1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee tires problems

Filed Oct 28, 2010 · Tires · 163,097 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 jeep grand cherokee equipped with goodyear wrangler radial (p) tires, size p235/75r15. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle began to shake. The contact pulled over and noticed that all four tires were out of round and had bubbles on the sidewalls. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the tires were replaced with another set of the same tires. A week later, the failure occurred again. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was 163,097 and the current mileage was 165,660.

Filed May 12, 2010 · Tires · FL

I had a uniroyal tire explode inside the vehicle. The tire was being used as a spare inside a 97 jeep grand cherokee. When it exploded it bent the rear hatch hinges out 2 inches and shredded all the plastic trim pieces causing over two thousand dollars in damages. Thank god there wasn't anyone in the vehicle.

Filed May 13, 2004 · Tires · 71,976 miles · IL

I own a 1997 jeep grand cherokee that I bought as a 'demo' in march, 1997. In it was a space saver spare. This jeep has full time 4-wd. Last thursday, 5/6/2004, I had my first flat tire ever with this car, and I mounted the space saver spare. I drove about 20 miles before I had to stop due to the front differential's heat and resulting blue smoke as it burned up inside. In your database, there is a recall for 1996 jeep grand cherokees with full time 4-wd: recall number is 98v006000. Jeep/chrysler has given me no satisfaction when confronted with this information -- that my 1997 had the same issue as the 1996's, that they sold me a defective "booby trapped" car, and that I shouldn't be liable for any damage caused by the defect that they, in fact, knew about and said nothing to 1997 owners. So far, damage to the vehicle has been $516, but may reach $1500-$2000 before it's fixed. The car is currently at naperville jeep (630‑505‑8282 -- jeep service dept). I got no notification of this defect since 1997's were not recalled. I have not been offered a full sized spare kit either. Why no recall on the 1997's with full time 4-wd too? How about other years?

Filed Mar 2, 2004 · Tires · 103,000 miles · GA

While driving 65 MPH rear passenger's tire tread separated, causing a blow out. Consumer managed to pull over to replace tire. Dealerships mechanic was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Apr 19, 2003 · Tires · OH

To whom ever I am speaking too, I recently purchased a vehicle at a local public auction. It has the firestone wilderness r15 tires that were on the recall. I was wondering if I can still get the recall, and get new tires. These tires are not safe, and I encounter a bumpy ride. The vehicle I bought is a jeep grand cherokee, and the car was a theft recovery, so the firestone tires were on the car, so no recall could of been done. The tires may still be dangerous, and I was wondering what to do to get new ones. Thanks, I would be thankful to hear back from you.

Filed Apr 2, 2003 · Tires · FL

The left front tire experienced tread separation, which caused extensive damage to the left front end.

Filed Sep 6, 2001 · Brakes, Steering · IL

While driving down a steep hill, vehicle began to shimmy, brakes locked, and consumer had no control of vehicle, it was determined by a mechanic that vehicle contained two cracked axles on the front end, trac bar was replaced, as well as wheel bearings.

Filed Aug 21, 2001 · Tires · MI

Vehicle was going 40mph and the rear passenger's tire blewout. No warning, it suddenly blew out. Vehicle started swaying, and consumer saw smoke from back tire. Half of the tire was gone. Original tires, size p225/75r15 on a 1997, jeep grand cherokee with 52,000 miles.*ak

Filed Aug 1, 2001 · Tires · TN

Vehicle was going 50-55 MPH and consumer noticed road was feeling rough and uneven. Left front tire suddenly blewout. There were no signs before it happened. Consumer has a 1997, grand cherokee, aftermarket tires with 24000 miles on them, and size p225/75r15.*ak tire was a firestone wilderness ht, dot number vdhhawr 179.

Filed Apr 17, 2001 · Tires · GA

Consumer was traveling 65mph on highway and heard a banging noise. Then she heard metal to metal sound. She was able to pull over to shoulders, and noticed that rear passenger's tire tread separated. Goodyear, eagle ls.