We found the following complaints for JEEP CHEROKEE (1997)
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Driven home from school at 60 mile per hour and hit a deer, about a 175 pound deer.it sent me into a ditch, then out of the ditch and i stop on a famers lawn.the air bag didn't go off.the police, and my doctor think i didn't have an airbag in the sbc airbad container.the front end, and left front quarter panel are total.to repair car i am looking at$5,100.being the car was old and paid for i had removed the collison for the insurance coverage.i am also unemploped, with no unemployment checks.i am the first onwer of the car.i having problems with my head, neck right shoulder and back.i do have medical coverage through my wife, m-care at the university of michigan.
The contact owns a 1997 jeep cherokee. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph when she crashed into a cow. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy during the crash. The contact suffered injuries to the right shoulder and right leg. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 100,000. The vin was not available.
Consumer received recall notice97v194002.recall was repaired by dealership.however, afterrepairs, consumer has had to haverepair work performed one more time.consumer states fuel gauge seems defective again.air bag module and reposition module replaced.
The contact owns a 1997 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, both the driver side and passenger side air bags erroneously deployed. During the incident, the contact sustained a head injury which required medical emergency treatment. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 248,000.
The contact owns a 1997 jeep cherokee. While driving 40 mph, the accelerator pedal stuck.the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the accelerator cable and throttle body were greased. A week later, while driving, the vehicle suddenly began to accelerate; the contact applied the brakes and parked. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the throttle body and accelerator cable stuck. Also, the air bag light stayed illuminated. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000 and the current mileage was 155,202.
The contact owns a 1997 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, both the frontal driver and passenger side air bags deployed. The contact also stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated for approximately one month prior to the failure. The contact had to maneuver to the shoulder to a complete stop. There were no injuries reported. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
While driving in wet conditions the consumer lost braking power, causing vehicle to hit another vehicle.air bag did not deploy. Please provide further details.
Owner hit another car face on and the air bag didn't deploy.
Brake master cylinder does not work properly, causing excessive wear of rotors and pads which may cause extended braking distance.common problem.also, vehicle was bought used, and prevouisly was in a frontal collision, and airbags did not deploy.please provide further information.
While driving an accident occurred, and air bags did not deploy, also the seat belt malfunctioned, there was one injury.
While driving at 35 mph, the vehicle experienced several frontal impacts,and the defective driver and passenger airbag system is inoperative which did not protect the occupant in this accident.manufacturer states the vehcile was involved in undercarriage accident.
Vehicle was involved in a t-bone collision at appoximately40 mph of impact, and both air bags failed to deploy. Dealer / manufacturer notified.
No deployment of passenger and driver side air bags during vehicle front end collision. Mjs
Consumer was involved in 60 mph front-end collision in which the driver's/passenger's air bags did not deploy,causing occupants to sustain injuries.please give further details.
No deployment of airbag in accident, resulting in a fatality.
This vehicle was found not to have a passneger side air bag, the consumer took the vehicle to have a switch installed and was told that there is no passenger's side air bag. Dealr has not been contacted.
When brakes are applied they would vibrate. Power steering belt not working properly. Took to dealer & mechanic repaired brakes & steering belt. Was going upanincline & applied brakes lightly. Vehicle pulled to left. Emergency brake failed. Hit phone pole. Air bags did not deploy. Taken vehicle back to dealer.
Consumer washit from the rear at 75 mphin which thevehicle became airborne the driver's or passenger's air bags did not deploy, nor did the seat belts retract, causing the occupants serious injuries. Please give any further details.
Consumer was involved in a 40 mph frontal collision in whichdriver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy.please give any further details.
Consumer was in a crash.whiledriving 35mph a vehicle ran a red light andbroadsided thedriver's side of a chevrolet pickup. Driver's air bag failed to deploy.
Unschedulued airbag deployment.
Consumer was traveling 55mph on highway and slid into a patch of black ice,losing control of vehicle.then, ran into a guardrail and another motorist.upon impact, driver's side airbag did not deploy.one person was injured in the accident.
Accident on 11-08-2000 wet surface, upon apply abs brakes the vechile sled into intersection striking a gravel truck suffering approx. $ 9,000 in damagejeep was struck on the left front and took the entire front clip off, but the airbags did not deploy, at what speed are the bags suppose to deploy, and is this a factory defect?
Was making a left turn onto the freeway; another vehicle ran a red light; then hit front of jeep which went into a spin; it jumped a curb & knocked down 1 pole. Upon impact with pole, the air bags never deployed. Driver suffered some injuries.
Defective air bag sensor module.
Consumer is being denied recall repair (00v-105) by the dealership, dealership does not have the time to complete recall repairs. *mjs
Consumer receivedrecall notice 00v105000. Took vehicle to dealership. Was informed, by mechanic thatrecall problem was not associated withthis vehicle. Driver requested diagnostictesting on vehicle because of air bag light coming on. Mechanic determined air bag modulewas cause of problem, however the mechanic refused to do repairs under recall. Consumer contacted the manufacturer and was informed no recalls on this vehicledue to vin.
Consumer received recall repair, the dealership charged for vaccuming the vehicle and the consumer is not satisfied about having to pay for charges. (00v-105) *mjs
Unschedulued airbag deployment.
Vic display show "coolant sensor bad." online investigations reveal many owners have experienced the same problem over the years. Their trial solutions have ranged from replacing the "coolant temperature sensor," the coolant level sensor," replacing "connecting wiring" to the vic, and to removing the vic to repair solder joints and cracks at the circuit board that is located in the vic. Most report that the first three attempted remedies did not resolve the defect.some report success in re-soldering joints on the circuit board. The latter,--removing the vic and repairs at the circuit board-- is an involved process and requires extensive knowledge and repair tools and equipment. All report that this condition left unresolved could lead to the engine overheatingand/or faulty data sent to the fuel injection system, and possible engine fire.with so many complaints on this defect, a recall or a manufacture repair bulletins, shouldbe issued at the manufacturer's expense.
While drivingentire electrical system went out.fuses were checked and replaced to repair.the next day the entire instrument panel went out other than the cruise control.the defect does not allow the consumer to have access to see speedometer and other important parts.
The gauges on the instrument panel started bouncing back and forth, the check engine light came on. I had the code read and it said the coolant temp sensor was bad, changed that still says that sensor is bad. I cannot pass emissions and inspection to get licensed.
Car stalls ,shuts off while driving, hard to start. Instrument panels lights will not work. Dome lights will not work. Had to take fuse out to extinguished dome lights, otherwise stay on all the time .gas gage shows that more gas in tank than really is.
1997 jeep grand cherokee laredo 4.0l i6 began stalling in 2010 under seemingly random conditions. Replaced several parts (spark plugs, wires, distributor cap & rotor, ignition coil, pcm) over the past four years to no avail. The difference currently is that the stall now only seems to occur at temperatures less than 65-70 degrees f. The colder the environment, the worse stall probability. Colder temps also increase probability vehicle will not start after a stall. Vehicle will always fire up on a cold start. Stall occurs at varying speeds (including at idle), but above approximately 40 mph stall becomes what seems like a misfire. Believe i have narrowed the problem down to an intermittent connection in the wiring harness, either at the gray pcm connector (closest to body), or in the wire leading to this connector. Putting enough pressure on the wires under the pcm in a certain direction will cause the vehicle to hiccup or stall. Only code ever shown related to stall was the unspecific p0351 ignition system code. Fortunately, if a stall occurs at higher speeds, engine/vehicle speed must still drop to a certain level before power steering/braking are lost. Otherwise vehicle would be too dangerous to drive. Nevertheless this is still a hazardous condition.
The vehicle stalls unexpectedly when slowing down or coming to a stop. The check engine light is on, however; the code that comes up is for the ignition which was already repaired and not the issue causing at hand. This malfunction is freakishly common when i look it up online for this make, model, and year. This problem is very dangerous as it may or can cause death or serious injury if in intersection or busy road/highway. Please notify me of any solutions or information on this matter. We have also changed spark plugs as well as wires & coil.
Stalling while driving. No code = onboard computer bad?, no accident yet!! when it stalls i have a hard time to start the jeep ... It happened 2 times ... Once while driving, the other was at a stoplight ........already have a recall 10583287 for a trailer hitch to make the gas tank safer and still waiting...no accident yet!!
Headlights while driving were occasionally turning off and on. Side lights remained on and instrument panel lights remained on. Upon investigation for cause, discovered connector on headlight/dimmer switch was melted due to excessive heat buildup. Suspect due to several connectors on dimmer switch were loose adding resistance to the flow of current creating excessive heat in switch and connector. Switch was replaced and problem was resolved. Since the switch provides power directly to the headlights, this creates a potential fire hazard. There should be a relay configuration to the headlights to reduce current flow through the headlight switch.
Complete lost of power in electrical system
Alternator failed.
Ignition key failed.
Engine stops without command at speeds up to 65 mph.diagnostics revealed an apparent loss of ignition run to engine's computer.
Vehicle stalls with no warning and cannot be restarted,vehicle has to be towed.this is due to anelectrical problem.
While traveling 40mphvehicle stalled and died. No prior warnings, and vehicle would not start. Towed it to dealer.
Engine check light illuminated on three occasions,indicating malfunction. When this occurs, the vehicle will not shift gears,the vehicle will also hesitate and lose power when accelerating.dealers has replaced the computer system which did not remedy the problem.please give any further details.
Starter failed.
Wire harness has burnmarks due to excessive heat from the engine. Dealer notified.
While driving down the road smoke was coming out of defroster.stopped vehicle, thencar caught on fire.contacted manufacturer.
While driving the vehiclewill stall unexpectedly due to a faulty wiringharness which caused the fuse to blow out.dealer replaced and repaired the wiring harness 3 times. Please provide further information.
While drivingentire electrical system went out.fuses were checked and replaced to repair.the next day the entire instrument panel went out other than the cruise control.the defect does not allow the consumer to have access to see speedometer and other important parts.
My guess is the water build up from the a/c evaporator is causing some kind of short to the left turn signal, horn, and radio
Initial fuel tank assembly failure 5/98 occurred at freeway speeds on highway overpass 680/24 walnut creek, ca.vehicle ran out of gas even though gauge indicated fuel level above 1/8 tank.created hazardous traffic backup for several miles on southbound interstate 680 requiring police assistance.subsequent problems with replacement fuel tank assemblies 3/29/99 and 8/30/99, currently unresolved.transmission failure affected drivability requiring replacement 8/30/99.began experiencing dangerous engine and electrical problems, including abrupt check engine light preceding engine bucking, severe engine surging, followed by loss of power, near stall at 35 mph, radio and power window failure 8/23/99, creating hazardous situation for vehicle occupants and other drivers on road. The fuel assembly fuse failure on 11/1/99 occurred at freeway speed in rush hour traffic on eastbound highway 4 in martinez near pacheco blvd. Off-ramp with absolutely no warning.loss of engine, power steering, power brakes at this speed and traffic conditions created potential for fatal collision involving multiple vehicles. Vehicle at lehmer's dealership from 11/1/99-11/5/99.dealership failed to duplicate, locate, or repair failure.vehicle released on 11/5/99.the second fuel system fuse failure occurred without warning on 11/6/99, on westbound ygnacio valley, a secondary 4 lane road at 45 mph speed, again creating a potentially hazardous situation. Police called to prevent possible collisions while waiting for tow.due to these recurring and unresolved service problems we have lost all faith in the safety of this vehicle.we refuse to put our family or other drivers at risk and wish to file aformal complaint with the nhtsa and to pursue resolution of this matter under the lemon law.we purchased this vehicle in good faith, but cannot in good conscience sell it or trade it in due to the potential for loss of life in its current condition.
While drivingentire electrical system went out.fuses were checked and replaced to repair.the next day the entire instrument panel went out other than the cruise control.the defect does not allow the consumer to have access to see speedometer and other important parts.
Improper reading of fuel gauge due to faulty circut chip board for fuel control,rendering vehicle inoperative.
Vic display show "coolant sensor bad." online investigations reveal many owners have experienced the same problem over the years. Their trial solutions have ranged from replacing the "coolant temperature sensor," the coolant level sensor," replacing "connecting wiring" to the vic, and to removing the vic to repair solder joints and cracks at the circuit board that is located in the vic. Most report that the first three attempted remedies did not resolve the defect.some report success in re-soldering joints on the circuit board. The latter,--removing the vic and repairs at the circuit board-- is an involved process and requires extensive knowledge and repair tools and equipment. All report that this condition left unresolved could lead to the engine overheatingand/or faulty data sent to the fuel injection system, and possible engine fire.with so many complaints on this defect, a recall or a manufacture repair bulletins, shouldbe issued at the manufacturer's expense.
The vehicle stalls unexpectedly when slowing down or coming to a stop. The check engine light is on, however; the code that comes up is for the ignition which was already repaired and not the issue causing at hand.this malfunction is freakishly common when i look it up online for this make, model, and year. This problem is very dangerous as it may or can cause death or serious injury if in intersection or busy road/highway.please notify me of any solutions or information on this matter.
