Engine mounts sheared under normal conditions. Force from engine moving caused vehicle to pull into another lane. With 104 complaints on this site for model years 1994-1996, I think this is a major concern for the safety of all drivers on our highways. These bolts are defective!!!!!!
1995 Jeep Cherokee engine complaints
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Both defects occurred with no warning. No safety defect indicated.
While traveling heard a loud noise. Dealer has been contacted, and noticed motor mount broke. Has been replaced 3 times. Please provide further information.
Water pump assembly was replaced due to leaking.
While driving 3 bolts sheared off, causing engine to drop. Mechanic has vehicle currently.*ak traveling at 40 MPH, the vehicle hit bump in road.
Consumer experienced broken motor mounts in the engine block. There are only 3 bolts that hold motor mount. Please provide further information.
Three bolts to the engine mount broke while on freeway, and engine popped. Also, cooling fan cut transmission hose so that fan could not turn, and car overheated. Consumer had to exit immediately, and almost had an accident.
I believe there are defective bolts holding engine in place. Please advise.
Consumer was traveling about 30mph on the highway and all of sudden heard noise. Vehicle started running rough and started to overheat. Engine mount bolts, all three of them broke off, and engine dropped two to three inches. The dealership has been contacted.
When driving bolt which held and supported engine in place came unattached, causing engine to fall down.also, a problem with driver's side door, door hinges came off which prevented door from closing. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.
The right side 3 main bolts supporting the engine mounts had snapped off. Took vehicle to mechanic. Indication was defects in bolts or bolts installed incorrectly which caused them to snap.
Bolts holding motor mount to block failed. This has happened before and I have now been told that the motor will need to be replaced.
Was driving vehicle & hit a pothole. Heard funny noise. Took vehicle to mechanic & it was placed on a lift.consumer was informed motor mount bolts snapped & broke off, causing engine to drop. Bolts had stuck in the engine.
Enigine mount sheared off while driving unexpectedly which could have have caused loss of control. Engine was being held on by the exhaust system. Cause unknown.
Traveling down a city street at 30 miles an hour we hit a small groove in the road and three of the four motor mounts snapped in half. Dealer claims that this only happens when vehicle hits something really hard or drops down on something hard. This was not the case. Please advise if there has been any other incidents of this happening. If the fourth bolt had let go 3 people could have been injured.
While driving at about 25 MPH the right side motor mount bolts sheared off, causing the enginge to drop.
Passenger's side motor mount bolts sheared off while driving at 20 MPH, then car started vibrating. Also, fan blade hit fan shroud, and vehicle was undriveable.
Structure, door : both doors have cracked welds where top & bottom hinges attach to chassis. Engine : bolts attaching right side motor mounts to engine sheared off (dealer implied factory support, demanded payment after work completed). Brakes disc : brake rotors rusted out well before 3 year, 36,000 warranty, dealer denied coverage. Brake rotors later subject to inspection & replace as needed recall, except owner repairs prior to recall not covered!
Catalytic converter failed causing a rattling noise under the vehicle. Nlm
While traveling 35mph vehicle made a loud noise. Consumer drove vehicle to dealer . Dealer noticed that engine mount fell off. Please provide further information.
Right motor mount sheared off, which may cause the motor to tilt, possibly resulting in slight acceleration. *ak
Motor mounts that hold motor in place sheared off.
Engine mount, bolts were loosening, and engine fell out from underneath the hood. Vehicle is at the dealership.
I had my motor mounts break on me, leaving me stranded on 3 separate occasions. Once while traveling in a residential neighbor at a speed of 20 miles per hr., going over a speed bump. The next occurrence happened while traveling to work - downtown, washington, dc when I hit a pothole. I was probably going at a speed of 30-35 miles this time. Its been between this a the first occurrence and this one 16 months. The next and final straw that lead me here, occurred while drive again in a residential neighborhood, traveling at a speed of 20 miles per hr. This occurrence happened 14 months between the last. I am very annoyed at the performance of this vehicle. Do I have to expect the motor mounts to brake every other year? I was under the assumption thought that the jeep was rugged and was built for off the street handling. I don't know if my situation is the only case, but I intend on finding out.
The right side motor mounts to shear off, the engine dropped 3 inches falling on top of the exhaust system and the distributor was smashed into the fire wall. This failure could have resulted in severe injury / death.
When going over a speed bump last bolt, that supports the engine, gave way on the right hand side. This caused the transmision to fail. Vehicle was driven to a body shop last than two miles away for repairs. Please provide any further information.
Motor mounts on right side broke when a small bump was driven over. Torque pushed motor into fan shroud. Door weld broke on drivers door, causing misalignment shaft seal on transfer case ruptured, spraying transmission fluid on exhaust system.
Bolts to motor mounts broke while consumer was driving on interstate. Nlm
The dept. Of natural resources, wa state has a fleet of just over 100 units of this description both 2 and 4 wheel drive. The date of manufacture ranges from 3-94 to 8-98. We have experienced approx. 20 cases of this defect with the vehicles in the earlier models. The dealership / manufacturer denies there is a problem. The mount retaining bolt breaks allowing engine movement and possible damage to other components.
I heard a thud and a loud rattle when backing out of garage. I drove to mechanic and heard a rattle with every bump. Mechanic said bolts sheered off in motor. Please respond.
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