*ak consumer states transmission does not shift the way it should, there is a delay when going into gear and it makes a noise, rear seal, pan gasket, and cooler lines leaking, humming in engine at 59-62 MPH, the wiper blades failed, while using remote there is a grinding noise coming from door area, the right front rotor is worn, the deqler replaced the front brake pads, and headlights need to be adjusted.
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee visibility complaints
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Consumer states that the air conditioning unit has been completely replaced and still fails to function.
Consumer has had recall, 00v136, work done, however rotors continue to warp, ABS module needed repaired, brakes are noisy, brakes pulsate, and ABS light illuminates, because of brake problems, tires had to be replaced and rotated often, dealer stated there may be a hazardous condition in the future with the ABS. *slc
Fan motor failed with air conditioner on also affecting defroster,heater.
Windshield failed. Nlm
When the outside temperature drops below freezing the front windshield wipers move so slowly(1 pass takes 5-7 seconds) that they can not keep the windshield clear of debree and create a driving hazard. The dealer verified the problem but everything is within specs so they can not do anything about it. They also verified that this problem happens with all 1997 jeep grand cherokees under these conditions.
Front brakes replaced 1 year ago then received recall, winshield washer motor failed,power windows failed. Poor braking and vibration in pedal scraping noise from back end - rear bearings, differential, brakes and rotors need replacement.
Power side view mirror will automatically point down towards floor. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer numerous times, and was not able to diagnose defect; therefore, could not fix it.
While driving on different occasions, consumer's brakes failed, dealer could not locate problem any of the times the vehicle was brought it, the consumer because of safety traded the vechicle in, now there is a recall 00v136 regarding the brakes and the consumer is requesting that he is reimbursed for the loss that was taken when the vehicle was traded in.
1)"front sway link eliminator bars" both failed after front cv joint replacement causing very poor/dangerous handling. Dealer refuses to consider that prior removal caused damage, says they were rusty. 2) windshield wipers fail while going over bumps. Dealer refuses to cover under warranty. Wants nearly $400 for repair. 3) door locks, dome lights lock and unlock by themselves while vehicle is running or not, causing passangers/keys to be locked inside. Dealer refuses to fix. 4) check engine light comes on and vehicle fails to start, after several minutes vehicle then starts. Dealer refuses to believe there is a problem and won't fix under warranty.
Front brake pad failure caused the vehicle to shake and pull. Yh
Rear wiper failure during heavy rain, motor replaced
I have had the following failures: fuel guage/ brakes (3) times/engine mount, and water pump, brought the vehicle in (5) times before they fixed the transmission, rear windshield wipers quit working, and then restarted. Also cd player died. Is this a lemon?
Light bulb failed on the front panel. Nlm
When driving at any speed vehicle wouldn't shift properly from first to second gear, and was shifting very hard. Lock on the driver's side door isn't locking properly. Also, water pump was replaced/ driver's side window motor went out, and there was a leakage in the sun roof which caused water to leak into vehicle on driver's side.
Rear windshield wipers fuse keep blowing out, which causes the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
Air leak in the passenger door, unable to be rectified. Mjs
Rear windshield wiper failed. Yh
Brake pads failed.
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