Car will not start anymore, it used to turn off at lights, or stop signs. Now it just wont turn on at all. I see a lot of complaints about this same issue. What can be done without costing me a fortune.
Vic display show "coolant sensor bad." online investigations reveal many owners have experienced the same problem over the years. Their trial solutions have ranged from replacing the "coolant temperature sensor," the coolant level sensor," replacing "connecting wiring" to the vic, and to removing the vic to repair solder joints and cracks at the circuit board that is located in the vic. Most report that the first three attempted remedies did not resolve the defect.some report success in re-soldering joints on the circuit board. The latter,--removing the vic and repairs at the circuit board-- is an involved process and requires extensive knowledge and repair tools and equipment. All report that this condition left unresolved could lead to the engine overheatingand/or faulty data sent to the fuel injection system, and possible engine fire.with so many complaints on this defect, a recall or a manufacture repair bulletins, shouldbe issued at the manufacturer's expense.
Vehicle has hard starts and frequent hesitation and stalling, at all speeds city street driving as well as highway driving.i have had a new distributor cap, rotor, plugs, wires, coil, installed, yet symptoms persist.sudden deceleration at highway speeds is a seriously dangerous condition.my research suggests this is a common problem with the jeep cherokee xj.i narrowly escaped a crash on a busy interstate highway this morning at freeway speeds.jeep ought to be aware of this problem, yet there seems to be no remedy for owners.i would at least like to know what the problem is.possible remedies (from my research) include multiple parts and many hours of labor:o2 sensor, throttle position sensor, crankshaft position sensor, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, fuel pressure regulator, engine control module, alternator, neutral safety switch, ballast resistor, transmission control module, torque convertor, power control module, transmission control solenoid, etc.what is causing all of these vehicles to stall dangerously?
1997 jeep grand cherokee laredo 4.0l i6 began stalling in 2010 under seemingly random conditions. Replaced several parts (spark plugs, wires, distributor cap & rotor, ignition coil, pcm) over the past four years to no avail. The difference currently is that the stall now only seems to occur at temperatures less than 65-70 degrees f. The colder the environment, the worse stall probability. Colder temps also increase probability vehicle will not start after a stall. Vehicle will always fire up on a cold start. Stall occurs at varying speeds (including at idle), but above approximately 40 mph stall becomes what seems like a misfire. Believe i have narrowed the problem down to an intermittent connection in the wiring harness, either at the gray pcm connector (closest to body), or in the wire leading to this connector. Putting enough pressure on the wires under the pcm in a certain direction will cause the vehicle to hiccup or stall. Only code ever shown related to stall was the unspecific p0351 ignition system code. Fortunately, if a stall occurs at higher speeds, engine/vehicle speed must still drop to a certain level before power steering/braking are lost. Otherwise vehicle would be too dangerous to drive. Nevertheless this is still a hazardous condition.
I have a 1997 jeep with 150,000 miles on it and i am having a lot of issues with it stalling out for no reason. It's been doing this for over a year. It started all of a sudden out of the blue. I have taken it to the repair shop over 20 times to try and get the problem resolved and they are not able to find the problem. They have even kept it over night and had it on machines to figure out why it stalls and am not able to figure it out. I have replace sensors, fuel filter, battery, not to mention so many other parts and nothing is stopping it from stalling out for no reason. I have spent so much money and i love my jeep but i am real nervous to drive it that i might go to turn and the jeep will stall while turning a corner and get t-boned by oncoming traffic. Or driving on the highway and all of a sudden it will sputter and stall out. I have read that "many" jeeps are having the same issue, can someone please from the safety car site look into this as there will be a family in this type of vehicle driving and the problem could occure and cause a diaster in someones life. I have driven in differant ares on the road, highway, residential areas, going the speed limit, and also going 15 miles an hour and it wil stall out. I have again seen so many posting regarding this issue so there has got to be some kind of a manufacturing problem with these jeeps ...please, please look into this.
Radiator & various ac parts needed replacement.steering gave out in 2002.a screw went through an engine part.recently, a joint connecting the axel to the steering mechanism had to be replaced.fuel pump failed. Incredibly, it is inside the gas tank. I have since learned that jeep gas tanks corrode on the inside, thus clogging the fuel pump.this is a very expensive repair because of the labor.there is still the possibility that this new fuel pump may also fail, because the gas tank was not replaced and the problem still exists. I\\\\\\'ve heard numerous similar complaints regarding the fuel system from other jeep owners.there should have been a recall.
I own a 1997 jeep grand cherokee 4.0 l6 two wheel drive with 165,000 miles.i was driving down the highway at 65 and the engine died.thankfully i was on an empty highway and was able to drive into the emergency lane. This happened four times since.i still had power but the engine would not respond. I took it to the dealer who could not find the problem.i have since heard of this happening to many 1990's jeeps, with no real known cause or cure.i changed the oil, spark plugs and cleaned the fuel lines.i will attempt to replace the pcm. This is a very dangerous instance and i am frustrated that none of the mechanics that i have been to, even dealers, could find the problem, and just allowed me to continue down the road.if a cure for this problem is found i would like to be contacted.
Went out to go somewhere and it had a hard time starting. As i began to drive down the road my jeep started to backfire, all of a sudden it cut off and the steering wheel locked up and the lights went out it was dark so i could of been injured. When i got it to crank back my abs light has been on ever since and we have bought about 5 hundred dollars in parts and tried everything we know to do even the mechanics we have asked about it have no answers for us, we can't afford to buy another vehicle and no one wants to buy it from us because of all of the problems we have had with our jeep!
Engine light continued to stay on.dealer stated transmission control module malfunctioned.
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I think that the overall service of the jeep dealer really stinks. No safety defect listed within summary.
Consumer stated when turning vehicle off, the cooling fan continued to run until battery was drained completelywhich caused vehicle to be undriveable.
While driving engine overheated due to faulty radiator. Dealer notified,and did not want to honor extended warranty.
Vehicle hesitates and stalls in traffic and backfires when driver applies gas
Engine stalls when fuel level is 1/2 to 1/4 full, especially so when making turns.there are dozens and dozens of other jeep cherokee owners whom i have spoke to that also have this problem.just visit any of the jeep owners internet message boards such as jeepforum.com, jeepsunlimited.com, or jeepin.com and do a search.you will find a suprizing number of results. *ph
Motor mounts were replacedtwice.consumer was traveling onhighway andfelt a vibration inside ofvehicle.he was able to pull over. Vehicle had to be towed.
Engine check light continued to stay on.transmission control module malfunctioned.
Motor mount bolts sheared off, allowing the engine to shift while in motion, also causing increased vibration in the vehicle. Dealer said bolts need to be replaced.
Passenger's motor mount bolts shearing off in engine block during normal use. It has happened to a number of people with the 4.0l engine & chrysler knows about this & has come up w/ a fix concerning this problem. This is a very dangerious condition & it should be addressed this way. Chrysler is refusing to pay for this repair saying it is not covered under the extended warranty. The only reason this failure is accurring is because the bolts are probably being over torqued or of poor grade. Please help because i'm not alone with this problem.
While driving engine check light came on. Consumer pulled over to check under the hood.consumerindicated that before engine check light came on,gears wereslipping. A couple of days before,engine quit and vehicle would not go over 25mph.took vehicleto dealer,and they said it was a common transmission problem. Dealer rebuilt transmission.at another time,consumer heard a loud bang.she stopped/looked under car, and noticed oil on the back window due to engine rod breaking off,piercing three holes in oil pan. No warning at all, and then vehicle died.
Was driving 65mph andheard a clunking noise. Had taken vehicle to priviate mechanic, and was informed that bolts had either sheared off or were broken off onright side motor mounts. This causedengine to drop ontoframe.first timevehicle was diabled.currently, this was second time.advised not to drive vehicle.
Motor mount bolts sheared letting motor drop which damaged fan shroud.
While driving the vehicle at an undetermined speed, the fuel light illuminated on the dashboard, then the vehicle stalled out. The consumer had made contact with the dealership on four separate occasions and the problem still occurred. Please provide any additional information.
How can the freon in a system outlast the system itself? there must be something wrong when the bearings in the system freeze u, p causing the belt to burn up and totally disabling the automobile.
Engine bolts that holdengine up havebroken off after hitting a pothole. Contacted a dealer.
Consumer was traveling65 mph &vehicle started making a real loud noise. Consumer pulled over to see what was wrong, it seemed okay to drivevehicle home. Next dayvehicle was taken togarage, motor bolts broke off.dealer was contacted, but because of no warranty, they didn't seemconcerned.
While driving at about 45 mph engine dropped, and consumer had to get off the road.
Crankshaft failed.
Vehicle hit a pothole, dropped 3 inches onright side. Consumer pulled over, and noticed 3 of the bolts holding engine had broken off.right engine mount bolts broke off in the block, causing a broken fan shroud, fan blade was hitting inner fender wall.
Consumer is not sure whatengine problems are. Sending form to consumer, detail information will be added.
We have just be told that we will have to replace our engine, because of the oil pressure in the engine. We have had repairs made for this problem every 2 to 3 months. We have had the same company work on our jeep if you need further information. This problem has gotten so bad that the engine has to be replace to fix this problem. I have spoke to other customers and they to have had to replace their engine to stop this problem. I can not believe that i paid $35,000.00 for my jeep and now have to put in a new engine. Chysler has to have had other comsumer with the same problem. We have been buying chysler for a log time, and never had a problem like this before. I hope that you look into my problem. Any help on your in would help our family.
While driving, consumer stated that the vehicle began to bog down so he pulled over, consumer then noticed vehicle was on fire, ohio traffic crash report.
Vehicle experiences infrequent hesitation when at low speed or accelerating at low speed. Dealer cannot determine cause.
While drivingat highway speedengine will just shut down without warning, causing the steering to become hard and the brakes inoperative.dealer has been contacted.
While driving smoke started coming from under the hood and vehicle caught on fire.jeep dealer has inspectedvehicle.consumer states that four people were injured, possible engine failure.
While driving about 25 mph and coming to a stop vehicle will cut off. Starting toback up and the engine check light will come on, and the vehicle will cut off.
Consumer was test drivingand made a u turn andvehicle shut off with prior warning.mechanic told him that fuel pressure gauge,and then a light came on.also,tail lights were out, andcomputer was reset.dealershipwas aware ofproblem.
Engine check light illuminated on three occasions,indicating malfunction. When this occurs, the vehicle will not shift gears,the vehicle will also hesitate and lose power when accelerating.dealers has replaced the computer system which did not remedy the problem.please give any further details.
While traveling at 33mph, vehicle suddenly accelerated, spun out of control and rolled over twice before being stopped by some small evergreen tree.
Consumer was driving and parked the vehicle to go into the store, and when tried to start the vehicle up, there was no power at all. The consumer was driving before when lost all power, and there was no prior warning. The vehicle has been in the shop 2 times, and the vehicle is back in the shop.
Engine lost all power, causing multiple near rear end collisions. Diagnostics indicated in chrysler service manual posted "55" (end of mil codes) indicating no failed components. Service station replaced o2 sensor and cleaned subsequent impacts to fuel injectors. Per chrysler service manual, o2 sensor failure code "21" should have been indicated for such failures, thus affording a warning to driver of failed component.
After returning from the grocery store, i parked the car in the driveway.30 minutes later, i looked out the window to see black smoke coming out of the hood and the top of the hood was black & blistered.we dialed 911 to report this and the city of northampton, ma sent the fire department and police department.when the fire department arrived they were unable to open the hood release because it had been melted by the heat.they forcibly opened the hood and hosed down the engine compartment until it had cooled to a safe point.they filed a report and the police also filed a report.the car was towed to a local chrylser dealer that same day.on monday, july 22, 2002 i notified my insurance company met life.they sent an appraiser that week who stated that the engine fire was caused by debris entering the intake manifold.i notified chrysler manufacturing company at their consumer complaint number at 9am monday july 22nd that there had been an engine fire in my 1997 jeep cherokee sport.i also received information that daimlerchrysler is recalling over a million sport utility vehicles from 1999 to 2002 because of a manifold problem that could cause an engine fire.many of these cars were jeep cherokee models.it has been described to me by the mechanic and insurance appraiser that this is why my car had an engine fire. Today i am filing this complaint, july 29, 2002.chrysler corporation has not returned my calls or gone to see the car and review the cause of the engine fire.i am not able to determine if my car can be safely repaired and avoid a recurrence of the same problem.i would appreciate it if you can investigate my complaint and review the cause of the engine fire in my vehicle to determine if it should also be subject to the recall.can it be repaired so that the engine fire does not recur due to problems with the engine design.
