1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee: power window failure

Filed Sep 8, 2014 · Electrical · 135,620 miles · CA

Help! We have been experiencing random electrical malfunctions for more than two (2) years with no end in sight. We've gone to two (2) local jeep dealerships and spent more than $2,000.00 to find and repair the problems only to have the same problems return over and over: 1.) all dash / instruments and lights such as the check engine, check gauges, speedometer, tachometer (including the air bag) come on & stay on. 2.) the fuel & battery gauges fluctuate and then the gauges fail to register.. 3.) the windows, sunroof and all doors often fail to operate... The windows do not operate when the engine is running. We believe our problems may have to do with the tipm module. Just saw on the news that several jeeps have had the same problems, and it showed exactly the same thing that is happening to my 1999. It is now 2014, and they have never been able to fix it. At first, one dealership said no charge for service because they (the dealer) had contacted chrysler. Chrysler it seemed had assumed the responsibility, but when these problems kept happening and happening they give up, and put the burden on us. This is an electrical problem which we believe chrysler has all assumed the responsibility by their first actions. We need to get this fixed. These problems were not caused by us. We are dealing with electrical problems beyond our control? We believe these are problems known to the manufacturer. This is a dangerous situation, if the air bag won't work, or the windows won't open. Please see the link below to the cbs news video report. Http://www.cbsnews.com/news/auto-group-says-nerve-center-defect-behind-chrysler-problems.

Filed Sep 8, 2014 · Electrical · 135,620 miles · CA

Help! We have been experiencing random electrical malfunctions for more than two (2) years with no end in sight. We've gone to two (2) local jeep dealerships and spent more than $2,000.00 to find and repair the problems only to have the same problems return over and over: 1.) all dash / instruments and lights such as the check engine, check gauges, speedometer, tachometer (including the air bag) come on & stay on. 2.) the fuel & battery gauges fluctuate and then the gauges fail to register.. 3.) the windows, sunroof and all doors often fail to operate... The windows do not operate when the engine is running. We believe our problems may have to do with the tipm module. Just saw on the news that several jeeps have had the same problems, and it showed exactly the same thing that is happening to my 1999. It is now 2014, and they have never been able to fix it. At first, one dealership said no charge for service because they (the dealer) had contacted chrysler. Chrysler it seemed had assumed the responsibility, but when these problems kept happening and happening they give up, and put the burden on us. This is an electrical problem which we believe chrysler has all assumed the responsibility by their first actions. We need to get this fixed. These problems were not caused by us. We are dealing with electrical problems beyond our control? We believe these are problems known to the manufacturer. This is a dangerous situation, if the air bag won't work, or the windows won't open. Please see the link below to the cbs news video report. Http://www.cbsnews.com/news/auto-group-says-nerve-center-defect-behind-chrysler-problems.

Filed Feb 3, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 190,000 miles · WA

Fuel/propulsion: the vehicle will run after starting for 5-8 minutes then the RPM's drop to 300 and acts like its going to stall; then.the car begins bucking, jerking, and revving up. There are loud clunks from the engine compartments. I have replaced the cam & crankshaft sensors, throttle position sensor and no change yet. Next I am going to replace the fuel pump, filter, the fuel line between them. Air bags: the airbag light goes on and off. The only fix I have read about is the clock spring...talk about money pit!! Brakes: yes. Front brakes have locked up and caused issues. Discs and calipers have been replaced. Also, driver's side break light is not functional. The tail lights work, but once the brake is depressed, the right and top lights work, but the driver's light is off. And just for fun...I've had to replace both side mirrors due to internal springs failing as well as both front window regulators and motors. When I went to autozone to get parts, they correct window regulator was under the 2000 model year; 1999 did not fit. We are gonna get rid of this jeep...chrysler needs a lesson in taking responsibility. We'll buy a toyota.

Filed Nov 26, 2007 · Visibility · MO

Driver-side window fell into door and will not roll up. Upon research online, hundreds if not thousands of other people have had this same problem with faulty parts within the window mechanism. Have not done any work or replacement yet.

