE BRAKE HUB THAT IS ATTACH TO THE DRUM SEPARTED FROM ROTOR. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
POWER TRAINOctober 24, 2002
CONSUMER STATES TOOK VEHICLE TO DLR REGARDING RECALL REMEDY 02V053000. DLR ADVISED WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REMEDY FOR 4-6 MONTHS. DLR NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE REMEDY DATE/APPT. TS
POWER TRAINOctober 24, 2002
THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND WAS PUT IN PARK, THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE TO LOCK THE HUBS TO ENGAGE THE VEHICLE INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE, AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE IT JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN AN EMBANKMENT, THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. *YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOctober 15, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT IT WILL BE HARD TO START THE VEHICLE AND THEY WILL HAVE TO TRY NUMEROUS OF TIME BEFORE THE VEHICLE WILL START. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGOctober 15, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THE MOTOR COOLING FAN RUNS CONSTANTLY ALL THE TIME. MR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOctober 10, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WIRE HARNESS BROKE CAUSING THE WINDOWS NOT TO GO UP OR DOWN. MR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 9, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
STEERINGOctober 3, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT AFTER WAITING FOUR HOURS TO HAVE RECALL DONE, WAS TOLD THAT PART WERE NOT AVAILABLE. NLM
STEERINGSeptember 30, 2002
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND MAKE LEFT TURN OR RIGHT TURN, VEHICLE WILL MAKE A NOISE WHICH IS COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING GEAR. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. NLM
STRUCTURESeptember 27, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HINGE ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR BROKE OFF AND THE DOOR WAS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE ANY MORE. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *MR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGSeptember 27, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE STALLS. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM
POWER TRAINSeptember 24, 2002
MFR# B02 & NHTSA# 99 V 243 000/ INADVERTENT VEHICLE MOVEMENT: CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE JUMPED FROM PARK INTO REVERSE. RESULTING IN A COLLISION, TOTALLING THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 12, 2002
LEFT FRONT BRAKE ROTOR BROKE/SEPARATED AROUND THE HUB. DRIVER WAS JUST ABOUT TO ENTER INTERSTATE BEFORE THIS FAILURE OCCURRED. *AK CONSUMER STATES ROTOR SEPARATION CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL. *YH
POWER TRAINSeptember 3, 2002
CONSUMER WAS WAITING FOR PARTS FOR TRANSMISSION RECALL TO BE AVAILABLE. PROBLEM STATED IN RECALL LETTER HAPPENED, AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.DRIVER WAS INJURED.*AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #8017761POWER TRAINAugust 29, 2002
VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE OF DRIVEWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINNG VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR. AND ROLLED DOWN THE MOUNTAIN AND HIT SEVERAL TREES. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #8017531SUSPENSIONAugust 16, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE, AND TEMPORARILY LOSE STEERING CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLAugust 15, 2002
CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE EITHER MANUALLY OR BY APPLYING BRAKES. CONSUMER HAD TO GO OFF THE ROAD AND SHIFT AUTOMOBILE INTO NEUTRAL BEFORE IT WOULD COME TO A STOP.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WENT FROM 65 MPH TO 85 MPH, CONSUMER HAD TO STAND ON BRAKES TO GET VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. *SLC
POWER TRAINAugust 14, 2002
ENGINE WAS RUNNING CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, WENT INTO HOUSE AND VEHICLE JUMPED INTO REVERSE AND CRASHED INTO SOME TREES. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, PASSENGER HAD TO BAIL OUT OF VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #8016347POWER TRAINAugust 7, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH HANDLE COMES OFF OF STICK SHIFT, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.*AK
POWER TRAINAugust 7, 2002
WHILE DRIVING HANDLE TO STICK SHIFT CAME OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.*AK
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 31, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 15MPH ON A SIDE ROAD STEERING AND BRAKES LOCK UP. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJuly 15, 2002
VEHICLE HAD TWO IGNITION COILS REPLACED EACH YEAR ,AND PROPBLEM WAS REOCCURRING, ALL OCCURRED WITHIN MONTH OF JULY. A THIRD REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
PARKING BRAKEJuly 10, 2002
CONSUMER STATE THAT THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD ON A SLIGHT INCLINE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL. *MJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTUREJuly 8, 2002
THE FLOOR WAS SO RUSTED, WHICH WAS NOT VISIBLE UNTIL TH FIRE BROKE OUT. I HAD REPLACED THE CONVERTER AND MUFFLER FROM MIDAS, AND ON THE WAY BACK THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED, THERE SEEMED TO BE RUSTED FLOOR WITH HOLES.. I AM JUST COMPLAINING SO THAT OTHERS COULD BE AWARE OF THIS. ESPECIALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS LESS THAN TEN YEARS OLD.*AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #763949SUSPENSION,POWER TRAINJune 28, 2002
WHEN MAKING A SHARP TURN FRONT END STARTS JUMPING AND RATCHETING, FEELS LIKE FRONT END WILL LOCK UP. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL TIMES AS SOON AS VEHICLE IS WARMED UP. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER 8 TIMES, CV AXLE WAS REPLACED TWICE AND SPIDER GEAR IN DIFFERENTIAL WAS REPLACED. DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK
POWER TRAINJune 26, 2002
SEE ODI ID:780836. 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. VERY LOUD THUMPING FROM FRONT DIFFERNTIAL, AND STEERING WHEEL BINDING WHEN TURNING ANY DIRECTION, FORWARD OR REVERSE. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED BOTH CV AXLES AND SPIDER GEAR IN DIFFERENTIAL, BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS. CASE#10158159 OPENED WITH CHRYSLER ON 26JUN2002.
Crash reported
NHTSA #763536ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJune 18, 2002
SOME OIL WAS LEAKING FROM HEAD GASKET ONTO EXHAUST. CONSUMER IS AFRAID THAT THIS WILL IGNITE AND START A FIRE.*AK
STRUCTUREJune 14, 2002
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING SOUND. DEALER DETERMINED A CRACK IN FRAME RAIL ON LEFT FRONT. THERE IS A RECALL BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED DUE TO VIN. *AK
POWER TRAINJune 5, 2002
PUSHED THE CLUTCH IN AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP, AS VEHICLE STARTED TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY IT JUST KEEP ON GOING BACKWARDS, EVEN WHEN THE CLUTCH IS PUSH IN, THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE VEHICLE IS TO SHUT OFF THE MOTOR, THEN ITS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET IT OUT OF GEAR TO RESTART.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 3, 2002
WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES, PEDAL IS SOFT AND DESCENDS TO FLOOR WITH INADEQUATE PRESSURE. OWNER IS CONCERNED ABOUT PERFORMANCE OF THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
STRUCTUREMay 20, 2002
FRAME RAIL CRACKED, WHERE STEERING ASSEMBLY IS ATTACHED TO IT, MAKING IT DIFFCULT TO STEER.*AK
STEERINGMay 20, 2002
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 20MPH WHEN TOTAL STEERING WAS LOST. BOLTS ANCHORING STEERING GEAR BOX BROKE DUE TO CORROSION. CONSUMER LOST SLIGHT VEHICLE CONTROL. MANUFACTURERWAS CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMay 20, 2002
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 10 TO 15 MPH HARMONICK BALANCER PULLEY BROKE OFF,SHAFTED AND SLID FORWARD INTO FAN. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK
POWER TRAINMay 3, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELSMarch 25, 2002
VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE AT 45 MPH WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. CONSUMER TOOK OFF RIGHT FRONT TIRE AND NOTICED ONE OF THE BOLTS WAS MISSING. CONSUMER FELT THAT SOMETHING HAS STRETCHED AND WAS CAUSING BOLTS TO COME OUT. CAUSE WAS UNKNOWN.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYFebruary 26, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYFebruary 26, 2002
1)IGNITION: IN COLD WEATHER DIFFICULT TO START. IGNITION COIL FAILED , 2)MOTOR MOUNTS CRACKED CAUSING ENGINE TO ROTATE ON AXIS, 3) SPEED SENSORS IN TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING LACK OF SHIFTING TO LOWER GEAR, 4) WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL UNIT UNDER DASH BURNED OUT, CAUSING SMOKE TO FILL COMPARTMENT, 5) TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED"COMING APART" ,6) BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED AS PER RECALL, BUT WITHIN 2000-2500 MILES REPLACED ROTORS DEFECTIVE (BENT/WARPED)/AND TOO THIN TO RESURFACE
STRUCTUREFebruary 25, 2002
PASSENGER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY BECAUSE HINGES NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. *JB
POWER TRAINFebruary 20, 2002
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE IDLING IN PARK, THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED INTO A LAKE, CONSUMERS LEG WAS CRUSHED BETWEEN THE VEHICLES RETAINING WALL. *YH
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #564394POWER TRAINFebruary 20, 2002
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE IDLING IN PARK, THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED INTO A LAKE, CONSUMERS LEG WAS CRUSHED BETWEEN THE VEHICLES RETAINING WALL. *YH
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #564394STEERINGFebruary 15, 2002
VISCOUS COUPLING WAS REPLACED AT 47,000 - 94,000 AND NOW NEEDING REPLACEMENT AT 116,00 MILES. THIS ITEM CAUSES VEHICLE TO HAVE HARD STEERING AND EVEN STOPPING VEHICLE WHEN TURNING SHARPLY AND SLOW. MAKING TURNS NOW INVOLVE BACKING UP UNNECESSARILY AND DOING 3 POINT TURNS INSTEAD OR SIMPLE TURNING. A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND COSTLY REPAIRING THIS FAILURE THAT WAS UNIQUE TO 93 VEHICLES AND CORRECTED THE NEXT YEAR. UNFORTUNALLY, 1993 OWNERS ARE LEFT TO FARE FOR THEMSELVES.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFebruary 1, 2002
FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM VEHICLE. THERE WAS ALSO A FUEL SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED FUEL INJECTORS, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 31, 2002
BRAKES ARE CORRODED. EVERY THOUSAND MILES BRAKES ARE REPLACED, AND THEY ARE WARPED. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
AIR BAGSJanuary 28, 2002
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE BROADSIDE AT 35 MPH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUFFERED A BLOOD CLOT IN CHEST. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #8002989STEERING,SUSPENSIONJanuary 28, 2002
WHILE DRIVING COULD HEAR LOUD NOISE COMING FROM SHOCK ABSORBER. IT WILL NOT HOLD WHEN DRIVING OVER A HOLE. HAD CONTACTED DEALER. *AK THE LEFT FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE HAD VIBRATION DUE TO OUTER AND INNER TIE ROD FAILURES. THE SEAL AND THE CYLINDER ON THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT FAILED. *YH
SUSPENSIONJanuary 28, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, CONSUMER COULD HIT A BUMP AND LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. AT TIME OF MAKING A TURN COULD HEAR A NOISE, DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT ALIGNMENTS WERE DONE TWICE ON THIS VEHICLE. *YD
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 28, 2002
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER COULD STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND COULD FEEL PEDAL PULSATING, FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO STICKING, ALSO SEAL HAD TO BE FIXED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE TIE ROD ENDS FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *YH
SEAT BELTSJanuary 28, 2002
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT, WILL NOT HOOK INTO BUCKLE. WHEN IT HOOKS, IT WILL NOT STAY LATCHED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK THE BELT HAS A PIECE BROKEN OFF OF THE ASSEMBLY THAT CONNECTS TO THE BOTTOM ASSEMBLY THAT THE BUCKLE GOES INTO, CONSUMER CAN TAKE ASSEMBLY OFF THE BELT. *TT
STRUCTUREJanuary 28, 2002
HATCHBACK FORCED REAR DOOR NOT TO OPEN. DEALER COULD NOT FIX PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BACK HATCH ASSEMBLY FAILED, THE DEALER LUBRICATED THE PART, HOWEVER IT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED IN TIME. *SLC
STEERINGJanuary 11, 2002
WHILE BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE WITH STEERING WHEEL TURNED TO RIGHT, A VERY LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND STEERING LOST. A 4" BOLT WITH THREADS SHEARED OFF WAS LOCATED ON GROUND UNDER VEHICLE. A REPAIR SHOP REPORTED THAT THE ENTIRE STEERING BOX HAD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME. OF THE THREE STEERING BOX ATTACH BOLTS, ONE WAS STILL HOLDING A PORTION OF A MOUNTING EAR THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY CRACKED AND SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING BOX; ONE HAD SHEARED AT THE THREADS AND WAS MISSING; AND THE THIRD HAD SHEARED AT THE THREADS AND LOCATED ON THE GROUND. THIS LOSS OF STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN FATAL CRASH.
TIRESDecember 20, 2001
DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE THE TIRE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE SIDEWALL GAVE AWAY. I WENT TO THE FIRESTONE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TIRE WAS NOT ON RECALL AND IT MUST OF BEEN A ROAD HAZARD PROBLEM OF WHICH I COULD NOT FIND . I REPLACED THE TIRE WITH A DIFFERENT BRAND AND DEALER. I STILL HAVE THE TIRE IN POSSESION. THE OTHER 3 TIRES ARE STILL ON THE VEHICLE AND APPEAR TO BE IN GREAT CONDITION.*AK (DOT NUMBER: HYHL1PY049 TIRESIZE: P23575R15)
POWER TRAINNovember 30, 2001
REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS MAKING A HUMMING NOISE THAT PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER HAD TO REPLACE BEARINGS IN REAR DIFFERENTIAL. PLEASE ADD VIN.*AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESNovember 30, 2001
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM WHICH BREAKS FROM DOOR CAUSING DOOR LOCK FAILURE, RESULTING IN THE ENTIRE DOOR HAVING TO BE REPLACED.*ET
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESNovember 30, 2001
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM WHICH BREAKS FROM DOOR CAUSING DOOR LOCK FAILURE, RESULTING IN THE ENTIRE DOOR HAVING TO BE REPLACED.*ET
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLNovember 28, 2001
CAR WAS PUT INTO REVERSE FROM PARK IN DRIVEWAY. WITH BRAKES STILL APPLIED, ENGINE RACED AND TIRES BEGAN SPINNING. CAR RACED IN REVERSE APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET,HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE AND CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES. DRIVE SHAFT NOTED HANGING FROM VEHICLE. CHRYSLER MECHANIC REPLACED REAR DRIVE SHAFT, DIFF. YOKE, THOUGH REPORT "NO HIGH IDLE CONDITION FOUND" AND THAT "THROTTLE BODY IS OPERATING CORRECTLY". MECHANIC DID EXPLAIN THAT THE CAUSE OF THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT AND DAMAGE TO DRIVE SHAFT COULD BE ENGINE RACING WHILE BRAKES STILL APPLIED. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #755041POWER TRAINNovember 13, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP UNEXPECTEDLY. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND EXITED FROM TRAFFIC. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT TRANSFER CASE LOCKED UP, CAUSING THIS PROBLEM TO OCCUR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS. *NOTE: PARTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.*AK
POWER TRAINNovember 13, 2001
TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY WENT OUT, IT JUST MELTED. ALSO, VEHICLE MADE A NOISE AND TRANSMISSION WENTOUT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. *AK *TT
POWER TRAINOctober 22, 2001
VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK WHILE RUNNING. SOMTHING MADE A LOUD POP AND THE VEHICLE JUMPED INTO REVERSE GEAR WITH EMERGENGY BRAKE APPLIED.. VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ROLL DOWN DRIVE WITH DRIVERS DOOR OPEN... DRIVERS DOOR WAS CAUGHT ON A TREE AND FOLDED BACKWARD CAUSING SEVER DAMAGE TO DRIVERS DOOR AND MINOR DAMAGE TO FENDER.. DRIVERS DOOR WAS WARPED TO THE EXTENT THAT THE ENTIRE DOOR WILL NEED REPLACED.. FENDER DAMAGE IS REPAIRABLE.. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #753511POWER TRAINOctober 9, 2001
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A HILL, THE ENGINE WAS ON AND EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE WAS SET, VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED TO ROLL DOWN THE HILL ABOUT 70 FEET BEFORE CRASHING INTO A UTILITY POLE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE WAS NOT ON, VEHICLE WAS PARKED AGAINST CURB.*JB
Crash reported
NHTSA #897443VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLOctober 9, 2001
ON OCTOBER 6, 2001 I EXPERIENCED THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. I GOT IN TO THE VEHICLE TO BACK IT UP. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND STARTED THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE SEEMED TO BE REVVING. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE BACK TIRES BEGAN TO SPIN AND SMOKE, I SOMEWHAT TURNED AROUND IN MY SEAT TO SEE WHAT WAS HAPPENING. AS I TURNED BACK AROUND, I LOOKED DOWN AT THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THEN PUSH ON IT REALLY HARD TO THE FLOOR, BUT THE REAR TIRES STILL SPUN, AND SMOKE WAS EVERYWHERE. WITH THE BRAKE PRESSED TO THE FLOOR, I HEAR A CLUNK NOISE AND THE VEHICLE SHOT BACKWARDS AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND HIT A VEHICLE THAT WAS APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET BEHIND THE JEEP. IF THE OTHER VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN THERE I WOULD HAVE GONE OVER A RETAINING WALL WITH A DROP OFF ON THE OTHER SIDE.*AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #752994POWER TRAINOctober 5, 2001
WHILE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING IN PARK IT THEN JUMPED OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE AND TOOK OFF. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLOctober 5, 2001
VEHICLE WAS LEFT RUNNING WHILE IN PARK WITH HAND BRAKE ENGAGED. SUDDENL VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS ABOUT 70FEET BEFORE HITTING A UTILITY POLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #897421TIRES,EQUIPMENTOctober 3, 2001
FIRESTONE TIRE SEPERATION INCIDENT. HAVE TO PUT GAS IN THE AIR CONDITION SYSTEM EVERY YEAR AND IT STILL LEAKS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 1, 2001
CIRCUIT FOR HYDRAULIC UNIT OF ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. THIS WAS DIAGNOSED BY A GOODYEAR SERVICE CENTER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
STRUCTUREOctober 1, 2001
DOOR SEALS AND WIND NOISE HAVE BEEN A CONTINUAL PROBLEM. *AK
STRUCTURESeptember 26, 2001
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR TOP BRACKET HAS TORN AND DETACHED AWAY FROM BODY OF JEEP DUE TO RUST AND CORROSION, CAUSING DOOR TO ALMOST FALL OFF. BRACKETED AREAS ARE NOT EXPOSED TO ELEMENTS AND OWNER'S JEEP HAS BEEN GARAGED 85% OF THE TIME IN TEXAS CLIMATE. DEALER'S BODY SHOP BELIEVES THIS IS UNUSUAL PROBLEM IN THIS PART OF THE COUNTRY AND FEELS IT'S A MANUFACTURING DEFAULT. BODY SHOP ALSO NOTICED RUST STARTING IN OTHER BRACKETS IN DOORS. OWNER TOOK JEEP TO DEALER, BUT DEALER REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT, UNLESS IT'S AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. OWNER CONTACTED DAIMLER/CHRYSLER'S CUSTOMER ASSIST. CTR. AT 800-992-1997, WHICH ALERTED OWNER TO NHTSA'S INVESTIGATION OF THIS PROBLEM. JEEP OWNER BELIEVES A RECALL IS IN ORDER. EACH JEEP DOOR HAS TWO BRACKETS. AT THIS TIME, DEALER AND MANUFACTURER REFUSE TO CORRECT DEFECT AT THEIR EXPENSE UNLESS A RECALL IS ORDERED.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 20, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH LEFT FRONT HUB SEPARATED FROM ROTOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. CHRYSLER ISSUED A RECALL 98V-005 INITIALLY COVERING CERTAIN MODELS FROM 1990-1993. RECALL WAS LATER EXTENDED TO COVER 1994-1995 JEEPS. ONLY 16 STATES WERE COVERED INCLUDING MD, NJ AN PA, ALL OF WHICH BORDER DE WHICH WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK
POWER TRAINSeptember 17, 2001
CAR WAS IN PARK IDILING WHEN I GOT OUT TO ACCESS MAIL. CAR JUMPED OUT OF PARK AND BEGAN GOING IN REVERSE. IT CONTINUED TO PICK UP SPEED AND WAS GOING IN A CIRCLE WITH THE DRIVERS DOOR OPEN. I WAS HIT, NOCKED TO THE GROUND AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO PICK UP SPEED. NEIGHBOR RESPONDED AND ATTEMPTED TO ACCESS CAR BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE CAR MADE THREE CIRCLES IN THE CUL-DE-SAC AND THEN HIT THE MAIL BOX. FINIALLY A MAN WAS ABLE TO GET IN THE CAR AND GET IT STOPPED, I WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR 5 DAYS WITH HEAD INJURY REQUIRING STITCHES AND OFF WORK AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME WITH VERTIGO WHICH IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM DESPITE TREATMENT AT A REHAB FACILITY. I ALSO HAD A FRACTURED WRIST AND SEVERE CONTUSIONS AND ABRASIONS OF THE FACE.*AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #752300STRUCTURESeptember 12, 2001
WELDS ON DRIVER'S DOOR CAME APART, DOOR IS HANGING. IN APRIL 2001 WELDS OFF DRIVER'S SIDE/ REAR DOOR FAILED. ON 11 SEP 2001, TAILATE WELDS FAILED.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGSeptember 6, 2001
VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 50-60 MPH, THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON NINE OCCASIONS, DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED.*AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR.*JB
POWER TRAINAugust 27, 2001
VEHICLE WAS IN PARK PARK WHILE RUNNING AND CONSUMER STEPPED OUT FOR A FEW MINUTES. WHEN CONSUMER RETURNED NOTICED VEHICLE HAD SLIPPED OUT OF PARK AND HAD ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO A CEMENT POST. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #895212STRUCTUREAugust 23, 2001
EA-01-005. DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR COMES OFF TRACK WHICH PREVENTS DOOR FROM CLOSING SECURELY.*AK
POWER TRAINAugust 21, 2001
