Dt: contact stated the air conditioner blower motor malfunctioned. Repairs were done at the contact's expense. Also, the air bag warning light came on at different times. *ak the blower motor and wiring harness had to be replaced. The consumer was told they had melted together. Updated 01/04/06.
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical complaints
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1999 defective chrysler grand jeep cherokee.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer experienced repeated problems with the rotors, pads and calipers. The consumer has experienced hard vibration not only in the front end of the vehicle, but the steering wheel, floor, seat and instrument panel. The vibration was so severe the consumer would lose control of the steering wheel. The rotors would heat up, the caliper froze. The intermediate shaft was replaced, the rear latch was lubricated due to squeaking. The battery was replaced because the consumer had a hard time starting the vehicle.
My wife was driving the jeep one day when the air conditioner stopped working. After further adjusting the system, she concluded something must be wrong with the fan, as the heat would not work either. When I took it to oak hill automotive, it turned out that the blower module had melted; when the blower module melted, it also destroyed the control harness. The technician at oak hill automotive commented that if he had fixed one of these, he had fixed a hundred. Also, the control harness was expected to be a custom part, but it was in stock. The cause for the melting is unknown, though the repair shop speculated there might be a short in the system.
99 jeep gc limited 30,000 miles. Replaced rear end. Replaced rotors and pads 3 times. Replace transmission sensor. Replace hood rams. Needs new front differential.
Jeep shutdown while driving on interstate, instrument panel disabled except for the following three indicators: no key indicator, check gage indicator, one beep then the check engine indicator would come on. Would have to wait 15 to 60 minutes before jeep would start again. Took vehicle to dealer and had the following repairs: hanged ignition keyholder on steeling wheel replaced fuel pump (twice). Replaced fuel pump modulator (separate repair). Replaced gage modulator. Problem still occurs, problem resembles service bulletin 081599.
The taillight and brake lights on our 1999 jeep grand cherokee burn out every 2 months. The light holder for the bulbs melts due to the heat from the bulbs and after replacing the bulbs four times the holder has melted enough that there is no contact with the bulbs thus no taillights or brake lights. I have noticed this problem with several of the same models around town. The dealer is willing to sell a new light fixture for $150.00 plus labor. If I pay this just to have the same problem happen again within a year this is not right. Today I read where gm recalled 1mil SUV for this very problem.
The rollover valve gas tank and fuel pump leaked. Also, consumer complained of brake problems, such as caliper replacement every 6 months. In addition, ignition malfunctioned. Consumer attempted to start the vehicle at least 3 times before it actually started.
Whenever the headlights were in use the switch failed to work properly for either turning the headlights on or off. The head lights would also flash on and off intermittently while driving. This caused poor visibility for the driver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the technician was unable to resolve the electrical problem.
1999 jeep grand cherokee limited. Only 45,000 miles. Vehicle stalled when making turns and now stalls when operating at high speeds. Last time vehicle was traveling approximately 65 miles an hour and stalled. Usually the vehicle will start back up as soon as it is put in neutral and you turn the key. But on some occasions vehicle has had to sit for approximately 15 minutes before starting again. Vehicle has been towed to a dealership on 2 occasions and each time when it arrives and is checked by mechanics it starts up. Mechanics and computer checks revealed no problem at the dealership. People have said that is possibly a computer problem in the vehicle and the reason the dealers found nothing wrong is the computer resets itself each time the jeep is restarted. Not sure but the dealerships cannot give me any advice on what to do to fix the problem. I cannot afford another vehicle and I am worried that vehicle stalling at high speeds is going to result in an accident. Please let me know if this is a problem you have found in other jeeps and if you know a remedy. Jeep has also had electrical problems in the past such as two auto door locks going bad, air conditioner went bad, and the battery failed. Not sure if this is related somehow or not. Check of past owner records shows maintenance for check engine light at 21418 miles (2/19/01) and 33488 (2/28/02) and automatic transmission problems at 33488 miles.