Vehicle hit a pothole, dropped 3 inches onright side. Consumer pulled over, and noticed 3 of the bolts holding engine had broken off.right engine mount bolts broke off in the block, causing a broken fan shroud, fan blade was hitting inner fender wall.
1997 jeep cherokee.ehaust manifold crack.i have friends who own 98 and 99 cherokee's with the same problem.dealer states it is common.makes for hard startingpoor fuel millage and a fire hazard. Very expensive fix.should be a recall.
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We brought the vehicle to lehighton motors in lehighton, pa and they were not able to detect the problm so we were fitted with a black box and were told to drive around and activate the black box when the problem happened.this was a dangerous situation for us.they changed both o2 sensors.the problem persisted, and they decided that the fuel tank sensor package needed replacement.all this cost bout $800.00 for parts that were in a car with 35,000 miles, and it put us in seriously dangerous circumstances. We contcted daimler/chrysler for relief, but to no avail.please investigate this situation.
Engine lost all power, causing multiple near rear end collisions. Diagnostics indicated in chrysler service manual posted "55" (end of mil codes) indicating no failed components. Service station replaced o2 sensor and cleaned subsequent impacts to fuel injectors. Per chrysler service manual, o2 sensor failure code "21" should have been indicated for such failures, thus affording a warning to driver of failed component.
The contact owns a 1997 jeep cherokee. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the technician diagnosed that the exhaust manifold cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
The manifold cracked.*jg
While driving, the "manifold exhaust" cracked.
First , this car was bought brand new with my ex-husband, nicolas jonville.we bought the car in october, 1997, from a jeep dealer in des plaines, illinois.it was a sales done through international autosource.we then brought the car out to california. Since june, 2000, this car has expeienced o2 sensor problems, exhaust manifold crack, spring defective attached to right front shock, and fuel tank accuracy problem.i have a threeyear old child and drive this car just to take her to pre-sechool and shopping.i work out of the home.i believe the problems i have experienced in one years time are abundant.i don't drive daily into los angeles or san diego, california.i drive barely 20 miles a day.i do believe these problems do cause safetly problems for my daughter and myself.i have fears of stalling due to fuel problems.i have fears of hitting something that affect the spring on the highway and getting in a bad accident. I now have fears of driving the car long distances since the exhaust manifold crack caused me to eat too much gas.the car is only over three years old.i want some answers and will sending this information further with certified documentations of my letters, my reviews of mechanic views and the dealers documentation.the dealer has been non-supportive of fixing any of my problems without paying a high price when i believe these are manufacturer problesms.
1997 jeep cherokee.ehaust manifold crack.i have friends who own 98 and 99 cherokee's with the same problem.dealer states it is common.makes for hard startingpoor fuel millage and a fire hazard. Very expensive fix.should be a recall.
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Multiple failures of air conditioning system requiring more than 4 trips to the service shop that culminated in an $840 cost to replace the air conditioning evaporator.
Air conditioner evaporator defective,several dealer mechanics agree this is a common situation with this specific model.non-dealer mechanics also see this as situation commonly.chrysler has issued extended warranty for other vehicles for similar part but won't for this model.also, previous condensation leakage from front passenger air vents.
Air conditioner coil leaking, same part on grand cherokee recalled.
Air conditioner is leaking fluid.vehiclewill be cold one minute, and the next minute it is hot. Vehicle was taken to a mechanic,and the evaporator coil needed to be replaced.
The evaporator core should not go on a 5 year jeep.
The vehicle has had two experiences with the air conditioner evaporatior failing, recall on other models, however jeep cherokee sport is not included even though the conditions are the same. *mjs
Electrical instrument panel not working.yh
While driving at 65 mph there was a loud noise coming from the rear end. Also,water pump/rear windshield wiper/heater fanandsterowere notworking.
My guess is the water build up from the a/c evaporator is causing some kind of short to the left turn signal, horn, and radio
Cd player failed.
Headlights while driving were occasionally turning off and on. Side lights remained on and instrument panel lights remained on. Upon investigation for cause, discovered connector on headlight/dimmer switch was melted due to excessive heat buildup. Suspect due to several connectors on dimmer switch were loose adding resistance to the flow of current creating excessive heat in switch and connector. Switch was replaced and problem was resolved. Since the switch provides power directly to the headlights, this creates a potential fire hazard. There should be a relay configuration to the headlights to reduce current flow through the headlight switch.
Takata recall when i engage high beams or turn on my right blinker my hazards flash quickly in the back only. I have been pulled over multiple times due to this issue. Have had multifunction switch replaced.
When driving and upon changing the low beam from low to high, andwhen switching back to lowheadlightswere inopearble, causing poor driver visibility. Consumer has contacteddealer, dealer has replaced parts. However,problem still occurs.
Both headlights failed.
Consumer was test drivingand made a u turn andvehicle shut off with prior warning.mechanic told him that fuel pressure gauge,and then a light came on.also,tail lights were out, andcomputer was reset.dealershipwas aware ofproblem.
Engine check light illuminated on three occasions,indicating malfunction. When this occurs, the vehicle will not shift gears,the vehicle will also hesitate and lose power when accelerating.dealers has replaced the computer system which did not remedy the problem.please give any further details.
1997 jeep cherokee; since approx 84,500 miles turn signals (both directions) have failed to operate properly. They indicate appropriate turn but do not return to neutral position. Dealer says switch in steering column needs replacing at cost of approximately $350.00.i have owned many cars since about 1956 and this is the first time i have had this problem. The original workmanship/materials are a big question in my mind.
The contact owns a 1997 jeep cherokee sport. While driving approximately 35 mph the contact noticed the fuel gauge reading fluctuating. The contact stated he was unable to determine the accurate amount of fuel in the vehicle. The vehicle was included under nhtsa campaign id number: 97v194000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly) and had repairs performed prior to the contact assuming ownership of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Car stalls ,shuts off while driving, hard to start. Instrument panels lights will not work. Dome lights will not work. Had to take fuse out to extinguished dome lights, otherwise stay on all the time .gas gage shows that more gas in tank than really is.
The fuel gauge read inaccurately.*nlm
While driving, the fuel gauge indicated the incorrect amount of fuel.as a result the vehicle ran out of gas without warning.the dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem. *nlm
Owner received recall notice 97v194.002, fuel sending unit in february. Contacted dealer and was told parts had to be ordered, dealership still does not have parts in.
Fuel gauge reads incorrectly.the gauge light comes on and off when the fuel level is anywhere below 1/2 tank.not sure how much gas is in the vehicle unless it is topped off. There was a recall 97v194000 for the fuel sending units, however this vehicle was not included due to vin.
Radiator & various ac parts needed replacement.steering gave out in 2002.a screw went through an engine part.recently, a joint connecting the axel to the steering mechanism had to be replaced.fuel pump failed. Incredibly, it is inside the gas tank. I have since learned that jeep gas tanks corrode on the inside, thus clogging the fuel pump.this is a very expensive repair because of the labor.there is still the possibility that this new fuel pump may also fail, because the gas tank was not replaced and the problem still exists. I\\\\\\'ve heard numerous similar complaints regarding the fuel system from other jeep owners.there should have been a recall.
Fuel-sending unit will read that consumer has gas, however the vehicle does not really have any, and will run out of gas while driving. Dealer notified.
The vehicle stalls unexpectedly when slowing down or coming to a stop. The check engine light is on, however; the code that comes up is for the ignition which was already repaired and not the issue causing at hand. This malfunction is freakishly common when i look it up online for this make, model, and year. This problem is very dangerous as it may or can cause death or serious injury if in intersection or busy road/highway. Please notify me of any solutions or information on this matter. We have also changed spark plugs as well as wires & coil.
When the vehicle was fueled the needle registered at a half a tank of fuel but the vehicle would suddenly stop running.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer informed the consumer that the problem was with the fuel sending unit sendingfalse readings to the gas gauge.
Car stalls unexpectedly.this seems to occur most often when making a left turn and when the gas tank is at 1/2 tank of gas or less. Ongoing problem for years.
A fuel leak was experienced because the fuel line had disconnected.
Engine stalls when fuel level is 1/2 to 1/4 full, especially so when making turns.there are dozens and dozens of other jeep cherokee owners whom i have spoke to that also have this problem.just visit any of the jeep owners internet message boards such as jeepforum.com, jeepsunlimited.com, or jeepin.com and do a search.you will find a suprizing number of results. *ph
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Engine stalls at 70 mph, stop car restart, stalls again.with fuel tank reading 1/2 or below,filled up only held 10 gals.ok until it gets below 1/2 tank.keep above 1/2 tank no problems.*la
Having trouble with starting the car due to when car is parked on an incline the car is not getting enough gas. When driving it also feels as if the car is not getting enough gas even when the tank is full. Just found someone that will change the fuel filter and check the fuel pump. Every other place has denied doing the job due to the fuel filter and fuel pump is on top of the gas tank.
Fuel-sending unit will read that consumer has gas, however the vehicle does not really have any, and will run out of gas while driving. Dealer notified.
The sending unit gave false readings.when the gas gauge showed 1/2 a tank of gas there was either more or less than indicated.*nlm
Fuel sending unit will read that the consumer has gas, but the consumer does not, and will run out of gas while driving.dealer notified.the consumer had ran out of gas during rush hour-going 35mph.the gas gauge still shows 1/2 of tank.(the consumer has to watch the mileage in order to determine when he needs gas, and is concerned of grandson being injured)the manufacturer is aware.scc
The contact owns a 1997 jeep cherokee.the vehicle hesitates to start when the contact turns the ignition.there is minimal fuel pressure when the vehicle starts.while driving 65 mph, with a half tank of gas, the vehicle hesitated as if it were out of fuel.the vehicle continued to hesitate while driving between 25 to 65 mph or greater.the mechanic diagnosed the cause of failure as the fuel system, gasoline delivery: fuel pump.the contact has been unable to drive the vehicle for two months.the current and failure mileages were 119,000.
Parked car would not start until mechanic banged on gas tank.mechanic indicated something was wrong with fuel pump.have you had any notice of fuel pump service recalls for 97 jeep cherokee's?.
Vehicle is included under recall 97v194. The dealership has repaired the fuel level sending unitfour times underrecall and the problem still exists. Consumer has contacted the manufacturer about the problem.
Whenvehicle only has a quarter of a tank of fuel and when making a left hand turn, vehicle stalls out without prior warning. Also, note recall 97v194002 for the same type of problem does not include thisvehicle.please provide any further details.
While traveling 70 mph in high speed lane in heavy traffic vehicle stalled due to fuel pump overheating. Dealer replaced fuel pump and problem stopped.
Consumer was test drivingand made a u turn andvehicle shut off with prior warning.mechanic told him that fuel pressure gauge,and then a light came on.also,tail lights were out, andcomputer was reset.dealershipwas aware ofproblem.
Ran out of fuel in rush hour traffic, but the fuel gauge showed 1/4 tank.the reading had been accurate prior to this incident, and has been inaccurate since.could have been involved in an accident.jeep has a recall due to this problem, for this model year, but my vin is not covered.i propose that the vins covered is not sufficient, other vehicles are having the same dangerous problem.
Recall # 97v194002 chrysler fuel level sendng unit. Ownercontinues to experience a problem with running out of fuel after having the unit replaced under recall.
My vehicle ran out of gas in traffic while the gage still showed over 1/8th of a tank of fuel.i almost was run over by traffic when i got out of my car when it stopped with no warning.nhtsa has a recall on file for this exact problem but the dealer and manufacturer says it does not apply to my vehicle. The nstsa campaign number is 97v194000, manufacturer campaign number is 755.since they say my vehicle number is outside the range of this recall, they say i must pay for the repairs myself. I believe that this recall does not include all the vehicles affected and should be expanded to include all affected vehicles.
Engine dies when making a turn with a 1/4 tank of gas or less. Engine will run as long as you drive without making any sharp turns. Have not run out of gas even when the gauge shows empty as long as you drive straight. Contacted dealer to check for any recalls( spirit chrysler and jeep). The response was , a recall on defective fuel gauge only and would not cover my problem. Also the service person told me this is very common problem and it is a weak fuel pump and it would cost $495.00 to replace.he also advised that most ownersnever let their gauge go below 1/2 because of this problem .i don't believe a weak fuel pump would cause this. It sounds like the fuel pickup is losing prime because of the lack of baffles in the tank to keep the fuel from moving. This sounds like it could be a very serious problem.i purchased this vehicle from my daughter and she advised me that this has been a problem for the last 30000 miles. Been.
When driving at 65 mphand without prior warningvehicle cut off, causing loss of all power.vehicle was taken todealer, who later determined that cause wasfuel gauge which malfunctioned. Fuel gauge malfunctioned, it failed to read the actual fuel reading.please provide any further details.
Recall remedy did not correct the recall 97v194002 concerningfuel sending unit. When vehicle was half full and when making a left turn it would completely shutdown without warning.