CAR KNOCKED DRIVER UNDER CAR AS CAR STARTED TO ROLLAWAY IN REVERSE WHILE CAR WAS IN PARK.*AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #750830POWER TRAINAugust 17, 2001
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE AND RUNNING WITHOUT ANY PASSENGERS, VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR, AND ROLLED DOWN INTO A TREE.*AK *SLC
Crash reported
NHTSA #894641POWER TRAINAugust 14, 2001
AFTER PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY AND GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE, VEHICLE WAS KEPT IN IDLE, AND SOON AFTER VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERS, AND RAN INTO A NEIGHBOR'S YARD*AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #894249POWER TRAINAugust 10, 2001
WAS PULLING AWAY FROM A STOPLIGHT/SIGN WHEN VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL FROM DRIVE ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE AFTERWARDS. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT DUE TO BACK SHIFTING INTO ANOTHER GEAR ON INTERSTATE WHILE GOING 65MPH. HAD NO PROBLEM SINCE IT WAS REBUILT.*AK
POWER TRAINAugust 10, 2001
ON DECEMBER 31, 2000, I PROCEEDED TO BACK OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY IN MY 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN "PARK" AND ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. I EXITED THE VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE RUNING TO RETRIEVE AN ITEM FROM MY HOUSE. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS, THE CAR STARTING ROLLING BACKWARDS AND GAINED SPEED AS IT TRAVELED DOWN MY DRIVEWAY. THE CAR BACKED INTO THE FRONT PORCH AREA OF THE HOUSE ACROSS THE STREET. WHEN MY HUSBAND RAN TO THE CAR, IT WAS ENGAGED IN "REVERSE." THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS STILL ENGAGED, BUT NOT ENOUGH TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING. A FEW WEEKS AGO, I READ IN THE LOS ANGELES TIMES THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS REPORTS OF JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES INVOLVED IN SIMILAR CONDITIONS. THIS WHOLE TIME, I QUESTIONED THE POSSIBILITY OF NOT ACTUALLY PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN PARK. NOW THAT THESE REPORTS HAVE SURFACED, I AM SURE THAT I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK BEFORE EXITING.*AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #750212POWER TRAINAugust 10, 2001
ON DECEMBER 31, 2000, I PROCEEDED TO BACK OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY IN MY 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN "PARK" AND ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. I EXITED THE VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE RUNING TO RETRIEVE AN ITEM FROM MY HOUSE. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS, THE CAR STARTING ROLLING BACKWARDS AND GAINED SPEED AS IT TRAVELED DOWN MY DRIVEWAY. THE CAR BACKED INTO THE FRONT PORCH AREA OF THE HOUSE ACROSS THE STREET. WHEN MY HUSBAND RAN TO THE CAR, IT WAS ENGAGED IN "REVERSE." THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS STILL ENGAGED, BUT NOT ENOUGH TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING. A FEW WEEKS AGO, I READ IN THE LOS ANGELES TIMES THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS REPORTS OF JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES INVOLVED IN SIMILAR CONDITIONS. THIS WHOLE TIME, I QUESTIONED THE POSSIBILITY OF NOT ACTUALLY PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN PARK. NOW THAT THESE REPORTS HAVE SURFACED, I AM SURE THAT I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK BEFORE EXITING.*AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #750212ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAugust 9, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (COMPUTER) HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE, RADIATOR WAS REPLACED AS WELL AS THE WATER PUMP.*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAugust 9, 2001
THE IGNITION COIL FAILED.*JB
STRUCTUREAugust 9, 2001
THE LIFT GATE STRUTS ARE NOT HOLDING.*JB
VISIBILITYAugust 9, 2001
CONSUMER STATES INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF.*JB
POWER TRAINAugust 4, 2001
GEAR SHIFT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. WHEN IN PARK, FOR INSTANCE,IT APPEARS TO BE IN ANOTHER GEAR AND YOU HAVE TO FORCE WORK WITH IT TO GET IT INTO THE PROPER GEAR. IT JUMPS OUT OF GEAR EASILY.*AK
POWER TRAINAugust 3, 2001
WHEN VEHICLE IS IN PARK IT WOULD SHIFT BY ITSELF INTO REVERSE. LEVER DOES NOT MOVE. VEHICLE WOULD THEN MOVE BACKWARDS IF FOOT IS OFF BRAKES.*AK
POWER TRAINAugust 3, 2001
CONSUMER SUFFERED SUBTISSUE DAMAGE TO LEFT LEG WHEN VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS AND RAN OVER HER LEG. VEHICLE HAD BEEN IDLING IN PARK BEFORE THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED. *AK *SLC
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #893399PARKING BRAKEJuly 24, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #749076POWER TRAINJuly 23, 2001
WHILE ALIGNING THE CAR UP NEXT TO A GAS PUMP, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED AT CONSIDERABLE SPEED INTO REVERSE AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AND CAUSING INJURY TO PASSENGER.*YD
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #562201POWER TRAINJuly 12, 2001
THE JEEP WAS IN PARK AND POPPED INTO REVERSE CAUSING IT TO GO BACKWARDS ACROSS A ROAD. NOTICING THE JEEP WAS HEADED TOWARDS A STRUCTURE, I RAN AFTER IT AND FELL IN THE PROCESS. I SHATTERED MY SPLEEN AND HAD TO HAVE SURGERY TO REMOVE IT. I AM SURE THE JEEP WAS IN PARK BEFORE I GOT OUT.*AK
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #748369POWER TRAINJuly 12, 2001
WHEN BACKING UP THE TRANSMISSION STOPS MOVING, THE CONSUMER HAS TO DRIVE FORWARD TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE BACKWARDS AGAIN, THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REMEDY OR DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEJuly 12, 2001
THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS LEAKING. NLM
SUSPENSIONJuly 12, 2001
THE SWAY BAR LINKS ARE LOOSE AND WORN. NLM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJuly 12, 2001
ON THREE OCCASIONS WHILE BACKING UP THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED SUDDEN STOP, AS IF THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED SUDDENLY, THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE OR REMEDY THE PROBLEM. NLM
POWER TRAINJuly 11, 2001
A HOUR AFTER VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE VEHICLE CAME OUT OF PARK AND WENT INTO REVERSE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
POWER TRAINJuly 11, 2001
ANY TIME THE CAR WAS ON PARK(IDELING) THE CAR WOULD ROLLED IN REVERSE. *AK
2 injury(ies)
NHTSA #748298SUSPENSIONJuly 9, 2001
AT ANY SPEED WHEN TURNING VEHICLE THERE IS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM REAR, AND STEERING WHEEL JERKS BACK IN OPPOSITE POSITION. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
STRUCTUREJuly 6, 2001
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FLEW OPEN SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING DUE TO WELD BREAKING. A TSB HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THIS VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
POWER TRAINJuly 6, 2001
WHILE VEHICLE WAS SITTING STILL IT JUMPED OUT OF PARK , ROLLED AND HIT TREE. CONSUME HAD TO PUSH GEAR SHIFT INTO PARK 2 OR 3 TIMES TO LOCK INTO PARK. CONTACT DEALER. *AK
POWER TRAINJuly 5, 2001
WHEN VEHICLE IS IN PARK, VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACKWARDS WHENEVER EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJuly 5, 2001
HAD A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT BACK IN 1993 SUDDEN ACCELERATION, I WAS INJURED I HAD SURGERY ON BOTH MY HANDS DUE TO THIS ACCIDENT, IT WAS THE MOST HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE I EVER HAD. I HAVE BEEN HOPING THAT THIS PROBLEM WOULD BE CORRECTED BEFORE PEOPLE ARE KILLED BECAUSE OF A TERRIBLE DEFECT IN THESE JEEPS. PLEASE CONTACT ME I READ THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS FINALLY CHECKING THIS PROBLEM OUT ITS ABOUT TIME. PLEASE FIND THIS PROBLEM I STILL HAVE NIGHTMARES ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED TO ME THAT DAY. I ONLY HAD THE JEEP NOT EVEN 24 HOURS WHEN IT TOOK OFF ON ME IN A PARKING LOT I CLIMBED ON TOP OF A PARK CAR AND TOOK OFF GOING WEST IN THE EAST BOUND TRAFFIC WITH A CAR UNDER ME YOU JUST CAN'T IMAGINE. THEN ALL I HEARD WAS THE ENGINE THRUSTING GOING FASTER AND FASTER LET ME TELL YOU THOSE JEEPS ARE VERY POWERFUL YOU JUST CAN'T IMAGINE. I WAS ALL OVER THE ROAD STRAIGHT UP IN THE AIR WITH A CAR UNDERNEATH ME/ FINALLY THE CAR UNDER MY JEEP CAME LOSE AND SLAMPED INTO A STORE WINDOW AND ALMOST KILLED THE GIRL AT THE FRONT DESK THANK GOD IT JUST MISSED HER THERE WAS ABOUT $90,000 DOLLARS TO THIS OFFICE AND REPLACING THE CAR THAT I SMASHED AND THE DAMAGE TO MY JEEP. PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH ME I HAVE PICTURES AND I MADE THE FRONT PAGE OF THE NEWSPAPER. NO ONE WATCHING COULD BELIEVE WHAT WAS FLYING DOWN THE STREET. THE WAS A COP ACROSS THE STREET IN A RESTAURANT IN SAID IN THE NEWSPAPER IN COULD NOT BELIEVE HE'S EYES WHAT HE WAS SEEING. A JEEP WITH A CAR UNDER IT GOING WEST IN THE EAST BOUND TRAFFIC AT LUNCH TIME WHEN IT WAS VERY BUSY THE ROADS. I ALSO HAVE WITTNESS. I HOPE SOME DAY THERE WILL BE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AND I HOPE THAT YOU FIND OUT VERY SOON WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. THE DEALERSHIP TOOK THE JEEP BACK THAT DAY AND I REFUSED TO KEEP IT SO THEY GAVE ME ANOTHER JEEP I DIDN'T WANT THAT ONE EITHER BECAUSE I WAS SO AFRAID OF THIS PROBLEM HAPPENING AGAIN BUT THE DEALERSHIP GARY FRONRATH REFUSED TO GIVE ME BACK MY CAR THEY SAID IS WAS SOLD ALREADY, WHICH WAS IMPOSSIBLE. CALL ,ME {
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #747892STRUCTUREJuly 5, 2001
DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE HAS SEPARATED TWICE. WAS REPAIRED AT 1ST SEPARATION AT OUR COST BY A JEEP DEALER. STEERING COLUMN WAS MAKING A CLICKING NOISE AND STEERING WAS VERY STIFF. WAS REPAIRED AT MY COST BY HAVING THE SPRING RETAINER AND COVER REPLACED. IT HAS FAILED AGAIN . ORIGINAL FAILURE 10/99. NEW FAILURE 6/01.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEJune 26, 2001
AT 91,680 MILES, WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 60-65 MPH, NOTICED A FUEL SMELL COMING INTO VEHICLE. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, AND INFORMED THAT PROBLEM WAS A FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE.*AK LOCATION OF FUEL LINE TO ENGINE CAUSED FUEL LINE TO RUPTURE DUE TO VIBRATION, APPEARS TO BE DUE TO DESIGN OF LOCATION OF THE FUEL LINE PER DEALER. *SLC
STRUCTUREJune 26, 2001
EA 01 005; WHILE OPENING T DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, IT DISCONNECTED FROM HINGES DUE TO A BROKEN WELD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND UNWILLING TO ASSIST BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALLS. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK
TIRESJune 19, 2001
TIRE SIZE P23575R15, TIRES HAVE 15, 000 MILES ON THEM. TIRES WERE REPLACEMENT TIRES FOR A JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, DOT NUMBER NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING AT 20 MPH FRONT LEFT TIRE BLEWOUT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK CONSUMER GOING SLOW ON A DIRT ROAD WHEN THE SIDE WALL WAS FAILED. A VERTICAL SPLIT ABOUT FOUR INCHES LONG, THE TIRE BLEW OUT COMPLETELY, ALL AT ONCE. *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJune 8, 2001
TOOK CAR IN FOR TUNE UP, SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS MISSING. SPENT $1200, CAR STILL SOUNDED POOR, DEALER SAID IT WAS CATYLITIC CONVERTER PLUGGAE, FIXED THAT FOR $170, STILL MADE NOISE, DEALER INVESTIGATED SIAD LOW COMPRESSION IN CYLINDER, THEN FOUND CRACKED HEAD, FIXED THAT FOR $900, STILL SOUNDED BAD, DEALER INVESTIGATED, STATED THAT LIFTER ROD FAILED, CAM GRINDED ROD AND SCORED CAM, REQUIRING NEW ENGINE. FREIND IN VA HAS SIMILAR INCIDENT, SAID JEEP WAS AWARE OF FAILURE AND HAD A TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON PROPER REPAIR. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 6, 2001
DISC BRAKE ROTORS; VEHICLE ALMOST HIT A CHILD BECAUSE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP.*AK THE BROKEN DISC BRAKE WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL ON DISC BRAKE BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT IN THE LIST. *YH
STRUCTUREJune 5, 2001
FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR FELL OFF IN JUNE OF 1997, AND FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR TOP HINGE HAS DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE IN MAY OF 2001. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM REPAIRED, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. NO CAUSE OR REASON FOR THIS DEFECT OCCURRING IN VEHICLE WAS GIVEN TO CONSUMER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 23, 2001
BRAKES LOCKED UP ON MY WIFE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC (2 POLICE OFFICERS WITNESSED THE LOCK-UP SINCE SHE WAS BLOCKING TRAFFIC). THE OFFICERS CALLED A WRECKER, BUT SHE TURNED THE KEY ON AND OFF A FEW TIMES AND THE BRAKES RELEASED. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. I SEARCHED OTHER COMPLAINTS ON NHTSA'S WEBSITE AND FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS OF BRAKE LOCK-UP ON THIS MODEL. I ALSO HAVE INVESTIGATED AN ASE WEBSITE THAT INDICATES SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I WORRY ABOUT MY WIFE AND 10 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER'S SAFETY IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DESIGN THAT MAKES IT PRONE TO LOCK-UP THE BRAKES. I WOULD JUST ASK THAT IT BE LOOKED INTO BEFORE SOMEONE IS HURT.*AK
SUSPENSIONMay 14, 2001
THE STEERING STABILIZER FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE AND SHIMMY WHILE DRIVING, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAINMay 10, 2001
93 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE CAR FIRE (5/7/2001; ABOUT 4:15 PM)I HAVE A STORY TO RELATE; HOPEFULLY THERE MIGHT BE SOMETHING TO LEARN FROM ITMY WIFE AND I WERE TRAVELING TO BWI TO DROP OFF OUR SON SO HE COULD CATCH A PLANE BACK TO CHICAGO. A FEW MILES BEFORE THE I-695 N EXIT, WE STARTED SMELLING A BURNT RUBBER OR PERHAPS EXHAUST TYPE OF SMELL. MY SON WAS DRIVING AND I SUGGESTED HE GET IN THE OUTSIDE LANE AND SLOW DOWN TO SEE OF THE SMELL GOT WORSE OR WENT AWAY. ALL THE ENGINE GAUGES READ FINE. AS WE WERE TRYING TO DECIDE WHAT TO DO, THE CAR SUDDENLY TOOK A COUPLE OF HARD JERKS AND THERE WAS A LOUD BANG. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING, BUT THE CAR WAS COMING TO A QUICK STOP. WE WERE IN THE OUTSIDE LANE, BUT RIGHT AT THE I-695 EXIT SO THERE WERE 2 MORE EXIT LANES ON OUR RIGHT. WE COULDN'T GET TO THE SHOULDER. THE CAR CAME TO STOP QUICKLY; IT DIDN'T APPEAR TO WANT TO COAST EVEN WHEN I SUGGESTED MY SON MOVE THE TRANSMISSION LEVER TO NEUTRAL. ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A LOT OF SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE REAR OF THE CAR. AT FIRST I HESITATED TO GET OUT OF THE CAR FOR FEAR OF BEING HIT BY OTHER TRAFFIC AND WE COULDN'T SEE TO OUR REAR BECAUSE OF THE SMOKE. WHEN I REALIZED THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC COMING PAST US, I GOT OUT OF THE REAR SEAT AND LOOKED UNDER THE CAR; THERE WERE FLAMES. I YELLED AT MY WIFE AND SON TO GET OUT OF THE CAR AND WE ALL WENT ACROSS TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE JEEP BURNED TOTALLY. . LATER IN SPEAKING TO THE FIRE CAPTAIN, HE TOLD US THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL OF THE CAR HAD BEEN CHERRY RED. THEY HAD PUT 700 GALLONS ON THE CAR TO PUT OUT THE FIRE AND COOL OF THE DIFFERENTIAL. IT APPEARS THE DIFFERENTIAL HAD FAILED (I BELIEVE IT WAS THE INPUT BEARING WHERE THE DRIVE SHAFT CONNECTS), OBVIOUSLY GOTTEN VERY HOT, AND LOCKED UP CAUSING THE DRIVE SHAFT TO BREAK OFF AT THE DIFFERENTIAL (THAT END OF THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS RESTING ON THE GROUND). WHEN THE THINGS STARTED BREAKING, THERE MUST HAVE BEEN SOME RUPTURE OF A FUEL LINE OR THE FUEL TANK; THEN THERE WAS FIRE.*A
Fire reported
NHTSA #745178STEERINGMay 4, 2001
STEERING COLUMN HAS ROTATED WHICH CAUSED CRUISE CONTROL TO BE ON TOP INSTEAD OF ON SIDE. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS INFORMED THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS. THERE SHOULD BE NO PROBLEM WITH STEERING. *AK
POWER TRAINMay 2, 2001
LEFT REAR AXLE SEPARATED AND FELL OFF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK DEALER ESTIMATED REPAIR TO BE AT $4,900.00 *JB
STRUCTUREApril 11, 2001
DRIVER'S DOOR WAS COMING OFF HINGES.CONSUMER HAS TO CLIMB IN THROUGH PASSENGER'S SIDE TO KEEP DOOR IN TACK. DEALER HAD SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL OR COVERAGE. *AK THE DOOR HINGE WAS FIXED BY WELDING, BUT CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAINApril 9, 2001
ABS LIGHT STAYS ON, BRAKE PEDAL KICKS BACK WHEN APPLYING BRAKE, THERE IS A LOUD NOISE, AND STEERING MAKES NOISE TOO. NUMEROUS TIMES TO DEALER , CANNOT REMEDY. ALSO, VEHICLE STALLS AT LOW SPEED WHEN IN REVERSE. *AK
TIRESMarch 20, 2001
THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, APPARENTLY IN TWO PLACES. I STILL HAVE THE TIRE.*AK (DOT NUMBER: W2HF IPJ TIRESIZE: P215/75R15)
STRUCTUREMarch 19, 2001
FRONT PASSENGER DOOR ABOUT TO FALL OFF!! CAR ISN'T OLD ENOUGH FOR THAT TO BE HAPPENING...IS IT?*AK
STRUCTUREMarch 12, 2001
DOOR HINGES FAILURE HAS CAUSED DAMAGE TO DOOR LOCK AND MOUNTING. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMarch 9, 2001
HEADLIGHT LENS BECAME DISCOLORED AND CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTUREMarch 9, 2001
GAS INDICATOR FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK DOORS WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY BECAUSE DOOR SHEET METAL WELDS BROKE. SEAT BELTS WERE NOT LONG ENOUGH FOR FULL SIZE ADULTS. *YH
STRUCTUREMarch 3, 2001
DRIVER'S DOOR FELL OFF. NO ACCIDENT OR OTHER CAUSE PRECEDED DOOR FALLING OFF. JEEP DEALER SAID THE CAUSE WAS A "MANUFACTURING DEFECT" AND THAT AS SUCH, IT WAS NOT COVERED BY THE EXTENDED WARRANTEE AT 70,000 MILES. DEALER DECLINED TO PAY FOR REPAIR, AND DECLINED TO BILL MANUFACTURER FOR REPAIR. MANUFACTURER, CONTACTED BY OWNER, DID NOT REPLY. OWNER PAID APPROX. $800 TO WELD DOOR HINGE AND DOOR STRUCTURE TOGETHER. OWNER WAS, AND IS, DISSATISFIED. OWNER, TYPING THIS REPORT, FEELS HE IS BEING REMARKABLY CIVIL.
STRUCTUREMarch 2, 2001
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE BROKE, CAUSING DOOR TO FALL COMPLETELY OFF. DOOR HINGES WERE WELDED BACK TOGETHER , AND DOOR DID NOT NOT FULLY CLOSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
STRUCTUREMarch 2, 2001
DRIVER'S DOOR FLUNG OPEN WHILE TURNING A CORNER, DEALER REPLACED LATCH AND HINGES. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFebruary 27, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTSDOWN WITHOUT WARNING. ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS CONTINUE TO WORK AS UNUSAL. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY CAUSE FOR ENGINE FAILURE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREFebruary 20, 2001
STEERING WOULD MAKE NOISES WHENEVER TURNING. IT WOULD NOT RETURN TO ORIGINAL POSITION AFTERWARDS. TOOK TO SEVERAL MECHANICS. WAS INFORMED BY FIRST MECHANIC IT WAS SUSPENSION, AND NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. ANOTHER MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER IT WAS GEAR BOX CAUSING NOISE. ALSO, DRIVER'S DOOR CAME APART AT SEAMS, HOLDING IT TOGETHER WITH A ROPE. *AK
STRUCTUREFebruary 18, 2001
THE TOP HINGE ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR IS ATTACHED TO WEAK METAL, CAUSING THE HINGE TO COME LOOSE. THIS CAUSES THE DOOR TO ANGLE DOWN AND CLOSE INCORRECTLY. BECAUSE OF THIS THE DOOR WILL NOT ALWAYS LATCH FULLY AND THE DOOR CAN SWING OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. I HAD IT REPARED ONCE BY A PROFESSIONAL BODY REPAIR MAN, AND IT HAS NOW FAILED A SECOND TIME.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 13, 2001
CONSUMER WAS APPLYING BRAKES IN TRAFFIC, AND BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING. CONSUMER HAD TO BRAKE AGAIN WITH BOTH FEET DOWN ON BRAKES TO STOP. CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER CAR BECAUSE BRAKES DID NOT GRAB IN TIME. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #880458STEERINGJanuary 31, 2001
STEERING KNUCKLES WORN. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJanuary 31, 2001
MOTOR MOUNTS WORN. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 31, 2001
DEALER REFUSED TO DO RECALL 92V-181 ON VEHICLE, INSTEAD OF REPAIRING BRAKE PEDAL AND LINKAGES, DEALER DID THE BRAKE ROTOR RECALL 98V-005, HOWEVER ROTORS WERE REPLACED, BUT DEALER LEFT BAD BRAKE PADS ON CAUSING THE NEW ROTOR TO GET RUINED, VEHICLE SHAKES DUE TO FAULTY BRAKES. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJanuary 17, 2001
CRANKSHAFT SENSOR FAILED TWO TIMES ALREADY. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY, AND VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK VEHICLE SHUTDOWN DUE TO COIL FAILURE. *YH
STRUCTUREJanuary 15, 2001
DRIVER SIDE DOOR FALLING OFF FRAME OF THE JEEP DUE TO FAULTY FACTORY WELD REPAIR SHOP FOUND NO RUST AROUND OR BETWEEN HINGE AND FRAME TO CAUSE SUCH A PROBLEM, OTHER IN PROPER ATTACHMENT FROM THE START I'AM WORRIED THIS COULD HAPPEN TO THE REST OF MY DOORS AS WELL AND WITH MY KIDS DRIVING WITH ME, SOMETHING LIKE IS NOT TO HAPPEN BUY JUST NORMAL OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS OF YOUR CAR, MAYBE IF IT HAS BEEN IN A ACCIDENT BUT THIS IS NOT THE CASE.I SPOKE TO THE DEALER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SERVICE MANAGER NAME JERRY AND CAM THEY BOTH DID NOT WANT HERE WHAT I HAD TO SAY AND THAT'S WHERE IT'S AT NOW. THANKS. *AK
SEAT BELTSJanuary 10, 2001
DRIVER'S RESTRAINTS RELEASE ON THEIR OWN, CAUSING DRIVER TO BE UNRESTRAINED. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK
STRUCTUREJanuary 10, 2001
THE PAINT ON THE HOOD OF THE JEEP IS PEELING OFF VERY BAD I HAVE SEEN MANY JEEPS THIS YEAR AND MAKE WITH THIS PROBLEM I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS IS FROM FACTORY PAINT JOB. NO SAFETY DEFECT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJanuary 10, 2001
ENGINE NOISE RESULTED IN ENGINE HAVING TO BE REPLACED. NLM
SEAT BELTSJanuary 9, 2001
BUCKLE ON DRIVER'S LAP AND SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT LOCK INTO LATCH MECHANISM,CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
SEAT BELTSJanuary 8, 2001
SEAT BELT BROKE DURING AN ACCIDENT, THE OCCUPANT SUSTAINED A BROKEN RIGHT FEMUR AND LEFT HAND. NLM
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #563916SEAT BELTSJanuary 8, 2001
SEAT BELT BROKE DURING AN ACCIDENT, THE OCCUPANT SUSTAINED A BROKEN RIGHT FEMUR AND LEFT HAND. NLM
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #563916ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJanuary 5, 2001
