Letter from consumer regarding a safety recall on two of his vehicles (1998 jeep grand cherokee and 1995 jeep grand cherokee) : response expected. *smd recall regarding rear structure reinforcement.
1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee body problems
49 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 149,000.
- owner complaints
- 49
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 149,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Body14
- Body: door: hinge and attachments10
- Body: door7
- Body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut2
- Body: hatchback/liftgate1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Jeep Grand Cherokee body problems in other years
Related recalls
Structure
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).
Recall number 13V252000 · Recall details
What 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of a manufacturer's recall related to the fuel system, gasoline, structure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bolts were rusted and needed to be replaced before the recall repair could be performed. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The federal safety agency campaign number was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. ...updated 02/19/16 *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the driver side door suddenly became unsecured. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The front passenger side door also experienced the exact failure. In addition, while parked on an incline, the vehicle would erroneously move down the incline. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed that the parking function within the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that while driving, the interior headliner would become unsecured. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving over a bump at approximately 25 MPH, the tow hitch detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the dealer denied the remedy to be performed because the rear end of the frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 jeep laredo. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the part needed was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the technician refused to perform the recall repair and implement the remedy since the bolts securing the rear bumper were corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 240,000.
I have received several recall notices over a number of years regarding the potential for fire in the case of a rear-end collision. The repair negotiated is to add an oem tow bar. The dealers claim they have not received the replacement parts or any word as to when they will be available. After waiting several years, I followed the instructions on the recall notice and had an oem tow bar installed at my expense and mailed the receipts, as instructed, to the address given along with the promise to refund the cost of repair within 60 days of verifying the paperwork. I have received nothing after several months -- except another identical recall notice. This problem has been known for a number of years. Yet no action has been taken by jeep (chrysler) either to repair the defect or refund the cost of having it done myself....updated 05/14/15 *bf updated 9/16/2015
Questions about the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee body
Does the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee have body problems?
Owners have filed 49 complaints about the body of the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 149,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee body?
Yes, 1 recall: 13V252000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have the most body problems?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee model years with the most body complaints are 2005 (405 complaints), 2006 (119 complaints) and 1996 (85 complaints).
Other 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Transmission 247Brakes 113Acceleration 81Fuel system 81Engine 74Electrical 40Steering 32Airbags 30Visibility 29Tires 21Suspension 18Lights 12Locks 8Seat belts 8Wheels 5Seats 4
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