I read about the recall of the fuel sensor failing on your site. I called chrysler and was told that it was not for my vehicle. I have a 1997 jeep cherokee and i have this same problem. It has been acting up for the last 4 years. I have ran out of gas 3 times on the interstate alone and have had to call a garage to bring me gas. I do not understand that if they know that there is a problem that they do not fix it. Do i have any other recourse?
The consumer receive a recall for the floor shifter jan 2002.the mechanic went into her fuel line causing the vehicle to start prematurely.please furnish additional information dealer is aware of the problem. *nlm
The fuel gauge reads out false signal if the vehicle has a half of tank or 3/4 of tank, while turning leftvehicle will lose power.
When driving at 65 mphand without prior warningvehicle cut off, causing loss of all power.vehicle was taken todealer, who later determined that cause wasfuel gauge which malfunctioned. Fuel gauge malfunctioned, it failed to read the actual fuel reading.please provide any further details.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash.also problems with the fuel sendeing unit which won't read the fuel gauge properly.please provide further information.
While making a left turn traveling 10 mph and without any indication vehicle would stall. Dealer has been contacted, and noticed fuel sensor needed to be replaced. Make/ model and year had a recall on this problem. Please provide furthr information.ak
Fuel is leaking from fuel tank.there is a recall,but this vehicle is not included due to vin. Recall 97v-194.002.
Ran out of fuel in rush hour traffic, but the fuel gauge showed 1/4 tank.the reading had been accurate prior to this incident, and has been inaccurate since.could have been involved in an accident.jeep has a recall due to this problem, for this model year, but my vin is not covered.i propose that the vins covered is not sufficient, other vehicles are having the same dangerous problem.
Gas gauge indicates that there is more gas in tank than there actually is. Also,more fuel in reservoir than indicated. Once vehicle ran out of gas in middle of the road.the manufacturer stated that this vehicle was not included in recall 97v194000.
Initial fuel tank assembly failure 5/98 occurred at freeway speeds on highway overpass 680/24 walnut creek, ca.vehicle ran out of gas even though gauge indicated fuel level above 1/8 tank.created hazardous traffic backup for several miles on southbound interstate 680 requiring police assistance.subsequent problems with replacement fuel tank assemblies 3/29/99 and 8/30/99, currently unresolved.transmission failure affected drivability requiring replacement 8/30/99.began experiencing dangerous engine and electrical problems, including abrupt check engine light preceding engine bucking, severe engine surging, followed by loss of power, near stall at 35 mph, radio and power window failure 8/23/99, creating hazardous situation for vehicle occupants and other drivers on road. The fuel assembly fuse failure on 11/1/99 occurred at freeway speed in rush hour traffic on eastbound highway 4 in martinez near pacheco blvd. Off-ramp with absolutely no warning.loss of engine, power steering, power brakes at this speed and traffic conditions created potential for fatal collision involving multiple vehicles. Vehicle at lehmer's dealership from 11/1/99-11/5/99.dealership failed to duplicate, locate, or repair failure.vehicle released on 11/5/99.the second fuel system fuse failure occurred without warning on 11/6/99, on westbound ygnacio valley, a secondary 4 lane road at 45 mph speed, again creating a potentially hazardous situation. Police called to prevent possible collisions while waiting for tow.due to these recurring and unresolved service problems we have lost all faith in the safety of this vehicle.we refuse to put our family or other drivers at risk and wish to file aformal complaint with the nhtsa and to pursue resolution of this matter under the lemon law.we purchased this vehicle in good faith, but cannot in good conscience sell it or trade it in due to the potential for loss of life in its current condition.
Recall 97v194002; dealer and manufacturer claimnot toknow how to fix recall.
97 v 194 000/fuel level sending unit: the vehicle was no longer operative because the fuel sending unit failed, there was a recall regarding the issue, however consumer was informed the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
Vehicle has experienced two recall component failures prior to notification (00v-136) and (97v-194), brake rotors and the fuel gauge. *mjs
The fuel guage does not register the correct levels of fuel,causing the vehicle to run out of gas on the highway.please give any further details.
Consumer has exprienced problem with large amount of fuel leakages due to a crack in fuel tank.whenever vehicle is turned on, causing a large amount of fuel to be waisted on the ground. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. Dealer not notified at this time.
First incident: fuel tank was full and needle went to empty. Dealer replaced fuel sending unit. Second: ran out of gas with gauge at 1/4 tank.dealer replaced fuel sending unit. Third: fuel gauge drops to empty from 1/4 tank and bounces back and forth. Dealer replaced fuel sending unit.fourth: fuel gauge inacurate. Needle shows different level when the same amount of gas is put in. Dealer replaced fuel sending unit and fuel gauge cluster.fifth: fuel gauge drops from 1/4 to empty.seeking arbitration.
Received notice #97v194002. Contacted dealer & took vehicle in. Picked up vehicle & dealer called to have vehicle returned due to a fuel leak. Happened 3 different times. Picking up vehicle & returning for corrective problem of fuel system.
We brought the vehicle to lehighton motors in lehighton, pa and they were not able to detect the problm so we were fitted with a black box and were told to drive around and activate the black box when the problem happened.this was a dangerous situation for us.they changed both o2 sensors.the problem persisted, and they decided that the fuel tank sensor package needed replacement.all this cost bout $800.00 for parts that were in a car with 35,000 miles, and it put us in seriously dangerous circumstances. We contcted daimler/chrysler for relief, but to no avail.please investigate this situation.
Fuel sensor gauge has failed, causing incorrect fuel gauge readings. Prior to incident, gauge was replaced once at 4,000 miles. Please provide further information.
The fuel gauge did not work correctly.
This vehicle has the same problem with the fuel sender unit as stated in recall 97 v 194 002.however, this vehicle was not covered under recall because it was manufactured 13 days after recall manufacturing date. Consumer adds vehicle ran out of gas twice while on the highway and had to be towed.
Consumer complained of a manufacturer'srecall repair failure. Consumer took vehicle to dealer to have fuel level sending unit replaced.currently, whenever vehicle fuel gauge is used, it registers between empty and 1/8 of the tank. Consumer put in 4 gallons of gas, approximately$5.00 of fuel into tank, but fuel gaugeregistered 1/2 tank of gas. This was not correct.informed dealer, anddeale replied that it was normal.
Gas gauge failed.yh
Fuel guage does not registercorrect levels of fuel, causingvehicle to unexpectedly run out of fuel, vehicle not included in recall.
The fuel tank gauge shows fuel tank has gaswhen the fuel tank is empty. Appointment is scheduled for 8/25/97 to correct problem. Service dealer has knowledge that this is a problem.
Plastic gas tank warped where fuel level sending unit is located on top of tank.car was parked in garage overnight after a fill up.next morning gasoline was noted on floor of garage which could have resulted in fire.dealer stated tank warped in heat of d.c. Weather.replacement cost was $800.i wonder if other similar eight-year old jeep products will begin to show this failure, which could be the beginning of a dangerous situation for unsuspecting owners of jeep vehicles with plastic gas tanks.gas tanks aren't supposed to fail after only eight years of use.
Consumer received a recall letter 97v194000 concerning the fuel level,but dealer didnot recognize the letter.the fuel was not reliable.the dealer admitted that there was a recall, but said that the consumer's vehicle wasn't included. *scc
When driving at 65 mphand without prior warningvehicle cut off, causing loss of all power.vehicle was taken todealer, who later determined that cause wasfuel gauge which malfunctioned. Fuel gauge malfunctioned, it failed to read the actual fuel reading.please provide any further details.
Fuel gauge would be showing fuel in vehicle when vehicle runs out of gas. Had vehicle towed to dealer & was informed that manufacturer knows about problem.while driving, vehicle stalled due to running out of gas, the fuel gauge listed that the vehicle had more than 1/4 tank left.
Dealership did not perform recall (97v-194) for the consumer, which failed and caught the vehicle on fire.(anton azar writing in for consumer) *mjs
I feel all these falures are related.the fuel indication happened first on 10/16/00 but the rest was on the dates indicated.i have noticed factory recalls for these problem for my year jeep, but my vin supposedly does not require any service.i am dissapionted in jeep since this is happening so close to the warranteed time.
Recall repairsdid not correct the problemwhich stillexists. Recall number 97v194002.please give any further details.
Fuel leaks heavily when fuel tank is filled at station and for next 10-15 minutes.
Nhtsa recall 97v194000 subject/fuel level sending unit.after having the fuel level sending unit replaced oil was leaking from the fuel tank. Vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
Fuel assembly leading to fuel tank was disconnected from fuel tank causing fuel to go in tank but allowed fuel to overflow from top of tank.
Recall remedy did not sufficiently correct the problem which has reoccurred.the fuel level sending unit is not registering the correct levels of fuel .also every time stop there is a laud gurgling sound comes fromthe gas tank.recall number 97v-194.002. .et.
When driving at any speed and making a left turnconsumer loses power whengas tank gets down to a quarter ofa tank of gas.
Fuel gauage does not register the correct levels of fuel, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Vehicle leaking fuel due to a crack in fuel tank.whenever vehicle is turned on,causing a large amount of fuel to be waisted for possible fire.
Fuel gauage does not registercorrect levels of fuel which could causevehicle tounexpectedlyrun out of fuel. Please give any further details.
The problem started with the fuel sensor after a federal mandated recall was posted, i have had the part replaced three times under the recall notice and the issue is still not resolved.
Had called dealership after receiving recallnotice #97v194002, fuel sending unit.dealership had no parts, and did not know when they would be available. Would contact owner when parts come in.also, gas gauge malfunctioned, caused vehicle to run out of gas twice.
Consumer experienced scheduling problems with dealership on the recall repair of the fuel tank sending unit (97v-194) . Mjs
Consumer received recall notice97v194002.recall was repaired by dealership.however, afterrepairs, consumer has had to haverepair work performed one more time.consumer states fuel gauge seems defective again.air bag module and reposition module replaced.
Vehicle ran out of fuel with fuel gauge indicating more than 1/4 tank remaining and low fuel indicator did not illuminate.
97 v 194 000/fuel level sending unit: the vehicle was no longer operative, because the fuel sending unit failed, there was a recall regarding the issue, however consumer was informed the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
Grinding ticking sound and gas leaks. Dealer said the tank warped and the noise came from read differential bearings.water leaks from windshield
Gas tank leak.after filling, went shopping.came out of store and police and fire department around vehicle.tank leaking.vechicle serviced and tank previously removed by dealer to remedy 'fuel sending unit' recall.dealer fails to recognize any responsibility.called crysler and they say they have no problems but i can see other reported incidents posted on this webb site.
The actual fuel reading indicates more fuel than is actually present. Consumer also noted thatnhtsa recall97v194002/manufacturer's 755 concerns the same type of problem. Dealer and manufacturer state that this vehicle is not included in recall.dealer replacing the fuel tank sending unit. Please provide any further details.
First , this car was bought brand new with my ex-husband, nicolas jonville.we bought the car in october, 1997, from a jeep dealer in des plaines, illinois.it was a sales done through international autosource.we then brought the car out to california. Since june, 2000, this car has expeienced o2 sensor problems, exhaust manifold crack, spring defective attached to right front shock, and fuel tank accuracy problem.i have a threeyear old child and drive this car just to take her to pre-sechool and shopping.i work out of the home.i believe the problems i have experienced in one years time are abundant.i don't drive daily into los angeles or san diego, california.i drive barely 20 miles a day.i do believe these problems do cause safetly problems for my daughter and myself.i have fears of stalling due to fuel problems.i have fears of hitting something that affect the spring on the highway and getting in a bad accident. I now have fears of driving the car long distances since the exhaust manifold crack caused me to eat too much gas.the car is only over three years old.i want some answers and will sending this information further with certified documentations of my letters, my reviews of mechanic views and the dealers documentation.the dealer has been non-supportive of fixing any of my problems without paying a high price when i believe these are manufacturer problesms.
Front end misalignment/front brake failure/gas tank leak/ fuel gauge failure.
Fuel tank indicator is giving false readings.the vehicle appeared to be stalling, it was refueled and was given no diagnosis at the gas station.the vehicle stopped responding to the pressing of the gas pedal for an unknown reason, the vehicle was refueled but was still given no diagnosis.the vehicle stopped again without warning in the middle of the street, obtained emergency fuel, then it was obvious that there was a fuel problem.(the fuel level registered wrong)the 20 gallon gas tank gets 15 to 18 mpg.the fuel level registers 7/8 tank after driving 100 miles currently.both the manufacturer and the dealer refused to pay for repair and denied the recall #97v194000 . *sc
Recall # 97v19402,fuel tank sending unit. Consumer received first notice in march and second notice in june . The dealer will not makean appointment for recall repairs because they claim to be too busy since march.
When driving at highway speed the vehicle cuts off due to the fuel gauge which indicated the vehicle had half a tank of fuel which nearly caused an accident, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace any parts.
