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The contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated for an extended period of time and the instrument cluster failed to work due to the gauges not functioning properly. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 00v105000 (air bags). The contact was unable to pass a vehicle inspection due to the failure. The vehicle was to be taken to a dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Nhtsa recall 00v10500/manufacturer's recall 860:air bag modulewas repaired, but the air bag warnig light still came on.dealer has tried to repair the problem several times, but it is still reoccurring. *ml
While driving about 40 mph vehicle ran head on into a tree, andairbags failed to deploy.
As i have reported, i have had numerous serious issues with this vehicle and i do not feel it is a safe car.this vehicle has also been recalled twice, for front brake rotors and defective air bag module, (replaced and moved from under the passanger seat front to under the console).i have contacted chrysler corp. With this same information and my feelings that this vehicle is not safe and am awaiting a reply.i do not expect any monetary or new vehicle etc., i'm just reporting the safety problems i have had with this vehicle to any and all agenciesto have something on record.i wish to state also that the dealership i bought this vehicle from have been very accomodating and there has never been a problem with them at any time.
Got in the vehicle to go to an appointment, and the airbag warning light was illuminated. Also, i no longer have cruise control, or the use of the horn. I was told by chrysler that there may be a future recall on the clockspring mechanism that controls these items. I was also told that while it is highly unlikely, there is a chance that the airbag could inadvertently be deployed for no reason. I am still waiting for a recall to begin. The part to repair the car is over $250. I am still driving the car as i am on social security and can't afford the parts. My hope is that i don't have a takata airbag on top of it all!!
Air bag light is on,we find a recall that is open and active. Bright vehicle to yaklin for repair and they declined the repair because the part has been discontinued.
Jeep developed communication issues, dash displayed "no bus." one morning i started the jeep and went to shift to gear and the passenger air bag deployed. Took it up the road and back thinking i had a communication issue to diagnose, the drivers air bag deployed turning on my road. Seemed to happen when pressing the brake.i learned about the recall corrosion in air bag module may lead to inadvertent deployment. I dropped my vehicle off to nye dodge jeep ram in oneida ny. Repair order was made nov 14th 2019. I was given a 1-800 number to call, placed 4 calls before my case was escalated correctly. Made numerous calls to the 800 number and eventually on 12/5 maybe 12/6 an inspector came and inspected my vehicle. With basically no progress after a month and a half i picked up my vehicle. With a couple more calls to the 800 number and being told were "on hold" with chryslers end my vehicle is still not fixed and the 800 number calls all end with well leave a message for whoever is in charge with your case to call you, they have yet to call going on 3 weeks. I was told the airbags are not available from chrysler. Looking for a solution or to at least get the module installed in the right location and ill source airbags. It has been an absolutely ridiculous amount of time to not have any answers and my recall not completed.
The contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. While driving at any speed, the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 198,000.
Consumerhad taken vehicle to dealer forrecall repairs onair bag control module ,and forbrake rotors. Dealer said they had replacedparts stated on recalls,but consumer did not believe that recall repairswere taken care.
Speedometer intermittently works along with the airbag warning light coming on.deaelr has seen and repaired vehicle.
1998 jeep cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to blinking airbag light *tgwthe consumer was informed the clockspring needed to be replaced.
Due toair bag lightkeep coming on, consumer can't read any of the components on the dashboard.
Air bag warning light remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction which could cause air bags to inadvertently deploy, vehicle not included in recall 00v105000 due to vin.
While traveling air bag indicator light would flash on intermittently without indication. Dealer can't duplicate the problem . Please provide further information.
Vehicle not included in recall 00v10500.due to road saltair bag control module could lead to corrosion.please give any further details.
While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor.consumer swirled in order to avoid a pedestrian and animal.consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and hit a ditch.upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy.a medical technician was on duty from the ambulance, and examined the driver, who was okay.the vehicle was towed, and totaledby the insurance company.
I was on my way to work headed south on i-69 in fort wayne, indiana.i had just passed the indiana state road 14 underpass when a semi truck tire and rim (the whole thing) came off a semi truck and rolled across three lanes of traffic where my jeep hit it.it hit the front passenger side of my jeep.directly in the front but the right half of the bumper/front end.the tire then went under my car where it forced me to slide in to the cement median in the middle of the highway hitting my driver side front bumper at about 35 miles an hour or so.my airbags did not deploy.
All gauges stop working and airbag light comes on, dealer claims it'sa dust issue with connectors.
Since 1/99, we have encountered numerous times...the airbag light comes on, the spedometer/tachometer read "o"...sometimes includes all gauges (gas, oil pressure, etc). Also, had window motor and radio front replaced...related????
Consumer had recall 00v10500 performed on 6-15-00 for airbag control module. There was no problem with airbag before the recall was performed. On sept.6 2000, consumer noticed airbag light came on intermittently, contacted dealer, and was told only available appointment was for sept 19,2000. On sept 18,2000, consumer was driving when suddenly vehicle experienced a loss of rpm's/speedometer, and airbag light stayed on.
Dt*:the contact stated the horn became inoperable.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined a faulty clock switch caused the horn failure.the dealer ordered a replacement clock switch and will repair the vehicle when it arrives.
Instrument paneldoes not work properly like the speedometer. Also, gasoline/oil pressure gauge are not working, andair bag light is on. Dealer notified.
Recall 00v136000 repairs have not corrected the recall problem. Rotors have been replaced 3 times since first taken into dealer for recall. Battery failed and was replaced. Dash gauges malfunctioned due to cluster harness failure. The air bag light stays on. Fog lamp switch failed. The front pinion seal was leaking. The buckle for rear middle seat belt broke.
Driving at approximately 45 mphconsumer slammed on brakes, ran into a deer and tree head-on, dual airbagsdid not deploy, which could have resulted in injuries.
Air bag illuminates while driving for 15-25 seconds, vehicle is going on the fourth time for service, defroster noise made when control know adjusted, found to be definately not working during a freezing rain storm, having to stop a few times on my way to work to scrap the windows.this has been an ongoing defect with this new vehicle since first happening in nov.1998, each time the vehicle goes in for service and getting it back the light will come back on from two weeks - one month of having back.absolutely getting no help, concerns, answers, return phone calls, i could go on forever, most importantly about the air bag saftey concern.no one seems real concerned that death could possible occur when operating this vehicle.i have got the run around from the beginning concerning the air bag and my persistance is my only hope. I have made phone call after phone call to dealerships, chrysler customer service center, nhtsa, attorney general's office, and safety departs.i am currently waiting for the vehicle to go back to the dealer at least five days after notification.
Tires had to be replaced, couldn't keep it aligned
Consumer is not able to obtain recall repair (00v-105) due to lack of parts and information regarding repair. *mjs
While traveling on highway another vehicle t boneed consumer's vehicle anddriver's side airbags did not deploy.dealership was aware of problem.
No deployment of driver's air bagduring a collision. 831045 dup of 832151; posted on 09-07-1999.
00v105000/air bag control module: after recall repairs were done air bag sensor light remained on.vehicle taken back to dealer, and informed consumer that part installed had nothing to do with the sensor light.before the repairs were made,air bag light was not coming on. Asking nhtsa to help in this matter.*ml
Swerved vehicle to preventhitting a childand caused loss of control which resulted ina frontal collision with a concreteculvert drainage.vehicle wasair born and fell onother side, and rolled over on all four sides, hitting another concreteculvert drainage. Upon impact,both air bags did not deploy. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time.please feel free to provide us with any further details on this matter .
Vehicle was going 30-35mph and was involved in a head on collison hittingside driver's door ofother vehicle. Upon impact, neither driver's or passenger's air bag deployed, causing consumer's head and face to hitwindshield. Dealer was notified.vehicle was totaled. Please provide more information.
Consumer is not able to obtain recall repair (00v-105) due to lack of parts and information regarding repair. *mjs
Our driverhit the other vehicle head-on but air bags did not deploy.
Consumer'shusband lost control of the jeepthat rounded overinto atree, the seats belt did not hold him in, nordid side air bags deploy.
While driving vehicle hit a deer, resulting in a collision. Upon impact, front air bags failed to deploy.
Consumer was driving at 35 mph and t-boned another vehicleinwhich rear end/ driver side air bag andpassenger's side air bags didn't deploy.
While driving driver's side air bag deployed.
While driving on the road another vehicle pulled out from the right hand side andhit consumer's vehicle on the right front bumperhead-on. Upon impact, neither airbag deployed.contacted dealer.
To avoid accident my son swerved & did a 180 & came to a stop & was hit by a ford pickup head on. Jeep was totaled. Niether of the front air bags deployed.
Vehicle was involved in a rollover at 60mph, and neither dirver's nor passenger's airbags deployed. Dealer has vehicle currently.
After recall repair 00v-105 of the air bag control module the air bag indicator illuminated, consumer returned the vehicle to dealer for additional repair but theyrefused repairs.nlm
The vehicle was recalled (recall number 00v-105000) for a faulty drivers side air bag module, however the failure occurred on the passenger side air bag module.*nlm there was a front rotor recall performed as well. *scc
Consumer was not notified of the (00v-105) air bag recall. *mjs
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v-105) prior to recall notification, consumer requesting reimbursement, repair due to the water damage to the module.*mjs
While driving, the air bag light illuminateed on dashboard, once the air bag light illuminates other lights will illuminate and then blink on and off, consumer took vehicle to the dealer. Consumer is requesting reimbursement for the air bag, due to discovering that there is a recall on the air bag sensor, however the problem still exists, also the speedometer drops to zero when driving.*yd
When driving the cruise control kicked on, and it cameon/off. Whenever it wanted to. Also,the air bag sensor light came on, and the light came on and off whenever it wanted. In addition,speedodmeter didn't work, and the consumer had the vehicle in the shop four times for the air bag sensor light. The vehicle is still in the shop and the dealer can't determine the problem.the dash board goes dead while driving because connectors were not seating properly.fuse panel falls off and will not stay on at all because right kick panel is deformed.
Recall 00v105000 concerning air bag control module:recall repairswere performedon september1, 2001.however, the problem recurred. Air bag light illuminated while vehicle was still in motion. Consumer believed thisrepresented a recall remedy failure, and nhtsa should have looked into it again. . this report was presented by mr. Jack wyluda for the above consumer.
While driving air bag light illuminated twice for about a minute.vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic shop. Mechanicstated theat vehicle was underrecall 00v105000forair bag control module.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who indicated that vehicle had already recall repairs performed, but therewere no records ofrecall repairs. Air bag control module must be replaced at the owner's expense.
Odometer/ speedometer/ techometer and signal light for the air bag stopped working. All the wirnig connections were checked and tightened by the dealership, which solved the problem for a while. Because this happened intermittently, dealerwas not able to fixproblem.when the owner hits the dash very hard everything returns to normal. Please provide any further information.
The dealership indicated and falsified documents which stated the recall on the air bag module (recall number 00v-105000) was complete but it wasn't. *nlm *scc
Recall repair (00v-105) completed and the vehicle continued to experience problems with the air bag light illuminating.*mjs
Seat belts are not working properly,left/ right and rear passengers' seat belts do not work properly.ccs will tilt over because thebelts won't retract correctly.this is dangerous because the seat doesn't stay in place.
The ignition switch sticks, passenger door locks doors when opened and closed, passenger side window front and back will not go down all the time and sometimes they will.
Electrical sysyem will go on and off at times. Also,while drivingfog lights will go out. Contacted dealer, anddealer is not willing to do anything.
The contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the instrument panel would only operate sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but not repaired. There were no recalls for the failure and the manufacturer advised taking the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostics and/or repairs. The manufacturer offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 150,000.updated 05/03/11*ljupdated 05/16/11
It started with the lights turning off when i hit a bump. The whole jeep would go dark.instrument panel,overhead lights, driving lights, all of them! then after parking the jeep, day or night, the alarm system would go off all by itself.the door switches locking and unlocking while i was driving down the road.then there was the radio that would turn on and off by itself.then the windows decided to stop going up and down. When i would start the jeep the instrument panel gauges wouldn't move, turn on. So, i would turn off the jeep and restart it. Some of the gauges, would turn on but others, would not, like the fuel tank gage, speedometer gage.during the summer months, there would be a puddle of water on the passenger side floor board. I still to this day don't know what caused it to happen every day and each time it was turned on.then there is the transmission and rear endthat started having problems. It started to slip out of gear and the rear end made a noise.i had all the oil levels checked out, but still it would happen. I do recall getting a flyer in the mail, regarding a recall,but it also said that the dealer, did not have the parts to fix the problem. Why would you send out a flyer that you have no way of fixing because you can't get the part's? !and are youeven concerned about the worry you put me through?it became another reason to park the jeep. How could you do.this, to so many people?with all these strange things happening to the jeep, i had to do what was best for my safety, as well as, those who were on the road driving around me. I just couldn't live with myself, knowing that i could have cost someone or myself injury or death,by having the jeep on the road knowing it was having so many problems.it has now been close to three-years since the last time i drove it.
Three months after the purchase of the vehicle, rust marks appeared.the electrical system malfuntioned with out any warning.there have been problems with the air conditioner and the radio. There is a thumping noise in the rotors that was fixed but the noise still remains. *jg
Recall 00v136000 repairs have not corrected the recall problem. Rotors have been replaced 3 times since first taken into dealer for recall. Battery failed and was replaced. Dash gauges malfunctioned due to cluster harness failure. The air bag light stays on. Fog lamp switch failed. The front pinion seal was leaking. The buckle for rear middle seat belt broke.
Electrical system malfunctions causing a/c & radio to intermittently fail.
The contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the front area of the vehicle and the suspension was unstable, the check engine, multiple gauges, and various warning indicators illuminated randomly. The dealer was notified of the failures and the contact was waiting for a response to determine if they could inspect and diagnose the failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle's computer software had a defect that caused the vehicle to stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 198,000.
My 1998 cherokee classic is havingthesame issues as many other complaints i have read. The issues involvethe speed and tach gauges dropping to zero, the rest of the dash gauges not responding from whatever position they are in when rest of gauges go south, the "idiot" lights don't work, and the wretched airbag light luminatesthe whole time all this other stuff is going on.the speed is not a factor. It can happen at any speed, even when i first start the vehicle.it can happen once in a while to several times in a mile, cutting in and out. This problem has been going on even longer than what i listed.february of last year is when it started being more than a once in a while, sporadic issue. Before then, it happened less than 10 times, since owning the vehicle late 2007.
Air bag light comes on and all gauges stop working-- pressing hard on the face of the gauge cluster or smacking the top of the dash restores everything.. Owned it for 4 years and previous owner said they experienced it before me.. Now it has started a new additional problem, "check gauges" light comes on and volt meter pegs to the right at 19 volts. Smacking doesn't help this, it just goes away in a few miles...
