Engine mount bolts broke, causing the vehicle to run hard and vibration under the hood. Dealer has inspected the vehicle, repairs will be made at owner's cost. *ak
1995 Jeep Cherokee engine complaints
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Engine mount bolts broke on two occasions within two years and two months. Believed this condition was due to manufacturer's defecive parts. . Asking the federal safety agency help in this matter.
Ie96100, defective engine mounts (3 bolts) sheared off or broke off which may cause the engine to fall out while driving, and may result in loss of vehicle control. Engine mounts hav e been replaced 3 times. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.
Passenger side bolts that hold the motor mounts in place sheared off, causing the engine to drop. Dealer has been contacted.
Engine mounts sheared off while traveling, happened three times
The motor mounts on the right side of the engine are prematurely wearing, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While driving at highway speeds vehicle completely shuts down without warning, nearly causing a collision. Dealer cannot diagnose the problem.
Tow truck driver informed consumer that engine mounts bolts was shear off; dealer shop inspected the vehicle and informed consumer that engine mounts needs replacement. Consumer contacted mfr. And infomed that they are willing to go half on parts and labors, but consumer believed this condition was defected by mfr. And they should be responsible for all of it. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter.
Hit bump at @20 MPH, sheared motor mount bolts off right side of engine. Engine dropped and hit chassis with clutch fan. Radiator and fan shroud also damaged.
When driving at 45 MPH, without prior warning, bolts that hold engine broke, causing vehicle to to lose two gears, and engine fell about two inches to the ground.
While driving vehicle during hot weather it will just cut off at speeds anywhere from 45-65 MPH. Sometimes the jeep will come back on if driver hits accelerator pedal hard. The dealer is not able to correct problem with the jeep. Please provide any further details.
I heard there had been problems with the bolts connecting the engine to the motor mount shearing off, and was told I should check for a recall. The car was not under any extraordinary stress, but the engine fell when I hit a bump in the road. The repair of the bolts alone was expensive, plus there was damage to the casing around my clutch fan and minor fluid leaks as a result.
Three right hand engine mount bolts sheared off. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. This condition had occurred while driving out of an alley at approximately 2 MPH. Seeking the federal safety agency help in this matter.
Consumer was driving approximately 45mph on a straight road and motor mounts broke for the second time. First time when motor mounts broke in 1997, mechanic said it was due to poor design. Mechanic put new bolts in. Currently, it happened for the second time.
Consumer was expeiriencing vibration in the engine area while driving approximately 5mph to cross a rail road track. Engine made noise and consumer could not see anything wrong. So she drove approimately 2-3 miles and husband found that engine mount broke. Consumer had vehicle towed to jeep dealership.
Right side front engine mounts broke twice, which could have caused a loss of control. Dealer replaced the mounts. Common problem. *ak
While driving at 25 MPH and if hitting a bump, vehicle will shutdown. Also, steering wheel will lock up and, the key will turn back.
Driver hit small bump in road, engine mount bolts (rs) broke, engine dropped down to the right.
While driving at 25 MPH hit a small bump and the vehicle died out, causing the steering wheel to lock up and the key was turned all the way back .
On the engine, the engine mounts broke apart and fell out, which caused the engine to be pushed into the fan. The jeep is 47 months old when this happened. I believe either there was a defect or it was assembled wrong because there is no way this should happen to a vehicle of 47 months. Someone working in the garage where I had this fixed told me he heard of this happening to other jeeps.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with engine mounts. While driving heard a noise and engine dropped. The manufacturer has been contacted. The defects described are in accordance with investigation 1e96100.
Consumer experienced problems with engine mount bolts. While driving engine dropped due to engine mount failure. Three of the bolts were missing. The manufacturer has been contacted in accordance with investigation number 1e96100. *akthe three bolts holding the engine to the right motor mount broke off allowing the engine to twist and drop. Consumer was not notified of the parking brake recall #95v‑172.
Engine mount bracket broke, all 3 bolts snapped, causing the motor to fall out, which could result in an accident.
Ie96100; while driving the vehicle motor mount snapped off, causing the motor to hang down which may cause loss of control. Pl.ease provide further details.
Right engine mounts have broken twice.
Motor mount bolt broke causing engine to shift/fan blade to cut through radiator.
While driving at highway speeds the vehicle shuts off. The dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.
Engine bolt broke off, right side of engine dropped, smashing distributor.
The 3 mounting bolts that go into the right hand engine motor mounts broke. This has happened twice so far. It's an intermittent problem. The engine chopped & twisted to go right, then hit the fan & the radiator.
Engine mounts failed causing engine to droop and damage engine compartment components.
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