1996 Jeep Cherokee visibility problems

Filed Dec 16, 2011 · Visibility · 167,275 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the heating unit was activated and the vehicle began to misfire. The contact lifted the hood and found that the switch for the heating fan had failed and a small fire started from under the hood. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the part needed for repairs was no longer being manufactured. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 167,275.

Filed Jan 21, 2010 · Electrical, Visibility · 183,000 miles · PA

I have a 1996 jeep cherokee. The heater started making a funny noise so we bought a new blower motor. Then we bought a new resistor. We still could not get the speeds to work in the heater. So we then bought a switch. Well we come to find out that the switch harness was burnt to a crisp. I called the parts store and they don't carry them, so I then called a dealer. The dealer told me they don't just sell that harness I had to buy the entire one for everything in the jeep. Then told me to go cut one out of a junk yard. I called my local junk yard and the guy went and cut three harnesses out. One that was a 1996, one that was a 1995, and both of the ends were burnt just like mine. He then cut one out of an even older one, and the wires were thicker than the ones on mine, and different colors. I tried hooking it up and it doesn't work. I believe that should be a recall and it should have to be replaced by the company. The company should also sell individual harnesses.

Filed Aug 1, 2008 · Visibility · ME · fire

96 jeep cherokee heater fan speed control switch failed. Found switch and wiring connector to be melted. Replacement unit from junk yard had exact same defect. Appears to be a common problem.

Filed Nov 29, 2004 · Visibility · AZ

While driving 20 MPH consumer noticed that the rear liftgate overheated. It only happened when another vehicle was behind. This caused poor visibility to the driver. Consumer will contact the dealer in the near future.

Filed Jul 23, 2002 · Body, Visibility · CA

While driving 65 MPH and without warning sunroof and frame came of vehicle.

Filed Jul 1, 2002 · Visibility · CA

Sun roof blew off top of vehicle while vehicle was in motion. Cause unknown. Please provide any further information.

Filed Apr 2, 2001 · Body, Tires · PA

Flooding water is entering driver's side of vehicle. Also, ice is forming on inside of windshield. Consumer has contacted dealer. *ak all 4 goodyear wrangler tires with less than 13000 miles had to be replaced. Consumer states that the service manager will not return the calls concerning making an appointment to have vehicle fixed, dealer is requesting that consumer pay for all repairs, labor, and parts.

Filed Mar 28, 2000 · Visibility · OH

Rear windshield wiper fluid does not come out when consumer presses the button to clean the windshield, because of a piece of the assembly that cracked and broke off. Dealer is aware of the problem. The rear windshield wiper fluid assembly needs to be replaced in order to correct it. *ak.et.

Filed Dec 2, 1997 · Visibility · CA

While the vehicle was parked the side window on the right passenger's side shattered, cause unknown. *ak consumer states window shattered as the front door on dirver's side was closed.

Filed Oct 27, 1997 · Acceleration, Visibility · CA

Problems with acceleration.