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN GARAGE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. TOOK VEHICLE TO ELECTRICAL SHOP TO FIND OUT WHAT CAUSED FIRE, FIRE STARTED WITH A FUEL LEAKAGE AND BURNED WIRES WHERE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED DUE TO UNREPLACEABLE PARTS. AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #877521ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJanuary 4, 2001
THE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO RISE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN AND ALSO CAUSES THE THROTTLE TO STICK. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THE MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 60,000 MILES. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SEAT BELTSJanuary 4, 2001
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASES UNEXPECTEDLY, AND WON'T PROTECT OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF A CRASH. WILL BE CONTACTING JEEP. *AK THERE ARE NO OBVIOUS DEFECTS ABOUT THE SEAT BELT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJanuary 4, 2001
MOTORS MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO RISE WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. ALSO, THROTTLE STUCK. MOTORS MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 60,000 MILES. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 8, 2000
THERE'S A SHUTTER WHEN BRAKING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.IT STARTS TO GET HARDER TO STEER, AND IN EMERGENCY IT COULD BE WORSE. *AK
POWER TRAINDecember 6, 2000
WHILE DRIVING DRIVESHAFT EXPLODED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO RIP THROUGH FLOOR PANEL UNDER PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. ALSO, CUT BRAKE LINE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *SLC
STRUCTUREDecember 6, 2000
WELDS HOLDING FRONT DOOR HINGE BRACKETS CRACKED AND BROKE DANGER OF DOORS FALLING OFF DURING TRAVEL.*AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESDecember 3, 2000
WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM LOCAL STORE, MY WIFE HAD THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR UNEXPECTEDLY FLING OPEN AS SHE WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP AND SECURE THE DOOR BY HOLDING IT FOR THE SHORT ONE TO TWO MILE TRIP HOME. AFTER MAKING IT HOME, I INSPECTED THE DOOR AND LOCKING MECHANISM, AND DISCOVERED THAT THE METAL OF THE DOOR SKIN AS WELL AS THE METAL WHERE THE LOCK MECHANISM IS HELD TO THE DOOR WAS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES . THIS MAKES THE DOOR UNABLE TO ALIGN WITH THE LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE CAR. THIS IS A POTENTIALY VERY DANGEROUS OCCURANCE ESPECIALLY IF IT HAD OCCURED ON A HIGHWAY OR EXPRESSWAY.*AK
TIRESNovember 30, 2000
ALL FOUR FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX II (235-75R15) TIRES WERE REPLACED BECAUSE THE TREAD WAS SEPARATING FROM THE TIRE CAUSING ONE OF THE TIRES TO GO FLAT, CONSUMER NO LONGER HAS THE TIRES IN THEIR POSSESSION BUT ARE REQUESTING COMPENSATION FOR REPLACEMENT TIRES. NLM
TIRESNovember 30, 2000
ALL FOUR FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX II (235-75R15) TIRES WERE REPLACED BECAUSE THE TREAD WAS SEPARATING FROM THE TIRE CAUSING ONE OF THE TIRES TO GO FLAT, CONSUMER NO LONGER HAS THE TIRES IN THEIR POSSESSION BUT ARE REQUESTING COMPENSATION FOR REPLACEMENT TIRES. NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNovember 14, 2000
WHEN RUNNNING IT RUNS NORMALLY AND THEN WHEN YOU SHUT IT OFF IT WILL NOT START UP WE HAVE CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER AND THE PLUG WIRES ALSO NEW BATTERY AND CAP AND ROTOR AND PUT A NEW FUEL PUMP RELAY SWITCH AND ALSO 20.00 OF GAS AND SOME INJECTOR CLEANER AND STILL WILL NOT START AFTER SHUTTING OFF . *AK
STRUCTURENovember 13, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
TIRESNovember 7, 2000
TIRE SIZE 22575R15AT WITH 23,000 MILES ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT REAR RIGHT TIRE WAS FLAT. CONSUMER TOOK TIRE TO TIRE SHOP, AND WAS TOLD THAT TIRE WAS SPLIT DOWN AND WAS DRY ROTTED FROM THE INSIDE AT ONLY 23,000 MILES.*AK THE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *YH
TIRESNovember 3, 2000
TIRE SIZE P225/70R15, AFTERMARKET WITH 29,000 MILES. DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ABOUT 45 MINUTES AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH IN HOT WEATHER WHEN LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD BLEW OFF, AND ROLLED ONTO HIGHWAY. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #874386TIRESOctober 31, 2000
LEFT REAR GOODYEAR INVICTA TIRES CRACKED AND SPLIT IN THE SIDEWALL (P225/75R15008). NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 31, 2000
CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT ROTORS AND PADS WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED BY RECALL 98V005. *SLC
TIRESOctober 26, 2000
TIRE SIZE 22575R15; WHILE DRIVING IN LOW SPEEDS THERE WAS A THUMPING NOISE AND VIBRATION WHICH A DEALER SAID WAS DUE TO SEPARATION INSIDE THE TIRE. THERE WERE NOT VISIBLE CRACKS ON THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE. NO PROBLEMS WITH THE OTHER TIRES AS OF YET. *AK ALL TIRES REPLACED WITH GOODYEAR INVICTA GA. *YH
VISIBILITYOctober 13, 2000
FIRE IN HEATER COMPARTMENT. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #734233VISIBILITYOctober 13, 2000
FIRE IN HEATER COMPARTMENT. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #734233POWER TRAINSeptember 28, 2000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *SLC
STRUCTURESeptember 21, 2000
DRIVER'S DOOR SAGGING - DOOR NO LONGER CLOSES COMPLETELY (SEE DAYLIGHT THROUGH GAP).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 21, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT (00V-136) PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, CONSUMER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 21, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT (00V-136) PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, CONSUMER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *MJS
STRUCTURESeptember 20, 2000
DOOR HINGE SEPARATED FROM FRAME PASSENGER SIDE - THERE IS ALSO A FRACTURE ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE FRAME. *AK
STRUCTURESeptember 19, 2000
DRIVIER SIDE DOOR IS SEPARATING FROM BODY OF VEHICLE, AT THE HINGES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLSeptember 15, 2000
WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE VEHICLE DROVE OUT OF CONTROL. CONSUMER PRESSED BRAKE PEDAL AND VEHICLE STILL TRAVELED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO RUN INTO A TREE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK BRAKES WERE WORKING PERFECTLY BUT THE ENGINE WAS AT FULL THROTTLE, OVER POWERING RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. *YH
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #870596SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESSeptember 15, 2000
#1- CONCERNING RUSTED ROTORS. (RECALL 98V005000/FRONT BRAKE ROTORS). WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED 9-16-97. SHORTLY THEREAFTER WE DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD COROSION/RUSTED ROTORS. WE WERE INFORMED BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, THAT THE RUSTED ROTORS WERE NOT COVERED BY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WE PURCHASED. THAT WAS 4/98. SEPTEMBER OF 2000 I DISCOVERED THE RECALL WHILE DOING SOME RESEARCH. THIS TIME I CONTACTED BOBETTE THOMAS AT JIM MARSH SERVICE ABOUT THE RUSTED ROTARS. SHE TOOK THE INFORMATION AND CALLED ME BACK LATER THAT DAY. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL DID NOT AFFECT MY VEHICLE. WE PURCHASED IT USED AND DO NOT KNOW WHERE IT ORIGINATED. WE BELIEVE THE RUSTED ROTARS ARE A PRODUCT OF IMPROPER MANUFACTURING PROCESSES. I AM REQUESTING THAT JEEP REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PARTS AND HONOR THE RECALL. #2 SINCE PURCHASING THIS USED VEHICLE WE HAVE HAD REPEATED FUEL INJECTOR PROBLEMS. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO BE SERVICED FOR FUEL ODORS ON 8 DIFFERENT OCCASSIONS IN THE PAST 3 YEARS. ON THREE OF THOSE OCCASSIONS WE WERE TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG. YET THE SMELL CONTINUED. THERE IS OBVIOUSLY A PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE'S FUEL INJECTOR SYSTEM. AGAIN MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING INTERMITANT FUEL ODORS. IT IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND WE A FAILURE RATE AS EXTENSIVE AS OURS HAS BEEN IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. I BELIEVE HAD THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM THAT IS CAUSING THIS REPEATED FAILURE, BEEN DIAGNOSED WHEN INITIALLY TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP OUR WARRANTY WOULD HAVE RESOLVED THE ISSUE. I WOULD LIKE THIS PROBLEM ADDRESSED IN IT'S ENTIRETY. #3 REAR HATCHBACK DOORLOCKS AND LATCH. 1-12-98 I REPORTED A LOCK PROBLEM AND THE CLOSURE PROBLEMS I HAD BEEN HAVING. ALTHOUGH I WAS GIVEN A NEW KEYLESS ENTRY REMOTE. THE REAR HATCH HAS NEVER CLOSED OR LOCKED 100% OF THE TIME. I RECENTLY DISCOVERED THIS PART IS ALSO UNDER RECALL. I WOULD LIKE JEEP TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE PARTS IN QUESTION. #4 FRONT AXLE VIBRATION LISTED ON DUE BILL. NEVER CORRECTED.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLSeptember 11, 2000
WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF SUDDENLY AND HIT A TREE. NOONE HAS SEEN THE VEHICLE. *AK WHEN THE DRIVER PRESSED HARD ON THE BRAKE, FRONT WHEELS LOCKED AND SLIDING, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. *YH
TIRESSeptember 8, 2000
ON 4/28/2000 I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 65 MPH IN EL PASO, TX, WHEN THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE OF MY 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHEN THE LEFT REAR TIRE FAILED, THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VERY VIOLENTLY AND THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE SWUNG AROUND TO THE RIGHT. AT THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE STARTED TIPPING TO THE RIGHT AND THEN THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE COMING TO A REST. THIS OCCURRED DURING 5PM RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON A VERY BUSY ROAD. I WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY THAT I DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES BUT MY VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE REAR LEFT WHEEL WELL AND BODY DAMAGE WHERE THE TREAD CAME OFF AND HIT THE BACK END OF THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED AT A FIRESTONE DEALER IN 6/1996. THE TIRES WERE FIRESTONE FIREHAWK ATX TIRES. UNFORTUNATLEY, I NO LONGER HAVE THE FAILED TIRE SINCE I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. I DO HAVE ALL THE RECEIPTS SHOWING THE PURCHASE OF THE FIRESTONE TIRES AS WELL AS DOCUMENTATION ON REPLACEMENT TIRES AS WELL AS RECEIPTS FOR THE PARTS ON MY VEHICLE THAT HAD TO BE REPAIRED DUE TO THE TIRE FAILURE. AGAIN, I WAS VERY LUCKY, SO I URGE YOU TO PREVENT THIS SITUATION FROM OCCURING IN THE FUTURE IF AT ALL POSSIBLE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 30X9.5XR15 )
TIRESSeptember 8, 2000
ON 4/28/2000 I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 65 MPH IN EL PASO, TX, WHEN THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE OF MY 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHEN THE LEFT REAR TIRE FAILED, THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VERY VIOLENTLY AND THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE SWUNG AROUND TO THE RIGHT. AT THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE STARTED TIPPING TO THE RIGHT AND THEN THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE COMING TO A REST. THIS OCCURRED DURING 5PM RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON A VERY BUSY ROAD. I WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY THAT I DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES BUT MY VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE REAR LEFT WHEEL WELL AND BODY DAMAGE WHERE THE TREAD CAME OFF AND HIT THE BACK END OF THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED AT A FIRESTONE DEALER IN 6/1996. THE TIRES WERE FIRESTONE FIREHAWK ATX TIRES. UNFORTUNATLEY, I NO LONGER HAVE THE FAILED TIRE SINCE I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. I DO HAVE ALL THE RECEIPTS SHOWING THE PURCHASE OF THE FIRESTONE TIRES AS WELL AS DOCUMENTATION ON REPLACEMENT TIRES AS WELL AS RECEIPTS FOR THE PARTS ON MY VEHICLE THAT HAD TO BE REPAIRED DUE TO THE TIRE FAILURE. AGAIN, I WAS VERY LUCKY, SO I URGE YOU TO PREVENT THIS SITUATION FROM OCCURING IN THE FUTURE IF AT ALL POSSIBLE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 30X9.5XR15 )
TIRESSeptember 8, 2000
ON 4/28/2000 I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 65 MPH IN EL PASO, TX, WHEN THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE OF MY 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHEN THE LEFT REAR TIRE FAILED, THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VERY VIOLENTLY AND THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE SWUNG AROUND TO THE RIGHT. AT THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE STARTED TIPPING TO THE RIGHT AND THEN THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE COMING TO A REST. THIS OCCURRED DURING 5PM RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON A VERY BUSY ROAD. I WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY THAT I DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES BUT MY VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE REAR LEFT WHEEL WELL AND BODY DAMAGE WHERE THE TREAD CAME OFF AND HIT THE BACK END OF THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED AT A FIRESTONE DEALER IN 6/1996. THE TIRES WERE FIRESTONE FIREHAWK ATX TIRES. UNFORTUNATLEY, I NO LONGER HAVE THE FAILED TIRE SINCE I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. I DO HAVE ALL THE RECEIPTS SHOWING THE PURCHASE OF THE FIRESTONE TIRES AS WELL AS DOCUMENTATION ON REPLACEMENT TIRES AS WELL AS RECEIPTS FOR THE PARTS ON MY VEHICLE THAT HAD TO BE REPAIRED DUE TO THE TIRE FAILURE. AGAIN, I WAS VERY LUCKY, SO I URGE YOU TO PREVENT THIS SITUATION FROM OCCURING IN THE FUTURE IF AT ALL POSSIBLE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 30X9.5XR15 )
TIRESSeptember 8, 2000
ON 4/28/2000 I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 65 MPH IN EL PASO, TX, WHEN THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE OF MY 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHEN THE LEFT REAR TIRE FAILED, THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VERY VIOLENTLY AND THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE SWUNG AROUND TO THE RIGHT. AT THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE STARTED TIPPING TO THE RIGHT AND THEN THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE COMING TO A REST. THIS OCCURRED DURING 5PM RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON A VERY BUSY ROAD. I WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY THAT I DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES BUT MY VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE REAR LEFT WHEEL WELL AND BODY DAMAGE WHERE THE TREAD CAME OFF AND HIT THE BACK END OF THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED AT A FIRESTONE DEALER IN 6/1996. THE TIRES WERE FIRESTONE FIREHAWK ATX TIRES. UNFORTUNATLEY, I NO LONGER HAVE THE FAILED TIRE SINCE I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. I DO HAVE ALL THE RECEIPTS SHOWING THE PURCHASE OF THE FIRESTONE TIRES AS WELL AS DOCUMENTATION ON REPLACEMENT TIRES AS WELL AS RECEIPTS FOR THE PARTS ON MY VEHICLE THAT HAD TO BE REPAIRED DUE TO THE TIRE FAILURE. AGAIN, I WAS VERY LUCKY, SO I URGE YOU TO PREVENT THIS SITUATION FROM OCCURING IN THE FUTURE IF AT ALL POSSIBLE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 30X9.5XR15 )
STRUCTURESeptember 7, 2000
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE CAME OUT OF FRAME. THE TOP OF THE DOOR WAS HANGING DOWN AT AN ANGLE. DOOR COULD NOT BE CLOSED PROPERLY. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER.*AK
TIRESSeptember 5, 2000
TREAD SEPARATION - TREAD CAME OFF TIRE INTACT, SEPARATION FROM SIDEWALL AND INNER FABRIC. PICTURES TAKEN OF TIRE AT LOCATION. CURRENTLY HAVE TIRE AT HOME FOR INSPECTION. GOODYEAR TIRE COMPANY CONTACTED AND A REPORT FILED AT DEALERSHIP IN ST. GEORGE, UT., FILE #417110. GOODYEAR DEALER MADE INSPECTION OF TIRE AND GAVE INSPECTION REPORT TO GOODYEAR AT TIME OF REPORT. GOODYEAR ONLY WILLING TO GIVE "PRO-RATED" COST REPLACEMET OF TIRE AT THIS TIME, FOR DEFECTIVE TIRE REPLACEMENT. ALL TIRES ON JEEP ARE ORIGINAL TIRES DELIVERED WITH JEEP AT TIME OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. DEALER INSPECTION STATES 4/32" DEPTH REMAINING ON TIRE AT TIME OF FAILURE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P225/70R15 )
TIRESSeptember 5, 2000
TREAD SEPARATION - TREAD CAME OFF TIRE INTACT, SEPARATION FROM SIDEWALL AND INNER FABRIC. PICTURES TAKEN OF TIRE AT LOCATION. CURRENTLY HAVE TIRE AT HOME FOR INSPECTION. GOODYEAR TIRE COMPANY CONTACTED AND A REPORT FILED AT DEALERSHIP IN ST. GEORGE, UT., FILE #417110. GOODYEAR DEALER MADE INSPECTION OF TIRE AND GAVE INSPECTION REPORT TO GOODYEAR AT TIME OF REPORT. GOODYEAR ONLY WILLING TO GIVE "PRO-RATED" COST REPLACEMET OF TIRE AT THIS TIME, FOR DEFECTIVE TIRE REPLACEMENT. ALL TIRES ON JEEP ARE ORIGINAL TIRES DELIVERED WITH JEEP AT TIME OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. DEALER INSPECTION STATES 4/32" DEPTH REMAINING ON TIRE AT TIME OF FAILURE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P225/70R15 )
TIRESAugust 31, 2000
I WOULD LIKE THESE REPLACED. I CANNOT FIND DOT NUMBER. DEALER SAYS NOT MADE IN ILL.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235-75X15 )
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 22, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT (99V-340) PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, CONSUMER WAS DENIED FULL REIMBURSEMENT OF THE REPAIR AND IS REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REIMBURSEMENT. *MJS
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAINAugust 10, 2000
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED/BURNED UP TWICE, BOTH TIMES AT APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES. PAINT IS FLAKING OFF IN LARGE PIECES. COIL SUSUPENSION SQUEAKS AND HAS BEEN SINCE ABOUT 50,000 MILES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 9, 2000
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 99V340000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 747/ FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. DEALER STATED EARLIEST DATE THAT HE COULD SERVICE VEHICLE WAS SOMETIMES IN SEPTEMBER BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS NOT PURCHASED AT THE THAT DEALER'S LOCATION. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHERAugust 8, 2000
THE ORIGINAL PAINT ON MY VEHICLE IS BUBBLING OFF DOWN TO THE PRIMER. THE CAR WAS ALWAYS KEPT IN A GARAGE AND MAINTAINED EXCELLENTLY. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A BODY SHOP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A BAD PAINT JOB FROM THE FACTORY.NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
AIR BAGSJuly 28, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING 20 MPH TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT CONSUMER RAN INTO A POLE AT AN RESTURANT, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #866230STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHERJuly 25, 2000
TRUCK SEEMS TO BE FALLING APART AFTER 100,000 - NUMEROUS ITEMS: SPEED SENSOR FAILED, OIL SENSOR AND COOLENT SENSOR ALWAY ON, EVEN AT PROPER LEVELS, REAR DOOR RATTLES, HEAD GASKET STARTING TO GO, NUMEROUS RATTLES, ENGINE LEAKES OIL, STARTING TO RUST
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJuly 24, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 50 MPH ALL POWER SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER HAD NO POWER STEERING, AND NO BRAKES. *AK
POWER TRAINJuly 12, 2000
WHILE DRIVING OVER A RAILROAD TRACK ABOUT 35-40 MPH, HEARD A "CLUCK" NOISE ON THE RIGHT SIDE WHICH CAUSE THE POWER TRAIN BOX TO SHIFT TO THE RIGHT, AND RESULTED IN TRANSMISSION NOT BEING ABLE TO GO INTO 5TH GEAR OR REVERSE. THIS MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 11, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT (99V-340) PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, CONSUMER IS BEING DENIED REIMBURSEMENT BY THE MANUFACTURER. *MJS
TIRESJuly 10, 2000
TRAVELING 70 MPH WHEN EXPERIENCED 1-2 SECONDS OF MILD SHAKINESS IN CAR FOLLOWED SUDDENLY BY SOUND THAT RESEMBLED JACKHAMMER AND EXTREME DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING CAR. ONCE CAME TO REST FOUND THAT ROUGHLY 50% OF TIRE TREAD WIDTH HAD SEPARATED AND PEELED BACK BETWEEN 180-270 DEGREES OF THE TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE, LEAVING A FLAP THAT SPUN AND DESTROYED REAR BUMPER AND SPLASH GUARD (LEFT), ALSO CAUSING DAMAGE TO LEFT QUARTER PANEL AND LEFT REAR DOOR AND ASSOCIATED PLASTIC MOLDINGS. I AM CURRENTLY SENDING A CLAIM TO THE MANAUFACTURER, WHOSE NUMBER I GOT FROM THE NHTSA HOTLINE. I WILL SEND A COPY OF THE COVER LETTER TO YOU. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 23575R15XL )
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJuly 6, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS CAUSING THE IGNITION COIL TO CONTINOUSLY FAIL. DEALER'S REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE COIL. THE COIL HAS BEEN REPLACED ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND CONTINUES TO BURN OUT.*AK
STEERINGJuly 4, 2000
POWER STEERING LEAKED AT RETURN LINE FITTING ON RESERVOIR, FITTING ON RESERVOIR BROKEN OFF DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT THAT BUILDS UP IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE OTHER PLASTIC COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH HAVE BECOME BRITTLE FROM SEVEN YEARS OF EXPOSURE TO HEAT BUILD UP WITHIN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS FAILURE COULD HAVE CAUSED ENGINE FIRE, STEERING FLUID WAS SPRAYING ONTO EXSHAUST MANIFOLD, FEEL VERY LUCKY THAT I DID NOT HAVE A FIRE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 21, 2000
WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES VEHICLE SHAKES AND TREMBLES, AND PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESJune 19, 2000
LATCH HAS SEPARATED FROM DOOR ON BOTH LEFT DOORS; REAR FIXED; NOW FRONT FAILED. *AK
STRUCTUREJune 12, 2000
THE METAL THAT HOLDS DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH FOR THE WEIGHT OF THE DOOR. YH
STRUCTUREJune 7, 2000
SHEET-METAL WELDS IN DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HAVE SEPARATED, CAUSING DOOR TO SAG AND CLOSE INCOMPLETELY. DEALER DENIES ANY MANUFACTURER CULPABILITY AS REGARDS THE PROBLEM, ALTHOUGH NUMEROUS RELATED COMPLAINTS EXIST AT NHTSA AND A GENEROUS REPAIR DISCOUNT WAS OFFERED.