Airbag light comes on and then the speedometer and tachometer go to zero so i have no idea how fast i am going at the time.
Numerous problems with 1998 jeep cherokee sport.during the first year of owning the vehicle the vehicle was at the dealer 12 times for rust marks on the vehicle which the dealer described as fall out and they insisted it was something the consumer had done to cause it to happen so soon, the electrical system failed, as the consumer was driving all the gauges went out and the vehicle just stopped, the air condition and radio were inoperative and still is, there was a thumping noise which was attributed to the rotors which was supposedly fixed.the most recent problem was with the power windows.
The contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated for an extended period of time and the instrument cluster failed to work due to the gauges not functioning properly. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 00v105000 (air bags). The contact was unable to pass a vehicle inspection due to the failure. The vehicle was to be taken to a dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Jeep developed communication issues, dash displayed "no bus." one morning i started the jeep and went to shift to gear and the passenger air bag deployed. Took it up the road and back thinking i had a communication issue to diagnose, the drivers air bag deployed turning on my road. Seemed to happen when pressing the brake.i learned about the recall corrosion in air bag module may lead to inadvertent deployment. I dropped my vehicle off to nye dodge jeep ram in oneida ny. Repair order was made nov 14th 2019. I was given a 1-800 number to call, placed 4 calls before my case was escalated correctly. Made numerous calls to the 800 number and eventually on 12/5 maybe 12/6 an inspector came and inspected my vehicle. With basically no progress after a month and a half i picked up my vehicle. With a couple more calls to the 800 number and being told were "on hold" with chryslers end my vehicle is still not fixed and the 800 number calls all end with well leave a message for whoever is in charge with your case to call you, they have yet to call going on 3 weeks. I was told the airbags are not available from chrysler. Looking for a solution or to at least get the module installed in the right location and ill source airbags. It has been an absolutely ridiculous amount of time to not have any answers and my recall not completed.
The dash functions are inoperative (speedometer, fuel gauge, tachometer, oil pressure, etc.).as a result the consumer has run out of gas on 3 occasions and received two speeding tickets.the vehicle has been taken to the dealer on several occasions but they have not been able to rectify the problem.*nlm
Instrument panel not responding after passing self diagnostic test all fuses were changed as well.
Battery died. Yh
Dt*:the contact stated the horn became inoperable.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined a faulty clock switch caused the horn failure.the dealer ordered a replacement clock switch and will repair the vehicle when it arrives.
Three days after a 60000 miles service ( done at 58000 ) my jeep cut-off and locked up my steering completely. My jeep had to be towed or drag on the towing truck. The second problem was my bolts keeps coming loose, second time ,transmission and a cracking noise as a result. Diamlierchrysler customer service said, very rude ms shay, maybe road condition..what hog wash. Is it possible for my jeep to cut off while driving and completely locking my steering ? i wrote the company with out any response. Would my jeep start falling apart at 60000 miles? this 58000 miles serice plus whatever cause the next problem cost me $1200 in 5 days. Help !!!
Both central computer and electrical system failed.
When traveling at any speed the vehicle cuts off withoutprior warning, causing loss of power steering, etc. Alsowhen the problem occurs,the radio is still on. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the entire computer system, butproblem still exists. Please provide any further details.
Starter failed four times.
Dt*: the contact stated the air bag light continued to illuminate in the vehicle. As a result the other gauges would not illuminate.when the vehicle went over a bump in the road, the air bag light would go off and the other gauges worked properly.the dealership determined there was a wiring problem with the vehicle and offered to repair the vehicle at the owner's expense. Updated 9/13/2006 -
I own a 1998 jeep cherokee sport. I noticed recently a wiring problem to both the front door speakers. I called the dealer and they told me it was common for there to be shorts in the wires that go from the body into the door. They said they usually see the failures in the door lock wiring or the power window wiring. The speaker wiring travels the same route into the door. I realize that the power in a speaker wire wont probably cause a fire, but the power window motor is 25 amps and it could cause a major fire in the wiring if shorted. I was told by the dealer that the cost to replace just the speaker wiring would be $140 per door in labor alone. If there were ever something that recalls were meant for, this is it. I am having the speaker wiring replaced at an audio store, but i have no idea what to expect from the power windows or door locks at this point. This is an unsafe condition and it should be addressed with a recall. I just cant afford to do it on my dime.
Electrical arcing where connector is inserted into lamp. Lamp hsg. Charred and melted. Mr
Had driven vehicle homeand parked. Did not smell anything and had no warning. Got out of vehicle. Around 9:00 pmsmelled smoke and checked vehicle. Noticed vehicle was in flames. Tried to put flames out after contacting fire department. Fire department put flames out, and gave a possible indication of an electrical short ondriver's side,behind the headlights.
The fog lamps stopped working. Warranty had expired. Contacted dealer they stated that there was no re-call on this. Six months later when they were replacing the rotors on re-call,i said something to the mechanic about the lights. He stated that they knew about the problem. He asked if i ever used the power outlet for a phone. I stated yes! he said that when using the outlet it was melting the wires to the fog lamp switch making it unoperable. Still the switch has not been replaced. I'mnot the only person here at work that has that problem. Another fire fighters lamps stopped working just after his warranty was up,and his was never replaced either..
Electrical sysyem will go on and off at times. Also,while drivingfog lights will go out. Contacted dealer, anddealer is not willing to do anything.
Fuse panel cover loose and falling off. *mjs
Horn fuse failed.
Instrument cluster module failed.
I purchased a used 1998 jeep cherokee an the turn signals don't cut off after going around corners because the multifunction switch and clock spring are bad and the dealer said that i need to fix this because they have been known to short out and deploy the airbag while driving.
Vehicle caught fire behind the dash panel underneath the engine compartment. Problems with a/c units etc.
On going problem with several people i know including my son. Their 1998. 1999 jeep cherokee's while lose all instrument operation. At the same time the air bag light comes on. Failure may continue for a couple of minutes or several hours. The dealer says there is no reports of the problem and have found nothing wrong.my brother in law called this morning and gave me the same symptoms he is having with his jeep. It seams to be a large scale problem. It may be temperature related but all that i know of are in cherokees. My brother's is a 97, son's is a 98, one of his friends is a19 99 and my brother in law'sis also a 99. Son's friends is also a 1998.
Speedometer/odometer and tachometerwent out,and airbag light came on while driving. Consumer feels this is because of a faulty switch behind the dashboard.
Instrument paneldoes not work properly like the speedometer. Also, gasoline/oil pressure gauge are not working, andair bag light is on. Dealer notified.
I have had soooooo many factory repairs on this jeep cherokke!!!!now that the warranty has run out (within 10 days) the electric window won't work....it's all one unit and so the motor and all the controlling devices have to be replaced.they have a plastic componment around the whole unit..and it breaks and so the whole unit must be replaced.why put a piece of plastic over it, unless you hoped/planned it would break??????
Recall for '97 xj's regarding gas gauge.'98 now having same problem.dt
Instrument cluster intermittent failure,allowed vehicle to overheat without warning cracking the engine block and cylinder head, air bag possibly affected.
While driving home the instrument panel quit working on our jeep.as soon as this happened i contacted the dealer from my cell phone.on the way home it started to work again. Dealer said in order for them to look at it the panel could not be working call if it happened again.second time the gas gauge quit and then started working again. The brakes make a funnynoise and they have been replaced one time already.we have only had this jeep for about 6 weeks the first two weeks it was in the shop.
While driving at any speed most of the dashboard lightsstop functioning.also,air bag light comes on and stays on.after a few minutes everything will return to normal and work again. Dealer informed consumer that the wiring harness under dash needed to be replaced.
At 13,395 milescluster gauge on dash went out.no way to tell how fast vehicle was going because instruments on dash stopped working.consumer took vehicle to dealer.dealer cleaned connectors/ added electro lights, and reconnected plugs. However,same problem reoccurred.consumer felt there was problem withconnector. Tsb 08298 deals with problems consumer is experiencing, however on the second failure, consumer was charged for repairs.both inner front axle seals were replaced because they were leaking.
All gauges stop working and airbag light comes on, dealer claims it'sa dust issue with connectors.
Intermittentlyvehicle would lose its power toinstruments panel, causing failure to all gauges and loss of air bag. Manufacturer notified, andinformedconsumer that this vehiclewas not covered under a recall or considered a safety concern. Please feel free to provide any further details.
Front defrost has broken 4 times, dealer fix each time, cannot discover root of problem.electrical system required 3 visits to dealer.
When turning on headlights, consumer has to wiggle switch to get headlights to come on. Sometimes it takes a few minutes before headlights come on, vehicle has not been examined by dealer.consumer states at times,the instrument panel cluster fails to activate upon starting the engine.
All gauges and lights, including speedometer, on instrument panel quit working. Airbag light comes on. Intermittent failures.
The contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle shut off and restarted independently as the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was repaired. The repairs were unknown but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.
The contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. While driving approximately 10 mph, there was a sudden decrease in engine rpms and all of the gauges registered at zero. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 300,000.updated 4/13/15the bcm was replaced. However, the problem continued. Updated 04/21/15
My jeep is losing speed and stalling .i have already replaced senors as well spark plugs wires and rotor cap button etc it is stillstalling out.
The contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the front area of the vehicle and the suspension was unstable, the check engine, multiple gauges, and various warning indicators illuminated randomly. The dealer was notified of the failures and the contact was waiting for a response to determine if they could inspect and diagnose the failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
Please note at the present time temperature gauge is not working after approx 6 .gasket changewater hose etc
The contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. While driving approximately 30 mph on normal road conditions; the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts and was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic recommended that the vehicle be towed to an authorized dealer. An authorized technician stated that the failure was contributed to the coil wire and the pcm module which were previously replaced. The vehicle was also towed to an authorized dealer for the identical failure on a separate occasion. The vehicle is being diagnosed for the failure. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 94,000.
My 1998 jeep cherokee 4.0 liter 6 cylinder engine experiences sudden oil pressure drops. This happens when the car warms up. I've had the vehicle checked and the oil pressure sender unit replaced as a precaution. My mechanics are unable to find anything wrong with the vehicle. Looking to the internet for help, i've found hundreds of people with the same problem. Loss of oil pressure at high speeds could result in engine failure causinga fire or accident.
The contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee.when the brake is applied and the vehicle is in idle, the vehicle would jerk and the rpm's increased.the vehicle would also backfire.the vehicle felt as if it would lose power, but remained running.the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in recall # 98v023000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum).the current mileage is 101,000 and failure mileage was 70,000.
Support bolts that hold the engine have sheared off. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Oil pressure gauge dropped due to failure of the oil pressure sending unit.*mjs
The engine cylinder piston rings broke. Engine was making noises. Had engine taken apart & the piston was found to be broken. Manufacturer informed not a defect in engine.
Please note at the present time temperature gauge is not working after approx 6 .gasket changewater hose etc
Belt pulley disintegrated after 2600 miles on new vehicle.fragment of pulley was ejected at sufficient velocity to puncture hood leaving approx. 1/2 inch hole.at approx. 65 mph the engine rpm was only approx. 2500.it is possible that this failure could occur in a standing vehicle, causing a hazard to others.
While in the house for ten minutes the jeep caught on fire.the fire department stated that the fire was associated with the engine.the heat was sort of intense which melted the paint to the hood, making it difficult to open the hood by the mechanic.
There is an oil leak at hte oil filter adaptor seals. Also, the cylinder head gasket leaks oil. They were replaced. *jg
Whenever driving vehicle at various speeds, without any warning, theengine would stall out. The engine check light would come on. Was running rough. Its an intermittent problem. Took vehicle to dealer at least 4-5 different times, but problem not solved.
Oil drips from bottom of the engine. Yh
Ongoing problem with vehicle experiencing shutdownon a highway with speed of 70mph and heavy traffic. Vehicle has been to two different deales.; dealer one informd consumer that engine, primarily control module was replaced. But problem reoccurred and almost commenced in a vehicle collision with whole family in vehicle. Dealer two contacted.
Instrument paneldoes not work properly like the speedometer. Also, gasoline/oil pressure gauge are not working, andair bag light is on. Dealer notified.
Consumer states while driving at highway speed the vehicle shut down causing lost of power steering. Ts
Consumer states that while driving an average of 100 miles at 70-75 mph, the vehicle will miss and then stall, after letting it sit for approximately 10-15 minutes it will restart, the dealer has replaced the cruise control sensor and crankshaft sensor, however the problem still exists.
Consumer had recall 00v10500 performed on 6-15-00 for airbag control module. There was no problem with airbag before the recall was performed. On sept.6 2000, consumer noticed airbag light came on intermittently, contacted dealer, and was told only available appointment was for sept 19,2000. On sept 18,2000, consumer was driving when suddenly vehicle experienced a loss of rpm's/speedometer, and airbag light stayed on.
There is a tapping nose near the rear of the engine. May possibly wear out the camshaft. Dealer has seen vehicle, and saidit was normal.
Engine suddenly accelerated with throttle not being pressed
When traveling at any speed the vehicle cuts off withoutprior warning, causing loss of power steering, etc. Alsowhen the problem occurs,the radio is still on. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the entire computer system, butproblem still exists. Please provide any further details.
The vehicle was serviced because the serpentine belt had to be changed. Upon leaving with the vehicle the consumer noticed that the vehicle could be put into any gear without pressing any button on shifter.*nlm .
Exhaust gas leakage from weep holes.
Exhaust system problem due to bad mufler seal.yh
At 11,029 front pads and rotors were replaced, sway-bar bushings were replaced, exhaust hanger was replaced, drivers seat squeeked (fixed under recall), and exterior door button broke.now, at 27,098 rotors and pads need replaced again, transfer case and front differental input shaft leaked and repaired.
Exhaust system failed.
Check engine light stays on. Emissions system--vacuum lines and canister.
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was idling, a rattling sound was heard coming from the catalytic converter in 04/06.the vehicle was taken to the service dealer who replaced the catalytic converter in 05/06.a recall letter from the manufacturer was received on 09/09/06, which pertained to the power train: control module (tcm, pcm) and inspection of the catalytic converter.on 09/11/06, the manufacturer was contacted regarding reimbursement for the repairs made prior to the recall.the manufacturer determined that the recall was not a manufacturer's defect, and the reimbursement claim was denied.updated 10/31/2006 -
Condensation weep hole in muffler has an excessive amount of exhaust gas escaping, along with significant noise.
Manufacturing defect in exhaust manifolds installed in the late 90's to 4.0 liter engines on jeep products.*mrthe consumers second vehicle a jeep wrangler had the same exhaust manifoldproblem.
