1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee lights problems

Filed Aug 26, 2013 · Body, Brakes · DC

1996 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to not being notified about several recall notices.

Filed Apr 30, 2013 · Body, Electrical · 190,125 miles · MO

Jeep advertises that there grand cherokees can withstand water up to 20 inches deep. I beg to differ and I have been lied to. Was driving through my neighborhood on my way to a buddy's house a few blocks away, I hit a small puddle on my way and my engine just seized up and everything went ballistic. Measured the puddle and it was a whopping inch and a half deep. Had my buddy tow me back home to check it out and low and behold, there it was, rod #1 sticking right through my oil pan about an inch. Bent to high [xxx] and sheared right off (note: also noticed the electrical components said "japan" and when I pulled the oil pan and pulled the rod, in big bold letters "china" stamped on the rod") now I have a 6000lb paper weight sitting in my driveway that I can do nothing with. Now if jeep advertises that their vehicles are safe in water up to 20 inches, why did an inch and a half deep puddle hydrolock my engine resulting in rod #1 being shot through the oil pan and all electronics fried? Hmmmm interesting. Also notice how the foreign mass market parts were the only ones to fail. Seems a little fishy. It grinds my gears because I have been a die hard mopar enthusiast since I was born, my father worked for chrysler from the day he graduated to the day he died and slaved for the company and this is the products they are selling to the american public. I smell [xxx]and it pains me to say that I will never ever purchase a chrysler product for the rest of my days........screw chrysler and their fiat owned corporation. I do not support foreign products in any way shape or form. [xxx]= complete crap information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 8, 2004 · Lights · 95,000 miles · FL

Both headlight covers are so discolored and foggy that it cuts down night time driving visibility to less than 50% of its orignal brightnes/. 996 jeep grand,cherokee, 4fx58s3tc335842.

Filed Mar 11, 2004 · Lights · 100,000 miles · MA

The bulbs that illiminated the switch enabling the consumer to turn on the fog light, dim the panel light, and locate the headlight switch, burnt out. As a result, consumer was unable to locate and utilize the components. The bulbs could not be replaced because they were not available from the manufacturer or after market.

Filed Jul 6, 2002 · Lights · VA

Vehicle failed va state safety inspection due to headlamp lenses being discolored due to exposing car to sunlight. I am contacting the dealer on monday morning.

Filed Apr 17, 2002 · Lights · PA

Consumer stated the alarm on dash keeps indcated the doors are open. The dealer has been contacted. Nlm

Filed Apr 17, 2002 · Lights · PA

The gauges on the instrument panel flash on and off and the light is very bright. The consumer removed the fuses so the light would turn off. The dealer has been contacted. Nlm

Filed Dec 28, 2001 · Engine, Lights · CA

Vehicle shut down without prior warning steering wheel locked up. Back wheel bearing were still rubbiing, and headlights go on and off. Dealership is aware of problems.

Filed Mar 14, 2001 · Lights · WA

Dash light's brighten and dim on their own.

Filed Dec 21, 2000 · Lights, Steering · MN

While driving with headlights on, if consumer moves or tilts steering wheel, headlights go out. *ak the tilt steering wheel problem is due to defective design by manufacturer. When the wheel was tilted to the maximum, the multifunction switch connector become unpluged.