When horn is needed in an emergency horn neglects to sound off which could cause near accidents. Also, note horn works intermittently. Consumer has contacted dealer.
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical complaints
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Vehicle was parked at rest area. When consumer returned he saw smoke coming from underneath of vehicle. When he unlatched the hood, consumer noticed that plastic component was on fire, and there were a lot of wires that were melted.
Brake rotors warped, and subsequently replaced with same quality, thus are warped again, causing severe shaking to front end upon braking. Mfg. Zone mgr refuses to correct situation, stating it is wear and tear, (the federal safety agency campaign-00v136000). Starter drags intermittently upon starting with a complete failure at 500 miles. Mfg will not replace starter until it completely fails again. Heat is resricted to drivers feet, and high pitched sound is heard as a result of the restriction. Mfg. Tech service bulletin on file for problem, but dealer calls it normal. Remote control memory side view mirrors will not reset to proper positions, thus causing a safety issue, as mirrors are never in the same place twice. Dealer observed problem and disregarded same. Pittsburgh zone manager contacted by dealer. Mgr refuses to do anything, even though safety issues are involved, as with brakes, mirrors, and starting problem.
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The entire electrical system has to be replaced. Nothing works. Not the windows, the locks, the alarm, nothing! This is the 2nd time for the windows. 1st time was when it was 4 mths old. The engine stalls frequently and jerks on the highway. It often shifts to overdrive for no apparant reason and makes a lot of funny sounds. I've been to the dealer numerous times, each time they have an "oh well, it's still under warranty, just deal with it" attitude. Now, b/c I live in the atlanta area, there's a lot of miles on it, but when I first complained there wasn't many at all. This is ridiculous. One thing that I've done and I encourage others to do, since I can't get satisfaction or assistance from the dealers or manufacturer... I've written, in big bold letters (w/window paint) on my windows, all the things that are wrong with it, and I strongly urge others not to buy a jeep...aka...a lemon! This is ridiculous...something should be done about consumer rip-offs!
The rotors get warped after 3000 miles they fixed it 5 times and it is continuing again, I had the fuel pump replaced, the transmission slips forward after braking they clame that is normal, I had numerous electrical problems ( windows are not closing, radio, etc.
Brakes failed causing front end shimmy. Nlm
Engine repaired eight times due to fuel pump, spark plug and oxygen sensor failures. Yh
Dealer examined and replaced the control unit twice. No help. Idle speed is too low (400mph)! I want jeep to do something. It's a lemon!
Transmission replaced at 2200 mi, persistent driveability problems
Vehicle has had continuous problem with the transmission slipping and lurching forward at stops. The transmission also intermittently slips and makes loud clunking noises while driving. Dealer says that they do not find a problem. Despite over 45 days at
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Strong vibration in steering wheel column when brake is applied firmly at high speed. Driver side windows fails to operate. Defective wiring harness in rear door causes warning chimes when going over bumps or making sharp turns.
While in reverse and going into drive, the vehicle stalled unexpectedly which might have caused an accident. Also, when starting vehicle with the headlight switch on, the headlights go off when instructed to be on. Been to dealer several times. Dealer cannot determine problem, they say it might be the computer module, but have not fixed that part.
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