The vehicle experienced multiple problems. The horn failed. The interior lights failed. The door locks were inoperative. The ABS light and the brake light came on and remained on. The vehicle overheated when at idle for more than a few minutes. This problem has been addressed more than three times with no resolution. The brakes vibrated and this has been a problem since the first year of purchase. The consumer has requested jeep to buy back the vehicle. Mr scc
The vehicle experienced the following problems: no horn, interior lights, or door locks, the ABS/brakes lights were on, continuous overheating when idled, despite repeated brake work, they were still a problem, the dashlights didn't get bright as normal, hissing noise in the brakes (booster was replaced), blower motor was inoperative along with mode position (replaced blower motor resister wiring harness), front pinion seal leaked and was replaced, there was a broken bolt in the rear stabilizer bar (removed), when the vehicle was placed in drive from park, it shifted hard (replaced driveshaft), the control module was replaced, the brakes pulsated on numerous occasions (tsb was completed), the blower module was replaced, all gauges stopped working,all warning light would come on, the engine temperature climbed higher than normal (replaced the fan power transmitter), the windshield wipers had become inoperative, and the arm had broken (replaced the rear arm). The consumer requested the dealer to back the vehicle. Mr scc
The driver side door did not lock with the automatic locking system.
The air bag light was intermittent. *jb the passenger side window and the driver side lock assembly was inoperative. The dealer was not willing to do anything to help. Scc
While driving on the nj trnpke, the vehicle lost power and coasted towards the shoulder. Driver pulled over, and opened the hood, and didn't notice anything. While on the ramp, the vehicle started smoking and the thermometer gauge had begun to rise. The vehicle then bursted into flames . *ak the consumer states that as they got on the ramp, a passing driver waved, and the consumer looked in the rear view mirror and saw the smoke coming from the engine compartment, possible ecectrical system failure.
The vehicle exhibits a sag/hesitation following a partial cool down restart, possibly an oxygen sensor problem. While making hard left turns at slow speeds (such as a u-turn), the airbag warning light illuminates and a audible chime is activated. The right side brake light assembly is burnt (internally) due to some kind of electrical overheating. The vehicle shifts hard, misses shifts, shifts repeatedly at constant speed and on a level grade. The rear differantial "bumps" very hard within 3-20 seconds of coming to a complete stop. An immovable "fog" has developed on the lenses of the composite headlight assemblies.
For 7 to 10 miles when applying brakes there is jerking and pulsation, dealer stated that front brake rotors were warped.*ak consumer states keyless remote works intermittently. The battery failed, the head lights come on by themselves when it was in auto setting and the parking lights also come on at times due to multifunction switch failure.
On several occasions consumer had problems with the catalytic converter being plugged, manufacturer notified.
Clunks constantly when shifting from park to reverse, goes in excess of 13mph and there is a electrical problem. I am on my third battery. It's been to 2 dealerships numerous times with the problem not being resolved, including arbitration!
While turning igniton switch vehicle would not start without servel tries . Dealer was contacted, and stated that fuel seal needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
Dead battery from overnight flickering of lights. Difficulty with lowering/raising right front passenger window, appears to have no power. Left headlamp appears to be burned out, when ride over bump it goes on. Lights/headlights on dashboard flicker on/off while car is in garage parked. When driving and lights flicker on/off, it appears to get a surge of power and car surges forward.have taken to dealer and they cannot find anything wrong with it.
All dash guages spin around, tachometer is inoperative and speedometer is blank.
The rear brake lights have failed 6 times. Nlm
Came home from work, parked car in driveway. Within 5 minutes a fire erupted in the engine compartment. I called the fire department who extinguished the fire. The car was declared a total loss. Neither daimler chrysler nor my insurance company could determine the origin of the fire.
Noone in car, electrical fire, car totally burned, crysler taking no resonsibility.
Electrical system : instrument panel: cluster module works intermittently. Speedometer and all gauges would go down without prior warning. Dealer has not found remdy, and advised consumer that problem was not a safety defect. Defect could probe consumer into an automobile accident with speedometer not working.
Vehicle stalling is leaving my family wde open for rear and side impact. This lemon should not be on the road, and the selling dealer stated ther is no more he could do for our vehicle.
Driving 35 MPH at which time smoke began to emanate from rear of vehicle and quickly began to fill entire interior. After pulling over, shutting off engine and exiting vehicle, opened back passenger side door to see flames which appeared to be coming from underneath back passenger seat (right side). Within a matter of seconds, flames had spread throughout entire interior and engulfed entire vehicle. Vehicle was declared a total loss at the scene by attending police and firefighters.
Differential side pinion bearings replaced.
Abs light, and brake light came on, indicating a brake malfunction.*ak wiring to the right wheel speed sensor was cut by lower control arm. The vehicle has electrical and suspension problems. Driver and passenger side power windows inoperative. Fuel pump failed. Vehicle is leaking transmission fluid due to pan gasket failure. Fuel is leaking from fuel tank due to defective fuel sending unit seal. Abs light, air bag lights are on and A/C blinkers are not working due to ignition switch looses. Vehicle makes noise due to power steering gear assembly failure.
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