About 6 months after the consumer purchased the vehicle it stalled and failed to restart. Consumer pushed vehicle to the nearest gas station and filled the gas tank and the vehicle started. The gas guage read 1/3. Consumer stated there was a recall on the fuel sending unit but, the vehicle identification number was not included.
Difficulty having fuel tank sending unit repaired under recall due to unvailability of parts. Prior to recall fuel tank sending unit failed and replaced, however not with proper recall component part.
Consumer states while driving and with no warning the fuel indicator will read the wrong reading and the consumer will think there is more gas in the vehicle. Dealer notified ts. Consumer was informed there was a recall, however vehicle did not apply.
Six days after fuel gauge repair the strap holding the tank broke allowing tank to dangle.brake failure and steering malfunction.
The gas gauge doesn't read the fuel level in the car.
In february of 1998 we received a letter dated february 19, 1998. The letter described a possibility of an inaccurate fuel guage due to a fuel level sending unit. We called the dealer and were told to wait for notification from the factory. Notification never came. We checked on other occasions by phone or when the vehicle was in for service. We were told nothing. On two occasions, one recently our vehicle had to be towed for a no start condition. When the vehicle was examined it was found to be out of fuel (on both occasions). We took the vehicle in to have the problem rectified and was told our vehicle was not involved in the recall (nhtsa campaign # (97v194000). We contacted chrysler and were told in so many words "sorry we can not help". I find it difficult to understand how we received the letter in the first place, and secondly why the vehicle would be doing exactly what the letter and from what i understand the recall bulletin says it will do.
Driving vehicle 60mph when it ran out of gas; gas gauge indcates still had over 1/4 tank; no warning light appeared or anything to indicate low on gas; called dealer & informed knew what problem was. Dealer said will repair gas gauge problem.
The gas gauge registers a quarter full, and the computer registers that there is approximately 63 miles left before running out of gas.the fuel tank sending unit has been replaced.
Fuel: driving on expressway approxiamtely 55mph and vehicle started slowingdown , pressed foot harder on gas pedal vehicle continued to slow down finally got to curb. Had vehicle towed and was told the gas gauge was broken andwas out of gas.
Fuel gauge failed, registers 1/3 fuel when it is empty.
The gas gauge showed that the truck had a half of a tank of gas when the truck stopped in the middle of the highway and was hit by a tractor trailer. Contacted the manufacturer, and was told they didn't have parts to fix truck.recall #97v194.
The gas gauge read that there was gas in vehicle, but the vehicle ran out of gas. Dealer replaced gauge.
While fillingup gas tank up to full capacity, gas gaugegave wrong reading, indicating tank wasempty. Dealer has been contacted.*ml
When traveling on a number of occasions the vehicle cuts off due the faulty gas indicator which reads the vehicle has fuel, da97-003. Dealer has yet to replace any parts.
Dp97003, faulty gas gauge indicator; gas gauge showed 1/8 of a tank when the tank was actually empty, causing owner to run out of gas on highway. Next time gas indicator showed 3/8 of a tank when in fact it was empty. This happened on october 28, 1997.dealer is aware of problem, but problem has not been corrected.
Driving 65mph when vehicle started to hesitate & stalled on highway inthe middle lane & had coasted to side of road. Noticed gauge showing 1/4 tank of gas. Tow driver said vehicle was out of gas.
Fuel tank: faulty gas gauge. Driving on highway and the vehicle just died in the fast lane with no warning . There was no gas in the vehicle, itwas reading between 1/4 and 1/2 tank.
Consumer states that the gas gauge in the vehicle is defective, the gauge will read that the fuel tank is full but then the consumer runs out of gas.
Vehicle would run out of gasoline while gas gauge indicated a significant amount of fuel in tank.dealership has not examinedvehicle.informedconsumer that this vehicle wasincluded in recall campaign 97v194002 due to vin. Please provide any additional informatioin / documentation.
Gas gauge inaccurately reads the amount of gas in vehicle, causing the vehicle to run out of gas and cut off.
The defective sensor in the fuel tank caused to have a faulty gas gauge indictor to appear.the gas tank has more gas than is actually in the tank, resulting in stalling on the highway.
Original gas gauge was found to be defective and was replaced.replacement has now failed and dealer and manufacturer refuses to repair defective replacement part to the defective orginal part.
Vehicle continues to runout of gas because of gas gauge failure.
Vehicle runs out of gas when gas gauge shows it still has gasoline. Has vehicle at dealership now. (97v1940002).
Recall work on the gas gauge failed, consumer went in a total of five times for the recall work to be completed properly.
Gas guage would become stuck in one position whilevehiclewas in operation, not allowingcorrect level of fuel to be shown.consumer was left stranded twice, in april and july of 2000. Consumer called manufacturer to see ifvehicle was a part of recall 97v194002.manufacturer informed consumer thathis vehicle was produced one month afterrecall ended.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Whengas gauge registers a quarter of fuel left, the tank is actually empty and truck runs out of gas.please describe details.
Consumer exprienced false indications of gas gauge twice. She purchased vehicle january1997,and on aug. 19-97, she ran out of gas when indicator showed approximately one-eighth full. Again on aug. 25/97, the indicator showed one-fourth full. The jeep shut down on freeway. Consumer waited 15 minutes jeep started, pulled to the side of road and shut down again. They put 2-5dollars of gas in jeep,drove to gas station.jeep took only $10.00 of gas and started to spill out of tank. The indicator showed half-full. The next day she drove to gas station, tank took $25.00 more and indicator showed full.
Fuel gauge failed.
Gas gauge failed, allowing vehicle to run out of gas.
Dp97-003;defective gas gauge indicator can make it appear that the gas tank has more gas than actually is in the tank, which can cause a accident if the vehicle was to stall.
Fuel indicator failure.
Gas gauge failed.
Gas gauge doesn't register and the truckran out of gas.it appears on the gauge to be more gas in the truck than what really in the truck.it appears that replacement part is also failing.
Driving vehicle about 35mph when it ran out of gas. Gas gauge had shown 1/4 tank of gas when it happened.
Fuel tank will register a half of tank and light up likethere was no gasoline inside ofvehicle.dealershipwas aware of problem.
Engine dies when making a turn with a 1/4 tank of gas or less. Engine will run as long as you drive without making any sharp turns. Have not run out of gas even when the gauge shows empty as long as you drive straight. Contacted dealer to check for any recalls( spirit chrysler and jeep). The response was , a recall on defective fuel gauge only and would not cover my problem. Also the service person told me this is very common problem and it is a weak fuel pump and it would cost $495.00 to replace.he also advised that most ownersnever let their gauge go below 1/2 because of this problem .i don't believe a weak fuel pump would cause this. It sounds like the fuel pickup is losing prime because of the lack of baffles in the tank to keep the fuel from moving. This sounds like it could be a very serious problem.i purchased this vehicle from my daughter and she advised me that this has been a problem for the last 30000 miles. Been.
Had called dealership after receiving recallnotice #97v194002, fuel sending unit.dealership had no parts, and did not know when they would be available. Would contact owner when parts come in.also, gas gauge malfunctioned, caused vehicle to run out of gas twice.
The vehicles gas guage is inacurate and shows more fuel than actually in tank. There has been other recalls for the fuel sending unit for this vehicle, however chrysler says my manufacture datedon' t fall in the recalls time frame.
Consumer took vehicle for recall no. 97v194002, concerning the gas gauge sending unit. Dealer corrected problem, but it returned.
That the gas gauge indicator inaccurately reads the amount of fuel in tank, causing the vehicle to cut off.
Gas gauge malfunctioned; failed to indicate that vehicle had less than a quarter tank of gas was empty of gas while the gas gauge indicated that there was enoughgas, causingvehicle to stall.
Fuel gauge failed, allowing vehicle to run out of gas.
When traveling 60 mph on the highway upon and attempting to accelerate consumer noticed vehicle started decelerating due to gas gauge indicator which showedmore fuel than actually present. Consumer contacted the dealer. Dealer replaced parts.
My 1997 jeep cherokee gas guage is not working properly.when it gets to a quarter of a tank your really on empty.i see that there has been 3 recalls for this problem,however according to my chrysler dealer my vehicle is not included in any of these recalls.
Recall 97v194000. This vehicle not included.fuel tank mounted fuel level sending unit accuracy can degrade over time, indicating significantly more fuel in reserve than actually is present.
Fuel level tank sensor (sender) unit failed resulting in gauge failure.
Fuel sending unit failed, recall work performed however continues to fail after two replacements.
The fuel gauge reads out false signal if the vehicle has a half of tank or 3/4 of tank, while turning leftvehicle will lose power.
Vehicle would run out of gasoline while gas gauge indicated a significant amount of fuel in tank.dealership has not examinedvehicle.informedconsumer that this vehicle wasincluded in recall campaign 97v194002 due to vin. Please provide any additional informatioin / documentation.
Fuel gauge reads incorrectly. The consumer is concerned vehicle will shut off while driving because of inaccuracy. A recall 97v194000 was issued for the fuel sending units, however this vehicle was not included due to vin.
Fuel level sending unit failure.
Fuel tank sending unit failed prior to recall notice.
Fuel sending unit failed prior to recall notice.
Fuel level indicator indicates significantly more fuel in reserve than is actually present. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model.however, this vehiclewas not included due to vin.manufacturer has been notified.
Consumer states thatfuel gauge is not working correctly.
After recall repairs 97v194002 onfuel tank sending unit has been performedconsumer wasstill having the same problems. Ts.
The jeep shut down on the hwy,wouldn't start had get a tow. Spent over 500 dollars on repairs and tow ,four days later it did the exact same thing. Lucky i was home is time .waited two day'swent outside and it started with no problem .im not driving it anymore its to much trouble.
I went to a local dealer ship becausei had looked up on this site my recalls one was brakes they did happily and would call me when the parts came in for the fuel it has been over a year and it's a 1997 how can they not get the parts to fix it yet i ran out of gas a total of 4 times on busy highways and on my way to work what else is going to happen to me when i need my car the most
Went out to go somewhere and it had a hard time starting. As i began to drive down the road my jeep started to backfire, all of a sudden it cut off and the steering wheel locked up and the lights went out it was dark so i could of been injured. When i got it to crank back my abs light has been on ever since and we have bought about 5 hundred dollars in parts and tried everything we know to do even the mechanics we have asked about it have no answers for us, we can't afford to buy another vehicle and no one wants to buy it from us because of all of the problems we have had with our jeep!
In response to the latest on the recall of jeep grand cherokees and jeep liberties, i respectfully request a full review of the 1993 - 2001 jeep cherokees rear impact safety. In nhtsa's initial request to chrysler, this group of cherokees was included as a subject vehicle, noting you had only received 15 voq's and only (1) was for a cherokee,one is too many. Nhtsa also stated that "assessment of available data for the cherokee did not establish an unreasonable risk." was the available data at the time acceptable? or have you subjected the owners of these vehicles to a life of fear driving vehicle not properly tested. Why was there no rear end impact testing of the cars when they initially came on the market?the location of the gas tank is in exactly the same position as the grand cherokee and the gas tank is also "plastic".my grandchildren ride in the back seat of a 1997 cherokee and if it was to get rear-ended and caught on fire, how long do you think it would take their parents to get them out of their restraints? did you test that? as a family we do not feel safe and the government has done nothing to reassure us either. Why is it up to the public to file complaints? have you not thought that individuals driving these cars are just barely getting by, maybe not knowing that fires from rear impacts are not automatically reported?please, investigate further, i do not want to lose my grandchildren!kindly, [xxx]- grandmainformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
I have a 1997 jeep with 150,000 miles on it and i am having a lot of issues with it stalling out for no reason. It's been doing this for over a year. It started all of a sudden out of the blue. I have taken it to the repair shop over 20 times to try and get the problem resolved and they are not able to find the problem. They have even kept it over night and had it on machines to figure out why it stalls and am not able to figure it out. I have replace sensors, fuel filter, battery, not to mention so many other parts and nothing is stopping it from stalling out for no reason. I have spent so much money and i love my jeep but i am real nervous to drive it that i might go to turn and the jeep will stall while turning a corner and get t-boned by oncoming traffic. Or driving on the highway and all of a sudden it will sputter and stall out. I have read that "many" jeeps are having the same issue, can someone please from the safety car site look into this as there will be a family in this type of vehicle driving and the problem could occure and cause a diaster in someones life. I have driven in differant ares on the road, highway, residential areas, going the speed limit, and also going 15 miles an hour and it wil stall out. I have again seen so many posting regarding this issue so there has got to be some kind of a manufacturing problem with these jeeps ...please, please look into this.