I just found out i have a cracked manifold, my driver side door has broken put a new part in it and now that is broken,i have also had to put a new transmission in it with only 148,000.00 miles.in 2006 i had to fix the gas tank because it was broken too.is this not a recall problem????? any of these, i have had the jeep since 2000 and i bought it when it had 20,000 miles on it. Please help because this is 2012 and i only have 156,000 miles on it now. Thank you.
Numerous problems with 1998 jeep cherokee sport.during the first year of owning the vehicle the vehicle was at the dealer 12 times for rust marks on the vehicle which the dealer described as fall out and they insisted it was something the consumer had done to cause it to happen so soon, the electrical system failed, as the consumer was driving all the gauges went out and the vehicle just stopped, the air condition and radio were inoperative and still is, there was a thumping noise which was attributed to the rotors which was supposedly fixed.the most recent problem was with the power windows.
Consumer states that the air conditioner evaporater is leaking freon into the vehicle.please provide any further information.mr consumer also states that there is a secret warranty for 1993-1997 jeeps for the evaporator failures. This problem continues with his 1998 jeep. Ph 09-dec-2002
A/c fan not coming on due to open in wiring to the fan motor.*mjs
Air conditioning evaporators failing in jeep vehicles from 96 on up, cherokees in particular. It is a very expensive repair for a piece of equipment that should never fail through normal use. The evaporator is installed in the heater box behind the dashboard and takes 8 hours of labor to replace. This is a common item to fail but i thought i'd actually file a complaint and see if something could be done. This also results in very poor defrosting of the windshield.
On hot days the front brakes lock up and would not release, causing linings to smoke. When the air conditioner is on, the compressor kicks in at night while driving with the headlights on. When filling the gas tank, the filler pipe makes a slurping sound, causing the gasoline to slush back and forth in the gas tank.
Air conditioner evaporator is leaking, it won't hold any type of fluid.chrysler stated there were other evaopator problems on other chrysler vehicles, but not this specific model.
Air conditioning evaporator failure, will not hold charge.
I have had multiple problems with my gas gauge giving erradic readings. At times it has read that i am out of gas when i had a full tank. If i turn the car off and restart it the problem is usually resolved. I would like to have the problem fixed before i end up on the side of the road with no gas. I also have a sound coming out of the air conditioner that sounds like a gurgling or bubbling sound. I would like to know if this is a common problem or a normal sound.
Three months after the purchase of the vehicle, rust marks appeared.the electrical system malfuntioned with out any warning.there have been problems with the air conditioner and the radio. There is a thumping noise in the rotors that was fixed but the noise still remains. *jg
Bottom platform to small on jack,falls over when in use,tire blowout, sidewall has major cuts back side of tirer cords showing.( dot number: mkuud6wr24 tire size: p22570r15 )
Glove box light is inoperative. Yh
I was on my way to work headed south on i-69 in fort wayne, indiana.i had just passed the indiana state road 14 underpass when a semi truck tire and rim (the whole thing) came off a semi truck and rolled across three lanes of traffic where my jeep hit it.it hit the front passenger side of my jeep.directly in the front but the right half of the bumper/front end.the tire then went under my car where it forced me to slide in to the cement median in the middle of the highway hitting my driver side front bumper at about 35 miles an hour or so.my airbags did not deploy.
It started with the lights turning off when i hit a bump. The whole jeep would go dark.instrument panel,overhead lights, driving lights, all of them! then after parking the jeep, day or night, the alarm system would go off all by itself.the door switches locking and unlocking while i was driving down the road.then there was the radio that would turn on and off by itself.then the windows decided to stop going up and down. When i would start the jeep the instrument panel gauges wouldn't move, turn on. So, i would turn off the jeep and restart it. Some of the gauges, would turn on but others, would not, like the fuel tank gage, speedometer gage.during the summer months, there would be a puddle of water on the passenger side floor board. I still to this day don't know what caused it to happen every day and each time it was turned on.then there is the transmission and rear endthat started having problems. It started to slip out of gear and the rear end made a noise.i had all the oil levels checked out, but still it would happen. I do recall getting a flyer in the mail, regarding a recall,but it also said that the dealer, did not have the parts to fix the problem. Why would you send out a flyer that you have no way of fixing because you can't get the part's? !and are youeven concerned about the worry you put me through?it became another reason to park the jeep. How could you do.this, to so many people?with all these strange things happening to the jeep, i had to do what was best for my safety, as well as, those who were on the road driving around me. I just couldn't live with myself, knowing that i could have cost someone or myself injury or death,by having the jeep on the road knowing it was having so many problems.it has now been close to three-years since the last time i drove it.
When consumerbacks out there are no back up lights.also,automatic transmission gear shift is very loose.the loose gearshift is the cause of the problem. *ml
Brake light malfunction.yh
Recall 00v136000 repairs have not corrected the recall problem. Rotors have been replaced 3 times since first taken into dealer for recall. Battery failed and was replaced. Dash gauges malfunctioned due to cluster harness failure. The air bag light stays on. Fog lamp switch failed. The front pinion seal was leaking. The buckle for rear middle seat belt broke.
Headlight flicker constantly when defroster, a/c, heater are on causing poor visibility.
When driving the vehicle in the rain headlights get dim. Also, whenconsumer puts the heat on and whenvehicle gets warm, headlightsgo dim.
Headlights dim when air conditioning compressor cycles.
Whenever the air conditioner is turned on, the head lamps would go dim. Have taken to dealer & problem could not be found. It only happens when air conditioner is in use. Taking vehicle to another dealer.
While driving on the road at night headlights dimmed,and consumer was affected bythe low lighting on the road.
When turning on headlights, consumer has to wiggle switch to get headlights to come on. Sometimes it takes a few minutes before headlights come on, vehicle has not been examined by dealer.consumer states at times,the instrument panel cluster fails to activate upon starting the engine.
Turn light signal does not cancel on right turns and turn light signal does not function on right turns
In june 2013 a safety recall number n45/nhtsa 13v-252 was made for my vehicle.i got notice that the parts were not available.it is now march 2014, 9 months since the safety recall and i have yet to have the correction on my vehicle made!how long does it take to get the parts they new?how long can they drag their feet at the possible expense of someone's life?
Vehicle will only run properly on premium unleaded gas, otherwise poor performance.
When i called a jeep dealer to report that my 1998 jeep cherokee had just stopped running on a very busy street, he said right away that my fuel sending unit must have failed and that, although my gas gauge showed 1/4 tank of gas remaining, i was out of gas.he was so adament about this that he must have seen the same problem in other 1998 cherokees.i have also heard of other 1998 cherokees with the same problem.since crown chrysler (not the selling dealer) replaced the fuel sending unit, my gas gauge now drops from 1/2 to empty and i'm worried enough to drive right to a service station.the gauge is apparently still defective, as filling up the tank at these times requires only 8 gallons.i'm a single woman who has to drive at night and i don't feel safe with a gas gauge i can't trust.
Fuel gauge displays inaccurate amount of fuel in tank.dealer was notified and a new fuel sending unit was installed.. Consumer also stated while driving, the vehicle began starting and stopping, the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the fuel pump was replaced.
Standard jeep cherokee (had been maintained by us gvt. Until i bought) hesitates or stalls when turning when gas tank below 25-35% .is hazardous and have nearly been rearended a few times, from 2003 thru 2009.chrysler says known problem with fuel filter/pump 'sock'--but no assistance inthe 500$ plus potential repair costs.this is the biggest safety problem i have ever heard of in a modern car and it's rampant among cherokee owners.
When the gas gauge was at a quarter tank, the vehicle stalled at highway speed.
The gas gauge doesn't show how much gas i have most of the time.the gauge floats back and forth from empty to half empty, or doesn't register the proper amount when i put gas in the tank. *nlm
As i have reported, i have had numerous serious issues with this vehicle and i do not feel it is a safe car.this vehicle has also been recalled twice, for front brake rotors and defective air bag module, (replaced and moved from under the passanger seat front to under the console).i have contacted chrysler corp. With this same information and my feelings that this vehicle is not safe and am awaiting a reply.i do not expect any monetary or new vehicle etc., i'm just reporting the safety problems i have had with this vehicle to any and all agenciesto have something on record.i wish to state also that the dealership i bought this vehicle from have been very accomodating and there has never been a problem with them at any time.
1998 jeep cherokee limited 4.0 - when turning left and the fuel level is below aprox 1/3 full the engine stalls and stops running.this created a very dangerous situation when proceeding through intersections with on coming traffic.i am aware that many jeep owners are experiencing the same problem which leads to a conclusion that this is a manufacturer defect.
The car dies every time a left turn is made, even when the fuel tank is 1/4 full.it is in my opinion that the manufaturer should have placed the fuel pickup in the center of the tank to prevent the loss of power during a turn.it is possible to have a complete loss of power during an evasive manuver, thereby losing both braking and steering ability.furthermore, the manufaturer has installed the fuel pump in such a way that the aftermarket cannot make a replacement part.please contact me for further information.
Engine completely dies while negotiating sharp left or left u-turn when fuel gauge reads .25 tank or less remaining. *nlm
The consumer's vehicle is experiencing symptoms of recall 97v194002 (fuel sending unit) but the dealer will no repair the vehicle due to vin.*nlm
While in motion consumers vehicle malfunctioned. Teh vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the fuel pump was bad.at that time it was changed.the vehicle was fine until around 55000 miles.at this time the vehicle started misfiring and hesitating at low fuel levels, but only when making left hand turns.now the problem has progressed.when turning left with low fuel, the vehicle now stops running.consumer is forced to have the fuel pump changed again.*jg
Fuel gauge displays inaccurate amount of fuel in tank.dealer was notified and a new fuel sending unit was installed.. Consumer also stated while driving, the vehicle began starting and stopping, the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the fuel pump was replaced.
1998 jeep cherokee se has had a fuel pump replaced (5 years ago) before the recall of same and now the engine control module has to be replaced (both times at a cost of $1000+ which is excessive and really maddening.
Gas tank leaking gas. Dealer checkedvehicle out & theyfound that hose going into the spout came apart on the top of the gas tank. Dealer said it could be a defect, butmanufacturer was not standing behind the product.
Fuel system failed. Mjs
Fuel injection system malfunctioned, causing vehicle to accelerate at a high speed, andresulting inan accident.
I just found out i have a cracked manifold, my driver side door has broken put a new part in it and now that is broken,i have also had to put a new transmission in it with only 148,000.00 miles.in 2006 i had to fix the gas tank because it was broken too.is this not a recall problem????? any of these, i have had the jeep since 2000 and i bought it when it had 20,000 miles on it. Please help because this is 2012 and i only have 156,000 miles on it now. Thank you.
Fuel gauge failed.
Consumercan only put $15.00of gas in a 20 gallon tank any more it will leak out of the back underneath thejeep.dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
While vehicle is running, a severe fuel odor/fumes are getting into vehicle.the gas tank seal at the top does not seem to seal properly.chrysler was notified.*jg
Fuel light does not come on when vehicle needs gas, runs out of gas at a quarter tank.the fuel warning light failed while consumer was traveling.
Gas gauge failed causing vehicle to run out of gas while driving without any warning.*mjs
Gas gauge failed.yh
Gas tankhas a hole ontop of tank and is leakinggasoline. Dealer has been notified.
Fuel tank began to spontaneously leak from the top when filling the tank completely full. Dealership removed tank, inspected, and found no evidence of damage or wear and had no explanation for the leak. Just as with complaint odi id: 755138, dealer could not duplicate the problem. They speculate that the tank may be deforming under load (i.e., a full tank of fuel) causing the leak. If true, this would suggest structural failure or material defect of the tank as suggested in odi id: 755138. In summary, the problem is essentially identical to odi id: 826441.
I had purchased a 1998 jeep cherokee new from the dealer.several times i brought it in while under warranty to have it repaired because the car would cut out, stall and become sluggish.they were never able to rectify the problem, or in some cases they just stated they could not duplicate the problem.of course after the warrantee ran out by time and miles the car went dead on me and i was advised the problem was in the fuel tank.the fuel tank is design such that it deteriorates and plugs the fuel pump over a period of time.i learned this through parts suppliers who were unwilling to give a guarrantee on their pumps knowing the tank would continue to deteriorate and plug the pump.the dealer told me he wanted over one thousand dollars to replace the tank because of the deterioration.he refused to replace only the fuel pump and told me the tank was defective.of course the chrysler corporation refused to warrantee the product after the time and miles were up.my question is this: if the fuel tank is deteriorating because of a design fault is that a safety problem.i myself having a limited mechanical backgroud would think so.these tanks are deteriorating in thousands of vehicles and chrysler is well aware of the problem.i don't think there is any doubt a fuel tank is a critical part of a vehicle, and i don't think jeep is going to con thousands of consumers into changing their fuel tanks.at this time i need a vehicle to drive and i am going to replace my fuel pump not the tank.however if this is a safety concern why isn't jeep voluntarily taking care of it.please let me know where i stand with this issue.thank you.brendan finnerty
Fuel guage reads thattank has a quarter of gas when it was on empty. This caused consumer to run out of gas without notice. Dealer has been contacted.
Ran out of fuel, gauge showed 1/4 tank, narrowly avoided collision on interstate in 65 mph traffic, third failure; also have multiple times when dashboard guages go blank while driving.
The vehicle hesitated when consumer tried to start it,the dealership indicated the problem was caused by the gas tank which had disintegrated and clogged up the fuel lines.
Fuel filler neck broke.
On hot days the front brakes lock up and would not release, causing linings to smoke. When the air conditioner is on, the compressor kicks in at night while driving with the headlights on. When filling the gas tank, the filler pipe makes a slurping sound, causing the gasoline to slush back and forth in the gas tank.
Jeep ran out of gas while gauge on dashboard showed tank at 1/4 full (no one hurt, pulled to side of road safely).apparently there was a recall for this part for the 1997 cherokee models, but the recall was never extended for 1998 models.had part fixed at local dealership (car still under original warranty), but dealership said that they never saw this problem with 1998 models.
Fuel gauge moves up and down while driving.i can never determine how much fuel i have in the tank at any given time. Also, the electrical system causes the power locks not to work properly on hot/humid days. Dealer could not fix locks successfully.
Car ran out of gas with gauge reading just below 1/4 tank. We cannot rely on gauge for information. When it first occured, dealer claimed there was going to be a recall on gauge. Over a year later we still have a malfunctioning gauge.
In the past 6 months at different times the dashboard mounted gas gauge has given irratic readings and two days ago the gauge showed 1/4 tank the "dte" gauge showed approx 125miles till empty, and it ran out of gas.
Fuel light does not come on when vehicle needs gas, runs out of gas at a quarter tank.the fuel warning light failed while consumer was traveling.
