Casting sand (from the factory) in the cooling system caused the engine to overheat. Engine replacement was necessary at 52,000 miles since the casting sand was throughout the entire engine. A tsb had been issued on the subject.
1999 Jeep Cherokee engine complaints
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Erratic, intermittent instrumentation cluster, failure (shut-down) while driving, including speedometer, oil pressure gauge, amp gauge, temperature gauge, odometer,gas gauge and tachometer gauge. Isolated occurrences without warning made it difficult to explain. Because of safety concerns this equipment failure as noted in company service bulletins (081599) should have been reported to the vehicle owners and repaired at chrysler expense.
While driving the vehicle stall and would not restart.
The vehicle stalled and shut down without prior warning. Dealer was aware of the problem. Ts gear shift selector light was inoperative. Transmission shifted hard and slipped on acceleration. Found wrong fluid in transmission. Ignition cylinder loose. Dealer advised this was normal. Transmission banged when put in reverse.
Consumer stateed the rear carrier bearings in the rear axel were worn. * ts consumer stated the vehicle was running hot, the dealer replaced the thermostat and gasket.
One of the engine pistons blew a hole in side of engine. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified . Feel free to provide any further information.
I have talked to various jeep cherokee owners and researched on the internet. This seems to be a very common problem with the 4.0 liter cherokee. I think it is a health related issue due to the fact the co2 gases are leaking out under the engine compartment and could enter into the interior of the vehicle.
Rear axle makes noises. Independent mechanic confirmed that exterior bearings or rear differential needs to be replaced. Dealer was informed and had no explanation for where the problem comes from.*ak noise is heard while driving and accelrating. The noise increases with the speed of the vehicle. Vehicle also needs rear brake work, the serpentine belt is cracked, and the head gasket is leaking.
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Engine light came on and the vehicle stalled, vehicle was towed to dealer. *ak while the consumer was driving on highway the engine light came on and the consumer exited the highway and parked the vehicle, but was unable to restart the vehicle, also the freeze plug malfunctioned causing the # 5 piston to melt. The manufacturer stated that the consumer drove the vehicle while it was overheating but the consumer pointed out that the freeze plug and the overheat light were defective.
Insured hit brakes and there were no brakes, the vehicle went into ditch and caught fire, insured stated that prior electrical problems were not resolved. Claim number 47-420-794.
The vehicle died at stop light, and would not restart, insured left to call tow service approximately 15-20 minute later when he came back, the engine compartment was on fire. Claim number 25-5566-210.
While insured was driving on wet pavement, he lost control of the vehicle and a hit tree,vehicle then caught on fire, insured feels that this loss was due to a manufacturer defect. Claim number 13-7350-903.
Vehicle stalled at a stop light and would not restart, consumer left to call a towing service and when he came back there was a fire in the engine compartment, claim 25-5566-210.
Passenger's door doesn't open, and alarm system goes on and off intermittently. Also, muffler system drags all the way down to floor. Dealership is aware of problem.
While driving vehicle stalled out and died without warning. Dealer has replaced crank and cam sensor.
While driving the vehicle comletely shut down, as a result the vehicle hydroplaned and only stopped after skidding back and forth across the interstate and spinning several times, the dealer has not been able to find or repair the problem but they believe it is an electrical problem. Nlm
While driving, consumer hit the brakes, the brakes failed and vehicle went into a ditch and caught on fire, the engine had caught on fire and caused brakes to fail, consumer stated there were many electrical problems with the vehicle that were not resolved, claim 47-4201-794.
Oxygen sensor failed. Yh
Whenever starting vehicle up & running, vehicle would make loud noises & oil pressure would go up. It was a constant noise, like it was knocking against something inside. Took to dealership & was informed by mechanic the noise was normal for jeeps.
While driving in heavy traffic engine rod failed, causing the engine to completely shut down, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
On two occasions vehicle stalled out while travelling on highway at 50 MPH. Vehicle was inspected/repaired on two occasions, and problem still occurring.
The main belt in the engine compartment broke twice, causing vehicle to stall unexpectedly, and resulting in a crash. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. Also problems with the windows.
Water leaks into dashboard from seam leak a-pillar&firewall. Surge solenoid failed setting off check engine light
Possible engine failure caused the vehicle to catch on fire while in consumers garage. Nlm
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While driving vehicle stalled. Then shortly afterwards consumer noticed smoke then fire in the engine compartment, cause unknown.
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