Vehicle has hard starts and frequent hesitation and stalling, at all speeds city street driving as well as highway driving.i have had a new distributor cap, rotor, plugs, wires, coil, installed, yet symptoms persist.sudden deceleration at highway speeds is a seriously dangerous condition.my research suggests this is a common problem with the jeep cherokee xj.i narrowly escaped a crash on a busy interstate highway this morning at freeway speeds.jeep ought to be aware of this problem, yet there seems to be no remedy for owners.i would at least like to know what the problem is.possible remedies (from my research) include multiple parts and many hours of labor:o2 sensor, throttle position sensor, crankshaft position sensor, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, fuel pressure regulator, engine control module, alternator, neutral safety switch, ballast resistor, transmission control module, torque convertor, power control module, transmission control solenoid, etc.what is causing all of these vehicles to stall dangerously?
The contact owns a 1997 jeep cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was unavailable.
Metal arounddriver's door latch has ripped away, leavinglatch sitting with no support.dealer has been contacted.
When unlocking the door with the key the door will unlock with the key turning to the unlocked position.but when lifting the handle, the door will not open. Repaired once and dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Consumer states that the hatchback door will not open. Dealer notified repaired and replaced. Ts
Hood became unattached from the vehicle while driving. Cable must have snapped.vision was blocked byhood. Consumer feels this is very dangerous becausedriver can't see whereto go.
While driving the hood unloads obstructing the drivers view and damaging the vehicles hood. *nlm
While driving about 65 mph hood popped open, which could have caused a crash.jeep has been towed todealership for repairs. Please provide any further information.
While driving at approximately 50 mphhoodopened up w/o warning. Hood was not tampered with, and opened unexpectedly through both safety latches.defect affected consumer's visibility on the highway, which almost led toan accident.vehicle taken to dealer for repairs, they said that owner did not lube the latches, therefore the dealer/chrysler is not at fault.*ml
1997 jeep cherokee hood unlatched and flipped up striking the windshield. Consumer hit the median barrier because he could not see.ohio traffic crash report #10-90-0800.
While driving 55 mph hood unexpectedly detached from the vehicle.consumer was able to maintain control the vehicle, and pulled over. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic determined thathood neededto be replaced due to corrosion.
Safety latch for hood failed due to corrosion, causing damage to vehicle.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with their trunk latch.whiledriving down the highway, the trunk flew open and their dog almost flew out.the trunk latch was discovered broken.the manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
The vehicle was parked with the parking brake engaged when the vehicle suddenly rolled and went into a lake.*nlm.
Brake problems; at 2900 miles the disc rotors and pads had to be replaced. The emergency parking brake was also adjusted. About a month later,driver was involved in a crash when going uphill and applying the brakes.the wheels locked up, driver had no control over cherokee.jeep went over to the left side of the road, hitting a telephone pole. This happened on dry road conditions. Dealer would not look at jeep. Jeep has been repaired.
After vehicle was parked on an inclined driveway with manual transmission on,but not left in gear.parking brake was applied, but did not holdvehicle.
Went to start vehicle. The emergency brake was on and vehicle began rolling backwards and then accelerating. It crashed into consumer's husband's truck which was parked in the driveway, causing extensive damage.
The button on the parking brake detached rendering it ineffective.
Emergency parking brake release button failed. Mjs
Parking brake releases itself with any slight touch to the handle.
When applied the emergency parking brake,driver could bump the brake handle, and the brakes will release without a prior warning. *ml
Vehicle has hard starts and frequent hesitation and stalling, at all speeds city street driving as well as highway driving.i have had a new distributor cap, rotor, plugs, wires, coil, installed, yet symptoms persist.sudden deceleration at highway speeds is a seriously dangerous condition.my research suggests this is a common problem with the jeep cherokee xj.i narrowly escaped a crash on a busy interstate highway this morning at freeway speeds.jeep ought to be aware of this problem, yet there seems to be no remedy for owners.i would at least like to know what the problem is.possible remedies (from my research) include multiple parts and many hours of labor:o2 sensor, throttle position sensor, crankshaft position sensor, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, fuel pressure regulator, engine control module, alternator, neutral safety switch, ballast resistor, transmission control module, torque convertor, power control module, transmission control solenoid, etc.what is causing all of these vehicles to stall dangerously?
Tl- the contact owns a 1997 jeep cherokee. The contact stated while he drove 65 mph in the rain the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing; however, the dealer advised the contact that the power train control module system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.the vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 116,000. Rk
Transmission failed and would not go in reverse gear.yh
Command trac jumps into neutral at 5 mph while braking for stop sign upon wet surface, gear shift set in drive and 4wd stick was set in 4wd.
Rear bearing failed, sealed transmission have to replace entire transmission as a unit.
The consumer received a recall notice (vp02yooo2068) to replace the transmission but the dealer didn't have the parts available to replace it.
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning the vehicle will stall and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.
Initial fuel tank assembly failure 5/98 occurred at freeway speeds on highway overpass 680/24 walnut creek, ca.vehicle ran out of gas even though gauge indicated fuel level above 1/8 tank.created hazardous traffic backup for several miles on southbound interstate 680 requiring police assistance.subsequent problems with replacement fuel tank assemblies 3/29/99 and 8/30/99, currently unresolved.transmission failure affected drivability requiring replacement 8/30/99.began experiencing dangerous engine and electrical problems, including abrupt check engine light preceding engine bucking, severe engine surging, followed by loss of power, near stall at 35 mph, radio and power window failure 8/23/99, creating hazardous situation for vehicle occupants and other drivers on road. The fuel assembly fuse failure on 11/1/99 occurred at freeway speed in rush hour traffic on eastbound highway 4 in martinez near pacheco blvd. Off-ramp with absolutely no warning.loss of engine, power steering, power brakes at this speed and traffic conditions created potential for fatal collision involving multiple vehicles. Vehicle at lehmer's dealership from 11/1/99-11/5/99.dealership failed to duplicate, locate, or repair failure.vehicle released on 11/5/99.the second fuel system fuse failure occurred without warning on 11/6/99, on westbound ygnacio valley, a secondary 4 lane road at 45 mph speed, again creating a potentially hazardous situation. Police called to prevent possible collisions while waiting for tow.due to these recurring and unresolved service problems we have lost all faith in the safety of this vehicle.we refuse to put our family or other drivers at risk and wish to file aformal complaint with the nhtsa and to pursue resolution of this matter under the lemon law.we purchased this vehicle in good faith, but cannot in good conscience sell it or trade it in due to the potential for loss of life in its current condition.
Thumping heard on acceleration or on bumpy road
While driving the gears became stuck and the vehicle started to blowsmoke.*nlm.
Vehicle was parked inside of the garage. The driver went out of vehicle while it was running andvehicle jumped out of gear, causing consumer's vehicle to hit another vehicle inside of the garage. The dealer was aware of the problem.
Other failures and stranding also involved with this vehicle. No safety defect included in summary.
Vechile was runningin park position, approximately 1 minute after , vehicle was in reverse, moving every quickly. Consumer ran after vehicle, tried to jump into vehicle,fell down, hit head, could not stop, ended up hitting another vehicle.
Vehicle has no second gear hold on it automatic transmission.
I think that the overall service of the jeep dealer really stinks. No safety defect listed within summary.
While driving on highway at 60 mphvehicle slipped out of gear from drive into neutral, and rpms were racing from 2-3.also,transmission fluid was leaking and vehicle was jerking,vehicle was pulled toside ofroad. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer,wholater determined thattransmission had failed, and needed replacing. Consumer no longer owns this vehicle.
Multiple problem with vehicle. No safety defect listed in summary.
Vehicle will not always start in park position, consumer sometimes has to shift to neutral position in order to start vehicle.
Engine check light illuminated on three occasions,indicating malfunction. When this occurs, the vehicle will not shift gears,the vehicle will also hesitate and lose power when accelerating.dealers has replaced the computer system which did not remedy the problem.please give any further details.
While driving engine check light came on. Consumer pulled over to check under the hood.consumerindicated that before engine check light came on,gears wereslipping. A couple of days before,engine quit and vehicle would not go over 25mph.took vehicleto dealer,and they said it was a common transmission problem. Dealer rebuilt transmission.at another time,consumer heard a loud bang.she stopped/looked under car, and noticed oil on the back window due to engine rod breaking off,piercing three holes in oil pan. No warning at all, and then vehicle died.
Engine light continued to stay on.dealer stated transmission control module malfunctioned.
Engine check light continued to stay on.transmission control module malfunctioned.
While at a stand still consumer noticed that there was slippage in the transmission due to a leak in the tranmission cooling lines. Please provide any futherinformation.
Vehicle has no provision for 2nd gear hold. The concern has been reported to the dealer and manufacturer.
The transmission does not have a separated detent for first and second gears, they are combined in a 1-2 position.when shifting into1-2 position,vehicle's speed decreases to 24-28 mph and will automatically downshift to first gear.
Transmission was slipping since december 2001. Consumer would put truck in park and it would slip out of gear.once he thought thathad placedvehiclein park, and found that he had to jump back into vehicle because it was going backward.vehicleinrepair shop replacingtransmission.
Rollaway in reverse while in park- left for work in a.m., backed out of driveway and proceeded to put vechicle in park on dirt road to get out and put mail in mailbox. After turning around from putting mail in mailbox saw that vechicle was moving backward.
The car jumped into reverse after being put into park, then ran over the driver. The vehicle ran into a tree before stopping. Driver has fractured hip. Dealer has vehicle.
Pe 01 021: vehicle was parked and running whenitjumped out of gear and ran backward into agate.dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
Transmission jumped out of park at idle and knocked me down and backed over me at slow speed.
Vehicle slips out of park into reverse.contact dealer, and dealer stated wasn't possible for that to happen.
Rollaway in reverse while in park- left for work in a.m., backed out of driveway and proceeded to put vechicle in park on dirt road to get out and put mail in mailbox. After turning around from putting mail in mailbox saw that vechicle was moving backward.
Gear shift module failed.yh
While in parkvehical jumped out of gear into reverse, causing injuries.
Vehicle was in park and running,and gear shiftjumped from parkinto drive and took off. Consumer tried to stop it, andvehicle ran over her leg. Dealershipwas aware ofproblem.
When driving there is a grinding noise present in the rear. Thisis also causing vehicle to stop running.dealer has replacedrear axle.
2nd failure occurred on 01-20-1999 @ approx. 53,000 miles. No safety defect listed within summary.
There have been two sets of wheel bearings. When traveling on the highway vehicle makes knocking noise.
Consumer heard grinding noise. Dealer informed him there was a tsb out to help correct this problem. Bearings in rear axle had worn out, entire rear axle had to be replaced .chrysler paid for close to half of cost of repair.
Rear bearing failed, sealed transmission have to replace entire transmission as a unit.
Driver started the vehicle, but proceeded to exit the vehicle, as consumer exited the vehicle, the vehicle started to roll backwards.consumer was unable to stop vehicle. Vehicle rolled into trees and bushes.
Driver started the vehicle, but proceeded to exit the vehicle, as consumer exited the vehicle, the vehicle started to roll backwards.consumer was unable to stop vehicle. Vehicle rolled into trees and bushes.
Vehicle never off road.repair dealer replaced axle part #2011001 for a cost of $1265.00.repair dealer is napa chrysler, 333 soscol ave., napa, ca 94559, 707-224-3166.
Incidents occured while driving in about 2-4 inches of snow on city streets. The vehicle was in four wheel drive. When attempting to turn a corner at intersections the front wheels locked up and plowed through the snow. The vehicle could not be steered, and i had to come to a stop to avoid crashing into curb. This occured virtually every time i attempted right or left turns at intersections in the snow.
Grinding ticking sound and gas leaks. Dealer said the tank warped and the noise came from read differential bearings.water leaks from windshield
Severe driveline vibration during acceleration and highway speeds.
Total cost to repair to consumer was $1810.36dealer "supposedly" stated they were picking up half of the cost at an additional $1,200.consumer costs include towing, rental and "half" of repair.can you help?have others had similar problems?
The vehicle has a lot of hesitation.i need to have the powertrain control module replaced and maybe the catalytic converter.the vehicle keeps trying to die.i want to know what information the dealer needs in order to replace these parts.according to the warranty booklet these parts are warranted.
Contacted dealer 20 times and mfg. 5 times.bothe live on different planets. No defect stated in the summary.
Driver's seatbelt tensioner malfunctioned which wont protectoccupant in event of a crash.please provide further information.
While driving an accident occurred, and air bags did not deploy, also the seat belt malfunctioned, there was one injury.
While driving 60 mph and the occupant was in a seatbelt experienced a rollover accident,in which the seatbelt unlatched and the occupant was ejected out of the vehicle.
Seat belt buckle latch plate is mispositioned, preventing buckle from latching.
Consumer washit from the rear at 75 mphin which thevehicle became airborne the driver's or passenger's air bags did not deploy, nor did the seat belts retract, causing the occupants serious injuries. Please give any further details.
Part #5fm30lazag, seat belt retractor failed to operate during an accident resulting in the passenger hitting the windshield. Dealer indicates this part is on indefinite back order to high demand. Complaint filed with chrysler on may 30, 2003 (ref 11309586). Until today, chrysler has provided no service or explanation of failure.
1997 jeep cherokee drivers seat back broke during low speed rear end collision. 2004 pontiac grand prix slid on slush at stoplight. 1997 jeep cherokee had no airbag deployment. The accident caused a cracked tail light, and minor scratches on tow hitch, and rear bumper skin, in addition to the seats being damaged. The 04 pontiac grand prix required a hood and bumper-skin, but no bumper support, radiator support, airbag deployment or other damage. The passenger seat frame of the 1997 jeep is bent and presumably broken. Both require professional re-welding and repair, estimated at $250 per seat. Settled with driver out of court for wisconsin minimum damage waiver of $1000moderate back pain resulted from collision from the driver, passenger was uninjured. The vehicle has no rust, and is in good overall condition. This was an obvious result of poor manufacturing techniques used in the seat construction.
Went out to go somewhere and it had a hard time starting. As i began to drive down the road my jeep started to backfire, all of a sudden it cut off and the steering wheel locked up and the lights went out it was dark so i could of been injured. When i got it to crank back my abs light has been on ever since and we have bought about 5 hundred dollars in parts and tried everything we know to do even the mechanics we have asked about it have no answers for us, we can't afford to buy another vehicle and no one wants to buy it from us because of all of the problems we have had with our jeep!
The contact owns a 1997 jeep cherokee. Upon depressing the brake pedal, it traveled to the floorboard. The contact stated that there was a complete loss of brake power. The dealer (cueter chrysler jeep dodge ram in ypsilanti, michigan) was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 215,138.
When pressure applied to brakes, there was no respose causing me to fishtail for several seconds, bounce off of a guard rail and then fishtail again until i could gain control of the vehicle.l( dot number: )
The abs light keeps coming on.the pad/shoes were replaced at 72,000 miles for the second time.i notice on the faq section there are a lot of complaints regarding the brake system.the manual indicates the brakes will self adjust and the light will go out.the light goes out but within a day it comes on intermittently.do you or the manufacturer have suggestions on a remedy for this problem?
Pads and rotors for all four brakes needed repairs.
Pads and rotors for all four brakes needed repairs.
Brake malfunction.3 replacements in 25,000 miles.
Six days after fuel gauge repair the strap holding the tank broke allowing tank to dangle.brake failure and steering malfunction.
The brakes made noise when applied and the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.*nlm
3 different instances the brakes have not stopped the car in anticipated normal distance, during low speed traffic light stops or stop sign in local traffic.
When applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle did not stop. Dealer has fixed.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash.also problems with the fuel sendeing unit which won't read the fuel gauge properly.please provide further information.
Consumer was coming to a gradual stop, traveling 25-30mph on dry pavement whenabs braking system failed, causing consumer to have a frontal impact collision. Dealer was contacted for this problem, but stated the braking system was fine. Please provide further details.
Driving in dry weather conditions about 35-40 mph had to make a panic stop. Defect in braking system caused only right front wheel to lock up,resultingin vehicle twisting sideways and running through an intersection. Dealer cannot identify problem.
On-going / intermittent problem with vehicle brake system; whenever brakes were applied on wet or rough surface road, it causedwheels to lock up and fishtail. Thisresulted invehiclebeing out of control, bounce off gurdrail and spin before stoppin. No injuries reported. Dealer notified, and vehicle was being inspected by dealer .
Brake problems; at 2900 miles the disc rotors and pads had to be replaced. The emergency parking brake was also adjusted. About a month later,driver was involved in a crash when going uphill and applying the brakes.the wheels locked up, driver had no control over cherokee.jeep went over to the left side of the road, hitting a telephone pole. This happened on dry road conditions. Dealer would not look at jeep. Jeep has been repaired.
Accident on 11-08-2000 wet surface, upon apply abs brakes the vechile sled into intersection striking a gravel truck suffering approx. $ 9,000 in damagejeep was struck on the left front and took the entire front clip off, but the airbags did not deploy, at what speed are the bags suppose to deploy, and is this a factory defect?
When brakes are applied they would vibrate. Power steering belt not working properly. Took to dealer & mechanic repaired brakes & steering belt. Was going upanincline & applied brakes lightly. Vehicle pulled to left. Emergency brake failed. Hit phone pole. Air bags did not deploy. Taken vehicle back to dealer.
While driving downhill about 15 mph, with foot on brake pedal and depressing the brake pedal more coming to a stop sign, the pedal went to the floor and there was no breaking ability at all.consumer made a sharp right turn and vehicle flipped over. The vehicle is being repaired. Please describe details.
Have taken vehicle in for brake repairs on three different occassions - twice while in warranty and once after warranty - rotors were finally replaced on last visit after complaining persistantly and speaking with the gm at dealership. The problem is occuring again and is worse than ever. When brakes are applied the vehicle vibrates and brake pedal pulsates and try's to vear of course to the left or right. It is more pronounced at highway speeds. Heavy pressure must be applied to get the vehicle to stop and there is a narrow window of when it's just enough pressure to stop normally and when the brakes want to grab to quickly..
Brake rotors replaced.
Consumer was making a u turn into an intersection to go on to the other side in order to merge into traffic while it was raining. Consumer hit the curb.upon applyingthe brakes pedal went all the way to the floor, and she lost control of the vehicle and crashed.
Abs lights come on and stay on. Abs activates on dry pavement. When brakes are applied they don't hold.dealer replaced the right rear wheel sensor, however problem still occurs.
Consumer applied brakes at about 45 mph andbrakes locked up.no accident occurred.dealer found that rear brake drums were out of round, rust had accumulated on inside of drums.there has been no further problem with brakes after drums were turned.*ml
Brakes replaced.
When pedal is depressed, feels like stepping on brick & nothing happens to vehicle. This causes vehicle to have a longer stopping distance before abs kicks in. Took to dealer & was informed that there was no problems with the brakes.
Was traveling 35-45mph. Coming to a stop. Applied brakes. Felt brakes pulsating under foot. Vehicle kept moving. Going down hill & pushed harder on brakes. Vehicle still was going. Had to use emergency brakes to stop vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer to have it checked.
The anti-lock brake system was inoperative.
While applying the brakes, the pedal went to the floor.the vehicle continued to accelerate with speed.the driver noticed that the abslight appeared on the dash board and remained on.the consumer was able to driveto the dealer for inspection.the mechanic informed the driver that the absunit modular needed replacement due to a faulty solenoid switch.please fill in additional information.
When driving at high speed and applyingbrakes, there is alot of vibration within the vehicle.on last inspection all four rotors were warped and the rear brake pads fell apart upon removal.
After vehicle is parked in rainy weather, the brakes are extremely "grabby".during a moderate effort stop, the brakes locked and vehicle went into a skid (locked tires).this has been a problem since new.had dealer look at this problem while under warranty and they found nothing wrong.brakes become less grabby if brakes are applied momentarily while driving (throttle and brake applied at same time) for 5 to 10 seconds.this leads me to believe that there is a corrosion build up that is worn away after brakes are applied several times.a panic stop under grabby conditions would almost certainly result in an accident!
While driving in wet conditions the consumer lost braking power, causing vehicle to hit another vehicle.air bag did not deploy. Please provide further details.
Brakes needed replacement.yh
Front end misalignment/front brake failure/gas tank leak/ fuel gauge failure.
The problem noticed was believed to be the brakes, and after many shop visits having new brakes put on with pads, and even a new set of tires, the defect in the front drivers wheel was still noticed with no explanation as to what it was.
Brake rotors are warped at under 20,000 miles causing pulsating whenever brakes are used. Dealer is claiming this is not a defect but due to "normal wear and tear".
Brake pads and rotors have to be replaced after every 500 to 1000 miles. They have been replaced about 10 times. The brake feel like they're activated even when they're not applied.
Brake problems; at 2900 miles the disc rotors and pads had to be replaced. The emergency parking brake was also adjusted. About a month later,driver was involved in a crash when going uphill and applying the brakes.the wheels locked up, driver had no control over cherokee.jeep went over to the left side of the road, hitting a telephone pole. This happened on dry road conditions. Dealer would not look at jeep. Jeep has been repaired.
Whenapplying brakes there is pulsating and grinding, androtors are warped. Dealership is aware ofproblem. Consumer states rotors have been replaced twice due to recall 00v136.
In less than 36,000 miles the vehicle was returned (4) times for warpage of front brake rotors.rotors replaced completely (1) time.dealer claimed that this was normal.i contacted (2) independent brake specialists and each indicated excessive heat was causing premature warpage.they suggested it be returned to the dealer for corrective action.i stopped a car wash to hand washthe vehicle and upon spraying the front wheels notice steam coming off the wheel.this indicates substantial over excessive heat.the dealer claimed this was normal and turning of rotors and replacing pads (non warranty) was the only answer.in my opinion this only corrects the symptoms and does not correct the problem.cheap, inferior componentry is my opinion.i shall not by another jeep or chrysler product.
Brake pad and rotors are worn out prematurely. Yh
Brake pads worn and needed replacement.
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall 00v136000/ manufacturer's recall879. Consumer believed dealer did not replacerotors.the caliper was loose and appeared to be just sitting on the tire when the consumer was examining the vehicle for rubbing noise.the rim was also stuck to the rotor and removing the tire was extremely hard.from these observations, the consumer concluded that the dealer had not done the recall job on brake rotors.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v-136) prior to recall notification, consumer was having vehicle serviced for air bag recall and the dealership repair recall on the rotors without notification to owners, rotors were replaced prior to repair.*mjs
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v-136) prior to recall notification, consumer is requesting reimbursement.*mjs
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v-136) prior to recall notification, consumer is requesting reimbursement. *mjs
Brake rotors replaced.
While applying the brakes, the pedal went down to the floor. The vehicle was towed to gas station.the mechanic replaced rotors due to corrosion. *ph
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v-136) prior to recall notification, consumer is requesting reimbursement. *mjs
Front and back rotors have warped within only 20,000 miles. Causing poor brake performance.dealer has shaved rotors, did not replace pads. No warranty. Please provide further information.
Prior to recall notification, consumer had 2 front rotors replaced, and was advisedit was due to corrosion, as well as front pads replaced, consumer was denied reimbursement from manufacturer, stating that rotors did not show separation of the rotor from the hub, due to corrosion.
Front brake rotors have beenreplaced three times within the 25000 miles of vehicle wear. This is not considered to be a normal condition. Dealer is notified, and problem is still unable to be resolved.
Whenapplying brakes there is pulsating and grinding, androtors are warped. Dealership is aware ofproblem. Consumer states rotors have been replaced twice due to recall 00v136.
Vibrating of front end,front rotors and rear drums replaced at 11k miles for being warped. Vibrating began again at around 21k miles. Suspected front rotor warped again.vibration so bad at high speeds that it almost shakes steering wheel out of hand.plan to contact dealer, but doubt dealer will correct without cost due to manufacturer's warranty on brakes is only for 12k.look at your list of complaints. This appears to be reoccurring problem.
Rotors have warped twice.dealers say is wear item.something is causing the excess heat to cause warpage at such low miles.
While traveling vehicle would shake. Dealerr stated that brakerotors were warped. Vehicle has been at dealer's forrepairs 5 times for same problem . Please provide further informaton.
Brake rotors warped causing vibration.
Owner experienced loss of braking ability.dealer and company claim repeated warped front brake rotors caused by driver and/or environmental conditions.
Vehicle had recall repair completed prior to recall notification (00v-136), owner requesting reimbursement. *mjs
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v-136) prior to recall notification, consumer is requesting reimbursement. *mjs
Rotors have warped 4 times in 48,000 miles with regular driving.warped rotors cause severe shaking in front end and difficulty in handling.dealership/manufacurer have replaced three times but have not acknowledged a problem with the part or that something else may be causing the warping.dealership blames in-town driving for the problem.
Have taken vehicle in for brake repairs on three different occassions - twice while in warranty and once after warranty - rotors were finally replaced on last visit after complaining persistantly and speaking with the gm at dealership. The problem is occuring again and is worse than ever. When brakes are applied the vehicle vibrates and brake pedal pulsates and try's to vear of course to the left or right. It is more pronounced at highway speeds. Heavy pressure must be applied to get the vehicle to stop and there is a narrow window of when it's just enough pressure to stop normally and when the brakes want to grab to quickly..
Warped disc rotors, causing severe pulsation when braking above 40 mph.
There seem to be a lot of complaints on the rotors warping and yet there is no recall. 3rd time replacing them, dealer says it must be us.
Consumer is not able to obtain recall repair (00v-136) due to lack of parts. *mjs
Brake pad and rotors are worn out prematurely. Yh
Front and rearbrake rotors prematurely failed, causing extreme vibration to occur when applying the brakes .please give any further details.
Front brake rotors are prematurely wearing ,cause unknown.please give any further details.