Gas gauge failure.
I have had multiple problems with my gas gauge giving erradic readings. At times it has read that i am out of gas when i had a full tank. If i turn the car off and restart it the problem is usually resolved. I would like to have the problem fixed before i end up on the side of the road with no gas. I also have a sound coming out of the air conditioner that sounds like a gurgling or bubbling sound. I would like to know if this is a common problem or a normal sound.
Fuel warning gauge failed.yh
While driving at any time vehicle will run out of gas.however, gas gauge will will indicate that there is a full tank of gas.
Gas gauge indicated that gas tank wa s3/8th full. The vehicle cut off without any warning. There is a low fuel warning light and buzzer, but neither came on.
Consumer states the fuel guage is reading incorrect.consumer states gauge is reading there is gas when theres is none.please provide any further information.
Fuel level indicator failed cauising it to indicate it's empty when it's really full.nlm
While driving home the instrument panel quit working on our jeep.as soon as this happened i contacted the dealer from my cell phone.on the way home it started to work again. Dealer said in order for them to look at it the panel could not be working call if it happened again.second time the gas gauge quit and then started working again. The brakes make a funnynoise and they have been replaced one time already.we have only had this jeep for about 6 weeks the first two weeks it was in the shop.
Gas guage read more fuel than the actual amount found in the fuel tank. This caused the consumer to run out of gas because consumer thought that tank was3/4full whenit was actually empty.
Fuel gage shows 1/4 full when gas tank is empty
Fuel gauge moves up and down while driving.i can never determine how much fuel i have in the tank at any given time. Also, the electrical system causes the power locks not to work properly on hot/humid days. Dealer could not fix locks successfully.
Vehicle stalled while driving 55 mph due to a faulty gas gauge.button popped off emergency brake lever.
Gas gauge does not indicate when vehicle is on empty.took to dealer, and they replaced gas gauge. Consumer states the previous year jeeps had exact same problem, however those were recalled.
Fuel tank sending unit failed causing the vehicle to run out of gas at 1/4 of a tank.nlm
While driving on freeway vehicle stalls because gas tank is empty but reads a 1/4 tank. Dealer contacted.ts *jg
While driving fuel gage fluctuates leaving the consumer with no knowledge of how much gas is in the gas tank.also, the electrical locking mechanism for the doors malfunctioned. Upon using the automatic lock button, it will not lock unless consumer gets out of the vehicle, and uses the key. Also, consumer has to use the key to lock the tailgate. The consumer sited the recall for the fuelgage needed to fix the vehicle.the vehicle was not covered under the recall for the consumers vehicle. *tc
Fuel tank sending unit failed causing vehicle stalling. *mjs
Vehicle stalled due to shorted out fuel tank sending unit.*mjs
The contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the fuel tank was exposed due to the trailer hitch being removed and could not be replaced due to excessive rust on the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.
A recall based on 37 fatal accidents over the course of 20 years, involving millions of cars and billions, possibly trillions, of miles driven is absurd.it is more likely that a person would be struck by lightning than dying in a fire caused be a car crash.i would be willing to bet that there are at least ten other cars with a similar incidence of fire and fatality after a crash.
The contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. The vehicle was equipped with a plastic fuel tank located near the rear bumper. A trailer hitch had not been installed by the manufacturer. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
It started with the lights turning off when i hit a bump. The whole jeep would go dark.instrument panel,overhead lights, driving lights, all of them! then after parking the jeep, day or night, the alarm system would go off all by itself.the door switches locking and unlocking while i was driving down the road.then there was the radio that would turn on and off by itself.then the windows decided to stop going up and down. When i would start the jeep the instrument panel gauges wouldn't move, turn on. So, i would turn off the jeep and restart it. Some of the gauges, would turn on but others, would not, like the fuel tank gage, speedometer gage.during the summer months, there would be a puddle of water on the passenger side floor board. I still to this day don't know what caused it to happen every day and each time it was turned on.then there is the transmission and rear endthat started having problems. It started to slip out of gear and the rear end made a noise.i had all the oil levels checked out, but still it would happen. I do recall getting a flyer in the mail, regarding a recall,but it also said that the dealer, did not have the parts to fix the problem. Why would you send out a flyer that you have no way of fixing because you can't get the part's? !and are youeven concerned about the worry you put me through?it became another reason to park the jeep. How could you do.this, to so many people?with all these strange things happening to the jeep, i had to do what was best for my safety, as well as, those who were on the road driving around me. I just couldn't live with myself, knowing that i could have cost someone or myself injury or death,by having the jeep on the road knowing it was having so many problems.it has now been close to three-years since the last time i drove it.
The contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system).however, the parts needed were not available. The dealer was contacted and explained that they were not aware of when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 1998 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.
Bought this vehicle not knowing of the gas tank design problem and now im stuck with a vehicle that i don't dare to drive or sell.
The interior dome light vibrates. Yh
Hood latches on 1998 jeep cherokee sport are corroded and hood would not stay closed, had one replaced already, now the one on the right side of vehicle is acting up causing both to malfunction. This is a severe hazard. We are the original owners of this vehicle.
At 11,029 front pads and rotors were replaced, sway-bar bushings were replaced, exhaust hanger was replaced, drivers seat squeeked (fixed under recall), and exterior door button broke.now, at 27,098 rotors and pads need replaced again, transfer case and front differental input shaft leaked and repaired.
While driving fuel gage fluctuates leaving the consumer with no knowledge of how much gas is in the gas tank.also, the electrical locking mechanism for the doors malfunctioned. Upon using the automatic lock button, it will not lock unless consumer gets out of the vehicle, and uses the key. Also, consumer has to use the key to lock the tailgate. The consumer sited the recall for the fuelgage needed to fix the vehicle.the vehicle was not covered under the recall for the consumers vehicle. *tc
Door lock and screws fell out of door.yh
Hatch--auto release.
When driving oninterstate at 70 mphhood flew up for no apparent reason which obstructeddriver's visibility. Consumer has yet to contactdealer.
After the recall was performed on the parking brake, the vehicle experienced the same failure.*nlm
The emergency brake release button popped out when applied.the driver was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for analysis.the mechanic ordered the part for replacement.
Vehicle stalled while driving 55 mph due to a faulty gas gauge.button popped off emergency brake lever.
Parking brake button popped off with spring as driver was trying to engage parking brake. Parking brake will not engage now.
The emergency brake was not connected.adjustments to the emergency brake cables and rear wheel star wheels were needed.*jg
After parking vehicle, consumer applied emergency brake and the button and spring popped out. Dealed ordered the parking brake lever assembly .the emergency brake was fixed, but the consumer states that he was not satisfied.the front passenger door was not closing properly due to missing bolts.
Emergency brake cable hitting the chassis causing noise.
Speedometer intermittently works along with the airbag warning light coming on.deaelr has seen and repaired vehicle.
The contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, there was a sudden acceleration and the brake pedal failed to respond as a result the contact crashed into a tree. A police report was filed and the contact sustained no injuries. The vehicle was towed and had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
While driving, the air bag light illuminateed on dashboard, once the air bag light illuminates other lights will illuminate and then blink on and off, consumer took vehicle to the dealer. Consumer is requesting reimbursement for the air bag, due to discovering that there is a recall on the air bag sensor, however the problem still exists, also the speedometer drops to zero when driving.*yd
Possible transmission failure, transmission went from park into gear by itself.
Odometer/ speedometer/ techometer and signal light for the air bag stopped working. All the wirnig connections were checked and tightened by the dealership, which solved the problem for a while. Because this happened intermittently, dealerwas not able to fixproblem.when the owner hits the dash very hard everything returns to normal. Please provide any further information.
Consumer had recall 00v10500 performed on 6-15-00 for airbag control module. There was no problem with airbag before the recall was performed. On sept.6 2000, consumer noticed airbag light came on intermittently, contacted dealer, and was told only available appointment was for sept 19,2000. On sept 18,2000, consumer was driving when suddenly vehicle experienced a loss of rpm's/speedometer, and airbag light stayed on.
When driving the cruise control kicked on, and it cameon/off. Whenever it wanted to. Also,the air bag sensor light came on, and the light came on and off whenever it wanted. In addition,speedodmeter didn't work, and the consumer had the vehicle in the shop four times for the air bag sensor light. The vehicle is still in the shop and the dealer can't determine the problem.the dash board goes dead while driving because connectors were not seating properly.fuse panel falls off and will not stay on at all because right kick panel is deformed.
Cruise light comes on, loss of speed and tach0meterreadings.
Cruise light comes on, loss of speed and tach0meterreadings.
The vehicle was serviced because the serpentine belt had to be changed. Upon leaving with the vehicle the consumer noticed that the vehicle could be put into any gear without pressing any button on shifter.*nlm .
While vehicle was parked, with the engine running, gear in park, it went from park to reverse and crashed into a ford f150 pickup.
The vehicle jumped out of gear while driving. The dealer was notified. *nlm
Transmission malfunction;occassional gear slippage. Mgm
Transmission mount failed. Mjs
Transmission slips, when placing it in park, it slips back into reverse, in other words it does not lock in place.he was told that his vehicle is not in recall. Vehicle continues to exhibit problems with the transmission.consumer had placed vehicle in park when it started moving backwards, transmission had slipped into the reverse position.*jg
The consumer placed the vehicle into park and exited the vehicle, the consumer then noticed that the vehicle began to roll backswards, the vehicle hit a garage and caused damage to the vehicle and the garage door.
Transmision failure caused veh. To continue to move while shift was in (p) park position.
When shifting forward one position to overdrive without thumb button pressed, shift lever went forward to reverse, causing vehicle to lose control at high speedwhich resulted in a crash with injuries sustained.this is the second time this happened to the driver.the first incident was aprx 2 months prior and was not reported because driver thought she may have had thumb button pressed in.she changed the way she was shifting to overdrive so that thumb was not resting onbutton and thought that would solve the problem. Apparently it did not.vehicle rolled twice as a result of crash.may also be related to intermittent problem of key being stuck in ignition.solution was to repeatedly press thumb button on shift lever until key would finally release.please advise owner of any findings.
There was a transmissionleak at the drivers side of the vehicle.the transmission pan gasket had to be replaced. *jg
Consumer stopped vehicle and put transmission pawl in park, then she got out of vehicle to close the gas tank door andstarted rolling on a level surface, and ran over her foot. Also vehicle crashed into another vehicle on the second time that pawl jumped out of park.dealer was contacted.
When in park gear with engine running, car will roll backwards.
Transmission grinds excessively from neutral to reverse.dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
I was sitting in traffic when vehicle made loud noise coming from rear end.it had notbeen shifting badly or making any unusual noises.i had the transmission serviced at allen samuels chrysler jeep on hwy 3 houston, texas in june.they changed transmission fluid and never inidcated any thing else needed to be done to the transmission. .
03/27/00 transmission not shifting, skipping gears and whining.
Vehicle thumps and jerks when starting to go or getting ready to stop.when this happens consumer expierences loss of power, and gears get stuck.consumer says transmission is starting to miss.
The vehicle jumped out of park and into reverse. Cause was unknown. *nlm
While driving andparking in dirty track. Got out of the vehicle to move something on the road and suddenly vehicle took off and smash eda bigrock, causingfront damage. Dealer notified
Car went from park position with motor running to reverse, resulting in hitting a wall at 10-15mph, which then jumped back in forward position.
I just found out i have a cracked manifold, my driver side door has broken put a new part in it and now that is broken,i have also had to put a new transmission in it with only 148,000.00 miles.in 2006 i had to fix the gas tank because it was broken too.is this not a recall problem????? any of these, i have had the jeep since 2000 and i bought it when it had 20,000 miles on it. Please help because this is 2012 and i only have 156,000 miles on it now. Thank you.
Transmission cluncks severely while shifting gear. Yh
Transmission jumped into reverse and dragged owner ten feet, resulting in hitting a stack of hardwood lumber.
While driving65 mph transfer case, and transmission failed within four hundred miles of each other. When transmission failedsmelled oil burning. Please provide any further information.
Transmission shifting sticks and then thug's into position and vehicle drives.
Vehicle rolled backwards and caused accident, while key was in ignition and gearshift was in park. Consumer stated that previously the vehicle jumped to reverse from park and he was able to stop it from rolling.
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was idling, a rattling sound was heard coming from the catalytic converter in 04/06.the vehicle was taken to the service dealer who replaced the catalytic converter in 05/06.a recall letter from the manufacturer was received on 09/09/06, which pertained to the power train: control module (tcm, pcm) and inspection of the catalytic converter.on 09/11/06, the manufacturer was contacted regarding reimbursement for the repairs made prior to the recall.the manufacturer determined that the recall was not a manufacturer's defect, and the reimbursement claim was denied.updated 10/31/2006 -
While driving consumer smelled smoke insidepassenger's compartment due to transmission fluid leak. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, anddealer replaced transaxle. Please give any further details.
The transmission cooler line quick connect fitting on the transmission leaking, required replacement. *mjs
While driving at 60 to 65 mph on wet pavement consumer saw smoke and pulled over. Popped the hood and saw fire coming from the engine. Fire department stated tthat he transmission line popped, causing oil to leak down on the engine and started a fire.
Transmission line broke, causing the transmission fluid to leak onto engine, resulting in a fire. *ml
Transmission cooler line quick connect fitting failed causing leakage.*mjs
When consumerbacks out there are no back up lights.also,automatic transmission gear shift is very loose.the loose gearshift is the cause of the problem. *ml
While driving65 mph transfer case, and transmission failed within four hundred miles of each other. When transmission failedsmelled oil burning. Please provide any further information.
My vehicle was turned on in park; while in park for less than 2 minutes the vehicle went from park to reverse; vehicle was stopped by hitting a tree. Now my trunk is damaged, and my power locks don't work; if i understand correctly there is a federal investigation going on with my particular brand of jeep; the dealer said they will not fix my jeep; so what i am suppose to do.
Vehicle jerks when traveling. Vehicle was running but was in park. Vehicle jumped out of gear, and rolled backwards. Dealership was aware ofproblem.
Vehicle was parked whenit slipped out of gear and started to roll backwards.consumer tried to jump intovehicle, and was injured when thrown from vehicle. Vehicle was totalled.
The comsumer left the vehicle parked with the engine running, however the vehicle went in reverse and crashed into a tree causing damage to vehicle, once vehicle stopped, consumer checked the gear shift and it was still in park.
I was going to go workout and had started my vehicle.i realized i forgot my gym bag in the house.i live in a townhome and there is a parking lot directly infront of the house.i left the car running in park in the parking lot. I then proceeded into the house to get my gym bag, when i returned the vehicle was moving backwards and headed towards my house.i quickly got inside and applied pressure to the brakes.i brought the vehicle to a stop just before the backend hadhit a tree.i am 100% confident that i left the car in park.fortunately there were no passing pedestrians or cars.
