When shifting vehicle in reverse it makes a loud noise and vehicle jerks. Dealership replaced tranfer case twice, and rebuiltd the driveshaft.*ak the vehicle would not start due to fuel pump failure. Driver side wiper blade was worn out. Rear differntial was worn, also the rotors were replaced, the fule injection was serviced cleaned the throttle body, power steering fluid was serviced,tires were rotated,pinion bearings, front axles seals replaced.
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee visibility complaints
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The rear brake lights have failed 6 times. Nlm
We have had the rotors "shaved" at 12,000 miles, supposedly replaced at 22,000 miles and started having problems again at 31000 miles car vibrates violently, driver seat belt keeps jamming, the differential had to be replaced and the fuel pump had to be replaced
Driver's side rear window was stuck in upright position until dealer changed regulator hose. Since repair of the hose window shakes and leakes. Please provide further details.
When it is cold windshield wiper blades will only touch at the very ends so they don't clear the windshield and you can't see out, even when the windshield and wiper baldes are completely cleaned. This is a very dangerous condition. The dealer has replaced the blades twice but the problem persists.
Rear window had blownout while vehicle was parked. Had at least 2 windows slightly open at the time. Had happened before in september, 2000. Nothing had hit it.*ak
I have taken my car into either courtesy motors in chico california or normandin jeep in chico california. Each time, my car was returned to me unrepaired. No safety defect listed in summary.
Front/side visibility is restricted due to wide support between front window and side passenger window, I am of average build and drive with my seat almost all the way forward. There is a large blind-spot in this area and several times I have not seen an oncoming vehicle when attempting to pull onto a highway
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.
Have experienced numerous quality problems including the 4 wheel drive grinding and jumping, window function problems, rear washerhose leak into rear compartment, rough transmission into reverse from park, oil gauge failure and engine clicking noise during acceleration. Dealer on many occasions says they are normal for the truck to experience and not to worry. I don't believe them.
Ongoing problem with power window failure on driver's side door. Vehicle been in dealer shop on five occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Please feel free to provide further details.
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.
Electrical sun roof experienced a fire which spread into the interior. Local fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. Vehicle was towed to dealer. Please provide any further details.
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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None of these things have been fixed to date. Dealer was given 2 chances and kept saying they could not see anything. Took to another dealer & they said drive shaft, brakes, pinion & gear, back glass all needed replaced. Would not work on vehicle because of dealer fraud. Bought oct. 1999 new. Had been in service since sept. 1998. Did not want to get involved. No safety defect listed in the summary.
1. Front brake rotors had to be replaced 3 times due to warping; 2. Driver's side window failed to open properly, and neededed to be replaced twice, and 3. Rear drive axle bearing failed. Please provide further information.
All 4 power windows intermittently will not open. Driver's window inoperative for 15 days, parts replaced, now on third repeat of same malfunction.
I am an owner of a 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited v8. I have encountered many problems with this vehicle but some have already been resolved under manufacturer's warranty. A couple problems still exist though. One main problem is that my vehicle occasionally stalls out on me at red lights. It idles very slow (@400 RPM) and this is usually when the vehicle fails on me. I'll lose power to the transmission, but all the electrical items will still work, such as the radio and heater. When the engine dies out, the check engine and airbag lights will display. This problem has been brought to the attention of two dealerships but has not yet been resolved. Another problem I have is that I will feel a big clunk when I am accelerating, usually when I first start to drive off. The second type of clunk I feel is when I put the vehicle in reverse to drive. I will feel a big bang like somebody had hit me from behind. This will specifically happen during the shift from reverse to drive. The third problem I encounter happens when I have my heater on. I will have the control settings set @80's and the air conditioner will operate. I do not have the setting at defrost mode. It is in regular mode and when I want the heat, the AC plus the heat will trigger. I would greatly appreciate it if these problems were looked into. Thank you.
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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.
Since date of purchase wipers did not function, air conditioner intermittently fails to blow air for periods up to 30-60 seconds. Can occur repeatedly, with only seconds in between. Overhead computer system repeatedly sounds alarms that the lift gate is open when it is closed. Rear defroster comes on at its own whim, and at times will not turn off unless key is turned off. Transmission was replaced. On board panic system (integrated with the keyless entry system) goes off at will, sounding the horn and flashing lights. Occurs almost continually when vehicle is locked. The body control module was replaced, numerous attempts at investigating the wiring, replacing connectors and sensors have still left us with the defects. The vehicle is well known in the community because it simply cannot be silenced. We have been told that numerous other 1999 and 2000 models of grand cherokees have had similar problems, especially with respect to the transmission which has caught fire when it failed during driving (as related by a jeep dealer service department) we were lucky my husband noticed a problem before it reached the point of no return. Please contact if additional information is needed, will be happy to provide whatever it necessary to begin an investigation into the plague known as the grand cherokee.
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
While driving at night windows are tinted to dark & very hard to see out. Was looking out back window to back up & failed to notice another vehicle behind jeep. The tint needs to be lightened. Taking vehicle to dealer.
The window on this vehicle has not worked for some time now and I am concerned for the safety of my family. The window does not work at all. I have had this vehicle into our local dealership three times now and they can't seem to fix it nor do they take me seriously. I would appreciate any help I can get.
Rear-back window leaked,reseal failed,had to remove window and reseal, took 4 days. Front differential failed causing front tires to hop during tight turns,diff replaced took 3 days. When stopped at a stop light truck lurches forward almost as if hit from behind, this happens 1 sometimes 2 times at one stoplight, engine revs also increase when this happens, dealer cannot fix. Gas tank is very hard to fill the pump stops before it is full and many times gas spills all over truck and pavement causing a fire hazzard, also gas cap is very hard to remove.
Since buying the veh, loud differential whine at 45+ MPH; front rotors needed to be replaced (warped) at 7500 miles; rear flipper glass leaks; loud grinding noise when pulling away from curb (transfer case fluid replaced after lurching when making tight
The wind drag is not deflecteed properly ,due to design, when the sunroof is open causing roof vibrations and alot of noise inside the cabin of the vehicle. Nlm
I bought two jeep grand cherokee vehicles in april of '99. In both vehicles, the window regulators have stopped working. I can't roll-down the windows, and the problem can't be fixed immediately, because the parts are on a national back-order list, so other jeep owners must be experiencing similar problems.
Driver's side power window does not operate properly, the window does not roll up or down.
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