1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee: engine overheating

Filed Apr 12, 2002 · Tires · MN · fire

Spare tire causes rear axle to overheat and start a fire. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. *ak the front axle overheated when a spare tire was used causing afire. The front axle and rear axle were replaced.

Filed Jun 29, 2001 · Tires, Transmission · KY

Spare tire causes axle to overheat. Consumer had to replace front axle. Consumer feels that this problem is the same as recall notice1996 models. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.

Filed Apr 28, 2001 · Transmission · IL

While traveling at approximatley 65mph a load knock and vibration began in the front of the car. I pulled of the road and nothing appeared to be leaking so I continued. Everything seemed to be alright until the steering became loose and a terrible smell started to come out of the differential. The differential apparently has overheated and began to release the oil onto the engine block. The dealer mechanic first thought the problem was the cv joints and axles, he replaced them for $500. The problem continued! Then he replaced the hub and bearing assemblies when a noise, consistent with the vehicle speed started. That was another $500! I have now spent $1000 and the problem is still not fixed and apparently this is problem many jeep owners have encountered. It is time they fix this problem!

Filed May 3, 2000 · Tires, Transmission · KY

We had a tire blow out. We pulled over & changed the passenger rear tire with (unused factory supplied spare). Tires on the vehicle were to factory spec. Then drove a total of aproximately 25-28 miles. Owners manual said drive 50 miles an hour and less than 50 miles distance. Approx 10 miles from the flat, there was a strange smell and the jeep started surging. We pulled over at about ten and twenty mile distances to make sure something wasn't leaking or rubbing under the vehicle. Finding nothing we proceded to drive home. When we got home there was a oil/grease looking material running out from the front driverside of the engine compartment, and smoke coming from under the hood. We took it to a local shop the next day. The shop owner said the transfer case had overheated and blown the grease out into the engine compartment. He then called the nearest jeep dealer approximately 40 miles. Their service manager said that some of the jeep grand cherokees had been recalled because the spare tire was not to be used. I called the jeep customer service line and explained to them what happened. They gave me a case number 7077341, and told me that I would have to tow the jeep to the dealer on a flat bed (to not further damage the vehicle) for them to inspect it before they would decide to pay anything on it. After I delivered it to the radcliff dealer on a flat trailer they called back and said that it was damaged and that the would submit the claim to chrysler. We were told on the 28th by the jeep dealer's service manager that jeep would not pay anything because we were the third owner. The vehicle had never had any trouble before and were happy with it. No where in the owners manual did it state that you will damage your vehicle if you use the spare tire supplied by the factory. We don't see how we could be at fault for using the equipment provided by jeep in the manner told. We were told that this is well known by jeep, but they will not give any help on the repairs.

Filed Feb 22, 2000 · Transmission · VA

When the spare tire is used, while in 4- wheel drive mode, front differential overheats, and the vehicle gets stuck in 4-wheel drive. Manufacturer has been notified. A recall has been issued on similar explorer's. However, this vehicle was not included. Manufacturer was not notified.

Filed Nov 28, 1999 · Steering · FL

Regarding the broken shaft in power steering pump, as per dealer (town and country of rock hill) they had never seen such a thing. Drive belt pully came apart, serpentine belt fell off, and ost all coolant, car overheated, and stranded us on the side of I 77. Nightmare. 2) with regard to motor mounts: dealer tells me that it's one of those things. (and not covered under the extended waranty, of course.) every other mechanic says: "motor mounts should last at least 100,000 miles...who's right?

Filed Apr 28, 1998 · Transmission · NJ

Temporary spare tire malfunctioned due overheated front axle.

Filed Aug 22, 1995 · Transmission · NY

While driving 10-20 MPH, transmission overheats, causing vehicle to buck in 1st gear.