Vehicle was running and parking brake was on, vehicle rolled backward.dealership was aware of problem.the vehicle jumped out of gear and crashed into the mail boxes.damage was done to the drivers side door.the second incident was similar to the first. A friend borrowed the vehicle and the same thing happened.no injureis.*jg
Car amost ran over me, struck another vehicle. Was placed in park and jumped out. Did a moderate amt of damage to the other vehicle.i drove immediately to the dealership.they told me nothing was wrong and it was not the car it was me the driver.told me the jeep passed inspection and that i just thought i put it in park.this also happened on 7/1/01 again, however the jeep was stopped before striking another vehicle.all of this infromation can be verified by a police report and insurance information.this caused a moderate amt of damage. If someone was behind the car, it could have crushed them. I had minor scrapes from trying to get back in vehicle and stop it to avoid a collision. This has cost me an increase in insurance premiums and also a wreck on my record.i have never had any type of accident. This was a very scary incident.however, the dealership convinced me it was operator error.however, after this happened again last week, i am not so sure.thank you for your time.
Transmission slips, when placing it in park, it slips back into reverse, in other words it does not lock in place.he was told that his vehicle is not in recall. Vehicle continues to exhibit problems with the transmission.consumer had placed vehicle in park when it started moving backwards, transmission had slipped into the reverse position.*jg
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Placed gear shift in park, then walked to the rear of the vehicle and raised the hatch. The vehicle started to roll backward toward the owner, owner jumped out of the way and the vehicle proceded into ongoing traffic.managed to jump in and pulled the gear shift into forward gear and pulled back to sid of road, narrowly missing a semi-truck.
The comsumer left the vehicle parked with the engine running, however the vehicle went in reverse and crashed into a tree causing damage to vehicle, once vehicle stopped, consumer checked the gear shift and it was still in park.
Ignition was on andgear was in park whenvehicle took off in reverse into an embankment. Dealer has seen vehicle.
Vehicle was parked/ running, and the gear slipped into reverse.started running downroad,driver's side door was opened, anddoor hit a tree and stopped.dealershipwas aware of problem.
Rear end axle and bearings are worn excessively causing noise. Mjs
At 13,395 milescluster gauge on dash went out.no way to tell how fast vehicle was going because instruments on dash stopped working.consumer took vehicle to dealer.dealer cleaned connectors/ added electro lights, and reconnected plugs. However,same problem reoccurred.consumer felt there was problem withconnector. Tsb 08298 deals with problems consumer is experiencing, however on the second failure, consumer was charged for repairs.both inner front axle seals were replaced because they were leaking.
While driving consumer smelled smoke insidepassenger's compartment due to transmission fluid leak. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, anddealer replaced transaxle. Please give any further details.
Front axle leaking oil.dealer is unable to repair the problem. Vehicle been in several dealer shops, and was infomed that they can work on it, but the condition will reoccur.
Rear main seal broken resulting in leaking.
There was a hummimg noise comimg from left front.dealership tookfront end apart,and thenheard noise it in the rear.rear seal was damaged because of water inside of vehicle.dealershiptold consumer thatwarranty didn't covervehicle.
Left rear axle shaft broke while traveling on the street 25-30 mph. Itwas cause by manufacturer'sdefectivepart.dealer notified.
Consumer left the vehicle parked with the motor running and all of a sudden, it jumped in reverse which resulted in damage to the vehicle.
Loose torque converter bolts causing noise.
Vehicle has an unacceptabe amount of driveline vibration.
The rear end will try to lock up when just moving from stop
Driveshaft out of balance, causing vehicle to make noise at 55-65 mph.defect corrected as of 09/15/98. Also replaced two tires due to front end misalignment.
Vehicle has had an on going problem since the 4th day after i bought it,it has a vibration at 55-65 mph.the tires have been balanced countless times, the drive shaft has been replaced the transfercase has been lowered, the wheels have been replaced, the tires were replaced,the transfer case has been overhauled countless times in at dealer to repair and still has not been corrected.additionally brakes pads and rotors were replaced for a pulsation, transfer case output seal was replaced for a leak, and little odds and ends.( dot number: tire size: p225/75/15 )
The consumer receive a recall for the shifter detentor. Recall number #b02the vehicle in park the vehicle will jump into gear .dealership is aware of the problem. Please fill addational information. Dealer. Ts
1998 jeep cherokee;when thansfer case is in part-time all wheel drive,the front wheels lock when in 10-15 degree turn,foward or reverse. This causes the vehicle to come to complete stop, until steering wheel is returned to normal position.
When drivingat any speed, the consumernoticed that driver's seat vibrated from under the seat. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic determinedthat the seatbroke off the assembly.the anchor pulled loose.the dealer refused to remedy the problem. *sc
The driver side seat belt did not fasten properly. When ever the driver moved the belt popped loose.please describe further.
Vehicle not included in recall 98v048000.front seat belt shoulder turning loop anchors were not properly heat treated.please give any further details.
Consumer stated that they have the same problem as recall #98v048000 seat belt. Dealer will not repair free of charge because vin# was not included. Ts
Brakes don't work quickly enough, seatbelt sticks.
Front passengerand rear driver side seatbelt cannot be pulled out of sockets in freezing temperature.when vehicle warms up sufficiently,seat belts do operate.
Jeep cherokee equiped with gen-3 seat belts.child safety seat is used in this vehicle.i have not had a collision in the vehicle yet but would like the belts to be replaced.i have notified the dealership and they don't seem to care.daimler chysler only offered me a prerecorded message saying that they would do nothing to fix the problem.
No specific problem.... Just a general complaint that has been echoed by every mom i've talked to.1.in my jeep, we had to get a different seat belt in order to make the car seat work. 2.here's a cry for simpler more universal designs. We have two different cars and it took us 6 hours to refit both cars to make the car seat work the first time.then, when grandma showed up in her car, we had to do it all over again.it should not take an hour to install a car seat for the first time and then you only hope you've got it right. Of course, you are doing this while holding a child and a diaper bag etc.3.need more places that we can take our cars to see if the seat is in right. Can we just drive over to the highway patrol office at any time to do this? why not?4. These things shouldn't be this hard!... P>s> both my husband and i have college degrees and he's is in engineering.
Recall 00v136000 repairs have not corrected the recall problem. Rotors have been replaced 3 times since first taken into dealer for recall. Battery failed and was replaced. Dash gauges malfunctioned due to cluster harness failure. The air bag light stays on. Fog lamp switch failed. The front pinion seal was leaking. The buckle for rear middle seat belt broke.
When the weather is cold (i.e. Below 25 degrees) the driver side seat belt locks in the home possition. After multiple trys on multiple days the seat belt stays in the home position. When the weather warms up or the heater in the car has been on for a long time, then the seat belt will release so that it may be used.
While driving, consumer turned to the right to avoid another vehicle, however vehicle skidded, hit a guardrail, and then rolled over, the orange button to release the seat belt was pulled up 1/4-1/2 inches, seat belt did not hold, causing driver to be tossed around during vehicle rollover, claim 47-4282-720.
When taking a right turn the seatbelt holding our 6 month old infant in his rear facing car seat unhooked and the entire car seat (including base)tipped over. He is in the center of the back seat. He was not injured, only startled.
Seat belt locks in docking position when temp is below 25 f ,causing driver to not have a restrant if accident occurs.
Intermittently it was hard to unlock the front passenger seat belt.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Consumer'shusband lost control of the jeepthat rounded overinto atree, the seats belt did not hold him in, nordid side air bags deploy.
There is a travel stop button on the seatbelt that keeps the belt from returning too far into the retraction/locking system.this button keeps the belt from being able to be adjusted to fit a small child by about 4 inches.both mychildren are approximately 40 lbs..the seatbelt at its smallest allowable adjustment is too big.this problem prevents the seatbelt from being worm as per guidlines and is in my opinion a severe safety shortcoming.anyone having children out ofchild seat age has children susceptible to injuries involving even quick stops.
Seat belts are not working properly,left/ right and rear passengers' seat belts do not work properly.ccs will tilt over because thebelts won't retract correctly.this is dangerous because the seat doesn't stay in place.
The seat frame on the front drive side is constantly moving. The vehicle is hard to manuever with a unstable seat to sit in. The seat track was recently repaired. The dealer is aware. Please provide more information.
: front driver's side seat bolt has came through the left part of the frame of the seat which caused the seat to fall back and to the right, consumer strongly believes this to be a safety issue, cust took veh to dlr, dlr stated that this is normal wear and tear, this has happened before to another jeep i saw in this site. Consumer seeks to have the seat repaired at no cost as this is clearly unsafe if veh was to be in an accident.
A drivers seat frame weld has failed, causing the seat to become unstable. This problem is well documented on this make and model of vehicle.
I noticed my seat leaning to the side.looking under the seat, i saw where the metal rails on the bottom of the seat, where it attached to the floor mount, to have completely broken away from the bolts. I now have a rocking drivers chair. It is difficult to drive laying on your back.
1998 jeep cherokee se 2-door - front driver's seat frame broke at the front-left point where it mounts to the rails assembly.the seat had become a little wobbly in bumpy/uneven areas on the road (i live in new england where there are a lot of hills and the roads are not flat and smooth) and one day, coming over the bump at the end of a construction zone the seat made a popping noise and i was jarred toward the middle of the car.now the seat totters from side to side depending on what way i am turning or the angle of the road/bumps.to correct this i will either have to purchase a new seat, which will be pretty difficult considering that this problem is very wide-spread so there are basically none of these seats available, or i will have to weld the seat frame back together where it broke.the last alternative would be to purchase an aftermarket seat, which is a little pricey at $250usd.
Seat back does not adjust in full upright position due to design.
I sat in the drivers seat and it pitched back so bad i felt like i was going to land in the back seat.i checked a few jeep cherokee goups on the web and found out seat frames had a tendancy to break. I then called my jeep dealership and asked about a possible recall. The service writer researched it and told me jeep had no history of seat problems and he had never heard of a problem. I removed the seat and inspected it. At first it looked like the problem was that the seat frame had broken on the front right corner. I removed the seat back, fabric and padding to repair the frame, and found that the seat frame had broken near every weld.
Front driver's side seat bolt has camethrough the middle frame of the seat which could cause the seat to fall backwards in the event the other bolt separates.consumer has replaced parts. Please provide any further details.
Driver's side seat has become unsafe due to bolt securing front left of seat to vehicle being too small for hole and eventually wore through.now due to stress failure from poor design the seat is unrepairable.based on other complaints on this website, it appears fruitless to ask dealer for appropriate repairs at no cost.this poor design should not have resulted in added expense to owner.
Left front attachment of driver's seat tore loose. Hole for attachment bolt was very near edge of part allowing (starting?) tear.
Drivers seat of 1998 jeep cherokee classic failed.left front attachment rail nutworked it's way through the railing causing front left part of seat to dislodge itself from seat track,which allowed seat to fall back and to the right.nuts which attach seat to track are smaller than bolt holes causing nuts to work through bolt holes resulting in seat track and seat base failure. I explained to dealer that this was not normal wear and tear.dealer did not reimburse me for the cost of a new base, which cost $350.00.the new base included larger attachment nuts with a note stating do not use old attachment nuts.the note and larger attachment nuts reinforces the fact that the manufacturer knew they had a problem with these attachment bolts, but refuse to acknowledge it or reimburse consumers for their expenses related to this problem.*nlm
Consumer has had the driver's seat repaired three timesbecause the anchorage broke.also, passenger's front seatbroke.manufacturer repaired the seat the first time.the last couple of times consumer repaired the seat.
I think my jeep is remotely bugged somehow, abs light comes on and my brakes work, abs light goes out and my brakes make noise and pedal goes down further like i have no brakes. Also, temperature gauge is steady then suddenly it goes up and down. I have checked fluids, had brakes inspected (replaced pads and front rotors) i went to police said they had no way of testing for bugs.
The button and spring popped out of the emergency brake lever upon application of the brake.it appears there might have been many similar incidents and possible nhtsa incident number applied for earlier model years.that number 95rv172000 was obtained via internet search of jeep owner websites and commercial automotive magazine information.the emergency brake is inoperable without the release button, however, at this time the brake is in the released position and vehicle is drivable.
Brake pads failed.
Brake line hoses rusted through resulting in no braking power.fortunately, no accident or injuries occurred.
Brakes don't work quickly enough, seatbelt sticks.
When driving at any speed and applyingthe brakes, there is vibration coming out of vehicle.
Abs brakes at times fail on dry pavement. Causing extreme distance to stop.at times if applying brakes over bumps or washboard road, brakes fail to stop and takes long distance to stop car.
Brakes have made a squealing noise every since the jeep was purchased.the dealership said it was dust on the brakes, so they cleaned them. This has not corrected the problem.it has been reported to the dealership severl times.we recently had to have our tires replaced due to a "blowout" the tire dealer stated the brakes were in bad shape and needed to be replaced.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Please provide further information.
Abs brakes at times fail on dry pavement. Causing extreme distance to stop.at times if applying brakes over bumps or washboard road, brakes fail to stop and takes long distance to stop car.
When applyingbrakes front wheels lock up, and the rear wheels keep spinning at the speed that vehicle isproceeding.dealer says it's normal.
Brakes failedintermittently whenevervehicle declines onroad. Vehicle been in dealershop on three occasions, and unable to correct problem.feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Rear brakes lock-up when wet or cold out.vehicle returned to dealership total of 5 times for repair.manufacturer contacted, and a case number issued.returned vehicle to dealership again.could not duplicate problem, and dealership would not install any replacement parts under warranty.condition still exists.unable to receive satisfaction from dealership and/or manufacturer.
While going at about 30 miles in wet conditions,driver had to slam on brakes. It felt likevehicle just flew, and then it stopped.owner has had continual brake repair--pads, rotors, and tire replacement.brake problems still exist.*ml
Extremely long stopping distances and extremely high pedal effort, added some rebuilt parts.
While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor.consumer swirled in order to avoid a pedestrian and animal.consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and hit a ditch.upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy.a medical technician was on duty from the ambulance, and examined the driver, who was okay.the vehicle was towed, and totaledby the insurance company.
