Both front power windows failed within 6 weeks of each other. The windows fell into the doors without warning. The first was fixed with the replacement of the worm gear drive and regulator assembly, the 2nd just occurred yesterday but is the same repair.
1999 Jeep Cherokee visibility complaints
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While driving rear left side window suddenly dropped down into the door. This past saturday the right side window dropped down. *ak both front power windows' regulator assembly and steel cable broke. Dealer replaced front window regulator, but the replacement parts are identical to the old one which concerned the consumer that all windows might drop at the same time without warning.
The defroster failed, as a result, visibility was impaired. *ak the consumer stated the defrosted failed seven times since the vehicle was purchased. The air bag control module was replaced, the right front window did not work. *jb
The driver side and passenger side windows slid down into the door. There was popping noise prior to the incident. This was caused by a plastic part in the door regulator breaking.
While driving, passenger side window completely fell into door. Power window motor still appeared to work, but the window wouldn't rise. Brought to dealership for repair and was notified that regulator was broken and needed to be replaced.
Plastic clip on window regulator failed while vehicle in motion. Window fell into door & startled driver at highway speed almost causing accident. New unit from dealer has been redesigned w/ metal component but no recall on obvious problem/safety defect.
The driver and passenger windows failed, which was caused by an inoperative regulator.*jb
Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without warning the front or rear windows would fail and stick in the seal causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts
While in motion, the drivers side window suddenly dropped into the door. The regualtor had worn and broke. *jg ts
The defogger for heat venilation will not blow out heat. The blend air door arm broke off this is part of the heater box. Causing fog on the outiside of the window. The dealer is aware of the problem. Mr
The design of the power window regulator motor assembly appears to be flawed. There is a small plastic "clip" that is heat melted to the nylon movement assembly during manufacturing. This clip receives a great deal of stress during window operation and is doomed to fail from the beginning. When the clip fails, the window will "unexpectantly" drop into the door often resulting in broken or damaged glass. This could result in an accident if a driver is not prepared for this failure.
Window regulators---driver's window fell in the driver's door while vehicle was parked & unoccupied--metal gear had worn the plastic teeth down causing the window to fall into the door---the passenger front window fell at result of the window regulator also failed for the same reason
Both driver and passenger front window glass has unexpectedly fallen into door. Was advised by dealer that this was a rare occurrence and they have fixed one side under warranty and the other will be repaired next week. Both occurrences occured at speed and suddenly. Was advised that the windows are held by plastic clips that failed. This is very dangerous and an obvious problem that should be recalled and replaced with proper fasteners for an SUV type vehicle.
Consumer had the rotors replaced twice and is currently in need of new rotors again.
While driving electrical system malfunctioned. Windows would not come down. Please provide any further information, and vehicle identification number.
Power assisted windows failed and needed to be replaced for driver and passenger side doors. Dealership has replaced regulator for the power windows. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Severe vibration was detected coming from the front end, correct rotors. Passenager power windows will not operate with out messing with the window lock button, the problem is intermittent.
The lower steering shaft failed and the steering gear was worn causing a catch in the steering wheel. Nlm
While driving down highway, drivers side front window lowered completely on its own. Window motor still works, but will not raise that window or lower it.
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
Vehicle has been in shop for rough idle, pulls to the right, replaced passenger side rear window motor, replaced drivers side window motor, front rotors replaced at 9300 miles, transmission fluid leaks, vehicle rides like a chevette over bumps and makes creaking noises in front end, sounds like tires will fall off when on rough road, dealer says everything is fine, but it is not. Has the worst ride than any other car I have ever had. Vehicle makes horrible klunking noise when shifted from park to reverse. Sounds like transmission is going to fall on ground. Vehicle jumps into gears. On 7/30/99, I had started the vehicle and was standing behind vehicle when it jumped out of park to reverse and proceeded to throw me under the vehicle and then rolled over my legs.
Power windows stop working, this time everything on the driver's door not working (windows, locks, rear view mirror adjustment); this is the third time, has gone back and forth between passenger side and driver side.
Driver's and passenger's windows intermittently were dropping off the track while traveling. Dealer was notified and repaired passenger's side. Later on, problem reoccurred on driver's side. Dealer notified, and appointment given. *ak
Fog light shortage from the interior switch, rear left shock squeaks non stop at low speeds, loss of electrical power when A/C is on (hot or cold), grinding noise coming from rear axle when coming out of first gear, noisy dashboard when road is bumpy, small signs of rust starting to appear on exterior, font passenger window does not go up if put down by passenger, driver side window making noise.
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.
Sunroof: in the full open position, between 30 & 50mph, with the side windows up, or partially open, a horriffic vibration is felt in the "cabin" which is irritating to the ears, vocal chords, is so bad, that the radio speakers seem like they are ready to break. Dealer refuses to arrange a meeting with chrysler rep to discuss the problem, which I feel is attributed to a bad design, which jeep is calling "wind buffeting" in the owners manual, indicating they know there is this problem. The starter failed, and rocking the vehicle to a better spot on the starter allowed it to start, but vehicle is still sluggish starting at times, seeming as though the batter is weak. Jeep will not replace starter until a total failure. Brakes.. Bad vibration due to apparent warped rotors. These are being replaced on warranty without dispute, indicating that chrysler knows there is a problem with the rotors. This vehicle seems to be the "lemon of the fleet" only giving a maximum of 14.5mpg, highway, and less in city only, and does not idle smooth.
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