1995 Jeep Cherokee electrical problems

Filed Sep 26, 2018 · Electrical · 20,000 miles · FL

Dear sirs, I have discovered a very dangerous electrical hazard that is occurring on all the 1990's jeep cherokee se models. On the 4.0 liter 242 cubic inch models, the dashboard switch that controls the airflow after only a few years of use shorts out melting and causing a severe danger problem. When this brown plug melts it also shorts out the 30 amp fuse that is connected to this area. After investigating several of these same models it is a dangerous design fault that needs to be addressed. Can you please take some corrective action before someone gets injured or killed from this? The next email will show an example of two different 1990's jeep cherokee's with several pics and both vehicle's v.I.n.# information. My 1995 jeep was purchased brand new by my late father and after 23 years of use it only has 113k original miles on it. This jeep remains a strong garage kept o.e.m. Matching numbers #3 car not a #1 concours. I am afraid if I use the switch sooner or later it will catch on fire as a result of this flaw design. I have every maintenance receipt including the original sales sticker and all documents from its birth in 1995. The vehicle since birth has had zero modifications done to it and has been kept in it's original condition just as it rolled off the assembly line in 1995. On june 10, 2018 at 9.15 pm e.s.t. I spoke to a customer care jeep rep at 877‑426‑5337 who did issue a case # for this of 345-103-88. She did advise it will be sent up thru the company's chain of communication. I am hoping jeep USA will take note of this and follow up as I do not want to loose my jeep that is and has been a keepsake sacred family heirloom that must be passed on. I can only hope and pray that nobody else has already had serious injury or death as a result of this design flaw.

Filed Feb 13, 2017 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Mar 9, 2009 · Electrical · VA

I have a 1995 jeep cherokee. When replacing the environmental control light, I noticed that the connector the blower switch was burnt to a crisp. I proceeded to replace the connector by obtaining a connecters from a salvage yard. I was able to obtain several connectors, however these connectors were also burnt and melted. I am curious if whether a defect complaint has ever been logged concerning the A/C, heater blower switch or the connector.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Electrical · 74,000 miles · TX

While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection three times. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *jb the ignition switch and the wiring harness was fixed.

Filed Jun 9, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 162,000 miles · GA

Recently, while on I-75 n in atlanta, ga a vehicle swerved in front of me. I veered to avoid impact and the drivers seatbeat buckle on my vehicle became dislodged and has not worked properly since this date.

Filed Mar 18, 2004 · Electrical · CT

Consumer started the vehicle to warm it up and dashboard began to smoke. The wiring in the dashboard melted, and damaged the heating system.

Filed Jan 7, 2004 · Electrical · 125,200 miles · IN

Wiring short between power distribution center & fuse box. Turn on headlights & no dash lights,no tail lights,no door buzzer,no transmission indicator lights & no parking lights.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Electrical · PA · fire

Ignition switch was faulty and caused vehicle to catch on fire. Dealer stated daimler chrysler had an open investigation #11700403.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · PA · fire

On 9/30/03 wiring terminations at ignition switch in steering column failed. Evidence of previous arcing and deformation of wiring, connector, and plastic cover over steering column were present. Dealership was aware of this problem happening as they have seen it before and have prescribed a fix for the situation that deviates from replacing the entire wiring harness. If this is the case they there must be quite a few cherokees that are out there that are having this problem. I my self have noticed quite a few burnt up interiors at local salvage yards where I do business my self. Immediate attention to this issue before some one dies in a fire caused by electiral wiring inside of the steering column should be given. I have contaced dcx and they gave me claim numnber 11700403 for my complaint within there organization

Filed Feb 21, 2003 · Electrical · CA

When the steering wheel was adjusted up or down, the headlights went out.