EQUIPMENTMay 28, 2000
THE REPLACED EVAPORATOR IN 1999 COULD HAVE CAUSED THE COMPRESSOR TO FREEZE UP RESULTING IN TWO REPAIR COSTS TO ME IN THE AMOUNT OF $872.77 & $1193.66. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMay 25, 2000
THE JEEP IS AGOOD RUNNING CAR BUT IT LAGS POWER BECAUSE OF IT IDLING SO LOW. WHEN THE JEEP IS STARTED IT SHOULD IDLE AT 1000 RPM BUT IT'S ONLY IDILEING AT 500RPM AND IT'S NOT AS PWOERFUL AS IT WAS WHEN I PURCHAED IT IN JUNE 1999. THIS PROBLEM STARTED IN NOVEMBER OF 1999. I HAVE HAD NO OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR EXCEPT THIS.*AK
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESMay 24, 2000
HINGES ON THE DOOR FAILED AND CAUSED THE LATCH TO FAIL. NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEMay 20, 2000
POSSIBLE FUEL PUMP FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO START, AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT THE VEHICLE STARTS AND DRIVES PROPERLY. NLM
VISIBILITY,STRUCTUREMay 7, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
VISIBILITYMay 4, 2000
THE RESIST THAT GOVERNS THE HVAC FAN HANGS UNSHIELDED FROM THE DASH, DUE TO THE DESIGN MICE WERE ABLE TO GET INTO RESISTOR AND BUILD A NEXT RESULTING IN FIRE. YH
Fire reported
NHTSA #552099VISIBILITYMay 4, 2000
THE RESIST THAT GOVERNS THE HVAC FAN HANGS UNSHIELDED FROM THE DASH, DUE TO THE DESIGN MICE WERE ABLE TO GET INTO RESISTOR AND BUILD A NEXT RESULTING IN FIRE. YH
Fire reported
NHTSA #552099SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITYMay 2, 2000
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON SIDE STREET WHEN SHE JAMMED BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON APPLYING BRAKES, THEY MADE A HORRIBLE NOISE. CONSUMER TOOK FOOT OFF THE BRAKES, AND THEY WERE FINE. ALSO, THERE WAS A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND THE GLASS WINDSHIELD SHATTERED, THROWING GLASS INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #861273STEERINGApril 25, 2000
TIE ROD END AT STEERING BOX NEEDS REPAIRS. MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMApril 25, 2000
BATTERY CABLE BROKEN. MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMApril 25, 2000
ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY SHORTED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE WIRING HARNESS TERMINALS (BURNED AND MELTED). MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGApril 25, 2000
SERPENTINE BELT CRACKED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMApril 25, 2000
BATTERY FAILED. MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGApril 25, 2000
VALVE COVER SEALANT SPLIT CAUSING OIL LEAKAGE. MJS
STEERINGApril 25, 2000
STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY REPLACED. MJS
POWER TRAINApril 25, 2000
TRANSMISSION REPLACED (JAN-98), FLUID LEAKING FROM THE TRANSMISSION PAN GASKET, REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF THE PAN GASKET. MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 25, 2000
ROTORS GROOVED AND BRAKE PADS WORN CAUSING VIBRATION DURING BRAKING. MJS
STEERINGApril 25, 2000
STEERING DAMPENER FAILED CAUSING LEAKAGE, CAUSING VIBRATION. MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGApril 25, 2000
CATALYTIC CONVERTER INTERNALLY SEPARATING WHICH CONTAMINATED THE MUFFLER ASSEMBLY. MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINApril 25, 2000
REPLACED MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS, FAILURE CAUSED VIBRATION AT IDLE. MJS
SUSPENSIONApril 25, 2000
KNOCKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS, DUE TO FAULTY TRAC BAR, REPAIRED ONCE AND REPLACED TWO TIMES. MJS
EQUIPMENTApril 25, 2000
ROOF RACK CROSSRAILS SEPARATING FROM STANCHIONS ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF FRONT AND REAR RAILS. MJS
VISIBILITYApril 25, 2000
INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF ON TWO OCCASIONS. MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGApril 25, 2000
WATER PUMP AND SEAL FAILED CAUSING ENGINE BLOCK REAR CORE PLUG TO LEAK COOLANT. MJS
POWER TRAINApril 25, 2000
VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SPEED SENSOR INTERNAL SEAL FAILURE RESULTED IN LEAKAGE. MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGApril 25, 2000
MUFFLER REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS, (27-AUG-94) MUFFLER AND TAIL PIPE SEPARATED, TAILPIPE BROKE AT MUFFLER, SECOND TIME CONTAMINATED FROM CONVERTER. MJS
POWER TRAINApril 25, 2000
TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE ANNULUS GEAR ASSEMBLY REPLACED, VEHICLE HAVING TROUBLE GOING INTO GEAR. MJS
STRUCTUREApril 25, 2000
EXCESS INSULATION IN THE DOOR TRIM PANELS CAUSED THE FRONT DOOR WINDOW CRANKS TO COME OFF. MJS
STEERINGApril 24, 2000
WHILE EXITING FROM AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY STEERING WHEEL FELL OFF. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL, AND RAN INTO A DITCH. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, BUT HAD DECLINED ASSISTANCE TO CONSUMER. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #860858VISIBILITYApril 24, 2000
SEVERALY PEELING PAINT ON ROOF OF CAR PRESENTS SAFETY HAZARD TO INTEGRITY OF WINDSHIELD/VEHICLE BOND. FAILURE IS A RESULT OF IMPROPER PAINT SURFACE PREPARATION DURING MANUFACTURING PROCESS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
SEAT BELTSApril 19, 2000
WHILE DRIVING LATCH ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RELEASED FROM THE LOCKING MECHANISM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *ML
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 17, 2000
EA 99 01, 4/BRAKE ROTOR DISC/HUB: ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED HUB SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. LOCAL MECHANIC SAYS ARM ASSEMBLY DAMAGED AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT. *AK *ML
EQUIPMENTApril 13, 2000
WHEN AIR CONDITIONER WAS TURNED ON VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AND THEN SHUT DOWN. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND RECHARGED THE AIR CONDTIONER AND PUT IN A DYE *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITYApril 13, 2000
RADIATOR/HEATER HOSES LEAKING AND IN POOR CONDITION. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGApril 13, 2000
SERPENTINE BELT WORN AND CRACKED. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMApril 13, 2000
WIRING AT HORN IS FAULTY. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 13, 2000
THE FRONT BRAKE ROTOR FAILED THREE TIMES PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-340. NLM
POWER TRAINApril 13, 2000
AXLE U-JOINT FAILED. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITYApril 13, 2000
RADIATOR/HEATER HOSES LEAKING AND IN POOR CONDITION. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGApril 13, 2000
SERPENTINE BELT WORN AND CRACKED. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMApril 13, 2000
WIRING AT HORN IS FAULTY. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 13, 2000
THE FRONT BRAKE ROTOR FAILED THREE TIMES PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-340. NLM
POWER TRAINApril 13, 2000
AXLE U-JOINT FAILED. NLM
STRUCTUREApril 7, 2000
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WAS MAKING A CRACKING NOISE. WHEN HE OPENED UP THE DOOR TO GREASE IT, HE NOTICED THAT DOOR HINGES HAD A HAIRLINE FRACTURE. DOORS IN THE BACK LOOKED LIKE THEY HAD SPLIT IN THE MIDDLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITYMarch 22, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
EQUIPMENTMarch 15, 2000
A/C FAILED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO OIL IN THE COMPRESSOR. YH
SEATSMarch 8, 2000
DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME PULLED AWAY FROM BOLT. RIPPED STRAIGHT UP. CONSUMER WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY REPLACED THE BOLT WITH A WASHER TO HOLD IT DOWN. CONSUMER WANTED A CHRYSLER REPRESENTATIVE TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE BECAUSE HE FELT THAT THIS WAS A DEFECTIVE SEAT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFebruary 29, 2000
SECURITY SYSTEM ERROR CODE SHOWS WHEN KEY IS TURNED. ENGINE WILL NOT START UNTIL KEY HAS BEEN TURNED ON AND OFF AND ON AGAIN SEVERAL TIMES. MAY TAKE FROM 5 MINUTES TO 75 MINUTES BEFORE STARTING YOU HEAR SOUND OF FUEL INJECTION. NO FUEL TO ENGINE UNTIL THAT TIME. THEN CAR STARTS IMMEDIATELY. CONSOLE SHOWS REAR LAMP FAILURE WHEN ALL LIGHTS ARE WORKING. SOMETIMES SHOWS THIS ERROR CODE WHEN LIGHTS ARE TURNED OFF. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 24, 2000
THE PARTS DIDN'T FAIL. I NOTICES DENTS IN THE SLIDE GROVES FOR THE FRONT BRAKE PADS. WAS CONCERNED THE PADS COULD STICK IN A HEAVY BREAKING SITUATION. IT IS APPARENT THAT THE DENTS COULD STOP THE MOVEMENT OF THE PADS WHEN BREAKING. THIS WAS NOTICED WHEN THE FIRST BRAKE CHANGE WAS DONE, AND JEEP SAID IT WASN'T A PROBLEM. THIS COULD BE BECAUSE OF THE COST OF CHANGING THE KNUCKE JOINT. IF YOU NEED ANY MORE INFORMATION FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME. THANK YOU. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 17, 2000
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (99V-340). *MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 10, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. THE DRIVER BROUGHT THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL AND WAS ABLE TO GUIDE IT TO THE SHOULDER. THE LEFT FENDER WAS TORN UP AND WHEEL/TIRE DAMAGED. THE INCIDENT COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT TO BOTH ONCOMING AND SAME-DIRECTION TRAFFIC. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 9, 2000
FRONT BRAKES ARE WORN OUT. YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFebruary 9, 2000
RADIATORES FAILED FOUR TIMES DUE TO DEFECT. YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFebruary 9, 2000
RADIATORS FAILED FOUR TIMES DUE TO DEFECT. YH
STRUCTUREFebruary 8, 2000
WHILE TAKING GROCERIES FROM THE BACK OF VEHICLE THE LIFTGATE SUPPORT ROD FAILED TO HOLD THE HATCHBACK, AND IT FELL ON THE CONSUMER . *AK *ML
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #856545EXTERIOR LIGHTINGFebruary 7, 2000
HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE TURNING YELLOW ,CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFebruary 4, 2000
GOT IN CAR, PUT SEAT BELT ON,STARTED VEHICLE, PLACED FOOT ON BRAKE PLACED IN REVERSE AND THE CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL,WAS PUMPING BRAKES WITH BOTH FEET AND CATAPAULTED ME INTO NEIGHBORS HOUSE AT UNDETERMINED SPEED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFebruary 3, 2000
WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, ,DRIVER PUT GEAR INTO REVERSE WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED, RUNNING THROUGH A HOUSE . DRIVER HAD FOOT ON BRAKE THROUGHOUT THE INCIDENT, AND EVEN TRIED TO PUMP BRAKES, BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #856170ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFebruary 1, 2000
INDPENDENT REPAIR SHOP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS SPLITTING APART FROM THE ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT WAS NOT A RECALL ITEM. *AK MANIFOLD PIPE SPLIT.
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGFebruary 1, 2000
HEADLIGHT LENSES HAVE TURNED MILKY & CLOUDY. LIGHTING INTENSITY IS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED AND PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD DURING EVENING AND POOR WEATHER DRIVING. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJanuary 28, 2000
WHILE THE CAR WAS IN PARKED POSITION, WARMING UP, ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #855700SUSPENSIONJanuary 25, 2000
TRYED TO PUT IT INTO 4X4 AND IT MADE A SOUND LIKE IT WAS FALLING APART IT JERKED HARD AND WOULD NOT MOVE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 24, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 10 MPH CONSUMER COULD HEAR A NOISE, LIKE GRINDING METAL TO METAL ON THE BRAKES, WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAD BEEN REPLACED TWICE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 21, 2000
RECALL COMPONENT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION (99V-340). *MJS
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESJanuary 20, 2000
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON A SIDE STREET AND THE HOOD FLEW UP AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER HAD TOD PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY AND COULDN'T SEE. NO ACCIDENT CAUSED. DEALER IS CHARGING CONSUMER TO HAVE IT FIXED. CONSUMER HAS TURNED IT OVER TO THEIR INSURANCE. *AK
STRUCTUREJanuary 18, 2000
WELD ON DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE CRACKED AND BROKE, CAUSING IT TO HANG. *AK
STRUCTUREJanuary 16, 2000
WELD FAILING ON HINGE OF DRIVER'S DOOR. DOOR ABOUT TO FALL OFF. *AK
STEERINGJanuary 15, 2000
INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING THE ENGINE CUTS OFF. AFTER 10 - 15 MINUTES THE ENGINE WILL RESTART. ENGINE FAILURE EVERY ~ 10 MILES. FUEL PRESSURE IS OK. COILS AND ECM ARE OK. NO CLEAR DIAGNOSTIC INDICATION OF ERROR. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 13, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT (99V-340) PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, FAILURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO BRAKES, REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COMPONENT REPLACEMENTS. *MJS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEJanuary 12, 2000
I BEGAN TO SMELL GASOLINE APPROXMATELY 2 MONTHS AGO. I TOOK MY JEEP TO JIM COGDILL DODGE. THEY COULD NOT LOCATE THE CAUS. AFTER TWO TRIPS THERE, THEY SUGGESTED THAT I TAKE IT TO A JEEP DEALER. SINCE I HAD PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AT DELMAR HAYNES, I TOOK IT BACK TO THEM. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE THERE FOUR TIMES NOW. THE FIRST VISIT, THEY MADE REPLACMENTS TO PARTS THAT COGDILL FELT WERE NOT NECESSARY FROM THERE INVESTIGATION EARLIER. I MADE THE SECOND TRIP. THEY LOOKED AT IT FOR OVER 2 HOURS AND COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. I HAD TO HAVE MY VEHICLE FOR TRANSPORTATION. I LEFT AND DECIDED TO RETURN BACK THE NEXT DAY. I ASKED THEM TO COLD START AND SEE IF THEY COULD SEE THE PROBLEM THAT I HAD BEEN DESCRIBING. THEY FOUND A FUEL INJECTOR BAD. THAT WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF 88.00, PLUS 60.00 FOR THE RENTAL CAR FOR TWO DAYS. THE PARTS HAD TO BE SHIPPED IN FROM ATLANTA. I DROVE THE JEEP AND SMELLED ODORS BUT WAS ADVISED THAT THAT WOULD OCCUR DUE TO THE MAINTAINCE THAT WAS PERFORMED. AFTER A COUPLE OF DAYS I BEGAN TO SMELL THE GASOLINE AGAIN. I PUT UP WITH IT FOR A WEEK, AND DECIDED THAT I DID NOT WANT MY VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE AND CAUSE LOSS OF HOME AND POSSIBLY BODY LOSS AS WELL. I RETURNED MY JEEP TO DELMAR HAYNES ON 1-12-00. I ASKED THEM TO COLD START IT AGAIN AND SEE IF THEY COULD SEE THE TROUBLE. GUT FEELING ON MY PART WAS THE FUEL INJECTORS WOULD ALL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. BINGO!! I GOT THE CALLED EARLIER TODAY AND THAT TH THE NEED F REPAIR. AT A COST OF $88.00 PER, YOU CAN SEE THAT I HAVE PAID QUITE A BIT OF MONEY FOR THE REPAIR THAT HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN PLACE ON THE EARLIER VISITS. I LIKE MY JEEP. IT IS PAID FOR AND I DO NOT WANT TO HAVE TO GO TO THE LARGE EXPENSE OF PURCHASING A NEW VEHICLE. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP OR INFORMATION THAT YOU CAN PROVIDE ME IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE IN SAFE RUNNING CONDITION. DELMAR HAYNES HAS THE VEHICLE AT THE PRESENT TIME. I HAVE A LOANER TO DRIVE ANDWAS ASSURED THERE WOULD BE NO COST FOR LABOR OR THE CAR.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJanuary 10, 2000
VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION THAT CAUSED MINOR INJURIES. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #854832SEAT BELTSJanuary 10, 2000
SEATBELT BUCKLE IS DEFECTIVE. BUCKLE MAY SEEM AS THOUGH IT IS LOCKED. BUT WITH MOVEMENT, BUCKLE BECOMES UNLOCKED AND WILL NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEJanuary 5, 2000
THREE ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE OFF, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DROP AND CAUSED A CRASH. ALSO WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK, GASOLINE SPILLS OVER DUE TO A DEFECTIVE FUEL FILLER TUBE WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #854740SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTUREJanuary 2, 2000
MY JEEP'S DOORS ARE FALLING OFF IN THE FRONT AT THE HINGES. THE WELDS THAT HOLD THE HINGES TO THE FRAME ARE CRACKING. AS FOR THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM IT SOMETIMES CLUNKS WHEN I GO OVER A BUMP OR TURN A CORNER. I HAVE HAD IT LOOKED AT BUT THEY CAN NOT FIND WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT. THE STARTING PROBLEM IS NOT ALL THE TIME MOST OF THE TIME IT STARTS RIGHT UP, BUT SOMETIMES IT WON'T START. I TRY IT TWO OR THREE TIMES AND THEN IT STARTS. I HAVE HAD THE STARTER REPLACED AND IT STILL DOES IT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDecember 30, 1999
IGNITION COIL IS PREMATURELY WEARING OR BURNING WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
STRUCTUREDecember 30, 1999
PE 95 047/FAILURE OF DOOR ASSEMBLY WELDS: VEHICLE BEEN EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH BROKEN WELDS; DOOR ATTACHMENT HAVE BEEN WELDED ON TWO OCCASION DUE TO PROBLEM WITH RUST/CORROSION. THIS CONDITION CAUSES THE DOOR TO DROP AND HARD TO SECURE WHEN CLOSING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
SEAT BELTSDecember 30, 1999
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED AND WOULD NOT LATCH. MJS
STRUCTUREDecember 29, 1999
WE HAD OUR MECHANIC WELD THE PIECES TOGETHER AS A STOP GAP MEASURE, WE ARE TOLD WE WILL NEED A NEW DOOR!. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,INTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENTDecember 23, 1999
POWER WINDOWS FIRST STOPPED FUNCTIONING ON THE PASSENGER SIDES, WHICH THEN PROCEEDED INTO ALL THE WINDOWS. THE PROBLEM THEN CIRCULATED IN POWER LOCK, RADIO, FOG LIGHT, AND DOME LIGHT FUNCTIONALITY. NOW UPON IGNITION OF THE VEHICLE A WIRE UNDER THE DASHBOARD BURNS AND SMOKES.
STRUCTUREDecember 15, 1999
WHEN CAR DRIVES OVER A BUMP OR UNEVEN PAVEMENT THAT WHOLE FRONT END OF VEHICLE SHAKES ALONG WITH STEERING COLUMN. IT TAKES A FEW MINUTES FOR SHAKING TO STOP- BRAKING MAKES IT WORSE - MUST SLOW DOWN TO 30 MPH. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE 4 TIMES TO CONRAD'S AUTO SERVICE - FIRST THEY REPLACED STABILIZER BAR, CAR STILL SHOOK. THEN REPLACED TIRES-STILL SHOOK. THIRD VISIT REPLACED SHOCKS-STILL SHOOK. FOURTH VISIT REPLACED BRAKES AND CAR STILL SHOOK. CONRAD'S CHECKED OVER ENTIRE FRONT END AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING- VEHICLE IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ON HIGHWAY-BECAUSE SHAKING MAKES DRIVING UNCONTROLLABLE. *AK *TS *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 10, 1999
WAS GOING ON OFF RAMP WHEN THE WEBBING SEPARATED FROM DISC HUB. THE RING ON HUB BROKE ON RIGHT & LEFT FRONT. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE NOT TO STOP WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE AFTER BRAKES APPLIED. WHEELS WOULD VIBRATE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC REPAIRED PROBLEM. OWNER HAS ROTORS. *AK
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #853959VISIBILITYNovember 22, 1999
WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT FUNCTION DUE TO THE PIVOT POPPING OUT, CAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR. DEALER REFUSES TO SELL THE PART SEPARATELY. *AK
STRUCTURENovember 11, 1999
THE HATCH BACK DOOR WHEN OPEN DOES NOT STAY IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE DOOR WILL DROP DOWN SLOWLY ABOUT A FOOT OR 2. THIS MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO LOAD AND UNLOAD ITEMS FROM THE REAR OR CARGO AREA OF THE CHEROKKE. I HAVE ALLREADY BUMP MY HEAD ONCE OR TWICE. THE DOOR IS SUPPOSED TO STAY IN THE FULL OPEN POSITION BY 2 SHOCK-TYPE HINGES WHICH EVIDENTLY ARE NOT HOLDING
SERVICE BRAKES, AIRNovember 7, 1999
HIGH HUMIDITY OR RAIN CAUSE ABS BRAKES TO LOCKUP VIOLENTLY - CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND SKID
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGOctober 15, 1999
CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS NO HEAT SHIELD, RESULTING IN EXCESS HEAT AND BURN-OFF OF UNDERCOATING WHICH EXPOSED FLOORPAN TO CORROSION. AS A RESULT, A HOLE DEVELOPED IN THE FLOORPAN WHICH ALLOWED EXHAUST FUMES AND EXCESS HEAT TO ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGOctober 12, 1999
CATALYTIC CONVERTER RUSTED, CAUSING EXHAUST FUMES TO COME INTO THE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
STRUCTUREOctober 12, 1999
DRIVERS DOOR IS COMING OFF , WELD HAS COME LOOSE DOOR AND DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE
UNKNOWN OR OTHEROctober 8, 1999
DURING ANNUAL STATE INSPECTION, MECHANIC FOUND A LARGE AREA OF CORROSION, APPROXIMATELY 16 X 8 INCH IN FLOOR PAN ABOVE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THIS AREA HAS A QUARTER SIZE HOLE AT THE CENTER OF IT, EXTENDING INTO THE INTERIOR BELOW THE REAR SEAT, WHICH COULD ALLOW EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE LACK OF A HEAT SHIELD, WHICH ACCORDING TO THE DEALER'S PARTS DEPARTMENT, DID NOT EXIST FOR THIS MODEL CAUSED THE UNDERCOATING TO MELT AND EXPOSED THE METAL FOR CORROSION.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGOctober 5, 1999
MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO JUMP UP AND DOWN WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
AIR BAGSSeptember 29, 1999
AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES UPON PARKING AND SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING, STRIKING THE DRIVER IN THE FACE. DRIVER SUSTAINED BURNS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #849091SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 23, 1999
BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE CAUSING ACCIDENT; MASTER CYLINDER WAS CHECKED BY INSPECTOR AND FOUND TO HAVE LEAK THAT ALLOWED ALL FLUID TO ESCAPE WITHOUT ANY WARNING
Crash reported3 injury(ies)
NHTSA #711913POWER TRAINSeptember 22, 1999
A GRINDING NOISE IN THE REAR-END WAS FOUND TO BE A DAMAGED SIDE GEAR IN THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR TRAIN.BILL WAS $379.10.WHY ONLY 1 GEAR DAMAGED? MFG DEFECT? CHRYSLER DENIED CLAIM! I HAVE GEARS IF YOU WANT TO SEE THEM.
STRUCTURESeptember 14, 1999
THE UPPER HINGE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
SUSPENSIONSeptember 7, 1999
WHEN VEHICLE GOES OVER A BUMP FRONT WOULD SHAKE BADLY. ITS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER AS OF YET. *AK
STRUCTURESeptember 2, 1999
VEHICL DEVELOPED RUST AND CORROSION AROUND BOTH DOOR HINGES. DRIVER'S DOOR WAS HANGING OFF THE HINGES, AND PASSENGER'S DOOR WAS CRACKING AROUND THE HINGES. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND CLAIMED THAT CONSUMER NEEDED TO TAKE VEHICLE TO A BODY SHOP. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE ADDTIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHERAugust 31, 1999
WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE THE TRANSMISSION DOESN'T ALWAYS ENGAGE. YOU HAVE TO TRY SEVERAL TIMES. AT 55-60 MILES AND HOUR ON THE FREEWAY, THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWS WARM AIR. YOU HAVE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND LET IT SET BEFORE THE AIR CONDITIONER RESUMES. AND THE INFORMATION MODULE SHOWS THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE OUT WHEN THEY AREN'T. WE HAVE HAD IT PUT ON A MACHINE TO CLEAR THE MODULE AND IT STILL FLASHED AN INCORRECT MESSAGE. WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, AND YOU PRESS THE GAS TO PASS A VEHICLE IT DOESN'T ALWAYS GO INTO HIGH GEAR, IT DRAGS AND YOU HAVE TO LET OFF OT IT AND KEEP TRYING.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 30, 1999
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, VEHICLE WOULD JERK TO THE RIGHT. SOUNDED LIKE TIN CANS FALLING. WOULD MAKE A LOT OF NOISE. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED & NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. *AK
STRUCTUREAugust 20, 1999
FRONT DOOR HINGE COMING OFF OF THE DOOR POST, REPAIRED ONCE AND STARTED TO REPEAT FAILURE. MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAugust 18, 1999
VEHICLE PARKED OVERNIGHT AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE FIRE OCCURRED IN THE REAR PASSENGER'S DOOR. WAS INSPECTED & WAS INFORMED OF POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL WIRING SHORTING OUT. WAS NOTED NOTHING FROM MANUFACTURER. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #845297SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 10, 1999
CORROSION OF FRONT ROTORS HAS CAUSED DEEP PITS. THESE PITS HAVE CAUSED INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. THERE IS A CURRENT CHRYSLER RECALL #747 THAT DEALS WITH THE PITTING, BUT OUR VEHICLE DOES NOT MEET THE EXACT GUIDELINES. THE GUIDELINES ARE FOR A RECALL ON ALL VEHICLES SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CERTAIN STATES THAT APPLY HEAVY ROAD SALT. OUR VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT IN IA AND IS NOW REGISTERED IN MN. THESE STATES ARE NOT ON THE HEAVY ROAD SALT USE LIST. HOWEVER, WE CONTEND THAT THE RECALL APPLIES TO US BECAUSE THIS VEHICLE WAS REGISTERED FOR OVER 3 YEARS IN IL AND OH, WHERE THE RECALL DOES APPLY. CHRYSLER IS DECLINING ASSISTANCE. WE WILL PURSUE THIS ISSUE UNTIL CHRYSLER CORRECTS THE PROBLEM.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIRAugust 7, 1999
ROTOR SEPARATED FROM HUB
SEAT BELTSAugust 7, 1999
NONE OF THE SHOULDER BELTS LOCKED OR RESTRAINED IN A RECENT EMERGENCY STOP. ALL 4 OCCUPANTS WERE THROWN FORWARD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJuly 29, 1999
AFTER PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT FULL SPEED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT TWO TREES, CAUSE UNKNOWN. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #843798ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJuly 26, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 70MPH WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND WAS TOTALED. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #843364SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 25, 1999
THE ENTIRE CAR SHAKES VIOLENTLY WITH LOUD. HORRIBLE VIBRATION SOUNDS WHEN GOING DOWN MY DRIVEWAY WHICH IS ON A MODERATE GRADE. IT IS MOST PRONOUNCED THE FIRST TIME I DRIVE THE CAR ON A DAY FOLLOWING A RAIN FALL WHEN MY CAR HAS BEEN PARKED IN MY GARAGE OVERNIGHT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE,IN MY DRIVEWAY, THE CAR SHARPLY SWERVES TO THE LEFT. BRAKES HAVE FAILED ENTIRELY WHILE IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE IN SNOW 2-3 INCHES DEEP @ 5-10 MPH. BRAKES HAVE LOCKED REPEATEDLY AFTER GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH. I HAVE BEEN TOLD REPEATEDLY BY THE DEALER THAT THIS IS NORMAL FOR ABS AND THEY HAVE GIVEN ME TIPS RE: PUTTING THE CAR IN LOW GEAR AND USING MY PARKING BRAKE WHEN CAR STARTS TO SHAKE AND SKID WHILE GOING DOWN MY DRIVEWAY. A NUMBER OF TIMES, WHILE RAINING, WHEN I HAVE PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO STOP, ON LEVEL GROUND, AT 10-15MPH, THE BRAKES HAVE GRABBED VIOLENTLY. ONCE,IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT THIS CAUSED MY SON TO HIT HIS HEAD ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE HE WAS FASTENING HIS SEAT BELT. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT I NEEDED TO LEARN TO DRIVE DIFFERENTLY WITH ABS, THAT IT WAS A USER PROBLEM, NOT A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. DURING DRY MONTHS IN CALIFORNIA I HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. I DREAD THE RAINY SEASONS AND HAVE EVEN CONSIDERED SELLING MY HOUSE BECAUSE THE JEEP SERVICE MANAGER SAID THAT I WOULDN'T BE HAVING ANY OF THESE PROBLEMS IF I DIDN'T HAVE A "STEEP DRIVEWAY." MY KIDS HAVE BEEN WITH ME A FEW TIMES WHEN THE HORRIBLE NOISE, SKIDDING AND SHAKING HAVE OCCURRED AND THEY WERE SCARED TO DEATH. MY SON ATTEMPTED TO JUMP OUT OF THE CAR ONCE, IN THE DRIVEWAY, BECAUSE HE THOUGHT WE WERE GOING TO CRASH. I HAVE SAVED ALL OF MY SERVICE RECORDS FROM THE DEALER BUT A COUPLE OF TIMES THEY DID NOT ENTER MY BRAKE COMPLAINTS INTO THE COMPUTER, JUST THE NORMAL SERVICE I WAS HAVING DONE AT THE TIME. I HAVE NOT TAKEN THE CAR IN FOR THE BRAKE PROBLEM IN THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS BECAUSE THE DEALER HAS CONVINCED ME THAT THE 1993 GJC HAS NO HISTORY OF AN ABS PROBLEM, THAT I AM "THE PROBLEM."
