Numerous problems with 1998 jeep cherokee sport. During the first year of owning the vehicle the vehicle was at the dealer 12 times for rust marks on the vehicle which the dealer described as fall out and they insisted it was something the consumer had done to cause it to happen so soon, the electrical system failed, as the consumer was driving all the gauges went out and the vehicle just stopped, the air condition and radio were inoperative and still is, there was a thumping noise which was attributed to the rotors which was supposedly fixed. The most recent problem was with the power windows.
1998 Jeep Cherokee body complaints
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Three months after the purchase of the vehicle, rust marks appeared. The electrical system malfuntioned with out any warning. There have been problems with the air conditioner and the radio. There is a thumping noise in the rotors that was fixed but the noise still remains.
Consumer states a mold odor has developed in vehicle. Dealer fumigated, then removed carpet, however, the problem still exists. Manufacturer notified.
Consumer states that the truck piston, that holds up the truck snapped, without any effort, making it impossible for the truck to stay up when open, which may cause bodily harm if released. Nlm
While backing up the consumer heard a loud noise, upon checking the consumer noticed that the liftgate had fallen, the consumer attempted to lift the gate back up when the plastic piece that hooks onto the bottom of the liftgate broke awayhitting the consumer on the head. Nlm
My vehicle was turned on in park; while in park for less than 2 minutes the vehicle went from park to reverse; vehicle was stopped by hitting a tree. Now my trunk is damaged, and my power locks don't work; if I understand correctly there is a federal investigation going on with my particular brand of jeep; the dealer said they will not fix my jeep; so what I am suppose to do.
After parking vehicle, consumer applied emergency brake and the button and spring popped out. Dealed ordered the parking brake lever assembly .*ak the emergency brake was fixed, but the consumer states that he was not satisfied. The front passenger door was not closing properly due to missing bolts.
As I have reported, I have had numerous serious issues with this vehicle and I do not feel it is a safe car. This vehicle has also been recalled twice, for front brake rotors and defective air bag module, (replaced and moved from under the passanger seat front to under the console). I have contacted chrysler corp. With this same information and my feelings that this vehicle is not safe and am awaiting a reply. I do not expect any monetary or new vehicle etc., I'm just reporting the safety problems I have had with this vehicle to any and all agencies to have something on record. I wish to state also that the dealership I bought this vehicle from have been very accomodating and there has never been a problem with them at any time.
The speedometer, fuel gauge, tachometer, and other parts on the instrument panel become inoperative while driving. Nlm
Whenever it rains water enters into passenger's compartment, wetting mats and carpet, which could cause mold to grow inside passenger's compartment. This could esult in a health hazard to occupants of vehicle. Also, problem could cause various electrical problems. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has sealed windows, but problem has reoccurred, dealer believed problem was linked to blower unit. Please provide any further details.
Fuel gauge moves up and down while driving. I can never determine how much fuel I have in the tank at any given time. Also, the electrical system causes the power locks not to work properly on hot/humid days. Dealer could not fix locks successfully.
Brake pedal pad fell off.
Transmission cooler line quick connect fitting failed causing leakage.
Was replacing speaker wire harness. Had noticed door was warped. Took to dealer & mechanic indicated door panel had to be replaced due to warping. Drilled hole in panel to secure panel to door.
Hatchback. Steering column boot.
Since 1/99, we have encountered numerous times...the airbag light comes on, the spedometer/tachometer read "o"...sometimes includes all gauges (gas, oil pressure, etc). Also, had window motor and radio front replaced...related????
When using remote lock, horn sounds off full blast until horn fuse blows.
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