1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems

Filed Nov 30, 2019 · Electrical · 190,000 miles · CT

Vehicle will stall out when the tilt wheel is utilized, this can happen at any time while the engine is engaged. It appears that wires are being stretched within the steering system. P41/the federal safety agency 14v‑438 dealt with this issue in the "05 model.

Filed Sep 14, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 98,000 miles · NY

I just want to get it fix

Filed Apr 7, 2016 · Electrical · 185,000 miles · TX · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at a low speed, the contact noticed an abnormal sound emitting from the vehicle. After exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the dashboard was on fire and the fire spread to the seats and windshield. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained chest pain and inhaled smoke, but did not receive medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · WI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 25 MPH in a residential area, the rear of the vehicle shook abnormally. The contact experienced an abnormal burnt wiring smell from the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and black smoke was seen from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle burst into flames. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 198,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Apr 12, 2015 · Electrical · 92,000 miles · MI

This vehicle, along with other grand cherokees made in 1994, 1995 and 1996 allows the security system to shut it down completely when it is stopped or moving very slowly. Chrysler acknowledges there is a problem and changed the design in 1996 (the security system was/is wired into the vehicle itself). I have been stranded many times, sometimes in dangerous places, and had to have it towed at now-significant cumulative cost. The vehicle is now deconstructed at courtesy dodge in grand rapids with a new battery and everything in good working condition-- and only 117,000 miles on it. I can't drive nor can I sell it-- and chrysler refuses to do anything about it.

Filed Feb 10, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

1994 grand jeep cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to several problems with vehicle and dealership. *smd the consumer stated the rear brakes, turn signals, and windshield wipers did not work, also, the heater went off every 15-20 minutes, the 4-wheel drive light flashed on the dashboard, due to a bad switch, and there were exposed wires under the dash.

Filed Jul 24, 2013 · Electrical · 290,000 miles · TN · fire

While driving 45 MPH down highway, smoke came out of the vent. The driver pulled to side of roadway as fire came from dash. The fire totally destroyed the vehicle.

Filed Jul 23, 2013 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · KY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, a fire erupted from under the vehicle. The contact quickly exited as the vehicle became engulfed in flames. The vehicle was destroyed, there were no injuries and both a police and fired report was filed. The contact stated that the cause of the fire was due to a wiring harness defect. The failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jul 6, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 170,000 miles · CA

The first month or so, my car would randomly die on me, whether I was stopped at a red light, or driving, regardless what speed I was going. I was able to start the car up immediately afterwards and continue like nothing happened. A few weeks later it wouldn't start at all.called mechanic, he changed the coil. Drove great for a month or so. Then it started doing the same thing. Took the jeep to the shop. Had fuel filter, fuel pump put in. Ran good for a couple of weeks before it started all over again . Progressively got worse. This time before it died it would buck violently a few times due to dying and starting itself up while driving, accompanied with a really weird odor, like rotten eggs. I then pulled over, turn the car off and check to see if my car was on fire (not). Started the car and drove home ,(7 miles). The next day in the process of taking the jeep to the shop, the jeep bucked on and off 3 different times, the smell was intense when a glowing fireball launched out from the rear the size of a baseball scattering all over the freeway. At this point I pulled over and shut the engine off and ran away from it. Called mechanic he drove the jeep to the shop 20 miles. In this process jeep died 2 different times in which it took a while before it would start and drive again. Had cat converter and o2 sensor put in. Drove good no problems for 2 months or so. Problem came back mechanic took the new cat converter of . I drove it for a few weeks until it died now it is parked.

Filed Nov 4, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 142,000 miles · NY

While driving the car engine quits suddenly. Mechanic unable to determine cause. Extremely dangerous when on highway in heavy traffic. Barely escaped serious accident when it happened on rt 81. This has happened on a continuing basis for the past six months. Will get rid of car asap.