I have been with a terrible noise from the front drivers side section from since a brake job was done by the dealer startin august 19th, 1999.first there was a squeeking sound right after pads were replaced. The vehicle was returned early september for correction and after second brake job done there was another terrible noise (worse than the first noise) when ever the brake is applied. I was given another appiontment to correct the job for the third time, and it still was not corrected. For 4 months i have been going to the dealer 2 times a month for the same problem.i have paid for the job 3 times from all these times. They have changd the world of parts and the noise is still worse than before. I normally leave the vehicle for as long as it takes, but the job cannot be corrected yet. At present the vehicle is at the dealer for the same brake job, and after five days of changing parts and the problem stiil persist, the dealer is calling me to sign and pick up the vehicle, and they will call me at some piont to return it when they have the correct tool to detect where the noise is coming from. This tool i was told by a rep was already odered from chrsler 2 months ago for an intrepid with same problem, but is yet to arrive in p.r. I am renting cars all the times and my vehicle would be returned to after 5 days some times from the dealer with job incomplete and a new appiontment to correct the problem which for 4 months cannot be solved. The final idea from the dealer is that we have been changing all these parts, and the noise still persist(greater). Take your vehicle and when we receive the necessary equipment from chrysler they will call me to try again. I have risk my life and family life to many times by driving an unsafe vehicle, i refuse to accept the vehicle in that condition.sometimes when i can't afford anymore rental car both my wife and i ask friends to take us to and from work, becuase so many times we bring our vehicle to the dealer for the same matter.
Vehicle pulls to the right during normal operation andduring braking. The dealer has tried to correct the problem.
When it rains brakesbecome defective and itharder to slow down,causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has had a car crash due tofaulty brakes. Contacted dealer, and dealerwas not willing to do anything.i
The brake rotors have been replaced twice.nlm
I was traveling on a straight road heading east, i glance off to the left only a glance and as i looked in front of me i could see two cars in front of me one came to a stop to turn and the other notice the unsual stop and stopped.i was behind and had about thirty feet space in front of me to stop.i placed both feet on the brakes and pulled up the hand brakes to stop my jeep, but it would stop and glided into the rear of the car in front of me who in term hit the car in front of him.both cars are ok, the first car i hit had a tire on the rear with burst my radiator.the car in front of that car had a little dent on the trunk.i think that this accident could have been avoided because i stud on the brakes and also used the hand brakes.please advise..
Brakes make a cluncking noise when driving approximately 30 mph, and when pressing on the brakes to stop. Dealer contacted ,and is aware of the noise. Repair work to be done to remedy the problem. Provide further information.
Brakes lock up when wet or cold.i have had the master cylinder and proportioning valve replaced in june.3 weeks later the car was back at a dealership in petoskey, michigan because the brakes locked up again 4 times.they replaced the shoes and turned the drum on the right rear wheel.the warranty service department told the dealership they have had many complaints about this, "tell her to get a heated garage and live with it."any problems you know of with the brakes locking up on jeep cherokees?i dont' feel safe in this vehicle and if the brakes lock up while traveling at a faster speed in city traffic or on the highway, i dont' think my chances of survival are very good.
Vehicle experienced loss of brakes and steering wheel lock up resulting in minor collision with curb, damage to vehicle. Mjs (attorney for consumer).
Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.
Front and rear brakes failed.yh
Brakes lock up when wet or cold.i have had the master cylinder and proportioning valve replaced in june.3 weeks later the car was back at a dealership in petoskey, michigan because the brakes locked up again 4 times.they replaced the shoes and turned the drum on the right rear wheel.the warranty service department told the dealership they have had many complaints about this, "tell her to get a heated garage and live with it."any problems you know of with the brakes locking up on jeep cherokees?i dont' feel safe in this vehicle and if the brakes lock up while traveling at a faster speed in city traffic or on the highway, i dont' think my chances of survival are very good.
Vehicle has been experiencing severe rear brake problems.vehicle has been taken to the dealership on 3 different occasions, and has not yet found a remedy.dealer removed rust ridge from the drums and adjusted brakes, but problem still occurs.please fill additional information.
Rotors became warped at 19380 miles and 34087 miles and had to be turned due to flat spots on them. The original disc pads are still inuse and there was no excessive slamming of the brakes or sudden stops involved. This is unacceptable. I have been told by my mechanic that this is due to the thinness of the backing on the rotor hub, a problem similiar to that found on certian fords in the past. Problem should be corrected and owners reimbursed for expenses already incurred.
Front brakes wore prematurely.nlm
Whenconsumer appliedbrakes there was a grinding noise. Mechanic told consumer that the brakes wereworn out, sounded likemetal to metal grinding. That was why the noise wouldn't go away.
On hot days the front brakes lock up and would not release, causing linings to smoke. When the air conditioner is on, the compressor kicks in at night while driving with the headlights on. When filling the gas tank, the filler pipe makes a slurping sound, causing the gasoline to slush back and forth in the gas tank.
The front right brake locks up, causing the steering wheel to shake hard.also,smokingfrom the right wheel, and the right wheel won't turn,which may result in a crash.please provide further information.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, there is a squeaking noise coming from the brakes. Also,brake pads keep wearing out due to brakes rubbing against the brake rotors.
Brakes have made a squealing noise every since the jeep was purchased.the dealership said it was dust on the brakes, so they cleaned them. This has not corrected the problem.it has been reported to the dealership severl times.we recently had to have our tires replaced due to a "blowout" the tire dealer stated the brakes were in bad shape and needed to be replaced.
At 11,029 front pads and rotors were replaced, sway-bar bushings were replaced, exhaust hanger was replaced, drivers seat squeeked (fixed under recall), and exterior door button broke.now, at 27,098 rotors and pads need replaced again, transfer case and front differental input shaft leaked and repaired.
Front brakes are warped which causes extended stopping distance whenbrakes are applied.please give any further details.
Vehicle has had an on going problem since the 4th day after i bought it,it has a vibration at 55-65 mph.the tires have been balanced countless times, the drive shaft has been replaced the transfercase has been lowered, the wheels have been replaced, the tires were replaced,the transfer case has been overhauled countless times in at dealer to repair and still has not been corrected.additionally brakes pads and rotors were replaced for a pulsation, transfer case output seal was replaced for a leak, and little odds and ends.( dot number: tire size: p225/75/15 )
At 11,029 front pads and rotors were replaced, sway-bar bushings were replaced, exhaust hanger was replaced, drivers seat squeeked (fixed under recall), and exterior door button broke.now, at 27,098 rotors and pads need replaced again, transfer case and front differental input shaft leaked and repaired.
While driving on icerear brakes will not lock up, but keep spinning while the front brakes locked up, which may cause slipping, and could result in an accident.dealer replaced front pads at 10,000.then replaced the rear brake pads and cut the rear drums.problem is still occurring.please provide further information and vin#.
I have been with a terrible noise from the front drivers side section from since a brake job was done by the dealer startin august 19th, 1999.first there was a squeeking sound right after pads were replaced. The vehicle was returned early september for correction and after second brake job done there was another terrible noise (worse than the first noise) when ever the brake is applied. I was given another appiontment to correct the job for the third time, and it still was not corrected. For 4 months i have been going to the dealer 2 times a month for the same problem.i have paid for the job 3 times from all these times. They have changd the world of parts and the noise is still worse than before. I normally leave the vehicle for as long as it takes, but the job cannot be corrected yet. At present the vehicle is at the dealer for the same brake job, and after five days of changing parts and the problem stiil persist, the dealer is calling me to sign and pick up the vehicle, and they will call me at some piont to return it when they have the correct tool to detect where the noise is coming from. This tool i was told by a rep was already odered from chrsler 2 months ago for an intrepid with same problem, but is yet to arrive in p.r. I am renting cars all the times and my vehicle would be returned to after 5 days some times from the dealer with job incomplete and a new appiontment to correct the problem which for 4 months cannot be solved. The final idea from the dealer is that we have been changing all these parts, and the noise still persist(greater). Take your vehicle and when we receive the necessary equipment from chrysler they will call me to try again. I have risk my life and family life to many times by driving an unsafe vehicle, i refuse to accept the vehicle in that condition.sometimes when i can't afford anymore rental car both my wife and i ask friends to take us to and from work, becuase so many times we bring our vehicle to the dealer for the same matter.
Brake pads failed. Yh
When applyingbrakesvehicle would vibrate. Vehicle taken to a repair shop and had both front rotors turned.feel free to provide any further information.i
Have had to replace front brake rotors every 15,000 miles since buying the car new.dealer admits this is a manufacturing defect but chrysler will not provide any resolution.
Brake rotors failed several times prior to recall notification, consumer took vehicle in for rotor recall repair, the dealership did not repair vehicle properly. *mjs
Brake rotors rusted and broke. Yh
Brake rotor separated from hub during braking. Contacted dealer, was toldthat my jeep was not part of the recall.
Consumer experienced failure of the recall component (00v-136) prior to recall notification, consumer was denied reimbursement.*mjs
Warped rotor caused pulsation when the brakes were applied, the dealer has replaced and rotated but the pulsation returns, the consumer request reimbursement for faulty rotors. Nlm
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v-136) prior to recall notification and is requesting reimbursement, after first replacement the brakes continued to make noise, owner is currently waiting for parts to complete recall repair properly. *mjs
Shortly after recall repair 00v-136 of faulty brake rotor they began to squeak, dealer also made consumer pay for brake pads and stated they were not a part of the recall process.nlm
Front rotors failed prior to recall notice 00v-136, consumer request reombursement.nlm
Three months after the purchase of the vehicle, rust marks appeared.the electrical system malfuntioned with out any warning.there have been problems with the air conditioner and the radio. There is a thumping noise in the rotors that was fixed but the noise still remains. *jg
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v-136) prior to recall notification, consumer is requesting reimbursement. *mjs
Front brake rotors have failed due to corrosion. Recall 00v136000 does not included utah state . Consumer state that utah uses high amount of salt on roads due to approx 8 months of winter . Please provide further information.
Vehicle has had an on going problem since the 4th day after i bought it,it has a vibration at 55-65 mph.the tires have been balanced countless times, the drive shaft has been replaced the transfercase has been lowered, the wheels have been replaced, the tires were replaced,the transfer case has been overhauled countless times in at dealer to repair and still has not been corrected.additionally brakes pads and rotors were replaced for a pulsation, transfer case output seal was replaced for a leak, and little odds and ends.( dot number: tire size: p225/75/15 )
Took vehicle to dealer to replace rotors due to excessive rubbing and noises. The second set of rotors were also rubbing & mechanic refused to replace them. Consumerwent through arbitration . Currently,dealership replaced rear rotors, but not left front rotors. Problem still exists.
Consumerhad taken vehicle to dealer forrecall repairs onair bag control module ,and forbrake rotors. Dealer said they had replacedparts stated on recalls,but consumer did not believe that recall repairswere taken care.
Rotors warped causing noise.
Rotors were recalled [nhtsa recall no. 00v136/chrysler recall no. 879] and replaced at 20,400 miles. At 32,000, additional noise problems. Replacement rotors are bad with only 16,000 miles on them! dealer says damage to rotors caused by heat from pads, but top of line ceramic pads were used (low-heat). Mechanic says rotors are defective, rotors don't just melt. Replaced rotors at own cost. Took bad rotors back to dealer. They blamed pads, but seemed surprised at the extent of damage to the rotors. According to the complaints filed on this site, i'm not the only one having problems with the replacement rotors used in the recall.
As i have reported, i have had numerous serious issues with this vehicle and i do not feel it is a safe car.this vehicle has also been recalled twice, for front brake rotors and defective air bag module, (replaced and moved from under the passanger seat front to under the console).i have contacted chrysler corp. With this same information and my feelings that this vehicle is not safe and am awaiting a reply.i do not expect any monetary or new vehicle etc., i'm just reporting the safety problems i have had with this vehicle to any and all agenciesto have something on record.i wish to state also that the dealership i bought this vehicle from have been very accomodating and there has never been a problem with them at any time.
Dt: consumer was driving on two lane road at about 20 mph. Vehicle in front of consumer stopped, when consumer attempted to stop vehicle brakes did not respond, consumer 's vehicle hit other vehicle in the rear. After accident consumer drove home but still had no brakes, had to use emergency brake to stop.consumer had mechanic come to her house to examine vehicle. Mechanic found that brake rotors where separated. Consumer done research on internet to find that there was recall 00v136000 on make/ model and year, but manufacture told consumer thisvehicle was not included in recall .. Consumer was having problem fixed by replacing rotors. Vehicle was serviced regularly. Consumer believed rotors were original equipment.
Rotors warped in less than 10000 miles causing severe vibration in front end of vehicle when braking, especially at speeds in excess of 40 mph.maintaining control of vehicle is questionable particularly on wet surfaces.dealer has replaced rotors four times but refused the fifth time.they claim there is no malfunction in brake system which would cause the warping.
Consumer replaced recall (00v-136) component and had service on the vehicle on several occasions prior to recall notification, consumer is requesting reimbursement. *mjs
Brakes failed at 20 mph. Rear-ended volvo station wagon. Was told by mechanic that i needed brakes and rotors replaced. Cherokee had less than 14,000 miles on it. Five months later jeep recalled rotors. Because i did not have original oem parts (ie. Rotors) they would not assist me in disputing insurance rate increase or cost of rotor/brake replacements. ***note*** jeep is on third set of rotors and is in need of yet another as these are warped. And jeep is not at the 100,000 mile mark yet!*nlm
Consumer is being denied reimbursement for recall repair (00v-136), which failed prior to recall notification and required replacement. *mjs
Brake rotors have prematurely corroded, causingcenter ofhub to separate. Please provide any further information.
Recall 00v136000 repairs have not corrected the recall problem. Rotors have been replaced 3 times since first taken into dealer for recall. Battery failed and was replaced. Dash gauges malfunctioned due to cluster harness failure. The air bag light stays on. Fog lamp switch failed. The front pinion seal was leaking. The buckle for rear middle seat belt broke.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notification (00v-136). *mjs
Consumertook car into dealerforbrake problem.mechanic told consumer that all 4 rotors needed to be replaced. Consumer felt all 4 rotors should not have gone at same time. Called dealer, and they saidthere was a recall onfront rotors, but not rear.
Premature wear of front brake rotors, causingvehicle to vibrate.dealer has replacedfront rotors several times. Please provide further informtion.
Brakes rotors and drums worn out. Yh
Consumer had to have the erotors replaced on the vehicle.after completing the work, consumer received recall notice (00v136000) in the mail regarding the rotors.consumer is seeking reimbursement for monies paid.*jg
All four brake rotorswore out. Dealerships replaced the rotors twice, but problem recurred.also, vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.
Rotors have been replaced twice and turned once. All has happend in last . The most the front rotors have lasted is 14,ooo miles.