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJuly 8, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
STEERINGJuly 7, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING INPROPER FUNCTION OF THE STEERING UNIT. *YC
AIR BAGSJuly 7, 1999
THE AIRBAG LIGHT CONSTANTLY COMES ON. *YC
EQUIPMENTJuly 7, 1999
THE SPEAKERS HAS GONE OUT. *YC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJune 30, 1999
CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE WITH FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKES ,PUT IN DRIVE , AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF ,SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #841497ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTSJune 29, 1999
POWER WINDOW WIRING BETWEEN THE DRIVERS DOOR AND BODY (FLEX CONDUIT) FAILED, AND LEFT ONLY THE DRIVER WITH WINDOW CONTROL.INSPECTION SHOWED SPLIT INSULATION (FATIGUE) EXPOSED CONDUCTOR AND OPEN CIRCUIT. REPAIR OF WIRE LASTED FOR 4-5 MONTHS BEFORE ADDITIONAL WIRES FAILED AND OR THE SAME WIRE FAILED IN A NEW LOCATION. WIRE INSULATION SEEMS TO BE TOO STIFF AND CRACKED, CAUSING STRESS ON THE CONDUCTORS ,AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE. MOST RESENT FAILURE 5-99 CAUSED WIRES TO MELT. SEATBELT FAILURE: DRIVERS BELT WILL NOT RETRACT, AND IS THERE FOR LOOSE AND UNSAFE. BELT RETRACTOR SPRING WAS BROKEN AND STICKING OUT OF UNIT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINJune 29, 1999
AUTO TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED AT SAME TIME. TORQUE CONVERTER WOULD LOCK UP AND STALL ENGINE WHILE TRYING TO LURCH FORWARD. MOTOR MOUNTS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER PROBLEMS WERE FOUND BY MECHANIC WHILE REBUILDING TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER. ALL COVERED UNDER FACTORY EXTENDED WARRANTY.
STRUCTUREJune 15, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WELD WAS SEPARATING FROM THE FRAME, AND RIGHT REAR DOOR BOTTOM HINGES WERE BROKEN. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COSTS GO TO CONSUMER. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGJune 13, 1999
LENSES ARE TURNING MILKY-YELLOW, REDUCING LIGHTING INTENSITY. I DON'T CONSIDER HEADLIGHT LENSES A "WEARABLE ITEM". DO YOU? *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGJune 13, 1999
LENSES ARE TURNING MILKY-YELLOW, REDUCING LIGHTING INTENSITY. I DON'T CONSIDER HEADLIGHT LENSES A "WEARABLE ITEM". DO YOU? *AK
POWER TRAINJune 13, 1999
THE TRANSMISSION IS BAD. AND I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH THESE JEEPS 93-94. *AK
POWER TRAINJune 13, 1999
THE TRANSMISSION IS BAD. AND I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH THESE JEEPS 93-94. *AK
POWER TRAINJune 13, 1999
THE TRANSMISSION IS BAD. AND I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH THESE JEEPS 93-94. *AK
POWER TRAINJune 13, 1999
THE TRANSMISSION IS BAD. AND I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH THESE JEEPS 93-94. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 11, 1999
BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTORS BROKE IN TWO AT THE SAME TIME, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HAVE NO BRAKING ABILITY. BOTH FRONT ROTORS WERE REPLACED. *AK
POWER TRAINJune 3, 1999
PLUG WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN HOLDING THE LUBRICANT INSIDE THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS MISSING WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED THE FIRE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. NLM
Fire reported
NHTSA #545935POWER TRAINJune 1, 1999
ONGOING /INTERMITENT PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION CHANGING GEAR FROM 4TH TO 3RD. ALSO VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 1ST. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK
EQUIPMENTJune 1, 1999
A/C EVAPORATOR COOLER PROBABLY DEFECTIVE SINCE NEW GIVEN NUMBER OF TIMES RECHARGED DEALER AND/OR CHRYSLER DENY ANY PROBLEMS WITH COMPONENT EVEN THOUGH IT HAS A RATHER HIGH FAILURE RATE. *AK
POWER TRAINJune 1, 1999
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION RANDOMLY SHIFTS FROM 4TH GEAR TO 3RD AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND WILL NOT SHIFT BACK TO 4TH. ALSO WILL NOT SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR EITHER. SHIFT CONTROL MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE BUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN THE PROBLEM TO BEGIN WITH. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS. THE TRANSMISSION WILL OPERATE NORMALLY IF THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, TURNED OFF, AND THEN RESTARTED. IT APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEMS WITH SOME ELECTRONIC COMPONENT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYMay 20, 1999
ALTERNATOR/BRAKING SYSTEM/WINDOW WIRING, MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED. HAD TO BE REPLACED. THESE FAILURES COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
STRUCTUREMay 11, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR UPPER PORTION HINGE DEATACHED FROM THE BODY WITH BOTTOM PORTION STILL ATTACHED. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURIES. *AK
STRUCTUREMay 10, 1999
DRIVER DOOR MUST BE REPLACED COMPLETLY . THE WELD DID NOT HOLD THE SHELL AND INNER WORKINGS TOGETHER, ALLOWING THE DOOR TO SWING OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO DOOR LATCH. THE DRIVER DOOR BROKE WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROX 40 MILES PER HOUR. DRIVER HELD DOOR TOGETHER WHILE DRIVING HOME. THE PASSENGER DOOR CAN BE REPAIRED BY BODY SHOP BY RE WELDING THE DOOR TOGETHER. THE LOCKS HAVE NOT BEEN PERMANTLY DAMAGED. BOTH ARE AT THE COST OF THE OWNER. MANUFACTURE WILL PAY NOTHING. MY CONCERN NOW IS THE SAFETY OF THE OTHER TWO DOORS AND THEIR DURABILITY. ALSO IF THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY CRYSTLER FOR THE FUTURE, AND THAT THE AMERICAN MANUFACTURER WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THE PRODUCT THAT APPARENTLY HAS A DEFECT OF SOME SORT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 6, 1999
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS & FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED, CAUSING THE FRONT BRAKES TO VIBRATE & ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS. *YC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMay 6, 1999
COOLING SYSTEM FAILED. *YC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMay 6, 1999
EXHAUST MUFFLER & TAILPIPE SYSTEM FAILED. *YC
SUSPENSIONMay 6, 1999
SWAY BAR FAILURE. *YC
STEERINGMay 6, 1999
STEERING DAMPER FAILED. *YC
SUSPENSIONApril 11, 1999
BOTH REAR AXLES ARE SCORED AT THE POINT OF INTERACTION WITH WEEL BEARINGS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 23, 1999
WAS ENTERING HIGHWAY AND WAS CUT OFF, SO I APPLIED BRAKES AND VEHICLE FLIPPED 3 TIMES . I BROKE MY NECK (C1,C2,C3) AND NOW MILITARY IS MEDICALLY RETIRING ME. ALSO HAVE SHORT TERM MEMORY LOSS ALONG WITH SOME OTHER HANDICAPS AS SEVERE PAIN ON A DAILY BASIS. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #704827SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 22, 1999
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS CRACKED, ALMOST CAUSING VEHICLE TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHERMarch 7, 1999
NO SUMMARY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMarch 2, 1999
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE STARTING ENGINE.
Fire reported
NHTSA #703947ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMarch 1, 1999
NO SUMMARY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMarch 1, 1999
I HAVE REPLACED ELECTRONIC IGNITION COIL 4 TIMES IN 1 1/2 YRS
POWER TRAINFebruary 21, 1999
CAR JERKED VIOLENTLY WHEN IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND PAVEMENT CHANGED FROM SNOW TO DRY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIRFebruary 5, 1999
FRONT DISK BRAKE ROTORS FELL APART FROM CORROSION AND THE OUTER RING BROKE LOOSE FROM THE CENTER BOLT SECTION CAUSING THE BRAKES ON THAT WHEEL NOT TO ASSIST IN STOPPING THE VEHICLE.
POWER TRAINFebruary 3, 1999
MANUFACTURER EXTENDED WARRANTY 11/99 OR ADDITIONAL 45000 ON 47800 VEHICLE IS IN GERMANY, AND MANUFACTURER CHRYSLER IN GERMANY IS NOT COOPERATIVE IN REPAIRING PROBLEM WHICH IS UNDER THE WARRANTY. ALSO CANNOT OBTAIN CLIP WHICH HOLDS TRANSMISSION LINE INTO TRANSMISSION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFebruary 1, 1999
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH SO WHEN IT STALLS, DRIVER CAN START IT UP BY USING THE SWITCH. PRESENTLY, THE SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED, AND WON'T START UP VEHICLE. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 22, 1999
FRONT DISC BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 21, 1999
WHEN APPLYING HARD PRESSURE THE ABS DOES NOT ENGAGE. DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SEATSJanuary 16, 1999
WE WERE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN WE WERE REAR-ENDED BY A TRUCK THAT WAS GOING 55-60 MPH. WE WERE THROWN FORWARD THEN BACKWARDS, THE TWO FRONT SEATS BROKE AND THREW US INTO THE BACKSEAT. WE SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES.
Crash reported2 injury(ies)
NHTSA #702290POWER TRAINJanuary 8, 1999
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT GO INTO THE PROPER GEAR, WHICH CAUSES SURGING AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 4, 1999
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ON FIVE DIFFERENT TIMES (SINCE 1993) FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. WE NOTICED THE PROBLEM SINCE WE OWNED THE CAR. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY BUT THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG.THIS PROBLEM OCCURS VERY RARELY BUT IT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR SERIOUS INJURY. THIS PAST DECEMBER (12/28/98), ON A RAINY DAY, I WAS DRIVING AT 30 MILE PER HOUR AND AS I WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AT AN INTERSECTION I STARTED TO BRAKE, I HEARD THE NOISE OF THE ABS SYSTEM. WHEN I REACHED THE SIGN I HAD MY FOOT ALL THE WAY DOWN AND THE CAR FAILED TO STOP. I PROCEEDED AGAINST MY WILL AND FINALLY THE CAR STOPPED PAST THE INTERSECTION. FORTUNATELY NO OTHER CAR WAS AT THE INTERSECTION OR NO PEOPLE WERE CROSSING BECAUSE I COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURIES TO MYSELF OR SOMEBODY ELSE. WE CALLED THE SERVICE DEPT. AT THE DEALER ASKING IF THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON OUR BRAKE SYSTEM OR IF OTHER OWNERS OF '93 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE COMPLAINED ABOUT THEIR ABS BRAKE SYSTEM BUT THEY SAID NO. WE DIDN'T TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER BACAUSE THEY FAILED TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG THE PREVIOUS TIMES.AS A RESULT OF THAT SCARY EVENT WE DISABLED THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM. I ALSO OWNED A '95 DODGE RAM PICK-UP TRUCK WITH ABS BRAKES SO I'M FAMILIAR WITH THIS KIND OF BRAKES AND THEIR OPERATION. THE BRAKES ON THE GRAND CHEROKEE BEHAVED ERRACTICLY SINCE THE BEGINNING. THAT NEVER HAPPENED WITH THE DODGE RAM. IF OTHER JEEPS FROM 1993 HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM CHRYSLER SHOULD RECALL THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPLACE THEM AT THEIR EXPENSES AND PEOPLE SHOULD BE WARNED OF THE DANGER.
STRUCTUREDecember 31, 1998
PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S DOOR HINGES ARE CRACKING, CAUSING UNDUE STRESS TO PART THAT IS WELDED TO VEHICLE. *AK
STEERINGDecember 31, 1998
WHILE SITTING IN VEHICLE HIT THE GEAR BOX AND THE VEHICLE WENT ROLLING DOWN THE STREET AND HIT A HOUSE BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #832946POWER TRAINDecember 28, 1998
WHILE DRIVING REAR DIFFERENTIAL RING AND PINION GEAR LOCKED UP, CAUSING ALL FOUR WHEELS TO LOCK UP WHEN STOPPING FOR A STOP LIGHT, SPEED AT 8-10MPH. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. REPAIR WORK DONE BY DEALER. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 22, 1998
LEFT FRONT ROTOR SUFFERED A SEPARATION OF THE DISC FROM THE HUB. WE HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF ANY RECALL PERTAINING TO THIS ITEM.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDecember 11, 1998
ENGINE MOUNTS ARE BROKEN, CAUSING ENGINE TO POSE A THREAT OF FALLING OUT IF DRIVEN AT AN HIGH ACCELERATED SPEED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEDecember 8, 1998
CONSUMER EXPRIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ERRATIC OPERATION. WHENEVER VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP, IT APPEARS TO STALL. ALSO, WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED IT WOULD APPEAR TO ACCELERATE AT AN HIGH RMP, AND VEHICLE WOULD LOSE SPEED WHILE DRIVING . VEHICLE BEEN INSPECTED/REPIRED BY DEALER, AND CONDITION STILL OCCURRING. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDecember 3, 1998
ENGINE CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY, WHICH CUT OFF THE POWER STEERING ALSO. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK
POWER TRAINDecember 3, 1998
CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN THE TRANSFER CASE BLEW APART. REASON UNKNOWN DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENTNovember 28, 1998
NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 24, 1998
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINENovember 23, 1998
DESIGN OF THE FUEL TANK DOES NOT OFFER PROPER SHIELD TO PROTECT TANK FROM ROAD DEBRIS, RESULTING IN PUNCTURED PLASTIC FUEL TANK.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 19, 1998
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED CAUSING COMPLETE BRAKE LOSS PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE HOWEVER DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HONOR RECALL REPAIR WORK.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 16, 1998
I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS EVER SINCE I REPLACED MY BRAKES PADS AT SPEED JEEP EAGLE DEALER # 718-377-5110. THE ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND WHEN I PRESS THE BRAKES THERE'S NO PRESSURE THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT SPRING BACKUP UP AND THE ABS LIGHTS STAYS ON. THE DEARLER SHOULD HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS DEFECT WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. THE DEARLER HAS NOT BEE COOPERATIVE WITH ME, AND WOULD NOT REFUND ME THE MONEY I HAVE SPENT TRYING TO FIX THIS ABS PROBLEM. THEY JUST WANT ME TO SPEND MORE MONEY ON TRYING TO GET IT FIX. I HAVE AREADY SPEND ABOUT $1,200. ON THIS BRAKE PROBLEMS. THIS SUMMER I WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE MY JEEP. BECUASE I CAN NOT STOP PROPERLY , AND I'M SCARE I MIGHT CAUSE AN ACIDENT. A FRIEND TOLD ME ABOUT THE THE ABS PROBLEM WITH CHRSYLER, AND SUGGESTED I CHECKED THE WEB.. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE DARLY ROMAIN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 13, 1998
WHILE AT 20 MPH GOING AROUND A CURB CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE COSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY DETERMINED THAT THE ROTORS WERE APART FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #830751WHEELSNovember 12, 1998
WHEN TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THEY TOOK OFF ONE WHEEL, AND ON THE RIGHT SIDE THEY TOOK OFF FOUR LUGS: NUTS. DEALER REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FACT IF THEY FINISH THEY WERE AFRAID OF BRAKING THE RIM. THEREFORE, THEY DIDN'T FINISH THE WORK ON THE VEHICLE. *AK
SUSPENSIONNovember 6, 1998
CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WHICH WAS BONDO. VEHICLE WAS MADE WITHOUT A SIDE BEAM. THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE COLLISION IN WHICH A BICYCLE BENT THE VEHICLE'S DOOR BADLY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #830314ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGNovember 4, 1998
EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED WITHIN THE COLLECTOR AREA, CAUSING MOTOR NOT TO RUN PROPERLY, AND ALLOWING COLD AIR TO LEAK BACK TO ENGINE, RESULTING IN ENGINE HEAD WARPING. DEALER/MFR. NOTIFIED, AND HAVE REDESIGNED THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, BUT REFUSED TO REPLACE OLD ONE WITH A NEW ONE. *AK
VISIBILITYNovember 1, 1998
NONE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 30, 1998
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEFECTS DESCRIBED IN RECALL # 98V005000 FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. EVERY TIME THAT CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES WHILE GOING DOWNHILL, THE CAR SHAKES TREMENDOUSLY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 27, 1998
ROTORS CORRODED AND SEPARTED RESULTING IN GRABBING, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 26, 1998
THE BRAKES WHEN APPLIED CAUSE VEHICLE TO JERK AND THEN TO SLIDE DUE TO BAD ROTORS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 20, 1998
ROTORS RUSTED AND FAILED ALMOST RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL, RECALL ON OTHER VEHICLE'S HOWEVER VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN./MODEL/YEAR.
POWER TRAINOctober 19, 1998
TRANSFER CASE FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESOctober 16, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE DOOR LATCH BROKE, CAUSING THE DRIVER'S DOOR TO OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 15, 1998
ROTORS RUSTED CAUSING THEM TO SEPARATE FROM THE DRUM RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND NEAR ACCIDENT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 13, 1998
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 MPH AND IN THE PROCESS OF USING BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE. CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL #98V005000. *AK
POWER TRAINOctober 9, 1998
WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30MPH & CROSSING AN INTERSECTION. AFTER CROSSING, VEHICLE CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. VEHICLE TOWED. REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY PLANET GEARS CAME APART. THIS CREATED A HOLE IN THE CASTING. *AK
POWER TRAINOctober 9, 1998
LOUD "THUMP" IS HEARD WHEN MAKING TURNS AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. CAUSE CANNOT BE DETERMINED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 7, 1998
FRONT BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLSeptember 30, 1998
HAD STARTED VEHICLE & EASED OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. VEHICLE STALLED OUT. HAPPENED MORE WHEN TOWING TRAILER OR HEAVY OBJECTS. WOULD LOSE STEERING CONTROL & POWER BRAKES. HAPPENS EVERY DAY. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSeptember 22, 1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONSTANTLY SHORTS OUT.
STRUCTURESeptember 15, 1998
AFTER CLOSING DOOR IT DID NOT SOUND RIGHT. THE DOOR FAILED TO LATCH. *AK DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT LATCH, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE WELDING ON THE DOOR CAME APART CAUSING THE DOOR TO BE UNBALANCED AND BREAK THE LATCHES. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSeptember 15, 1998
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED CAUSING THE PCM MODULE BOX TO BURN.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINESeptember 15, 1998
FUEL PUMP RELAY FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 2, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE ROTORS SEPARATED FROM THE HUB, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SEVERELY PULL TO THE RIGHT. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
AIR BAGSSeptember 1, 1998
PARKING THE VEHICLE, HAD THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, UNEXPECTEDLY THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHICH CAUSED INJURIES. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
SUSPENSIONAugust 30, 1998
WHEN VEHICLE ENCOUNTERS A MINOR BUMP INTHE ROAD THE STEERING WHEEL BEGINS TO SHAKE AND WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY, USUALLY OCCURS BETWEEN 30-65 MPH.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 20, 1998
BRAKE CALIPERS, SHOE DRUM AND CYLINDERS, BRAKE PADS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAugust 18, 1998
ENGINE FAILURE CAUSING FIRE. OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT.
Fire reported
NHTSA #539054SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 14, 1998
HUB OF THE BRAKE ROTORS CORRODED, CAUSING THE HUB TO SEPARATE FROM THE ROTORS RESULTING IN COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. ALSO, VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL #98V005000. *AK
STRUCTUREAugust 11, 1998
BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOORS ARE FALLING OFF AT THE HINGE AREA OF VEHICLE. DEALERS ARE AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHERAugust 6, 1998
OWNER CANNOT FIND INFORMATION FOR RECALL NUMBER 98V005.
STRUCTUREAugust 5, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE DEFECTIVE DRIVER'S DOOR CAME OFF DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE WELDS THAT BROKE THE DOOR HINGES WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 5, 1998
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS EXPERIENCED SEVERE CORROSION PRIOR TO RECALL 98V-005.000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAugust 4, 1998
IGNITION COIL, 1993 - 12/21-05/27 MODELS. ENGINE SHUT OFF WITH A MEDAL CLANKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING, DEALER STATES THE WIRE HARNESS WAS DEFECTIVE ALONG WITH IGNITION COIL. *AK AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE IGNITION COIL, VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN, THIS TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION COIL AND INSTALLED A WIRE HARNESS TO THE IGNITION COIL PER A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN, THE IMPROPER RESISTANCE IN ONE OF THE WIRES WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEMS. *SLC
CHILD SEATAugust 4, 1998
CENTURY SMARTMOVE CAR SEAT IS TOO HIGH AND MAY NOT FIT INTO REAR SEAT.
STRUCTUREJuly 31, 1998
THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR IS OFF THE HINGES. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
SEATSJuly 29, 1998
VEHICLE'S SEATBACK IS TOO LOW TO ACCOMODATE CENTURY SMARTMOVE CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 25, 1998
BRAKES LOCK AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO RAIN.
POWER TRAINJuly 21, 1998
U-JOINTS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 21, 1998
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 20, 1998
REAR BRAKE LININGS SEPARATED,CAUSING VERY STRANGE NOISE AFTER APPLYING BRAKES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 13, 1998
CONSUMER COMPLAINT THAT BRAKE ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN THE 60,000 MILE OF WEAR. CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS CONDITION IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE NORMAL. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS CODITION IS NORMAL FOR THE JEEP PRODUCTS. *AK
STEERING,SUSPENSIONJune 25, 1998
VEHICLE VIBRATES DUE TO FAILURE OF THE TIE RODS, SHOCK ABSORBER AND STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 12, 1998
CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 98V00500 MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 747. DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE PARTS DUE TO PADS NEEDING REPLACEMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJune 9, 1998
THERE WAS A SHORT CIRCUIT IN ELECTRICAL OF FUSE BOX, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. DEALERS NOTED FAULTY WIRES. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #823364SEAT BELTSJune 9, 1998
THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT STAY LATCHED. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 4, 1998
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 1, 1998
WHEN TRAVELING 40 MPH AND UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO AVOID HITTING A POTHOLE, THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN THE CONSUMER GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMay 20, 1998
WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE IDLES HIGH, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO CRASH INTO THE HOUSE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETALIES. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #823506POWER TRAINMay 14, 1998
WHEN MAKING A SHARP OR TIGHT RIGHT OR LEFT HAND TURN THE CLUTCH WITHIN THE TRANSFER CASE STICKS, RESULTING IN THE FRONT TIRES GRINDING AND THE VEHICLE ALSO LUNCHING FORWARD. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER AND DEALER OVERHAULED THE TRANSFER CASE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
AIR BAGSMay 14, 1998
DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH MADE A SUDDEN STOP AND REAR ENDED VEHICLE, DIRECT FRONTAL HIT. DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY,CAUSING INJURIES TO CHEST AND SHOULDER, AND $4000 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO FRONT END ALONE.
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #823321SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 12, 1998
BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED OUT RESULTING IN ROTORS IN TWO PIECES. RECALL ON COMPONENT HOWEVER DENIED SERVICES.
SEAT BELTSMay 7, 1998
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS BROKEN.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIRMay 1, 1998
ROTOR FAILURE.
STRUCTUREApril 29, 1998
DOOR HINGES FAILED CAUSING THE DRIVERS DOOR TO FALL OFF.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 24, 1998
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESApril 22, 1998
LIFTGATE DOOR, WHEN FACING THE SUN OR IN HOT TEMPERATURES, STICKS AND CANNOT BE OPENED. THE LATCH WILL LIFT UP BUT IT WON'T OPEN. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY FOR REPAIR. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESApril 22, 1998
THE LIFTGATE DOOR WHEN FACING THE SUN OR THE TEMPERATURE IS HOT AND STICKS, WILL NOT OPEN. THE LATCH WILL LIFT UP, BUT IT WILL NOT OPEN. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT SAID THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY FOR THIS REPAIR. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLApril 21, 1998
TRUCK WAS IN PARK WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, DRIVER PUT VEHICLE INTO DRIVE AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. THERE IS AN INVESTIGATION GOING ON FOR ACCELERATION. THE OWNER NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER. SO TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS A RECALL. DEALER CLAIMED THAT SINCE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT RECALL DOES NOT AFFECT IT (97I-002.000). *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #822180STRUCTUREApril 20, 1998
THE DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE IS FALLING OFF AFTER FOUR YEARS OF DRIVING VEHICLE. THE DOORS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE BIGGER THAN THE FOUR DOOR MODELS, AND IT SEEMS LIKE HEAVIER HINGES ARE NEEDED TO KEEP DOOR ATTACHED TO THE FRAME.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLApril 17, 1998
STARTED VEHICLE, PUT IT IN REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED, BACKED OVER A BUSH AND A TREE 25-30 FT. TALL. CONSUMER CONTINUED TO PRESS BRAKES. THE WHEELS OF THE RIGHT SIDE ON STREET, THE LEFT SIDE ON THE GRASS, APPROXIMATELY 4-6 INCHES ABOVE THE STREET. AT HIGH SPEED FOR 100 FT, SMASHING A WOODEN FENCE THEN ANOTHER 30 FT. KNOCKED DOWN AN EVERGREEN TREE, SNAPPING OFF AT ROOTS, ANOTHER 150 FT, SMASHING INTO VEHICLE AT APPROX. 80 MPH, THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AT ANY TIME. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #822551SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 16, 1998
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE FRONT END VIBRATES . WHEN MAKING A TURN THE VEHICLE TURNS TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE. OWNER HAS CONTATCED THE DEALER. *AK
AIR BAGSApril 14, 1998
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG IN AN ACCIDENT.