Filed Apr 29, 2004 · Visibility · 35,000 miles · IN

Intermittently consumer cannot get the windows to roll up or down. Dealer informed the consumer that the window motor regulator needed to be replaced.*ak old regulator was replaced by a new one designed by the manufacturer.

Filed Jan 7, 2004 · Visibility · 10,728 miles · MA

Passenger front window regulator failed at 10,728 miles. Driver front window regulator failed at 18,670 miles. Passenger front window regulator replaced at 31,448 miles. All these instances resulted in the windows not operating for some period of time.

Filed Sep 18, 2003 · Brakes, Transmission · 60,000 miles · IL

Had car 1 yr, 62,xxx mi; when we test drove with 36,xxx miles, the brakes shook violently when braking; dealer installed new rotors; 3 months later I replaced brakes; 3 months after that vibrating again - rotors turned and replaced brakes again; brakes are squeaking again now; in shop for third time for transmission problems - slips gears, clunking in low gears, won't shift, surges ahead when stopping; revs up prior to shifting; dealer keeps replacing parts to fix the problem; replaced 2 electrical window regulators (drivers & passengers side). This gorgeous vehicle is a nightmare.

Filed Jul 9, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · VA

Broken window motor, seat belt mounting bolts, leaking rear shock absorbers, etc...*mr the consumer felt jeep should fix the outstanding problems with the axles and the transmission and give a warranty for the power train. The vehicle experienced a noise while in motion. Also the broken window lift leaked, the rear absorbers failed, the rear passenger window leaked air, the seat belt mounting bolts failed,and a potential fire hazard on the manifold debris shield, the brake pedal pulsated wildly(front were rotors turned), the passenger window had stuck shut, the exterior mirror had broken off, and the transmission slammed into reverse. There was a buzz in the rear which had progressed to a howl. Refer to odi# 10027025 *scc *jb *jb *jb

Filed Jun 14, 2002 · Visibility · FL

All of the windows in this jeep have stopped working over time. The first time was jan. 27, 2000 (shortly after purchase) rht front window stopped working and regulator was replaced. On april 28, 2000 the passenger front window stopped working and regulator replaced. On october 6, 2000 the passenger front door window stopped working again and the regulator was replaced again. On june 26, 2001 the driver front window and the passenger rear window stopped working and the regulators were replaced. Finally on june 4, 2002 the drivers rear window has stopped working. This time the dealership says that the jeep is out of warranty and wants to charge to $217.00 to replace the regulator. The jeep was covered on the other previous instances. I feel that there is an ongoing problem with the windows in this vehicle. I am afraid that one day all of the windows will fail on it making it impossible to get out of this vehicle if I am in an accident or other incidence.

Filed Sep 10, 2001 · Visibility · SC

Within a year had power window motors replaced due to regulator/motor failure. Currently, problem appeard to be reoccurring. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer vehicle was not covered under a recall, and warranty expired. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Feb 6, 2001 · Brakes, Transmission · AK

While traveling over 60mph vehicle shimmies and shakes. Rotors have been turned and replaced several times. *ak the consumer considers the vehicle to be a lemon. The vehicle had been eight times to dealership and was out of service for repairs for 13 calendar days. The problems were window motor failure. Bad brake rotors occured five times. Noise in the rear of the vehicle due to bearings failure. The vehicle vibrates when brakes are applied.

Filed Nov 23, 1999 · Engine, Visibility · NH

I will be stopped at a light or in traffic when all of a sudden the RPM's will become very erratic. The needle will jump up and down from 700 to 200 to 0 etc. The vehicle has stalled on several occasions in the middle of traffic almost causing a rear end collision. The problem only happens when the car is in drive, with foot on the brake. Been to dealership several times. They have connected a chrysler co-pilot to monitor and record problem. Have recorded problem several times. Currently waiting for a response. I do know of 3 other people with 1999 grand cherokees that have the same problem. Since the vehicle does stall out in the middle of traffic, it does represent a safety issue. Since this obviously is not exclusive to me, chrysler needs to fix the problem immediately, or take back the vehicle. Again this is a brand new jeep. For the record, I have had other defects with this vehicle, although minor compared to this one. Defects include rattles, window motor failures etc.