Front brake rotors and pads replaced, prior to recall (oov-136), owner requesting reimbursement. *cj
Numerous problems with 1998 jeep cherokee sport.during the first year of owning the vehicle the vehicle was at the dealer 12 times for rust marks on the vehicle which the dealer described as fall out and they insisted it was something the consumer had done to cause it to happen so soon, the electrical system failed, as the consumer was driving all the gauges went out and the vehicle just stopped, the air condition and radio were inoperative and still is, there was a thumping noise which was attributed to the rotors which was supposedly fixed.the most recent problem was with the power windows.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v-136) prior to recall notification, consumer requesting reimbursement. *mjs
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v-136) prior to recall notification which resulted in vehicle accident due to loss of control, the brake rotors were replaced the day before the accident, however failed. *mjs
Recall # 00v136000 daimlerchrysler/front brake rotors.after arriving for schedule appointment, waiting for two hours, owner was told that no parts were available to correct campaign. Appointment made one month ago.please provide any further information.
Consumer received recall notice for brake rotors.dealership repaired vehicle in accordance with notice. However,new rotors that replaceddefective rotors needed to be replaced.please provide any additional nformation/attachments.
Consumer called complaining about having problems front brake rotors. Also stated that she had a recall on the rotors and had taken the vehicle to a shop who had change the rotors but never did. So she fail her inspection. Ts
Brake rotors failed. Mjs
Rear brakes lock up when wet.
A clunking sound is coming from both rear drums when applying brakes.vehicle has been to the dealer on three occasions, and problem reoccurs.the consumer states that the clunking noise in the rear brake drums started at 23542 miles (both rear drums had been replaced).at 30889 on july 10, 2002 the drums found to be out of round.two weeks later the noise returned. *scc
Brakes rotors and drums worn out. Yh
While driving on icerear brakes will not lock up, but keep spinning while the front brakes locked up, which may cause slipping, and could result in an accident.dealer replaced front pads at 10,000.then replaced the rear brake pads and cut the rear drums.problem is still occurring.please provide further information and vin#.
The first incident happen around nov of 2002, while driving on a wet road in tampa, fl, speed about 35 mph. I was attempting to stop at a stop sign. When i apply my brakes, the rear brakes locked up and i slid through the stop sign, missing two cars. The rear brakes lock up at odd times. The brakes have been replaced and the housing has been cleaned, both drums have been turned. Fluid has been drained from system and replaced with new dot 3 brake fluid. No improvement, brakes still lock up.
Brake fluid level drops below add mark in reservoir approximately every 5-6 thousand miles. Vehicle has been to dealership service department twice for this problem. Each time the dealership has said they, can't see any leak, and failed to perform any further investigation. Brake fluid was full when vehicle was delivered new, has been refilled twice (never by dealer), and is currently half way between full and add marks 8 months after delivery.
Brakes lock up when wet or cold.i have had the master cylinder and proportioning valve replaced in june.3 weeks later the car was back at a dealership in petoskey, michigan because the brakes locked up again 4 times.they replaced the shoes and turned the drum on the right rear wheel.the warranty service department told the dealership they have had many complaints about this, "tell her to get a heated garage and live with it."any problems you know of with the brakes locking up on jeep cherokees?i dont' feel safe in this vehicle and if the brakes lock up while traveling at a faster speed in city traffic or on the highway, i dont' think my chances of survival are very good.
Brake pedal pad fell off. *mjs
Recall work was not performed on the brake booster diaphram due to dealer scheduling problems.
Steering does not respond well, continued repairs however not able to rectified. Mjs
My name is [xxx]....bought a 1998 jeep cherokee limited approx. 2001 from a private owner...from northboro ma.....mint condition...only 11,000 mi.....owner told me he bought it for his wife so she could plow their quarter mile long driveway.....he installed a small plow assembly on jeep....when asked why he was selling he told me it wasn't enough truck to get the job done.....driveway had multiple sharp curves and a significant incline....i bought this for my wife to run local....groc, school,etc.....she loved it.....never once had it on the freeway.....i took it one day on the i-495....hit a dip where there was a bridge...going about 65....this vehicle started shaking so violently i thought it was going to literally fall apart around me.....very scary [xxx]....subsequently had the front end looked at.....found some loose [xxx]....solid....wife never had it on hwy....i took it again a yr later....same [xxx] thing....i thought maybe the previous owner did some damage installing the plow assembly.....sold it as-is with very specific concerns about the front end to the buyer......what do i do.....i buy a 2001 cherokee sport....my wife loved her jeep...."i want another one!"....ok honey...figured was a one time problem because of the plow assembly.....wrong....3 mos in.....im going down hwy....same exact [xxx] thing....like when the second plane hit the other tower on 9/11....not a coincidence....not 2 jeeps in a row....that's when i did a little research..."death wobble"......im lucky to be alive....you've got to do a recall on this before someone gets killed.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Hatchback. Steering column boot.
When making a left hand turn, the steering wheel would lock up.took to dealer who had vehicle for 3 weeks & could not find anything wrong w/steering wheel or column.
While turning left the steering wheel locks prohibiting me from turning.brought to dealer and after investigating for less than 1/2 hour determined there was no problem.the problem has happened again since service.
Vehicle experienced loss of brakes and steering wheel lock up resulting in minor collision with curb, damage to vehicle. Mjs (attorney for consumer).
Power steering makes noise. Yh
The car wanders, and loses the ability to steer. The problem is intermittent, and has been for 5000 miles. The vehicle has been back to the dealership 3 times, and repaired twice. It was in an accident, due to the problem, and was inspected, but they found no problems at the time. It's intermittent, they know that but don't care. The dealership/manufacturer refused to work on the car, and the problem still exists to this day. There is an investigation of this issue in similar model cars now from the same time period, though it was apparently not on the books when the accident occurred, as my insurance company looked for similar reports but found none.
The power steering pump is noisey and loose.*jg
Dt:the contact stated the right front wheel locked inapril 2004.had toreplacedthe calipers on 6-22-04. On 9-15-04 had to replace therotors, the calipers, the seals and the bra because they were burned out. On 9-15-05the contactwas having the same problems.she took vehicle to dealerand they told her the spindle was bad. The service dealership told her if she did not have the spindle replaced she would have the same problems asbefore. This repair will not be covered under the warranty.updated 11/4/2005.
While pulling into a parking spacesteering wheel locked up, andwheels were stuck indirection ofparking space. Vehicle was towed to mechanic. They replacedsteering gear box.
Recall 00v136000 repairs have not corrected the recall problem. Rotors have been replaced 3 times since first taken into dealer for recall. Battery failed and was replaced. Dash gauges malfunctioned due to cluster harness failure. The air bag light stays on. Fog lamp switch failed. The front pinion seal was leaking. The buckle for rear middle seat belt broke.
Consumer states that the truck piston, that holds up the truck snapped, without any effort, making it impossible for the truck to stay up whenopen, which may cause bodily harm if released.nlm
The contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system).however, the parts needed were not available. The dealer was contacted and explained that they were not aware of when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Numerous problems with 1998 jeep cherokee sport.during the first year of owning the vehicle the vehicle was at the dealer 12 times for rust marks on the vehicle which the dealer described as fall out and they insisted it was something the consumer had done to cause it to happen so soon, the electrical system failed, as the consumer was driving all the gauges went out and the vehicle just stopped, the air condition and radio were inoperative and still is, there was a thumping noise which was attributed to the rotors which was supposedly fixed.the most recent problem was with the power windows.
In june 2013 a safety recall number n45/nhtsa 13v-252 was made for my vehicle.i got notice that the parts were not available.it is now march 2014, 9 months since the safety recall and i have yet to have the correction on my vehicle made!how long does it take to get the parts they new?how long can they drag their feet at the possible expense of someone's life?
As i have reported, i have had numerous serious issues with this vehicle and i do not feel it is a safe car.this vehicle has also been recalled twice, for front brake rotors and defective air bag module, (replaced and moved from under the passanger seat front to under the console).i have contacted chrysler corp. With this same information and my feelings that this vehicle is not safe and am awaiting a reply.i do not expect any monetary or new vehicle etc., i'm just reporting the safety problems i have had with this vehicle to any and all agenciesto have something on record.i wish to state also that the dealership i bought this vehicle from have been very accomodating and there has never been a problem with them at any time.
The contact owns a 1998 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.
I was on my way to work headed south on i-69 in fort wayne, indiana.i had just passed the indiana state road 14 underpass when a semi truck tire and rim (the whole thing) came off a semi truck and rolled across three lanes of traffic where my jeep hit it.it hit the front passenger side of my jeep.directly in the front but the right half of the bumper/front end.the tire then went under my car where it forced me to slide in to the cement median in the middle of the highway hitting my driver side front bumper at about 35 miles an hour or so.my airbags did not deploy.
Three months after the purchase of the vehicle, rust marks appeared.the electrical system malfuntioned with out any warning.there have been problems with the air conditioner and the radio. There is a thumping noise in the rotors that was fixed but the noise still remains. *jg
Whenever it rainswater enters into passenger's compartment, wettingmats andcarpet,which could cause mold to grow insidepassenger's compartment. Thiscouldesult in a health hazard tooccupants ofvehicle. Also, problem could cause various electrical problems. Consumer has contacteddealer.dealer has sealedwindows, but problem has reoccurred, dealer believedproblem was linked toblower unit. Please provide any further details.
The contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the fuel tank was exposed due to the trailer hitch being removed and could not be replaced due to excessive rust on the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.
Local jeep dealer key - moline, il) further damaged my vehicle while attempting to install safety recall n45/nhtsa 13v-252. The rear bumper attaching studs were twisted of the frame while preparing to install the (recall required) tow hitch to improve protection of fuel tank from a rear end collision. The safety of my vehicle has been further degraded - key dealership has contacted chrysler - however, no solution has been presented to me to date. Meanwhile, i do not feel safe transporting my family in such an unsafe vehicle with a loose and rattling bumper!
Consumer states a mold odor has developed in vehicle.dealer fumigated, then removed carpet, however, the problem still exists.manufacturer notified.
Fuel gauge moves up and down while driving.i can never determine how much fuel i have in the tank at any given time. Also, the electrical system causes the power locks not to work properly on hot/humid days. Dealer could not fix locks successfully.
Fuel gauge moves up and down while driving.i can never determine how much fuel i have in the tank at any given time. Also, the electrical system causes the power locks not to work properly on hot/humid days. Dealer could not fix locks successfully.
Since 1/99, we have encountered numerous times...the airbag light comes on, the spedometer/tachometer read "o"...sometimes includes all gauges (gas, oil pressure, etc). Also, had window motor and radio front replaced...related????
Was replacing speaker wire harness. Had noticed door was warped. Took to dealer & mechanic indicated door panel had to be replaced due to warping. Drilled hole in panel to secure panel to door.
When using remote lock, horn sounds off full blast until horn fuse blows.
Door locks locking without application due to faulty door wiring harness.*mjs
The inner door panel was warped and loosened, replacement necessary. *mjs
After parking vehicle, consumer applied emergency brake and the button and spring popped out. Dealed ordered the parking brake lever assembly .the emergency brake was fixed, but the consumer states that he was not satisfied.the front passenger door was not closing properly due to missing bolts.
The contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. While the vehicle was parked, all the doors became difficult to open. The contact had to apply force to the push button on the door handles in order to open the doors. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
I just found out i have a cracked manifold, my driver side door has broken put a new part in it and now that is broken,i have also had to put a new transmission in it with only 148,000.00 miles.in 2006 i had to fix the gas tank because it was broken too.is this not a recall problem????? any of these, i have had the jeep since 2000 and i bought it when it had 20,000 miles on it. Please help because this is 2012 and i only have 156,000 miles on it now. Thank you.
My vehicle was turned on in park; while in park for less than 2 minutes the vehicle went from park to reverse; vehicle was stopped by hitting a tree. Now my trunk is damaged, and my power locks don't work; if i understand correctly there is a federal investigation going on with my particular brand of jeep; the dealer said they will not fix my jeep; so what i am suppose to do.
The drivers side door is falling off, the pin pushes up and the hatch handle is broken.nlm
The drivers side door is falling off, the pin pushes up and the hatch handle is broken.nlm
Hatchback. Steering column boot.
Hood latches on 1998 jeep cherokee sport are corroded and hood would not stay closed, had one replaced already, now the one on the right side of vehicle is acting up causing both to malfunction. This is a severe hazard. We are the original owners of this vehicle.
While backing up the consumer heard a loud noise, upon checking the consumer noticed that the liftgate had fallen, the consumer attempted to lift the gate back up when the plastic piece that hooks onto the bottom of the liftgate broke awayhitting the consumer on the head. Nlm
While driving fuel gage fluctuates leaving the consumer with no knowledge of how much gas is in the gas tank.also, the electrical locking mechanism for the doors malfunctioned. Upon using the automatic lock button, it will not lock unless consumer gets out of the vehicle, and uses the key. Also, consumer has to use the key to lock the tailgate. The consumer sited the recall for the fuelgage needed to fix the vehicle.the vehicle was not covered under the recall for the consumers vehicle. *tc
The contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the front area of the vehicle and the suspension was unstable, the check engine, multiple gauges, and various warning indicators illuminated randomly. The dealer was notified of the failures and the contact was waiting for a response to determine if they could inspect and diagnose the failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
Under any speed vehicle will pull toright, anddealership is aware of problem.
At approximately 55mph vehicle began what has been described by other jeep owners as "death wobble', a violent shaking in the front end that only goes away after slowing down. I don't recall hitting any heavy bumps, just the usual road cracks common on highways in southern oregon. After the first occurance, every time the vehicle reaches approx. 55mph the shaking reoccurs.i have been told that this is caused by poorly designed components in the original design of the cherokee (xj) model as well as other jeep models using the same front suspension design. My mechanic told me this is very common, and that chrysler should have addressed this long ago, but did not. When will they finally address this issue?
While driving on the highway if the vehicle hit a small bump on the road vehicle will shake and vibrate uncontrollably.
The right side of the jeep hit a small bump in the road and the entire front of the car began to oscillate at high speed.the only way to make it stop was to slow down on the highway during traffic.i had to slow down to approximately 30 miles per hour.after the oscillation stopped we began travelling again and got up to 55 mph again.a small bump in the road was hit and same situation occurred.this vehicle has a completely stock suspension system and we've only owned it for approximately 2 years.
Recently i have noticed that at speeds of around 50-60 mph my jeep cherokee begins to violently shake when brakes are applied or after passing over a bump.while researching this online i have determined that it is similar to other complaints that are being characterized as "death wobble."this is a very dangerous condition and appears to be directly contributed to faulty front end component design on jeep cherokees/wranglers.i have found that if i am not braced and prepared for this, that this could easily escalate into a very unsafe condition resulting in a possible accident/crash.while researching online, it appears that this is a very common condition among jeep owners.thank you for your time and consideration on this matter.