STRUCTUREApril 9, 1998
NOTICED JEEP DOOR'S TOP HINGE WAS CRACKING ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. CALLED MANUFACTURER & TOLD NOTHING CAN BE DONE, IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIRApril 7, 1998
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIRApril 7, 1998
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGApril 7, 1998
SERPENTINE BELT DRY AND CRACKED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 7, 1998
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 7, 1998
BRAKE ROTORS DISINTEGRATED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, RESULTING IN LOCK UP.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 1, 1998
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE FROM CORROSION.
AIR BAGSMarch 31, 1998
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN ACCIDENT.
Crash reported2 injury(ies)
NHTSA #533417SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 31, 1998
FRONT ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 31, 1998
ROTORS FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMarch 30, 1998
VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THEN SWITCHED INTO REVERSE IN WHICH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 30, 1998
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
STRUCTUREMarch 25, 1998
WELDS ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR BROKE, CAUSING DOOR TO OPEN.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIRMarch 25, 1998
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESMarch 24, 1998
HOOD: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35MPH SAFETY LATCH ON HOOD CAME LOOSE AND HOOD POPPED UP. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIRMarch 24, 1998
FRONT BRAKE ROTOR WERE REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
EQUIPMENTMarch 24, 1998
A/C EVAPORATOR LEAKED PRIOR TO RECALL CAUSING A/C TO BLOW WARM AIR..
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 20, 1998
ROTORS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 20, 1998
BRAKE PADS, CALIPER AND HOSE FAILED.
SUSPENSIONMarch 20, 1998
TRACK ARM BAR FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 17, 1998
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ROTOR'S BROKE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMarch 17, 1998
EXHAUST SYSTEM MANIFOLD CRACKED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMarch 17, 1998
TRANSMISSION/ENGINE/BATTERY FAILED.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESMarch 16, 1998
REAR DOOR LATCH JAMMED, CAUSING DOOR NOT TO OPEN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESMarch 16, 1998
CLOSED THE LATCH ON REAR DOOR LOCK TO HOOK TIE DOWN FOR REAR DOOR. OWNER REMOVED THE HOOK, FORGOT TO OPEN THE LOCK AND CLOSED THE REAR DOOR CAUSING THE REAR LOCK HATCH TO JAM. REAR DOOR COULD NOT LATCH DURING REMAINDER OF TRIP.
STRUCTUREFebruary 24, 1998
THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF DOOR IS FALLING OFF BECAUSE THE METAL AROUND THE HINGES IS DETACHING FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 24, 1998
WHEN DRIVING APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES WILL LOCK UP. THIS INCIDENT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN IT IS WET OUTSIDE AND VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED FOR SEVERAL HOURS IN THE GARAGE OR OUTSIDE. THE TRUCK ACTS LIKE IT DOES NOT WANT TO STOP. *AK
POWER TRAINFebruary 20, 1998
TRANSFER CASE SEALS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFebruary 20, 1998
ENGINE LEAKS.
STEERINGFebruary 20, 1998
POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKS.
POWER TRAINFebruary 20, 1998
TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES LEAK.
POWER TRAINFebruary 20, 1998
REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 20, 1998
BRAKES LOCK UP ON OCCASION.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFebruary 19, 1998
WIRING HARNESS FAILED.
SUSPENSIONFebruary 18, 1998
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN WINDY CONDITIONS AND OVER 40MPH THE CAR DRIFTS BACK AND FORTH ACROSS THE ROAD. TOOK TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULDN'T CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 15, 1998
DRIVING AT 65 MPH BRAKES STIFFENED AND FRONT END BEGAN TO SHAKE. PULLED OFF OF HIGHWAY AND SMOKE BILLOWED FROM LEFT FRONT TIRE AREA. DEFECTIVE CALIPERS WERE BLAMED FOR BRAKES LOCKING UP. CALIPERS CHANGED, ROTORS TURNED, AND PADS REPLACED. ONE MONTH LATER SAME SYMPTOMS RETURNED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFebruary 13, 1998
THE O'RING THAT SEALS THE FUEL SENDING UNIT ON THE TANK ASSEMBLY WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AT THE FACTORY. WHEN FUEL TANK IS FILLED WITH GASOLINE IT CAN DRIP ONCE THE LEVEL IS OVER THE SENDING UNIT WHICH IS SITUATED ON THE FRONT VERTICAL EDGE OF TANK ASSEMBLY. MAY CAUSE FIRE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFebruary 9, 1998
UPON SHIFTING INTO/OUT OF PASSING GEAR, VEHICLE SURGES QUICKLY AND UNCONTROLLABLY. *AK
STRUCTUREFebruary 3, 1998
THE METAL HOLDING THE LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HAS RIPPED OUT AND THE DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 30, 1998
FRONT BRAKE ROTOR HAD SEPARATED COMPLETELY FROM THE HUB.
STEERINGJanuary 29, 1998
BOLTS HOLDING THE STEERING GEAR BOX IN PLACE FELL OUT CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND DAMAGE TO THE RADIATOR HOSE WHEN TRYING TO TURN WHEELS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 19, 1998
RIGHT FRONT BRAKE ROTOR SEPARATED FROM THE HUB DURING HARD, HIGH SPEED BRAKING. DRIVER LOST CONTROL BECAUSE THE BRAKE FAILURE CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STEER LEFT DRAMTICALLY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 15, 1998
RIGHT FRONT ROTOR BRAKING SURFACE SEPARATED FROM THE HUB DURING A HARD HIGH SPEED BRAKING SITUATION. THIS FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE TO PULL DRAMATICALLY TO THE LEFT.
EQUIPMENTJanuary 12, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE RADIO SPEAKERS IN THE REAR DOOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY OWNER. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #820530SUSPENSIONJanuary 9, 1998
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH AND ENCOUNTERING A WASHBOARD OR IRREGULAR PAVEMENT CONDITION FRONT END WOULD WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY. *AK
STRUCTUREJanuary 7, 1998
WHEN VEHICLE TRAVELS THROUGH STANDING WATER AT SPEEDS OVER 30 MPH, THE WATER IS SPLASHED FORWARD AND UP, RATHER THAN TO THE SIDES. THIS CAUSES THE WINDSHIELD TO BECOME COMPLETELY COVER WITH WATER, OBSTRUCTING DRIVER VISIBILITY.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESDecember 23, 1997
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH BROKE. WAS FIXED, AND AFTER SOMETIMSESGOING AROUND A CORNER, THE DRIVER'S SIDE OPENED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDecember 23, 1997
CONSUMER HEARD A BLAST AND NOTICED THAT TRUCK WAS A BLAZE. THE INSURANCE ADJUSTOR AND AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER SAID THE CAUSE WAS FAULTY WIRING IN THE ALTERNATOR. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #820106SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 23, 1997
BRAKE PEDAL SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM WAS RECALLED BUT DEALER IS OUT OF PARTS.
AIR BAGSDecember 18, 1997
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY.
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #526812VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDecember 17, 1997
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON TWO OCCASIONS, CAUSING A COLLISION IN ONE INSTANCE.
2 injury(ies)
NHTSA #526709AIR BAGSDecember 1, 1997
DURING FRONTAL IMPACT AT 55 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #819548SUSPENSIONDecember 1, 1997
WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40-50 MPH, IF HITTING A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD, STEERING WHEEL WOBBLES AND ENTIRE VEHICLE SHAKES. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLNovember 28, 1997
SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 25, 1997
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED.
POWER TRAINNovember 25, 1997
REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED.
SUSPENSIONNovember 25, 1997
WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED.
SUSPENSIONNovember 25, 1997
SUSPENSION LINKAGES FAILED
STRUCTURENovember 25, 1997
JOUNCE BUMPERS FAILED.
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESNovember 20, 1997
WHILE DRIVNG WITH THE DOORS LOCKED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR OPENED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WELD TO THE DOOR HINGE BROKE WHICH IN TURN CAUSED THE METAL AND LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE DOOR TO BREAK, DEALER STATED THAT A NEW DOOR WAS NEEDED. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 18, 1997
BRAKES FADE, ALSO BRAKE PAD FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 14, 1997
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLNovember 12, 1997
CONSUMER STATES THAT IN REVERSE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING A COLLISION, AND THE ARIBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER PUT HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THEN ATTEMPTED TO PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE, HOWEVER VEHICLE ACCLERATED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY AND INTO AND UP THE STEPS, CONSUMER SUFFERED A BROKEN BACK AND LACERATIONS TO HER HEAD AND WAS IN THE HOSPITAL FOR 9 DAYS, THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *SLC
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #818859ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGNovember 10, 1997
ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLNovember 7, 1997
WHEN DRIVER LIFTED FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE TRUCK WENT INTO FULL OPEN THROTTLE AND COULD NOT BE STOPPED WITH FOOT SLAMMING ON BRAKE, TRUCK WENT FORWARD INTO A GAS STATION, INJURING (2) PEOPLE. THE TRUCK IS BEING HELD IN STORAGE BY INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK
Crash reported2 injury(ies)
NHTSA #818576FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,SEAT BELTSNovember 6, 1997
THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED (10) TIMES BY DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS BECAUSE THE FUEL PUMP JUST QUITS. THE FIRST REPLACEMENT IN SEPTEMBER OF 93, AND THE LAST REPLACEMENT IN JULY OF 97, WITH 56,000 MILES. CHRYSLER IS NOT ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM WITH THE JEEP. *AK FUEL TANK HAS ALSO BEEN REPLACED. FEMALE END OF SEAT BELT WAS STICKING. *SLC
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESOctober 28, 1997
CRIMPED AREA ON DOOR LOCK/LSTCH WHICH CONNECTS THE HYDRAULIC ARM TO JOINT SEPARATED FROM ITS MAIN FRAME. CONCLUSION: BROKEN APPARTUS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 28, 1997
BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 28, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
POWER TRAINOctober 24, 1997
TRANSMISSION: GOT OUT OF VEHICLE, PUT IT IN PARK, VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE, STARTED MOVING BACKWARDS. HAD TO GRAB BRAKE PEDAL WITH HAND TO STOP THE TRUCK. *AK DEALER STATED TO CONSUMER THAT SHE MUST HAVE LEFT THE VEHICLE IN GEAR AND GOT OUT OR DID NOT FULLY PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK, DEALER DENIED THAT THIS VEHICLE HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH ANY RECALLS, FAILURE CAUSED LOTS OF DAMAGE TO VEHICLE AND TO CONSUMER'S GARAGE. *SLC
Crash reported
NHTSA #817548POWER TRAINOctober 24, 1997
TRANSMISSION: MOVING VEHICLE FORWARD TO PARK, PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, GOT OUT, TRUCK JUMPED INTO REVERSE AND STARTED MOVING BACKWARDS. HAD TO RUN AND GRAB BRAKE PEDAL WITH HAND TO STOP THE TRUCK.
AIR BAGSOctober 24, 1997
AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING IN STEERING WHEEL FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 24, 1997
BRAKE PROBLEMS.
STEERINGOctober 24, 1997
STEERING COLUMN PROBLEMS.
SUSPENSIONOctober 24, 1997
SUSPENSION PROBLEMS (BUSHINGS)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOctober 24, 1997
WIRING HARNESS PROBLEMS.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLOctober 21, 1997
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES WHEN PUT IN DRIVE EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
EQUIPMENTOctober 21, 1997
AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEM, REPLACE EVAPORATOR COIL.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOctober 16, 1997
ELECTRICAL WIRING LOCATED UNDER THE CARPET OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND MELTED.
Fire reported
NHTSA #523581POWER TRAINOctober 15, 1997
TRANSMISSION SHIFT VALVES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 14, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
SUSPENSIONOctober 14, 1997
REAR AXLE SEALS LEAKED, CAUSING BRAKE DRUMS AND SHOES TO FAIL.
SUSPENSIONOctober 14, 1997
REAR AXLE SEAL FAILED, CAUSING LEAKAGE, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
EQUIPMENTOctober 14, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOctober 10, 1997
FIRE IN REAR OF VEHICLE NEAR FUEL TANK CAUSED BY WIRING HARNESS SHORTING OUT. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #524159AIR BAGSOctober 9, 1997
FOR THE (2) YEARS THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON AND OFF. WHEN THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON, THERE IS NO CRUISE CONTROL. JEEP IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. CONSUMER NOT ABLE TO CORRECT AT THIS TIME. *AK
POWER TRAINOctober 4, 1997
TRANSMISSION SLIPPED INTO GEAR WHILE PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINED DRIVEWAY, ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO NEIGHBORS HOME.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLOctober 4, 1997
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, WHEN ENGAGED INTO DRIVE GEAR.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 4, 1997
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
POWER TRAINOctober 3, 1997
4 WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 3, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
STRUCTURESeptember 26, 1997
RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER DOOR RUSTING.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 26, 1997
REPLACED BRAKE PADS.
STRUCTURESeptember 26, 1997
CONTINUOUS WATER LEAK THROUGH RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AFTER SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSeptember 26, 1997
HORN INOPERATIVE AFTER SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSeptember 18, 1997
BRAKES FAILED WITHIN FIRST MONTH--CAUSE NOT FOUND. LOST ALL POWER AND CONTROL--IGNITION COIL REPLACED TWICE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 17, 1997
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THE FRONT LEFT ROTOR CRACKED IN HALF, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGSeptember 14, 1997
EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILED.
VISIBILITYSeptember 14, 1997
POWER WINDOWS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGSeptember 14, 1997
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE.
Fire reported
NHTSA #522064SEATSSeptember 14, 1997
POWER SEATS FAILED.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESSeptember 14, 1997
LATCH ON THE REAR HATCH FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 12, 1997
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DO NOT STOP THE VEHICLE SUFFICIENTLY, SEVERAL NEAR MISSES DUE TO BRAKE PROBLEM.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 12, 1997
VEHICLE MAKES NOISE WHILE BRAKING.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 9, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
TIRESSeptember 9, 1997
THE MICHELIN TIRES (LT215/75R15) WORN OUT VERY SOON AND VERY UNEVENLY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 9, 1997
BRAKES ARE SQUEAKING.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 9, 1997
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THERE IS A VERY STRONG VIBRATION IN THE FRONT WHEELS, BRAKES ARE SOMETIMES ENGAGING WHEN THEY ARE PRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE DEALERSHIP CAN NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE VIBRATION.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 9, 1997
BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED ON VEHICLE, CAUSED FROM RUST AND BEING BROKEN.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 9, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED, DUE TO RUST AND BEING BROKEN.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 8, 1997
ROTORS FAILED TWICE, DUE TO BEING WARPED.
SEATSSeptember 8, 1997
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVERS SEAT FRAME BREAKING.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 3, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 3, 1997
ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 2, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
POWER TRAINSeptember 2, 1997
TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 2, 1997
DISC ROTOR ON ABS SYSTEM FAILED.
POWER TRAINSeptember 2, 1997
TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 26, 1997
BRAKE ROTOR FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAugust 25, 1997
A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE COMPUTER CAUSED A FIRE. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #518469STRUCTUREAugust 25, 1997
THE TOP HINGE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IS BROKEN WHICH DOES NOT ALLOW THE DOOR TO BE OPEN OR CLOSE. THE HINGE WILL BE REPLACED TODAY. *AK
STRUCTUREAugust 25, 1997
DOORS FALLING OFF DUE TO WELDING HOLDING THE HINGES WAS CRACKED. *AK
POWER TRAINAugust 21, 1997
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAugust 21, 1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES ON MANY OCCASIONS.
EQUIPMENTAugust 21, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR SEVEN TIMES, AND REPLACED THREE TIMES
POWER TRAINAugust 21, 1997
TRANSMISSION FAILURE TWICE.
POWER TRAINAugust 21, 1997
DRIVE SHAFT FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAugust 21, 1997
MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 21, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAugust 21, 1997
NUMEROUS COMPONENTS WITHIN THE COMPUTER SYSTEM HAVE FAILED.
SUSPENSIONAugust 21, 1997
REBUILT REAR END SUSPENSION DUE TO FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 19, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 19, 1997
ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 19, 1997
BRAKES FAILED.
TIRESAugust 19, 1997
UPON APPLYING BRAKES BOTH TIRES ON PASSENGERS SIDE BLEW OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO FLIP OVER.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 19, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAugust 19, 1997
EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED RESULTING IN UNDERHOOD EXHAUST FUMES AND INABILITY TO PASS STATE INSPECTION.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 15, 1997
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 15, 1997
WHILE DRIVING ON SLIGHTLY BUMPY SURFACES AND APPLYING BRAKES, THE VEHICLE VIBRATES IN THE FRONT END AND SEEMS TO CAUSE SOME LOSS OF CONTROL IN THE STEERING.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 15, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 14, 1997
ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
POWER TRAINAugust 14, 1997
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 14, 1997
BRAKE PADS WEAR MORE FREQUENTLY THAN NORMAL.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 14, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS WEAR MORE FREQUENTLY THAN NORMAL.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 14, 1997
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 14, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
STEERINGAugust 14, 1997
TRANSMISSION GEAR BOX FAILED.
POWER TRAINAugust 14, 1997
GEAR SHIFTER KNOB BROKEN AGAIN AFTER SEVERAL REPLACEMENTS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 14, 1997
BRAKES FAILED,BILATERALLY, AFTER VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 13, 1997
ROTOR FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 11, 1997
BRAKE PEDAL IS LOCATED TOO FAR FROM GAS PEDAL. DURING AN EMERGENCY/ACCIDENT THE GAS PEDAL WAS PUSHED INSTEAD OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, CAUSING VEHICAL TO LOSE CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #518803SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 11, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 11, 1997
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 11, 1997
BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.
SUSPENSIONAugust 11, 1997
STABILIZER CYLINDER (BAR) FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAugust 11, 1997
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 11, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING VIBRATION.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 11, 1997
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 10, 1997
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 10, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 8, 1997
HESITATION/VIBRATION UPON BRAKING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAugust 8, 1997
BATTERY FAILED TWICE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 8, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 8, 1997
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
POWER TRAINAugust 8, 1997
REPLACED TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY.
POWER TRAINAugust 8, 1997
TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTOR REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 8, 1997
BRAKE PADS NEEDED REPLACEMENT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAugust 8, 1997
EXPOSED WIRES IN FRONT DOOR CAUSED POWER WINDOWS TO FAIL.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEAugust 7, 1997
WHILE STARTING AND DRIVING SMELLED FUEL. 3 OUT OF 6 FUEL INJECTORS INJECTORS HAVE FAILED, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK EXTERNALLY, CREATING A FIRE HAZARD. *AK . #AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 7, 1997
VEHICLE'S BRAKES LOCK UP UNDER WET CONDITIONS AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD. SOMETIMES HAVE TO PUT IN REVERSE AND THEN BACK IN THE DRIVE POSTION IN ORDER FOR THEM TO UNLOCK. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 7, 1997
COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES.
SEAT BELTSAugust 7, 1997
SAFETY SEAT BELT ON DRIVERS SIDE WORKS IMPROPERLY (GETS CAUGHT IN THE DOOR).
AIR BAGSAugust 6, 1997
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN ACCIDENT.
POWER TRAINAugust 6, 1997
CAR EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE AND DRIVE GEAR.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 5, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 5, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 5, 1997
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 5, 1997
BRAKE LINES REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAugust 5, 1997
CRANK SHAFT BALANCE SENSOR FAILED.
POWER TRAINAugust 5, 1997
TRANSMISSION SEIZES FROM TIME TO TIME.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 5, 1997
BRAKES SQUEAL AND PUMP ON THEIR OWN.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 5, 1997
BRAKES ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 5, 1997
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLAugust 4, 1997
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 4, 1997
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 4, 1997
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 4, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS CORRODED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 4, 1997
BRAKE PADS NEEDED REPLACEMENT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 4, 1997
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 4, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAugust 4, 1997
RADIATOR HOSE THAT CONNECTS TO WATER PUMP REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 4, 1997
REPLACED BRAKE ROTORS.
VISIBILITYAugust 4, 1997
INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF SIX TIMES.
VISIBILITYAugust 4, 1997
INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF SIX TIMES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 31, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS TURNED TWICE DUE TO WARPAGE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 30, 1997
BRAKE ROTOR BROKE OFF AT SPINDLE.
EQUIPMENTJuly 29, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER LEAKS COOLANT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 29, 1997
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 29, 1997
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
POWER TRAINJuly 29, 1997
REAR AXLE SEAL FAILED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 29, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 29, 1997
BRAKE DRUMS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 29, 1997
BRAKES FAILED.
EQUIPMENTJuly 29, 1997
ANTENNA MAST MOTOR FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 29, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS WARPED.
POWER TRAINJuly 29, 1997
UNIVERSAL JOINT FAILED.
EQUIPMENTJuly 29, 1997
CASSETTE RADIO FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 29, 1997
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 29, 1997
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEJuly 29, 1997
FUEL TANK LEAKED.
POWER TRAINJuly 29, 1997
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 29, 1997
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 29, 1997
REAR BRAKES STICK.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 29, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS CRACKED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 29, 1997
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 29, 1997
BRAKE DISC FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 29, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
VISIBILITYJuly 29, 1997
POWER WINDOWS FAILED.
SEAT BELTSJuly 29, 1997
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT SPRING BROKE.
POWER TRAINJuly 29, 1997
TRANSFER CASE BRACKET BROKE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 29, 1997
BRAKES PULSE.
EQUIPMENTJuly 29, 1997
POWER ANTENNA FAILED.
TIRESJuly 29, 1997
TIRES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 29, 1997
BRAKES FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJuly 29, 1997
ACCELERATOR STUCK CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJuly 29, 1997
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJuly 29, 1997
VEHICLE SURGED WHEN BRAKES APPLIED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 29, 1997
BRAKE PADS WARPED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 29, 1997
ROTORS WARPED.
POWER TRAINJuly 29, 1997
U JOINTS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 29, 1997
BRAKE PADS/SHOES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 29, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJuly 29, 1997
SERPENTINE BELT FAILED.
POWER TRAINJuly 29, 1997
TRANSFER CASE SEAL FAILED.
POWER TRAINJuly 29, 1997
SPEEDOMETER O-RING FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJuly 29, 1997
HORN INOPERATIVE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJuly 29, 1997
CRANKSHAFT FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 29, 1997
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 29, 1997
REAR WHEEL CYLINDER FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 29, 1997
BRAKE DRUM OUT OF ROUND.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 29, 1997
BRAKES ROTORS FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJuly 25, 1997
FOR NO APPARENT REASON THE HORN STOPPED WORKING. WHEN TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, FOUND HORN ASSEMBLY WAS CORRODED . PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
POWER TRAINJuly 25, 1997
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
EQUIPMENTJuly 25, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSOR COIL LEAKING FREON.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 25, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS WARPED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 25, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 25, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 25, 1997
BRAKE PADS RUSTED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 25, 1997
BRAKE DISCS RUSTED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 25, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 25, 1997
BRAKES FAILED.
POWER TRAINJuly 24, 1997
TRANSFER CASE FAILED.
POWER TRAINJuly 24, 1997
OIL COOLER HOSE FAILED..
POWER TRAINJuly 24, 1997
TRANSMISSION FLUID LINE FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 24, 1997
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 24, 1997
BRAKE PADS WORN/FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 24, 1997
VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN ANTI LOCK BRAKES APPLIED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 24, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJuly 24, 1997
TAIL PIPE WAS LOOSE/RATTLING.
POWER TRAINJuly 24, 1997
TRANSMISSION GEARS GRIND.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 24, 1997
ROTOR RUSTED/PITTED, CAUSING PULSATION.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 24, 1997
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 24, 1997
CALIPERS FAILED.
EQUIPMENTJuly 23, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED.
EQUIPMENTJuly 23, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJuly 23, 1997
MOTOR MOUNT FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 23, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
EQUIPMENTJuly 23, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 23, 1997
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 23, 1997
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.
POWER TRAINJuly 23, 1997
TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ALWAYS ENGAGE IN DRIVE.
STEERINGJuly 23, 1997
STEERING DAMPER FAILED.
EQUIPMENTJuly 22, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED.
EQUIPMENTJuly 22, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR FAILED.
EQUIPMENTJuly 22, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER HOSES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 22, 1997
FRON BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 22, 1997
BRAKE PADS/SHOES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 22, 1997
BRAKES PULSATE WHEN DEPRESSED.
POWER TRAINJuly 22, 1997
CV BOOTS FAILED.
POWER TRAINJuly 22, 1997
FRONT AXLES FAILED.
POWER TRAINJuly 22, 1997
TRANSFER CASE SEALS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 22, 1997
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED.
EQUIPMENTJuly 22, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJuly 22, 1997
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 22, 1997
BRAKE SHOES/PADS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 22, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 22, 1997
BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 22, 1997
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 22, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 22, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
SUSPENSIONJuly 22, 1997
TORSION BAR FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJuly 22, 1997
SERPENTINE BELT CRACKED.
STEERINGJuly 22, 1997
STEERING DAMPER FAILED.