While driving on the highway at 45 mph jeep swerved to the other lane of oncoming traffic, consumer yanked steering back to correct lane, consumer tried to stop, and vehicle would not stop. Consumer had to coast until vehicle stopped on its own.consumer took vehicle to a mechanic,and he pulled off front wheels and noticed front brake rotors were cracked. Consumerwas having the same problemas mentioned inthe recall 00v136000 on hydralic brake rotor and disc.
Vehicle has experienced two recall component failures prior to notification (00v-136) and (97v-194), brake rotors and the fuel gauge. *mjs
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v-136) prior to recall notification, consumer requesting reimbursement. *mjs
No summary( dot number: tire size: 235/75/15 )
Independent repair shop informedconsumer thatrear drumswere rusted/corroded. Manufacturer was contracted , and informed consumer thatvehiclewas not cover under recall, and any repairs would be at consumer'scost.
Brake master cylinder does not work properly, causing excessive wear of rotors and pads which may cause extended braking distance.common problem.also, vehicle was bought used, and prevouisly was in a frontal collision, and airbags did not deploy.please provide further information.
The contact owns a 1997 jeep cherokee. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle failed to respond when the steering wheel was turned. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The tires were replaced and the front end was aligned, but the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the intermediate steering shaft might need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.
Six days after fuel gauge repair the strap holding the tank broke allowing tank to dangle.brake failure and steering malfunction.
Radiator & various ac parts needed replacement.steering gave out in 2002.a screw went through an engine part.recently, a joint connecting the axel to the steering mechanism had to be replaced.fuel pump failed. Incredibly, it is inside the gas tank. I have since learned that jeep gas tanks corrode on the inside, thus clogging the fuel pump.this is a very expensive repair because of the labor.there is still the possibility that this new fuel pump may also fail, because the gas tank was not replaced and the problem still exists. I\\\\\\'ve heard numerous similar complaints regarding the fuel system from other jeep owners.there should have been a recall.
Whenever i attempted to make a left or right turn there is popping noise.also, sometines when i make a sharp turn to the right the turn does not seem to be complete (sharp enough).
The bolt in the steering column keeps coming loose, causing the steering wheel to shake very badly while driving.vehicle has been to the dealer and tightend up 5 times, and the whole column has been replaced once.
Steering column locked up while traveling on highway, also steering lock broke off. Dealership is aware of problem. .
Due tosteering wheel anddashboard being too low, consumer has suffered leg injuries. Consumer has contacteddealer. Please provide any further details.
No summary( dot number: tire size: 235/75/15 )
While drivingabout 5 mph and turning steering wheelheard a poppingnoise. Then, when parked found a broken bolt that had fallen from steering box. Dealer installed new gear box, bolts and added fluid.
"nhtsa recall campaign 97v069000." daimler chrysler issued a steering gear recall. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin although bolts sheared off, causing the driver to lose steering of the vehicle.
When brakes are applied they would vibrate. Power steering belt not working properly. Took to dealer & mechanic repaired brakes & steering belt. Was going upanincline & applied brakes lightly. Vehicle pulled to left. Emergency brake failed. Hit phone pole. Air bags did not deploy. Taken vehicle back to dealer.
Vehicle leaks water from the right passenger's front door, rain water , car wash water, etc, comes into the vehicle. Dealer has repaired three times and the problem still exists.
Passenger side floor fills with water during wet weather,during operation,or while parked.
The contact owns a 1997 jeep cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was unavailable.
Water puddles on the front passenger side floor.
Whenever it's raining there is a leak in the floor pan from the inner seam of the passenger's side of the vehicle.
When unlocking the door with the key the door will unlock with the key turning to the unlocked position.but when lifting the handle, the door will not open. Repaired once and dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
No summary( dot number: tire size: 235/75/15 )
While driving 60 mph and the occupant was in a seatbelt experienced a rollover accident,in which the seatbelt unlatched and the occupant was ejected out of the vehicle.
Front end misalignment/front brake failure/gas tank leak/ fuel gauge failure.
Vehicle was leaning to the left side while in the garage. Moved to level surface and the vehicle stille dappered to be leaning to the left.
While driving on the freeway at speeds of approximetely 70mph and hitting bumps on the road the front end goes into a violent wobble almost lost control. After slowing down it stops. This has occurred ~7 times and is noww in the 4th round of repairs. Dealer does not know what is causing problem nor how to check to make sure it is fixed.
First , this car was bought brand new with my ex-husband, nicolas jonville.we bought the car in october, 1997, from a jeep dealer in des plaines, illinois.it was a sales done through international autosource.we then brought the car out to california. Since june, 2000, this car has expeienced o2 sensor problems, exhaust manifold crack, spring defective attached to right front shock, and fuel tank accuracy problem.i have a threeyear old child and drive this car just to take her to pre-sechool and shopping.i work out of the home.i believe the problems i have experienced in one years time are abundant.i don't drive daily into los angeles or san diego, california.i drive barely 20 miles a day.i do believe these problems do cause safetly problems for my daughter and myself.i have fears of stalling due to fuel problems.i have fears of hitting something that affect the spring on the highway and getting in a bad accident. I now have fears of driving the car long distances since the exhaust manifold crack caused me to eat too much gas.the car is only over three years old.i want some answers and will sending this information further with certified documentations of my letters, my reviews of mechanic views and the dealers documentation.the dealer has been non-supportive of fixing any of my problems without paying a high price when i believe these are manufacturer problesms.
While driving the wheel bearing broke and caused the right rear wheel to come completely off.*scc
While driving at 65 mph there was a loud noise coming from the rear end. Also,water pump/rear windshield wiper/heater fanandsterowere notworking.
Grinding noise from rear axle.
While applying the brakes there was a loud thumping noisedue to a loose axle shaft that was attached to the braking system.the axles were mis-built with drum guide boss that were too shallow. Jeep had a tsb that described the problem.this allowed the entire brake assembly to move about freely and caused a thump noise.a mechanic advised the consumer that if not corrected, the brakes may lock up without warning.jeep refused to cover the replacement costs. *scc
The problem noticed was believed to be the brakes, and after many shop visits having new brakes put on with pads, and even a new set of tires, the defect in the front drivers wheel was still noticed with no explanation as to what it was.
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While driving about 25 mph and coming to a stop vehicle will cut off. Starting toback up and the engine check light will come on, and the vehicle will cut off.
While driving engine check light came on. Consumer pulled over to check under the hood.consumerindicated that before engine check light came on,gears wereslipping. A couple of days before,engine quit and vehicle would not go over 25mph.took vehicleto dealer,and they said it was a common transmission problem. Dealer rebuilt transmission.at another time,consumer heard a loud bang.she stopped/looked under car, and noticed oil on the back window due to engine rod breaking off,piercing three holes in oil pan. No warning at all, and then vehicle died.
Due tosteering wheel anddashboard being too low, consumer has suffered leg injuries. Consumer has contacteddealer. Please provide any further details.
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Brakes replaced.
Check engine light came on/off.
There is a clunking noise in the front chassis when the vehicle comes to a stop and was reported to the dealer. Their attempted fix was for their repair shop to 'turn' the front rotors. The noise remains and i am shocked that the life of my brake rotors were shortened as an attempted fix.i am afraid to take my vehicle back for that kind of repair.the tailgate would not securely latch and without a working 'tell-tale' door ajar warning indicator, the exhaust smell and ratteling noise was an alert to the problem.the dealer tells me the drivers side front of the vehicle has to be taken apart for them to correct the loose hinge problem on the drivers door.i have serious doubts about the repair capability of this dealers repair shop and the usefullness of the chrysler warranty. Can you help?there are more concerns but these are most important at this time.thank you for listening,/s/ emory tanos
While driving at 15 mph the vehicle jerked forward and sped up, causing the vehicle to roll over, and braking system did not work.this happen twice.
I feel all these falures are related.the fuel indication happened first on 10/16/00 but the rest was on the dates indicated.i have noticed factory recalls for these problem for my year jeep, but my vin supposedly does not require any service.i am dissapionted in jeep since this is happening so close to the warranteed time.
Was shifting into reverse when vehicle suddenly accelerated backwards. Had foot on brakes at time & not able to stop. Before acceleration , a loud roaring (like revving) sound heard. Had hit brick wall. Taken vehicle to dealer to check out.
Tpc sensor failed.
While driving on highway at 60 mphvehicle slipped out of gear from drive into neutral, and rpms were racing from 2-3.also,transmission fluid was leaking and vehicle was jerking,vehicle was pulled toside ofroad. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer,wholater determined thattransmission had failed, and needed replacing. Consumer no longer owns this vehicle.
The contact owns a 1997 jeep cherokee. While driving 40 mph, the accelerator pedal stuck.the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the accelerator cable and throttle body were greased. A week later, while driving, the vehicle suddenly began to accelerate; the contact applied the brakes and parked. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the throttle body and accelerator cable stuck. Also, the air bag light stayed illuminated. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000 and the current mileage was 155,202.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in vehicle roll over and collision.
Went out to go somewhere and it had a hard time starting. As i began to drive down the road my jeep started to backfire, all of a sudden it cut off and the steering wheel locked up and the lights went out it was dark so i could of been injured. When i got it to crank back my abs light has been on ever since and we have bought about 5 hundred dollars in parts and tried everything we know to do even the mechanics we have asked about it have no answers for us, we can't afford to buy another vehicle and no one wants to buy it from us because of all of the problems we have had with our jeep!
Vehicle incident09/23/08 approx. 2:55-3:00 p.m. On highway 90, milton, fldriving a 1997 jeep cherokee, 4 cars in total were involved i was stopped far back in a line of cars waiting for a red light to turn green. The line began to move up slowly, i let my foot up from the brake and within seconds the jeep accelerated forward, i immediately applied pressure to the brakes the car slowed temporarily but continued to surge forward in a jerking hopping motion.my vehicle impacted the car ahead of me.i looked down to make sure i was applying pressure to the brakes; my passenger was already checking as well.seeing that i was (my foot never touched the gas pedal during any of this) and that the car was still pushing forward i was forced to turn off the ignition to stop the vehicle.the officer did not cite me though of course my vehicle was still responsible.the officer in her report stated that she believed the impact, to the car my jeep struck, was at 45 mp/h because of the amount of damage to the rear end.this of course was not possible since i was at a stopped position starting to coast forward; the extent of the damage was due to the jeep hitting the car multiple times as it continued to accelerate while i was braking.after the incident the car was taken to the dealer, no overt cause was found.through personal research i have found similar incidents linked to the cruise control system (even when not turned on), because of this we are in the process of having it disconnected.my family is extremely tentative to drive the vehicle till this problem is resolved.
The vehicle was parked but running.when the driver opened thedoor thevehicle suddenly accelerated without prior warning. *nlm.consumer sustained injuries from being dragged.
The vehicle was parked but running. When the driver opened thedoor the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning.the consumer requested reimbursement for medical bills. *scc
While driving vehicle accelerates without applying gas, causing vehicle to be uncontrollable.
While reversing , vehicle suddenly accelerated at a very high speed and impacted a tree. *ph
Vehicle will begin to surge when shifting into1st and 2nd gear,causing the vehicle to move forward without warning, dealer has replaced throttle cable but defect is still occurring, cannot determine problem.
Hot air from the engine compartment is blowing into the car from the floor vent on the drivers side making the car unbearably hot and causing the driver to feel faint.
While driving at 65 mph there was a loud noise coming from the rear end. Also,water pump/rear windshield wiper/heater fanandsterowere notworking.
On 2 occasions power operated windows, front and rear power windows ondrivers sidefailed to operate properly by going up or down. Dealership has not examined vehicle and a private mechanicwas replacing unknown components of power window system.
Window seal is crimped. Mjs
On normal weather conditions, when entering the vehicle and closing the front passenger side front door, the rear quarter panel window on the driver's side exploded.
I feel it is necessary to report an incident with the potential for death. The rear windows in this vehicle can close with such force that it can strangle, decapitate, suffocate or collapse the airway of a child. My child almost died as a result of an inadvertant closing of the window with the child's head sticking out of the window while parked. Garage doors have a safety mechanism to prevent crushing or death, why not auto windows! i will be forwarding my concerns to the detroit free press. Please respond.
Grinding ticking sound and gas leaks. Dealer said the tank warped and the noise came from read differential bearings.water leaks from windshield
After a heavy rainfall, my wife and i proceed to make a right turn at the corn of our street and received down pouring of water the left side of my body, while my wife on the right side aftermaking a left turn at another corner. Reported to the dealer, who checked it out, and told us that it was the door seal on the drivers side. Another day i returned with the same problem, now they say it was the sky light window seal. 05/04/00. Seal ordered but not warranted. I must pay . Part oreded and repairing in progress even as i type. Just thought you would like to no. No damage to either me nor my wife.
I think that the overall service of the jeep dealer really stinks. No safety defect listed within summary.
While driving at 65 mph there was a loud noise coming from the rear end. Also,water pump/rear windshield wiper/heater fanandsterowere notworking.
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