I was on my way to work headed south on i-69 in fort wayne, indiana.i had just passed the indiana state road 14 underpass when a semi truck tire and rim (the whole thing) came off a semi truck and rolled across three lanes of traffic where my jeep hit it.it hit the front passenger side of my jeep.directly in the front but the right half of the bumper/front end.the tire then went under my car where it forced me to slide in to the cement median in the middle of the highway hitting my driver side front bumper at about 35 miles an hour or so.my airbags did not deploy.
Vehicle would wobble and wander from the intended steadystraight line path and that he experienced vibration while accelerating and braking.
My name is [xxx]....bought a 1998 jeep cherokee limited approx. 2001 from a private owner...from northboro ma.....mint condition...only 11,000 mi.....owner told me he bought it for his wife so she could plow their quarter mile long driveway.....he installed a small plow assembly on jeep....when asked why he was selling he told me it wasn't enough truck to get the job done.....driveway had multiple sharp curves and a significant incline....i bought this for my wife to run local....groc, school,etc.....she loved it.....never once had it on the freeway.....i took it one day on the i-495....hit a dip where there was a bridge...going about 65....this vehicle started shaking so violently i thought it was going to literally fall apart around me.....very scary [xxx]....subsequently had the front end looked at.....found some loose [xxx]....solid....wife never had it on hwy....i took it again a yr later....same [xxx] thing....i thought maybe the previous owner did some damage installing the plow assembly.....sold it as-is with very specific concerns about the front end to the buyer......what do i do.....i buy a 2001 cherokee sport....my wife loved her jeep...."i want another one!"....ok honey...figured was a one time problem because of the plow assembly.....wrong....3 mos in.....im going down hwy....same exact [xxx] thing....like when the second plane hit the other tower on 9/11....not a coincidence....not 2 jeeps in a row....that's when i did a little research..."death wobble"......im lucky to be alive....you've got to do a recall on this before someone gets killed.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Jeep pulls to right when driving. Front end has been aligned by dealer 3 times with no improvement; tires have been rotated with no improvement or change, and all four tires were replaced with new tires.
Driveshaft out of balance, causing vehicle to make noise at 55-65 mph.defect corrected as of 09/15/98. Also replaced two tires due to front end misalignment.
Toe was out and front end out of alignment.
Consumer has had tires balanced several times and has had vehicle aligned several times, however vibration and shimmying occurs, consumer puts air in tires and after about 20 miles, vehicle will begin to vibrate.
Ball joints failed.nlm
Driver's front wheels ball joints pulled out of wheel hubs. Wheel tipped out at bottom about 45 degrees. Took to dealer & ball joints replaced in wheel hubs.
Due to inadequate welds, stablizer bar broke off and scarred the oil pan which may have resulted ina crash.please provide further information.
When traveling 10mph in wet weather condition when making a right hand turn with foot depressed on the brake pedal, the rear of the vehicle fishtailed. Consumer has contacted the dealer , dealer states normal operation. Please provide any further details.
At 11,029 front pads and rotors were replaced, sway-bar bushings were replaced, exhaust hanger was replaced, drivers seat squeeked (fixed under recall), and exterior door button broke.now, at 27,098 rotors and pads need replaced again, transfer case and front differental input shaft leaked and repaired.
The rear axle failed while driving.
I purchased some firestone tires wilderness atiii size 30x9.50r15lt for my 1998 jeep cherokee on 9/8/99. Since the day they were purchased, i've experienced problems with the tires. My truck drove differently. My tires gave a knocking sound and the best way i know to describe the problem, it seemed as though they were about to come aloose from my vechicle. I went to my local firestone dealer and they assured me the tires were "ok" each time i went. I visited a firestone dealer on 8/7/00 and he stated as a customer satisfaction gesture, he would allow me to trade my tires in and get some replacement tires. The tires were to be in on thursday 8/10/00 and they would be mounted on my vechicle at that time. Firestone did a recall on 8/9/00 and when i contacted the dealer, he stated he could not replace my tires because they only had instructions to replace a certain tire and my tire was not on the list. I urged him to replace them as we had agreed and allow me to pay the difference but he refused (this was the original plan anyway). He then proceeded to hang up. I took my vechicle in on 8/7 and 8/8 so they could test drive the vechicle to see how the tires performed. Each time they assured me the tires were "ok". To date, i have not had any accidents from these tires. However, i urge your office to investigate the idea of firestone expanding this recall. I plan to purchase some more tires because i tired of fighting with this company about my complaints. I haven't been satisfied with these tires since they were purchased. I sent an e-mail to firestone on 8/8 and on 8/7 i contacted the consumer affairs dept and the receptionist did a 3-way conference call with the manager of my local firestone company on rodney parham rd. In little rock. His name was dave (?) and he told me to bring my truck in and he would do a replacement. After the recall was announced, he change his mind. I have not heard anything from the company, nor do i expect to. I do want this compliant logged.*
Vehicle has had an on going problem since the 4th day after i bought it,it has a vibration at 55-65 mph.the tires have been balanced countless times, the drive shaft has been replaced the transfercase has been lowered, the wheels have been replaced, the tires were replaced,the transfer case has been overhauled countless times in at dealer to repair and still has not been corrected.additionally brakes pads and rotors were replaced for a pulsation, transfer case output seal was replaced for a leak, and little odds and ends.( dot number: tire size: p225/75/15 )
This was a replacement for the recall tires.i have made two attempts with firestone corporate headquarters to resolve this problem.i have a letter discribing the problm of tread seperation and only asking for $330 need to replace tires.this was a tread speration at 65mph.not a blow out.can provide letter with facts of case with pictures upon request.please help me resolve this matter.thanks. (dot number: vnhl-4100tiresize: p235/75r15)
Tires will not stay balanced (goodyear wrangler rt/s 2257515).
Tires had to be replaced, couldn't keep it aligned
Consumer has had tires balanced several times and has had vehicle aligned several times, however vibration and shimmying occurs, consumer puts air in tires and after about 20 miles, vehicle will begin to vibrate.
Bottom platform to small on jack,falls over when in use,tire blowout, sidewall has major cuts back side of tirer cords showing.( dot number: mkuud6wr24 tire size: p22570r15 )
While driving,i heard a noise from the tire.when i pulled over, the tread from the center of the tire had come loose.i drove off the highway and had it checked.there was sbout two inches of tread missing.i could put my hand in the hole and underneath the tread that remained.these tires had been bought less tha two weeks before the incident.they were bought at and installed by a good year dealer.
The left rear tire side completely shredded;no apparent puncture,only 33000.00 miles on tires/rate of speed was 70 mph, could have very easily resulted in a serious accident for a less experienced driver.several people that looked at the tire commented that it was not your normal flat tire.( dot number: tire size: rt/s )
Consumerwas traveling about 70mph, and left rear tire blew out.later that day right front tire blew out. Tread came off completely six hours after purchasingthe tires. *ml
Tires had to be replaced, couldn't keep it aligned
Due to carbon build up in the insturment panel, the instrument panel malfunctioned, causing loss of gas gauge/odometer and speedometer.dealer cannot determine on how to fix the vehicle.been to dealer 4 times.
Check engine light continually illuminates, unable to determine failure.
Defroster does not work. Antwerpen dealer said something was dropped in there and they had to charge 600 to replace it. I took it to a mechanic who said that the cable was defective and jeep no longer made it and i had to replace the whole system. Since they made a defective part and it is a safety issue they should fix it for free.
Nothing i tried to call dealer and they were not very helpful. I think they feel if they ignore people they won't have to fix our cars.
Faulty indication of 1/4 tank remaining, when vehicle out of fuel, previously okay.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Instrument cluster experiences intermittent failure.mjs
Whenever driving vehicle at various speeds, without any warning, theengine would stall out. The engine check light would come on. Was running rough. Its an intermittent problem. Took vehicle to dealer at least 4-5 different times, but problem not solved.
The speedometer, fuel gauge, tachometer, and other parts on the instrument panel become inoperative while driving.nlm
Gas guage is erratic. Yh
Check engine light stays on. Emissions system--vacuum lines and canister.
Consumer states that the instrument panel light will work intermittently causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Mr
The driver's floor mat slid underneath the acclerator pedal, causing the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly which caused an accident.*ml
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The contact owned a 1998 jeep cherokee. The contact was driving approximately 3 mph when the accelerator went into the floorboard abnormally causing the vehicle to accelerate independently. The contact was unable to control the unintended acceleration and crashed into two vehicles, went over a curve, crashed into a guardrail and then into a fence. The contact sustained injuries to the head. A police report was available.the vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 117,400.
Vehicle accelerated while either in park or drive.vehicle was stopped when it suddenly speed forward and crashed into the garage.driver did not have foot on gas pedal.
Cruise light comes on, loss of speed and tach0meterreadings.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while stopped, resulting in collision.
Cruise light comes on, loss of speed and tach0meterreadings.
Intemittent failure of the speedometer and tachometer as well as the air bag waring light turing on.these conditions were apparently caused by a faulty instrument cluster connector.the connector was replaced with part number 05016261 to correct the fault.it appeared that the service people were familiar with this condition and its' cause.
The contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, there was a sudden acceleration and the brake pedal failed to respond as a result the contact crashed into a tree. A police report was filed and the contact sustained no injuries. The vehicle was towed and had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Check engine light stays on. Emissions system--vacuum lines and canister.
The vehicle accelerated while in park.the dealer was unable to find any defects.
When driving the cruise control kicked on, and it cameon/off. Whenever it wanted to. Also,the air bag sensor light came on, and the light came on and off whenever it wanted. In addition,speedodmeter didn't work, and the consumer had the vehicle in the shop four times for the air bag sensor light. The vehicle is still in the shop and the dealer can't determine the problem.the dash board goes dead while driving because connectors were not seating properly.fuse panel falls off and will not stay on at all because right kick panel is deformed.
Engine stalls while trying to accelerate, stalls while cruise controll is set at certain speed, hesitates as if not getting gas, but has enough fuel,engine service lights comes , when put ing for repairs the technician did an engine clean and the light went off, and then came back on within 24 hours, car back in for engine check andiwas tolf there was a bulletin issued by chrysler about the # 7 cylinder misfiring.
My jeep was parked with the engine running to run the ac for approx 5 minutes.it jumped into reverse and raced off (as if someone was seating in the driver's seat with foot on the gas).my friend attempted to jump in to stop it; however, he was thrown onto the ground.the jeep stopped only after plowing into a brand new 2002 chevrolet trailbrazer. Hitting the parked trailbrazer was blessing because it stopped the jeep from rolling into a major highway!! i called chrysler to report the accident.their engineer reviewed the wreckage and reported that nothing was wrong with the jeep. What a joke!!!!!!
Headlights flicker when defroster is on.dealer claims this is normal operation.
When rolling window on both driver's and passenger'ssides, mounting will roll under the window. Also whenrunning defroster,headlights will begin toflicker and begin to dim or brighten up intermittently.dealerclaims this normal.
Three months after the purchase of the vehicle, rust marks appeared.the electrical system malfuntioned with out any warning.there have been problems with the air conditioner and the radio. There is a thumping noise in the rotors that was fixed but the noise still remains. *jg
Air bag illuminates while driving for 15-25 seconds, vehicle is going on the fourth time for service, defroster noise made when control know adjusted, found to be definately not working during a freezing rain storm, having to stop a few times on my way to work to scrap the windows.this has been an ongoing defect with this new vehicle since first happening in nov.1998, each time the vehicle goes in for service and getting it back the light will come back on from two weeks - one month of having back.absolutely getting no help, concerns, answers, return phone calls, i could go on forever, most importantly about the air bag saftey concern.no one seems real concerned that death could possible occur when operating this vehicle.i have got the run around from the beginning concerning the air bag and my persistance is my only hope. I have made phone call after phone call to dealerships, chrysler customer service center, nhtsa, attorney general's office, and safety departs.i am currently waiting for the vehicle to go back to the dealer at least five days after notification.
Front defrost has broken 4 times, dealer fix each time, cannot discover root of problem.electrical system required 3 visits to dealer.
Whenever it rainswater enters into passenger's compartment, wettingmats andcarpet,which could cause mold to grow insidepassenger's compartment. Thiscouldesult in a health hazard tooccupants ofvehicle. Also, problem could cause various electrical problems. Consumer has contacteddealer.dealer has sealedwindows, but problem has reoccurred, dealer believedproblem was linked toblower unit. Please provide any further details.
Front passenger side power window makes noise when raising or lowering. Yh
The motor on the power window failed.
I purchased the 1998 jeep brand new from the dealer (6/22/98). On approximately 2/22/01 the regulator that operates the left front (driver's side) power window failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer performed this and since the vehicle was still under warranty, there was no charge. Now on 1/26/05 the regulator on the right front power window also failed. I took it to my local mechanic who replaced this regulator and i was charged $407.40 for this. It is my contention that this reflects an obvious vehicle part defect. For both to fail completely out of the blue seems to indicate a defective part rather than normal wear and tear. I have a 1989 olds that my father purchased new, and we have never had to replace any parts of the power window units. I request that daimler-chrysler reimburse me for the cost of $407.40 for the second incident.*sc
Power window mechanism failed, presenting a safety issue by immobilizing the window. Upon inspection, it was revealed that jeep has re-designed the mechanism by replacing a failure prone plastic component with a metal component. However, no recall or notice was given to owners of vehicles with the failure prone parts, and jeep also charges for the re-designed replacement assembly. I believe this component is especially likely to fail during an accident, especially a rollover type of accident, where the window assembly would be subjected to a sudden downward force. I have digital pictures of the old and revised components and can email them if desired. I also have retained a failed original component. I know that this is a common failure on jeep cherokees. *nlm
Driver's power window makes a loud grinding noise when engaged.consumer fears that window may shatter.
Drivers side power window cable broke.
When rolling window on both driver's and passenger'ssides, mounting will roll under the window. Also whenrunning defroster,headlights will begin toflicker and begin to dim or brighten up intermittently.dealerclaims this normal.
Since 1/99, we have encountered numerous times...the airbag light comes on, the spedometer/tachometer read "o"...sometimes includes all gauges (gas, oil pressure, etc). Also, had window motor and radio front replaced...related????
While driving in inclement weatherwindshield wipers came on and off on their own.consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined thatwindshield wiper motor needed to be replaced.but this vehicle was not on recall.
Interior rear view mirror fell off.
Front windshield laminates,making bubbles, and causing diffculties for driver to see through windshieldwhen light reflexes offit.
There is a loud noise coming from front wheel of vehicle. Dealer notified. Ts
Right rear wheel/tire fell off due to lug nuts snapping off, causing damage to vehicle. (ohio traffic crash report). Mjs
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