POWER TRAINJuly 22, 1997
TRANSFER CASE OUTPUT SEAL FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 22, 1997
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 22, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS WORN.
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGJuly 22, 1997
TAIL LIGHTS RUSTED, FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 22, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS WARPED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 22, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS CORRODED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 22, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS WARPED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 22, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 22, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
VISIBILITYJuly 22, 1997
REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJuly 22, 1997
COMPUTER FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJuly 22, 1997
ENGINE FAILED TO START.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJuly 22, 1997
CYLINDER HEADS FAILED.
EQUIPMENTJuly 22, 1997
A/C EVAPORATOR FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 22, 1997
ANTILOCK BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJuly 22, 1997
HORN INOPERATIVE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJuly 22, 1997
OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILED.
EQUIPMENTJuly 22, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.
TIRESJuly 22, 1997
TIRES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 21, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
POWER TRAINJuly 21, 1997
UNIVERSAL JOINTS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 21, 1997
BRAKE ROTOR SURFACE SEPARATES FROM ROTOR DUE TO ROTORS BEING DEFECTIVE.
POWER TRAINJuly 21, 1997
UNIVERSAL JOINTS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 21, 1997
DISC BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 21, 1997
ANTI LOCK BRAKES STICK INTERMITTENTLY.
SEATSJuly 21, 1997
SEAT TRACK WORN/FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 21, 1997
BRAKE DRUM OUT OF ROUND.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESJuly 21, 1997
DOOR LOCKS DIFFICULT TO OPEN IN COLD WEATHER.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 18, 1997
BRAKES PULSATE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 18, 1997
BRAKE PADS RUSTED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 18, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 18, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 18, 1997
BRAKE SHOES CRACKED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 18, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 18, 1997
WHEEL CYLINDERS FAILED.
STEERINGJuly 18, 1997
STEERING VIBRATION AT HIGH SPEEDS.
EQUIPMENTJuly 18, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER COIL FAILED.
POWER TRAINJuly 18, 1997
TRANSMISSION DIFFICULT TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE.
SUSPENSIONJuly 18, 1997
BALL JOINT FAILED, CAUSING VIBRATION.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 18, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED, CAUSING VIBRATION.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 18, 1997
REAR BRAKES WERE GRABBING AND THUMPING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJuly 18, 1997
ELECTRICAL WIRES GOING TO BOTH OF THE FRONT DOORS BREAK.
VISIBILITYJuly 11, 1997
SENSOR FOR WASHER FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 11, 1997
BRAKES FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJuly 7, 1997
ENGINE STALLED DUE TO FAILED COIL.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJune 20, 1997
CONSUMER ABOUT TO PULL INTO GARAGE ,SHIFTED TO REVERSE TO GET VEHICLE ALIGNED BETTER, SHIFTED GEAR INTO DRIVE, TAPPED GAS PEDAL; VEHICLE ACCELATERATED SUDDENLY AT EXTREME FORCE/ SPEED, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP AT APPROX 20 FEET, CAUSED INJURIES, LEFT TIRES MARKS, VEHICLE WENT INTO GARAGE SIDEWAYS. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #813360ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJune 4, 1997
ELECTRICAL: WIRING HARNESS ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE, REPLACED IN FEB. 1995. PROBLEM RETURNED IN APRIL 1997. TOOK IN ON MAY 28, AND THEY WILL REPLACE PART, BUT WILL HAVE TO PAY LABOR CHARGES. *AK
POWER TRAINJune 4, 1997
VEHICE WAS IDLING WHILE IN PARK, THEN JUMPED INTO REVERSE, KNOCKING WIFE DOWN. RAN INTO NEIGHBOR'S YARD, DAMAGING PROPERTY AND THE VEHICLE. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #812751SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJune 4, 1997
SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE, FOOT ON BRAKES, ENGINE ACCELERATED, LURCHED FORWARD, CRASHED INTO FENCE, WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT, STOPPED BY CRASHING INTO TREES, NO WARNING, SKID MARKS INDICATED BRAKES WERE APPLIED, NOT ACCELERATOR PEDAL. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #812756SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 29, 1997
THE RIGHT FRONT HUB/ROTOR DISINTEGRATED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.
STRUCTUREMay 15, 1997
CONSUMER STATES 3 OUT OF 4 DOOR HINGES ARE CRACKED, THESE INCLUDE FRONT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S DOORS AND PASSENGER'S REAR DOOR. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT OUT OF THE 3 DOORS ONE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATED THE THE CONSUMER NEEDED TO LUBRICATE THE DOORS, PE95-047. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 9, 1997
DURING WET RAOD CONDITIONS ABS BRAKING SYSTEM LOCKS UP, CAUSING VERY DIFFICULT BRAKING. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 8, 1997
BRAKES FAILED.
AIR BAGSMay 7, 1997
AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A 35 MPH COLLISION.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESMay 1, 1997
FRONT HOOD OF VEHICLE FLEW OPEN FOR NO REASON. HOOD WAS CLOSED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGApril 29, 1997
WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED CATALYTIC CONVERTER OVERHEATING; NOTICED TREMENDOUS ROTTEN EGG AND BURNING SMELL, VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. HEARD EXPLOSION, SAW WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM REAR, PULLED TO SIDE WHEN MOTORIST ALERTED OF FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #808128ELECTRICAL SYSTEMApril 21, 1997
ELECTRICAL SHORT, VEHCIELE WAS PARKED, ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AND THE BATTERY EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLApril 17, 1997
SUDDEN FORWARD ACCELERATION CAUSED ACCIDENT.
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #516555ELECTRICAL SYSTEMApril 2, 1997
VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY A MALFUNCTION IN THE COMPUTER. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #516015VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLApril 1, 1997
WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE INTO DRIVE WITH FOOT STILL ON BRAKE, THE VEHICLE INCREASED ITS SPEED, CAUSING A COLLISION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #810575STEERINGMarch 25, 1997
WAS DRIVING AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP, TOOK TO MECHANIC AN REPLACED THE THE POWER STEERING PUMP. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMarch 21, 1997
CONSUMER WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION AND RUNNING, THE OCCUPANT GOT OUT TOF HE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE IMPACTING INTO A HOUSE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #810259VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMarch 21, 1997
VEHICLE HAS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, OWNER STATES THAT VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD WITHOUT ANT PRESSURE FROM THE GAS PEDAL. OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT DEALERS CANNOT DUPPLICATE THE PROBLEM BECAUSE IT IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 19, 1997
FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 19, 1997
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 19, 1997
BRAKES SEIZED, CAUSING FIRE.
Fire reported
NHTSA #515728SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 19, 1997
BRAKE CALIPERS REPLACED.
SEATSMarch 17, 1997
SEAT SPRINGS BROKE, CAUSING SEAT TO SLIDE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMarch 17, 1997
REAR MAIN SEAL FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEMarch 10, 1997
LEAKAGE AROUND A GROMMET IN THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK AT THE EMMISION CONTROL VALVE CAUSED SPILLAGE OF GAS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMarch 10, 1997
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 10, 1997
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.
POWER TRAINMarch 10, 1997
CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER FAILED.
EQUIPMENTMarch 10, 1997
TIE RODS FAILED.
STRUCTUREMarch 10, 1997
DOOR FELL OFF.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMarch 10, 1997
ENGINE FAILED.
EQUIPMENTMarch 10, 1997
A/C FAILED.
STRUCTUREMarch 6, 1997
THE WELDING ON THE DOOR HINGE IS COMING APART.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 4, 1997
IN COLD WEATHER WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THERE WERE NO BRAKES, TOOK TO DEALER, HAD TO ORDER BRAKE LINE HOSE WHICH HAS BEEN MODIFIED . *AK
SEAT BELTSFebruary 19, 1997
OWNER HAS RECEVIED A RECALL NOTICE FOR HIS REAR SEAT BELT AND HAS BEEN UNABLE TO GET WORK DONE BECAUSE OF THE PART WAS NOT THE RIGHT COLOR.OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT HE HAS BEEN WAITING SIX MONTHS RECALL NO. 961004000. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFebruary 12, 1997
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE HEATER , THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE ON POSITION AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE HEATER DUE TO A ELECTRICAL WIRING MALFUNCTIONING. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK
Fire reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #807074FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFebruary 12, 1997
FUEL LINE LEAK CAUSED VEHICLE FIRE.
Fire reported
NHTSA #515005FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFebruary 3, 1997
REPLACED FUEL INJECTORS 3TIMES, SMELLED GAS AND THE FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE GAS TANK. THE PROBLEM IS STILL CONTINUING. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 31, 1997
VEHICLE HAS ALL TYPES OF PROBLEMS, ONE OF THE MAJOR PROBLEMS CONCERNED THE BRAKES LOCK UP AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE DEALER FIXED THE BRAKES WITHOUT DRIVER'S PERMISSION. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #808474FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEJanuary 30, 1997
OWNER STATES THAT HER VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE ,OWNER WAS TOLD IT WAS A FAULTY FUEL LINE .SHE HAD PROBLEM CORRECTED BUT OWNER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AGAIN SHE SMELLED GAS .OWNER IS CONCERNED THAT VEHICLE MAY CATCH FIRE AGAIN. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #808410POWER TRAINJanuary 29, 1997
WHILE DRIVING, THE SHIFT LEVER KNOB BROKE OFF IN DRIVER'S HAND, MADE SHIFTING VEHICLE DIFFICULT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, WAS INFORMED HAD TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS, BEEN OVER A MONTH AGO. *AK
STRUCTUREJanuary 28, 1997
WHENEVER THE WEATHER GETS COOLER THE HYDRAULIC ROD WHICH SUPPORTS THE TAILGATE FAILS. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY DEALER. AK
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICJanuary 23, 1997
LEFT FRONT WIRIN GHARNESS HAD A SHORT, WIRES MELTED, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #513661SUSPENSIONJanuary 21, 1997
SHOCK ABSORBER FAILED
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 21, 1997
ANTILOCK BRAKE COMPUTER COMPONENT FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJanuary 17, 1997
WHILE SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND HIT A WALL. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #807821SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 7, 1997
ASB SYSTEM FAILED DURING ABRUPT STOP RESULTING IN MINOR COLLISION.
STRUCTUREJanuary 7, 1997
FAULTY DOOR WELD THAT ALLOWED THE HINGE TO BREAK OFF COMPLETELY.
POWER TRAINDecember 30, 1996
SLAVE CYLINDER LEAKING CAUSING VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO ROLL WHILE BRAKING AND THE SHIFT TO FREEZE.
STRUCTUREDecember 27, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WELDS ARE BROKE, CAUSING THE DOOR HINGE TO DROP DOWN, *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDecember 23, 1996
AFTER PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO THE DRIVE POSITION, WITH FOOT STILL ON BRAKE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #806671STRUCTUREDecember 17, 1996
FRONT DOOR HINGES BREAKING AT WELDS, DOORS ARE FALLING OFF.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 11, 1996
BRAKE FAILURE; WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SLOW/STOP, BRAKE STARTS TO STOP VEHICLE, THEN LETS GO, ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT DUE TO HUB SEPARATION OF DISC ROTOR, WHCIH WAS REPLACED. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESDecember 6, 1996
REAR HATCH LATCH/STRIKER FAILED.(NORTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL REPORT)
VISIBILITYDecember 6, 1996
WINDSHIELD BROKE.(NORTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL REPORT)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDecember 4, 1996
ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN IGNITION HARNESS; NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK
SUSPENSIONNovember 27, 1996
WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE (65) MPH HEARD A TERRIBLE NOISE LIKE SOMETHING WAS CRACKING IN THE REAR END, IMMEDIATELY THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER AND THE WHOLE REAR END WAS BEING REPLACED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 27, 1996
OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES, WHILE TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE BOTH FRONT ROTORS FELL APART, DRIVER NOTES THAT HE HAD TO DOWNSHIFT AND USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP VEHICLE; BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS WERE IN GOOD SHAPE. *AK
STRUCTURENovember 27, 1996
PINT IS PEELING OFF BODY OF VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY ON THE ROOF/LIFTGATE. *AK
POWER TRAINNovember 25, 1996
HOSE BLEW OFF THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLMENT/HANIC WHO INSTALLED THE TRANSMISSION COOLER CUT THE LINES AT BOTTOM OF RADIATOR AND INSTALLED HOSES ON THE SMOOTH LINES. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 25, 1996
POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 21, 1996
ANTILOCK BRAKE FAILURE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNovember 1, 1996
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOSES POWER, STALLS. *AK
STRUCTUREOctober 31, 1996
FAILURE OF DOOR ASSEMBLE WELDS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEOctober 30, 1996
PIN HOLE IN FUEL TANK WORE THROUGH, CAUSING GAS LEAK.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLOctober 29, 1996
COMSUMER COMPLAINS THAT VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE IN THE PARK POSITION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LURCH BACKWARDS AT GREAT SPEED, RESULTING IN N ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #802718VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLOctober 29, 1996
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
Crash reported
NHTSA #510736VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLOctober 25, 1996
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY.
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #510614UNKNOWN OR OTHEROctober 25, 1996
ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 22, 1996
HYDRAULIC PUMP OF ABS BRAKES IS ACTIVATING WITHOUT DRIVER TOUCHING BRAKE PEDAL. JEEP HAS SEVERE BRAKE LOCKUP OF ALL FOUR WHEELS. *AK
SUSPENSIONOctober 21, 1996
REAR SHOCKS ARE TOO LIGHT FOR VEHICLE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLOctober 17, 1996
CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE UPON STARTING, CONSUMER ALSO REPORTS THAT THE ABS BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLOctober 17, 1996
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY, ALSO BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #509820SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 16, 1996
BOTH FRONT ROTORS ON THE BRAKES SPLIT AT THE SAME TIME SO THERE WERE NO FRONT BRAKES AT ALL. THE SYSTEM HAS ABS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 8, 1996
FAILURE ON THE ABS BRAKES, CONSUMER APPLIED FORCE TO THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AK *JB
Crash reported
NHTSA #803309VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLOctober 7, 1996
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
Crash reported
NHTSA #509539SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 30, 1996
ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCK UP.
SEAT BELTSSeptember 30, 1996
DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILS TO LATCH/UNLATCH AT TIMES.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGSeptember 24, 1996
WHILE PROCEEDED TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO START, VEHICLE LURCHED BACKWARDS AND CAUSED ACCIDENT.
SEAT BELTSSeptember 20, 1996
PURCHASED TRUCK USED, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLSeptember 18, 1996
VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL, BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE FROM SURGING, FRONT END MISALIGNMENT ANS REPLACED BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT. *AK
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 17, 1996
ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, WHILE DRIVING APPLIED BRAKES HAD COMPLETE BRAKES FAILURE, ROTOR BROKE, CAUSING KNUCKLE TO BREAK AND A LOSS OF STEERING. *AK
POWER TRAINSeptember 13, 1996
TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 11, 1996
BRAKE ROTORS CONTINUALLY FAIL.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 11, 1996
BRAKE PIN FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
Crash reported
NHTSA #508542POWER TRAINSeptember 11, 1996
TRANSMISSION LEAKS/STICKS IN GEAR, RESULTING IN MOTOR RACING AND INCREASED RPM.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSeptember 10, 1996
ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSED WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #801165SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 27, 1996
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION WHEN SLOWING DOWN, AND BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE TENDS TO STALL.*AK
AIR BAGSAugust 20, 1996
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG UPON IMPACT, RESULTINHG IN INJURIES. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #984252AIR BAGSAugust 19, 1996
CONSUMER WAS IN A HEAD-ON ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY . PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #801059AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLAugust 13, 1996
VEHICLE SURGED WHEN PUT IN GEAR, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES WITH NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG.
Crash reported2 injury(ies)
NHTSA #507428ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAugust 12, 1996
ENGINE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY IN HOT WEATHER. *DH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 9, 1996
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, TRUCK PULLED TO LEFT. AFTER INSPECTING, ONE OF THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WAS VERY RUSTY AND OTHER DISINTEGRATED. THIS ALLOWED HUB TO TURN FREELY.*AK CONSUMER STATES FRONT ROTOR RUSTED FROM HEAT AND MOISTURE UNTIL HUB BROKE OUT OF ROTOR LEAVING VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY RIGHT FRONT BRAKE, FRONT LEFT RUSTED THROUGH BUT HAD NOT BROKEN LOOSE, CONSUMER STATES HUBS ARE MADE FROM VERY THIN METAL AND EVIDENTLY DO NOT WITHSTAND HEAT. *SLC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLAugust 8, 1996
DRIVER STARTED TO BACK OUT OF DRIVEWAY, FOOT SLIGHTLY ON GAS PEDAL, PEDAL WENT TOWARDS FLOOR, ENGINE ACCELERATED, TOOK OFF BACKWARDS AT HIGH SPEED. CONSUMER TURNED VEHICLE SO AS NOT TO HIT HOUSE ACROSS THE STREET AND BACK INTO A TREE AT HIGH SPEED.*JB
Crash reported
NHTSA #800661LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESAugust 6, 1996
LIFT GATE LATCH STICKS IN LOCKED POSITION INTERMITTENTLY. *DH
POWER TRAINAugust 6, 1996
TRANSMISSION FAILS TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE FROM PARK GEAR. *DH
AIR BAGSJuly 22, 1996
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 25 MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT ACROSS IN FORNT OF HIS VEHICLE, OTHER VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED BEHIND FRONT.*JB
Crash reported
NHTSA #987133VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJuly 17, 1996
WHEN TURNED ON AUTO BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AFTER STEPPING ON GAS.-DO YOU THINK IT IS RELATED TO MEMORY SENSOR? *AK
STEERING,STRUCTUREJuly 16, 1996
WHILE OPENING DRIVER'S DOOR, BOTTOM PART OF DOOR AND FENDER BENT INWARD, DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE, IN EVENT OF ACCIDENT, DRIVER COULD BE TRAPPED INSIDE. *AK ALSO POWERE STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED TWICE.*JB
POWER TRAINJuly 15, 1996
WHILE IN REVERSE, THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED IN 4 WD AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN AFTER IT WAS TURNED OFF WITH HIGH RPM. *AK
VISIBILITYJune 18, 1996
THE WINDSHEILD WIPER MOTOR WENT OUT WHILE BEING USED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJune 18, 1996
VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY WHEN PUT IN GEAR.
Crash reported
NHTSA #505402VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJune 6, 1996
VEHICLE HAD SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND WHEN ATTEMPING TO BRAKE, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE STILL ROTATED AT HIGH SPEED AND HIT THE HOUSE, INJURING PEOPLE. *AK
Crash reported3 injury(ies)
NHTSA #985320SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 5, 1996
HOT SPOTS ON FRONT DISC BRAKES, CAUSING THEM TO BE RESERVICED. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMay 30, 1996
WHEN IN REVERSE WITH BRAKE ON, THE THROTTLE STUCK IN OPEN POSITION AND THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTENTALY ACCELERATED AND HIT A FENCE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #985034ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMay 29, 1996
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING ENGINE TO SHYDOWN(CONFIRMED BY E.P. HAMILTON AND ASSOC, INC., ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS). *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #984934SEATSMay 16, 1996
DURING REAR IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT ANCHORS BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO FALL INTO THE REAR SEAT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #984557VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMay 10, 1996
ACCELERATOR STUCK, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND ACCIDENT/INJURY. *DSH
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #504092TIRESMay 10, 1996
GOODYEAR TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO FENDER FROM TIRE DEBRI.*SD
STRUCTUREMay 7, 1996
THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WELD HAS ACTUALLY BROKEN OFF.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 4, 1996
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING VIBRATION IN FRONT END/STEERING WHEN BRAKING. *DSH
STRUCTUREApril 25, 1996
DOOR HINGE WELDS FAILED, CAUSING DOORS NOT TO CLOSE PROPERLY. *SD
POWER TRAINApril 18, 1996
WITH NO WARNING 4-WHEEL DRIVE GEAR SHIFT WILL DISENGAGE FOLLOWED BY CLANKING SOUND WHILE IN DRIVE MODE. TRUCK FAILS TO RESPOND TO ACCELERATION. *AK
POWER TRAINApril 18, 1996
WITH NO WARNING 4-WHEEL DRIVE GEAR SHIFT WILL DISENGAGE FOLLOWED BY CLANKING SOUND WHILE IN DRIVE MODE. TRUCK FAILS TO RESPOND TO ACCELERATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 17, 1996
BRAKE FAILURE, REAR WHEEL CYLINDER PISTON RUSTED, CAUSING THE CYLINDER TO LOCK UP, RESULTING IN LOSS OF REAR BRAKES. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLApril 17, 1996
THE ACCELERATOR STUCK, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL AND CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #982859POWER TRAINApril 12, 1996
REAR AXLE FAULTY, CAUSING A PROBLEM WITH TAKING THE WHEELS OFF. *AK
SUSPENSIONApril 10, 1996
VEHICLE ROLLED OVER WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH, DRIVER TURNED WHEEL TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #982560LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESApril 8, 1996
DRIVER SIDE DOOR WELD THAT HOLDS THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN PLACE BROKE, CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN CLOSEING DOOR, DOOR NEED TO BE REPLACE. *AK
STEERINGApril 3, 1996
VEHICLE STEERING LINKAGE AND ARMS HAD TO BE REPLACED, ALSO BOTH FRONT CALIPERS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK
POWER TRAINMarch 28, 1996
TRANSMISSION HAS NO FIRST GEAR. *DSH
AIR BAGSMarch 27, 1996
FRONTIAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00, POSITION SPEED 20 MPH, DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #981312AIR BAGSMarch 27, 1996
FRONTIAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00, POSITION SPEED 20 MPH, DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #981312SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 25, 1996
ABS BRAKES; FAILURE ON THE ABS BRAKES WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEMarch 23, 1996
PLASTIC FUEL TANK LEAKS AT PLASTIC WELD OF ROLLOVER VALVE. *DSH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 22, 1996
ABS BRAKES; ROAD CONDITIONS, ON SNOW OR ICE, BRAKES WILL PERFORM ERRATICALLY OR WHEN RELEASED BRAKES FAIL, VEHICLE GOES THROUGH INTERSECTION. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMarch 21, 1996
VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD WHEN ENGAGING THE DRIVE GEAR IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #981070POWER TRAINMarch 20, 1996
THE OWNER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 65MPH AND THE RIGHT WHEEL AXLE SHIFT CAME OUT OF THE HOUSIN WITH WHEEL ON IT THE SHIFT DID BRAKE. TOLD DEAL AND REPAIRED IT. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #980987SERVICE BRAKES, AIRMarch 11, 1996
JUST A MINIMAL BUMP ON THE RIGHT SIDE ACTIVATES THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. RESULTING IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIRMarch 11, 1996
JUST A MINIMAL BUMP ON THE RIGHT SIDE ACTIVATES THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. RESULTING IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
STRUCTUREMarch 8, 1996
DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE WELD BROKE CAUSING DOOR TO FALL OFF. *AK
STRUCTUREMarch 8, 1996
DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE WELD BROKE CAUSING DOOR TO FALL OFF. *AK
STRUCTUREMarch 7, 1996
DRIVER DOOR LATCH CAME LOOSE, RESULTING IN DOOR FLYING OPEN, THEN FOUND THAT THE WELD AT THE HINGES WERE COMING LOOSE. *AK
STRUCTUREMarch 7, 1996
DRIVER DOOR LATCH CAME LOOSE, RESULTING IN DOOR FLYING OPEN, THEN FOUND THAT THE WELD AT THE HINGES WERE COMING LOOSE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMarch 4, 1996
THE DRIVER PUT HER CAR IN REVERSE AND THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD ROAR AND ACCELRATED AND WHEN SHE TRIED TO APPLY BRAKES THEY DIDN'T WORK. *AK
STRUCTUREMarch 1, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE WELDS FAILED, DOOR WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. *AK
STRUCTUREMarch 1, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE WELDS FAILED, DOOR WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. *AK
STRUCTUREFebruary 26, 1996
FAILURE ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE WELD ALLOWING THE DOOR TO FALL PE95-047. *AK
STRUCTUREFebruary 26, 1996
LEFT DRIVERS DOOR WELD TO BODY SPLIT. REPAIRS OF AREA PREVIOUS TO PROBLEM REOCCURING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
STRUCTUREFebruary 26, 1996
FAILURE ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE WELD ALLOWING THE DOOR TO FALL PE95-047. *AK
STRUCTUREFebruary 26, 1996
LEFT DRIVERS DOOR WELD TO BODY SPLIT. REPAIRS OF AREA PREVIOUS TO PROBLEM REOCCURING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
STRUCTUREFebruary 21, 1996
THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HAS CRACKED AT THE WELDS SO NOW THE VEHICLES DOOR JUST FLIES OPEN WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
STRUCTUREFebruary 21, 1996
THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HAS CRACKED AT THE WELDS SO NOW THE VEHICLES DOOR JUST FLIES OPEN WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 21, 1996
ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP. *SD
STRUCTUREFebruary 17, 1996
DOOR HINGE BROKE, CAUSING DOOR NOT TO CLOSE PROPERLY. *SD
STRUCTUREFebruary 15, 1996
THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HINGE IS NOT SPOT WELDED CORRECTLY AND THE HINGE IS ALMOST BROKEN AND THE DOOR IS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFebruary 15, 1996
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SD
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #503336FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFebruary 14, 1996
FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE ACTIVATED 5 TIMES, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER. *SD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFebruary 8, 1996
WHILE PARKED AFTER (6) HOURS, VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. TT
Fire reported
NHTSA #978864ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFebruary 8, 1996
THE MAIN COMPUTER CHIP SHORTED OUT AND CAUGHT EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Fire reported
NHTSA #978892SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 8, 1996
ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAIL. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFebruary 7, 1996
EGR VALVE FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER. TT
STRUCTUREFebruary 6, 1996
NEITHER DOOR SHUTS TIGHTLY ENOUGH TO KEEP RAIN OUT. *DSH
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESFebruary 6, 1996
DRIVERS DOOR LOCK SEEMS POORLY ALIGNED, HITS AGAINST LOCK POST AUDIBLY.
