1997 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE: complaints, problems and recalls

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED FROM THE COOLER HOSE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE. TS SCC

Owner-reported narrative. 55,245 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002251 at NHTSA ↗

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE'S FUEL GAUGE DOESN'T READ CORRECTLY AND STALLS. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS *DT

Owner-reported narrative. 115,057 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002323 at NHTSA ↗

DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY

Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003412 at NHTSA ↗

PROBLEMS WITH FRONT BRAKES GRINDING. NAR 1/22/2003 THE CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS STOPPING. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS 2 BAD FRONT BRAKE DISC ROTORS AND 2 BAD FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. WHEN THE CONSUMER DID SOME RESEARCH, HE DISCOVERED DAIMLER CHRYSLER HAD ISSUED A RECALL AND NOW THE CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004727 at NHTSA ↗

AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THERE WERE THREE (3) RECALLS FOR A DEFECT FUEL GAUGE/FUEL PUMP. NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 97V194000, NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 97V194001 AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 97V194002. CHRYSLER CLAIMS THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I HAVE A 1967 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LOREDO. VIN #[XXX] REPAIRS COST $641.56 I FEEL THAT THIS AMOUNT SHOULD BE REIMBURSED TO ME. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 67,798 miles reported. Look up ODI 10004915 at NHTSA ↗

DRIVER'S SEAT HEATER FELT VERY HOT IN ONE SPOT. THIS CONTINUED FOR SEVERAL WEEKS BEFORE THE SEAT HEATER STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE HEARD OF OTHER INCIDENTS WHERE THERE WERE BURN MARKS IN THE SEAT , BUT I THIS CASE THERE APPEARS TO BE NONE. I CONTACTED DAIMLER CHRYSLER WHICH REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING DESPITE THE FACT THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURED TWO YEARS AGO AND WAS REPAIRED AT MY EXPENSE.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10005055 at NHTSA ↗

GAS GAUGE DIDN'T PROPERLY INDICATE VEHICLE'S FUEL LEVEL. THREE DEALERS DIAGNOSED DEFECT AS THE FUEL SENDING UNIT LOCATED WITHIN THE FUEL TANK. RELATED RECALL 97V194000. CONSUMER'S V.I.N. WAS NOT INCLUDED. PH

Owner-reported narrative. 58,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005901 at NHTSA ↗

FUEL PUMP GOES OUT WITHOUT WARNING MAKING VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Owner-reported narrative. 84,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10006126 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2000-05-10 (May 10, 2000)

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.

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: 1997-05-16 (May 16, 1997)

THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DESIGN ALLOWS THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT UPON VEHICLE IGNITION SHUT DOWN.

Consequence: UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MODULE.

Reported: 1997-11-07 (November 7, 1997)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL TANK MOUNTED FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT ACCURACY CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME, INDICATING SIGNIFICANTLY MORE FUEL IN RESERVE THAN IS ACTUALLY PRESENT.

Consequence: OWNERS MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THEIR VEHICLE IS LOW ON FUEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH IF THE VEHICLE STOPS DUE TO NO FUEL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT.