1994 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE: complaints, problems and recalls

THE PAINT IS COMING OFF ON MY 1994 JEEP CHEROKEE

Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000274 at NHTSA ↗

1994 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE W/QUADRATRAC (ALL WHEEL DRIVE): VISCOUS COUPLING IN TRANSFER CASE LOCKS UP RESULTING IN POOR HANDLING DURING EXTENDED TRIPS. PREVIOUS OWNER REPORTED THAT THEY HAD REPLACED THE VC PRIOR TO SELLING TO ME (<120,000 MI). I HAD TO REPLACE IT AGAIN IN NOVEMBER 2001 (~130,000 MILES). PROBLEM IS STARTED TO ACT UP AGAIN AT ~144,000 MILES DURING A LONG TRIP (~1000 MILES) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS CAR IS VERY WELL MAINTAINED, AND AT THIS POINT, I'M CONVINCED THAT THERE IS A DESIGN DEFECT WITH THE CAR. WHEN THE VC LOCKS UP, IT I…

Owner-reported narrative. 144,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000434 at NHTSA ↗

CONSUMER STATES AFTER RECALL#02V053000 INADVERTENTLY VEHICLE MOVEMENT HAS BEEN PERFORMED ON THEIR VEHICLE THEY ARE STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE THE DEALER NAME, ADDRESS, AND NUMBER. TS

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001399 at NHTSA ↗

THE FRONT ROTORS CRACKED AS A RESULT OF RUST. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED.*JB....*AK

Owner-reported narrative. 115,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007115 at NHTSA ↗

MY VEHICLE HAD MAJOR FRONTAL IMPACT DAMAGE, BECAUSE OF A SIGNIFICANT DECELERATION FRONTAL IMPACT, AND THERE WAS A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT OF NEGATIVE FORCE UPON CONTACT WITH THE OTHER VEHICLE. THE PURPOSE OF MY COMPLAINT IS THAT MY VEHICLE'S DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO PROVIDED SAFETY FUNCTION AT THE TIME OF IMPACT, BECAUSE IT DID NOT DEPLOY, THIS ACCIDENT IMPACT SURELY TRANSVERSED THE WHOLE STRUCTURE OF MY VEHICLE, AND EVEN BENT THE FRONT CHASSIS FRAME AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT RECEIVED MAJOR DAMAGE, THE NATURE OF THE IMP…

Owner-reported narrative. 160,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10009856 at NHTSA ↗

THE VEHICLE HAD NO TAIL LIGHTS DUE TO A SHORT CIRCUIT. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10011113 at NHTSA ↗

NAR 02/25/2003. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED SHORTLY AFTER THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE. THE CONSUMER DAUGHTER PARKED THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND LOCKED DOORS, HOWEVER MINUTES LATER SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLING. SHE TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, BUT CONSEQUENTLY IT CRASHED INTO A TOWNHOUSE. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011290 at NHTSA ↗

THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE HANDLING OF RECALL AND WARRANTY SERVICES. THE FACTORY INSTALLED ALARM ACTIVATED FOR NO REASON, THE DEALER REPLACED A SWITCH. THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS. THE WATER PUMP AND RADIATOR LEAKED. *PH *NLM

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011472 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2002-02-15 (February 15, 2002)

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER HAS NOT PLACED THE SHIFTER LEVER FULLY INTO THE "PARK" POSITION AND LEAVES THE VEHICLE RUNNING, THE VEHICLE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE REARWARD AFTER SEEMING TO BE STABLE.

Consequence: INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY DETENT SYSTEM TO THE FLOOR SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. DAIMLERCHRYSLER SENT INTERIM NOTICES TO OWNERS CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM ON MARCH 22, 2002. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Reported: 2013-06-19 (June 19, 2013)

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).

Reported: 1999-12-13 (December 13, 1999)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE "SALT BELT." IF THE ROTORS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE CORROSION CAN EVENTUALLY COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER HUB SECTION OF THE ROTOR.

Consequence: THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.