STRUCTUREFebruary 2, 1996
EXCESSIVE FORCE REQUIRED TO CLOSE DRIVERS DOOR DUE TO DOOR WELD FAILURE. *DSH
STRUCTUREFebruary 1, 1996
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WELD BROKE, HAD TO BE REPLACED. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJanuary 30, 1996
UPON PUTTING TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE, VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJanuary 30, 1996
BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJanuary 26, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 25MPH, IN SNOW, SUDDENLY FAN BELT PULLEY BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY, RESULT RAN INTO SNOW BANK. TT
Crash reported
NHTSA #978304STRUCTUREJanuary 25, 1996
DOOR WELD FAILURE ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR AXLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
STRUCTUREJanuary 25, 1996
DOOR WELD FAILURE ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR AXLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
STRUCTUREJanuary 19, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE FAILURE, DIFFICULTY CLOSING DOOR, WORN OUT DOOR LATCH. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 18, 1996
WHEN IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE, BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKS UP. TT
STRUCTUREJanuary 17, 1996
THE DRIVERS DOOR WELD WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW DOOR AFTER REPEATED REPAIR FROM THE DEALER . TT
AIR BAGSJanuary 16, 1996
DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER HITTING A VEHICLE AT 22MPH. TT
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #977634STEERINGJanuary 14, 1996
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED, CAUSING STEERING TO LOCK UP. *DH
STRUCTUREJanuary 11, 1996
ALL OF THE DOOR HINGES ON THE VEHICLE HAVE WEAKENED AND HAVE HAD TO BE REWELDED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
STRUCTUREJanuary 5, 1996
DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR WELD IS BROKE CAUSING DOOR TO SAG. TT
STRUCTUREJanuary 3, 1996
PE95-047 ACTIVE, DOOR HINGE ON DRIVERS FALLS OFF WHEN DOOR WAS OPENED. TT
POWER TRAINJanuary 3, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATED, NO WARNING; VEHICLE JERKED; ENGINE RACED, VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE; VARIETY SPEEDS. TT
STRUCTUREJanuary 2, 1996
DRIVER DOOR FLEW OPEN AND BROKE OFF THE HINGES AFTER A GUST OF WIND CAME BY. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJanuary 2, 1996
ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS THAT GOES THROUGH ENGINE AND DOOR PILLAR POST HAS BROKEN OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 28, 1995
BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE TWICE, ONCE LEADING TO ACCIDENT.
Crash reported
NHTSA #490687ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDecember 28, 1995
RADIATOR SMOKING.
STEERINGDecember 28, 1995
POWER STEERING FAILED. *DSH
POWER TRAINDecember 27, 1995
PE95-049 ACTIVE, WHILE DRIVING SPIDER GEAR ON THE REAR AXLE BROKE. TT
POWER TRAINDecember 26, 1995
ON TWO OCCASIONS CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE JEEP DOWN SHIFTS . TT
VISIBILITYDecember 20, 1995
WINDSHIELD WIPER SPEED IS TOO SLOW MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN . DRIVER CAN NOT SEE WHILE DRIVING. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 18, 1995
WHEN GOING DOWN A BUMPY HILL OR ON A BUMPY ROAD THE TRUCK WILL NOT STOP. THE TRUCK HAS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
SEAT BELTSDecember 14, 1995
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE, SEAT BELT BUCKLE BECOMES UNLATCH. TT
3 injury(ies)
NHTSA #976634SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 13, 1995
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
STRUCTUREDecember 9, 1995
WELD ON DRIVERS DOOR BROKE, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CLOSE DOOR PROPERLY. *DSH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDecember 8, 1995
ODOR INSIDE OF VEHICLE CAUSING ILL EFFECTS. WIFE AND DAUGHTER BOTH SICK , BOTH HAS ASTHMA. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 8, 1995
ABS BRAKING PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
STRUCTUREDecember 7, 1995
THE FRONT DOOR WELD HAD TO BE WELDED AGAIN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
STRUCTUREDecember 6, 1995
THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR SEPARATED FROM THE WELD,AND IS LOOSE. TT
STRUCTUREDecember 1, 1995
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR ALMOST CAME OFF HINGE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 1, 1995
BRAKES ARE WEARING OUT FAST. TT
AIR BAGSNovember 30, 1995
THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY UPON FRONTAL COLLISION.TT *JB
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #975800VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLNovember 22, 1995
POOR PERFORMANCE ON THE SPEED CONTROL CAR COULD NOT STOP CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. TT
Crash reported
NHTSA #975314SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 22, 1995
POOR PERFORMANCE ON THE SPEED CONTROL CAR COULD NOT STOP CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. TT
Crash reported
NHTSA #975314STRUCTURENovember 21, 1995
DOOR WELD ON DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HAS BROKEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
POWER TRAINNovember 20, 1995
SOMETIME WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE JEEP DOESN'T MOVE AND THE ABS ANTI-LOCK HAVE BEEN SERVICE NUMEROUS TIME . TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 20, 1995
SOMETIME WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE JEEP DOESN'T MOVE AND THE ABS ANTI-LOCK HAVE BEEN SERVICE NUMEROUS TIME . TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYNovember 13, 1995
THE WIRING HARNESS THAT CONTROLS THE AUTOMATIC WINDOWS AND DOORS IS BROKEN. TT *JB
STRUCTURENovember 7, 1995
DRIVERS DOOR WELD FAILED W/DOOR FALLING OFF TWICE. TT THE DOOR WOULD NOT SHUT AND THEN BROKE OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS REPAIRED BUT FAILED AGAIN. *YH
STRUCTURENovember 7, 1995
#PE95-047 THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WELD FELL APART CONSUMER HAD IT REPAIRED. TT
STEERINGNovember 6, 1995
RECALL #93V210000 PART WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TT
STRUCTURENovember 1, 1995
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WELD BROKE, DOOR CAME OFF. TT
POWER TRAINOctober 27, 1995
CONSUMER VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEOctober 19, 1995
FUEL TANK LEAKED IN TWO PLACES, RUBBER/TEFLON SEALS, ENTIRE TANK, REPLACED CREATED FIRE HAZARD. TT CONSUMER STATES SENDING UNIT GASKETS ALSO LEAKING. *SLC
STEERINGOctober 19, 1995
STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AFTER HITTING BUMP IN ROAD. DEALERS STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AND STEERING DAMPER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
POWER TRAINOctober 10, 1995
FAILED 'O'-RING IN TRANSFER CASE CAUSED OIL LEAK/FAILURE OF TRANSFER CASE. *DSH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOctober 5, 1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FIRE AROUND THE DASHBOARD AND STEERING COLUMN. TT
Fire reported
NHTSA #973008SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 2, 1995
ABS SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS DAMP, REQUIRES EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL TO STOP VEHICLE. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSeptember 26, 1995
IGNITION COIL WAS REPLACED FOUR TIMES. IMPROPER DESIGN ONCE, AND THE OTHERS BURNED OUT. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 25, 1995
APPLIED BRAKES AND AUTO WOULD NOT STOP-INSTEAD AUTO PICKED UP SPEED. TT
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #972512STRUCTURESeptember 23, 1995
THE FRONT BUMPER STARTED TO COME OFF . TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGSeptember 21, 1995
ENGINE SURGED AS SOON AS VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO GEAR.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 21, 1995
BRAKE PEDAL RETAINING CLIP NEVER INSTALLED. *DSH
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #488448TIRESSeptember 13, 1995
GOODYEAR INVICTA TIRES HAD INSUFFICIENT TREAD TO CHANNEL WATER, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH CAUSED ACCIDENT/DEATHS. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *DSH
Crash reported2 death(s)
NHTSA #488098VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLSeptember 11, 1995
ENGAGE IN REVERSE, GAS PEDAL STUCK, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TT
Crash reported
NHTSA #971836SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 1, 1995
ON ROUGH SURFACE, BRAKES VIBRATE, IT IS DIFFICULT TO STOP.(ABS). *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 25, 1995
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, IT IS A DELAYED REACTION, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND BACK PRESSURE ON PEDAL. TT
STRUCTUREAugust 24, 1995
DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES STEADILY DUE TO DRIVERS DOOR ALMOST FALLING OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAugust 23, 1995
REPLACED BROKEN LEFT ENGINE MOUNT. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLAugust 22, 1995
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT/FATALITY. *SD
Crash reported1 injury(ies)1 death(s)
NHTSA #488446SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 17, 1995
UPON COMING DOWN A GRADE AND APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTLY. TT
STRUCTUREAugust 14, 1995
REAR HATCH STICKS DUE TO POOR RECALL REPAIRS. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAugust 11, 1995
WELDING ON THE MUFFLER BROKE AND CAUSED THE EXHAUST FUMES TO MELT THE PLASTIC AROUND THE GAS TANK AND BOIL THE GAS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
STEERINGAugust 9, 1995
WHEN A BUMP WAS HIT WHILE DRIVING, STEERING WOULD BECOME DIFFICULT. SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED BUT WILL NOT FIX. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 8, 1995
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, WHEN STOPPING AT SLOW SPEED VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. TT
SUSPENSIONAugust 8, 1995
STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN VEHICLE HITS BUMPS. *DSH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAugust 7, 1995
VEHICLE FIRE. *SKD
Fire reported
NHTSA #483085POWER TRAINAugust 7, 1995
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEAugust 2, 1995
FUEL LINE THAT PROVIDES FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE DISENGAGED FROM RETAINING CLIP; FUEL LINE CAME IN CONTACT WITH A MOVING PART CAUSING FUEL LINE TO RUPTURE. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICAugust 1, 1995
BRAKE PEDAL OCCASIONALLY GOES TO FLOOR WITH BRAKES FAILING. *DH
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESJuly 31, 1995
THE DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE DUE TO THE LOCKING MECHANISM WHICH CLOSES THE DOOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJuly 29, 1995
HORN FAILURE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEJuly 25, 1995
FILLED UP THE GAS TANK, NOTICE LEAKAGE IN THE GARAGE, REPLACED LEAKING GAS TANK SEAL. TT
EQUIPMENTJuly 25, 1995
THE EVAPORATOR IN THE AIR CONDITIONING IS DEFECTIVE. TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGJuly 24, 1995
THE HIGHBEAM SWITCH BURNED OUT AND LEFT THE VEHICLE WITH NO LIGHTS WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
SEAT BELTSJuly 21, 1995
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE, SEAT BELT WILL UNLATCH BY ITSELF. TT
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESJuly 20, 1995
THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LATCH IS CRACKED DUE TO POOR WELDING IN TWO PLACES, AND THE DOOR WILL NOT LOCK, YOU HAVE TO TIE IT UP. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJuly 20, 1995
ROUGH IDLE. *AK
SEATSJuly 17, 1995
4 BAGS OF MULCH APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS EACH LYING EVENLY IN BACK CARGO AREA, ON IMPACT THEY WENT FORWARD AND BROKE SEATBACK. *AK
Crash reported2 injury(ies)
NHTSA #968861FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEJuly 14, 1995
DRIVING AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON DRIVER STOPPED CAR AND FIRE HAD BEGUN IN REAR OF VEHICLE. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #968840POWER TRAINJuly 14, 1995
THE TRANSMISSON OR THE REAR END ARE HAVING PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 14, 1995
THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE WAS LEAKING . *AK
SEAT BELTSJuly 10, 1995
SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE ON PASSENGER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 3, 1995
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM HAS NOT WORKED IN 6 MONTHS, HAVE WARRANTY FOR 3 YEARS OR 36000 MILES. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJuly 2, 1995
SUDDEN ACCELERATION TWICE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENTS. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #485874SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJuly 2, 1995
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
VISIBILITYJune 29, 1995
THE INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR CONSISTENTLY FALLS OFF, DEALER CLAIMS IT IS A DESIGN PROBLEM W/ ALL GRAND CHEROKEES BUILT SINCE 1993. TT
POWER TRAINJune 29, 1995
VEHICLE ROLLED DOWNHILL WHILE TRANSMISSION WAS IN PARK GEAR. *AW
POWER TRAINJune 27, 1995
RIGHT REAR AXLE SNAPPED AT WHERE IT WAS BOLTED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL, VEHICLE LANDED UP IN A DITCH IN OTHER DIRECTION. TT
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #967768POWER TRAINJune 26, 1995
VEHICLES RIGHT REAR AXLE BROKE AND TIRE CAME OUT 2 FEET. *AKT
AIR BAGSJune 23, 1995
AIR BAG FAILURE, AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT IN DASH PANEL IS TURNING ON. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJune 20, 1995
ENGINE STALLS UNEXPECTANTLY. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJune 12, 1995
DRIVING ON A TWO LANE ROAD TRIED TO PASS ANOTHER CAR WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT DUE TO IGNITION COIL FAILURE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJune 12, 1995
REPLACED ENGINE BELTS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 12, 1995
DURING BRAKE APPLICATION ON CURVES VEHICLE STARTS TO VIBRATE/SHIMMY, REPLACED RIGHT AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS. *AK
STEERINGJune 12, 1995
REPLACED STEERING DAMPER. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJune 12, 1995
BATTERY FAILURE.
EQUIPMENTJune 12, 1995
A/C EVAPORATOR FAILED, EMITTING ODOR/LEAKING.
TIRESJune 12, 1995
SIDEWALL FAILURE OF THREE GOODYEAR TIRES.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGJune 12, 1995
ENGINE FAILED/REPLACED. *AW
STEERINGMay 30, 1995
WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTLY, DUE TO STEERING DAMPER. TT
AIR BAGSMay 30, 1995
IMPACT 11:00 POSITION, HITTING A GUARD RAIL, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOYED. TT
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #964846STEERINGMay 30, 1995
VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, SWERVED FROM LANE TO LANE, HITTING A GUARD RAIL. TT
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #964846SUSPENSIONMay 29, 1995
FRONT SUSPENSION LUBRICATED DUE TO NOISE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMay 29, 1995
VALVE COVER FAILED, CAUSING LEAK.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 29, 1995
FRONT BRAKES OVERHAULED.
POWER TRAINMay 29, 1995
REAR DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH PACKS WORN, ALSO CARRIER/BEARINGS FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF ACCELERATION/NOISE. *SKD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMay 29, 1995
LEFT MOTOR MOUNT BROKE.
VISIBILITYMay 29, 1995
WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEMS.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESMay 29, 1995
LEFT FRONT DOOR LOCK CYLINDER FAILED.
SUSPENSIONMay 29, 1995
REAR SHOCKS LEAK.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMay 26, 1995
OVERFLOW-PLASTIC TUBE ATTACHMENT LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE RADIATOR FILL NECK DISINTEGRATED AND FELL OFF. TT AND FELL OFF. TT
POWER TRAINMay 23, 1995
REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. *SKD
VISIBILITYMay 23, 1995
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.
VISIBILITYMay 23, 1995
RIGHT EXTERIOR MIRROR FAILED.
STRUCTUREMay 23, 1995
SPOT WELDS FAILED ON FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR, CAUSING DOOR TO BECOME INOPERABLE.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESMay 23, 1995
REAR DOOR LATCH FAILED.
SUSPENSIONMay 23, 1995
STRUTS REPLACED.
AIR BAGSMay 18, 1995
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *AW
Crash reported
NHTSA #486089STRUCTUREMay 4, 1995
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HOOD POPPED OPEN AND HOOD FLEW OFF OF VEHICLE. TT
POWER TRAINMay 2, 1995
TRANSMISSION HESITATES WHEN COLD *SKD
STRUCTUREMay 1, 1995
DRIVER SIDE FLOOR BOARD TAKING ON WATER SHORTING OUT WIRES, RESULTING IN ALL TYPES OF MALFUNCTION. TT
SUSPENSIONApril 25, 1995
VEHICLE SHAKES AND BOUNCES VIOLENTLY. *TW
VISIBILITYApril 24, 1995
INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR CAME OFF. *SKD
AIR BAGSApril 20, 1995
DURING A HEAD ON COLLISION THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG (DRIVERS SIDE) DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER FILED A COMPLAINT WITH MFG, FILE #2706421. TT
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #964118ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGApril 14, 1995
505-272-7600 MARY RUSSO: WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE EXPLODED; NO WARNING; PIECES OF ENGINE BLOCK FLEW OUT UNDER/BEHIND VEHICLE; NO WARNING. TT
STRUCTUREApril 11, 1995
THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR FELL OFF PURCHASE JEEP BRAND NEW . TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 11, 1995
FRONT ROTORS WEAR UNEVENLY WITH LEFT NEEDING REPLACEMENT DUE TO EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
STRUCTUREApril 10, 1995
POWER DOOR LOCKS FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY, CAUSING THE SECURITY ALARM TO ACTIVATE WHEN UNLOCKING VEHICLE.
STRUCTUREApril 10, 1995
REAR HATCH DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AFTER 4 REPAIR ATTEMPTS. *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICApril 10, 1995
BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY.
SUSPENSIONApril 10, 1995
VEHICLE VIBRATES AND BOUNCES FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *SKD
STRUCTUREApril 5, 1995
DEFECTIVE WELDS ON DRIVERS SIDE CRACKED CAUSING VEHICLE DOOR TO HANG OFF. CREATING POTENTIAL RISK OF DRIVER FALLING FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. DESCRIBE. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMApril 3, 1995
BATTERY FAILURE. *AW
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGApril 3, 1995
TURN SIGNAL INOPERATIVE. *AW
AIR BAGSMarch 28, 1995
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAG. *AW
Crash reported
NHTSA #482710EQUIPMENTMarch 20, 1995
HOLE IN EVAPORATOR, CAUSING FREON TO LEAK. *AW
SEAT BELTSMarch 20, 1995
RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO RELEASE, CAUSING CHILD IN CHILD SAFETY SEAT TO BECOME STUCK IN SEAT UNTIL BELT WAS CUT. *SKD
STRUCTUREMarch 17, 1995
DRIVER'S DOOR NOT SPOT WELDED, CAUSING DOOR TO SAG AND STICK. *SKD
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESMarch 16, 1995
REAR TAILGATE LATCH FAILED, CAUSING TAILGATE TO COME OPEN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMarch 13, 1995
2 ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT SPLIT. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMarch 13, 1995
VEHICLE STALL OUT AT ANY SPEED, CAUSING BRAKE AND STEERING ABILITY LOST, REPLACE CRANK SHIFT/CRANK SENSOR/SPEED SENSOR TWICE/WIRING TO NO AVAIL. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 13, 1995
VEHICLE STALL OUT AT ANY SPEED, CAUSING BRAKE AND STEERING ABILITY LOST, REPLACE CRANK SHIFT/CRANK SENSOR/SPEED SENSOR TWICE/WIRING TO NO AVAIL. TT
STEERINGMarch 13, 1995
VEHICLE STALL OUT AT ANY SPEED, CAUSING BRAKE AND STEERING ABILITY LOST, REPLACE CRANK SHIFT/CRANK SENSOR/SPEED SENSOR TWICE/WIRING TO NO AVAIL. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMarch 13, 1995
INTERMITTENT STALLING, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING/CONTROL. *SKD
AIR BAGSMarch 12, 1995
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT. *SKD
Crash reported
NHTSA #482092VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMarch 9, 1995
SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE IN REVERSE GEAR, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *SKD
POWER TRAINMarch 6, 1995
GEAR SELECTOR CABLE WORE THROUGH FRONT DRIVE SHAFT, CAUSING DRIVE SHAFT TO SPLIT IN HALF. TT
POWER TRAINMarch 3, 1995
MANUAL TRANSMISSION REVERSE GEAR IS DIFFICULT TO GET INTO WITH OUT A DELAY.ALSO CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT. TT
POWER TRAINMarch 3, 1995
MANUAL TRANSMISSION REVERSE GEAR IS DIFFICULT TO GET INTO WITH OUT A DELAY.ALSO CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT. TT
SUSPENSIONFebruary 21, 1995
VEHICLES SUSPENSION NOT STRONG ENOUGH AS INDICATED TO SAFELY TOW 5,000 LB TRAILER, CAUSING VEHICLE/TRAILER TO LOOSE CONTROL/ROLLOVER.
Crash reported
NHTSA #481373AIR BAGSFebruary 21, 1995
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING ABOVE ACCIDENT/VEHICLE ROLLOVER, RESULTED IN INJURY. *SKD
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #481373STRUCTUREFebruary 21, 1995
VEHICLE DOES NOT TOW TRAILER PROPERLY, CAUSING TRAILER/VEHICLE TO SWAY/LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SKD
Crash reported3 injury(ies)
NHTSA #484687STRUCTUREFebruary 14, 1995
THE FRONT DRIVERS DOOR DECIDED TO COME UNHINGED. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 13, 1995
BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. TT
SEAT BELTSFebruary 10, 1995
REAR SEAT BELT ON DRIVERS SIDE LOCKED INTO PLACE AND TIGHTEN AROUND DAUGHTER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. PLEASE DESCRIBE OTHER PROBLEMS.
SEAT BELTSFebruary 10, 1995
REAR SEAT BELT ON DRIVERS SIDE LOCKED INTO PLACE AND TIGHTEN AROUND DAUGHTER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. PLEASE DESCRIBE OTHER PROBLEMS.
STRUCTUREFebruary 9, 1995
PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FELL OUT HINGES WHEN OPEN. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFebruary 1, 1995
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A PERIOD 5 MINS. UNDER THE HOOD FIRE FUEL LINE LEAK, EA94-016 ACTIVE. TT
Fire reported
NHTSA #959438VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJanuary 30, 1995
VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD THEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AT UNKNOWN SPEED. TT
Crash reported
NHTSA #959337STRUCTUREJanuary 30, 1995
VEHICLE SPLASHES WATER ONTO WINDSHIELD WHEN DRIVING THROUGH STANDING WATER, IMPAIRING DRIVER'S VISION. *TW
POWER TRAINJanuary 25, 1995
ODOMETER FRAUD. *AW
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 18, 1995
WHEN SNOWING ON ICE ROAD ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILED. TT
POWER TRAINJanuary 17, 1995
WHILE DRIVING ON AN INCLINE, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, THEN CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT IN TRANSMISSION, ACCORDING TO FIRE DEPT REPORT. TT
Fire reported
NHTSA #958766FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEJanuary 11, 1995
HAVE NOTICED A GAS TANK LEAK SINCE 1993. TT
POWER TRAINJanuary 8, 1995
GEAR SHIFT LEVER JUMPED OUT OF GEAR SEVERAL TIMES INTO NEUTRAL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO COME TO A HALT ON HIGHWAY. *SKD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLJanuary 6, 1995
VEHICLE HAD UNWANTED ACCELERATION FROM PARK TO REVERSE GEAR AND HIT A HOUSE. TT
Crash reported
NHTSA #958353SEATSJanuary 5, 1995
BAR UNDER THE BOTTOM OF DRIVER SEAT BROKE, RESULTING IN STABILITY PROBLEM. TT
SEAT BELTSJanuary 5, 1995
SHOULDER HARNESS DID NOT TIGHTEN UP UPON IMPACT AS INTENDED; VEHICLE REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT SUDDENLY SLOWED DOWN. TT
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #958310SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 2, 1995
STICKING BRAKES. *AK
STEERINGJanuary 1, 1995
STEERING DAMPER FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO WOBBLE/VIBRATE WHEN BRAKING. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 30, 1994
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SENSOR MODULE FAILED, CAUSING ABS BRAKES TO FAIL ON WET ROADS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD
Crash reported
NHTSA #478546VISIBILITYDecember 30, 1994
KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 7, 1994
BRAKE CALIPERS FROZE UP, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR ON ROTORS/BRAKE FAILURE. *SKD
SUSPENSIONNovember 18, 1994
VEHICLE LOST CONTROL/STARTED SPINNING, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash reported
NHTSA #476600STRUCTURENovember 4, 1994
REAR HATCH FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (93V-055). *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLOctober 27, 1994
IDLE CONTROL VALVE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL IN TRAFFIC. *TW
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAugust 13, 1994
CONNECTING ROD BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. *AW
POWER TRAINApril 27, 1993
TRANSFER CASE OIL SEALS CONTINUALLY FAIL, CAUSING LEAK.
POWER TRAINApril 27, 1993
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT FAILED DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR. *DSH