Driver side seat snapped from track assembly while driving causing a loss of control of vehicle. No accident resulted as I was able to regain control of vehicle.
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee seats complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 2 MPH, the driver's seat disengaged from the frame and abruptly extended to the back seat. There were no warnings or injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on three separate occasions for identical failures and the driver's seat was replaced. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 52,000 and current mileage was 89,000.
Front passenger side window fell in jan 2008 had repair shop pull window back up - they had "replaced many jeep regulators"; left passenger side window fell apr 2008 had friend wire it up in place because couldn't afford part/repair.
I own a 2001 jeep grand cherokee limited with 87,000 miles. The events leading up to the failure of the ventilation system were (1) rapid fogging of front windshield,(2) fogging of front passenger windows,(3) failure of passenger heat while still maintaining driver heat function, and (4) only cold air release on passenger side of jeep. Consequently,(1) the windshield and front windows do not defog, and (2) no heat whatsoever comes from the passenger side floor and dashboard ventilation system. To correct this problem, a "blend air door" is necessary at a cost of approximately $1,200 inclusive of 7 hours of labor. According to the certified service department at the local jeep dealer and online forums, this has become a very common problem for 2000-2004 jeep grand cherokee limiteds with duel zone ventilation systems.
Wiring in heated driver's seat was exposed and smoldered under the leather seat covering causing the foam cushion to melt and making the heated seat inoperable.
2001 jeep grand cherokee= my vehicle should have been covered under the lemon laws of the us. Equipment failures: - window regulators- replaced 2 - heated seats- both seats have the wires burnt in two in them; possible fire hazard...not covered in recall of a later year - blend doors broke- had to replace all three motors and doors - left turn signal does not function consistently - door lock system is failing: driver's door has quit locking; has to be done manually; back door behind the driver makes a squawking noise when you lock the doors, tailgate is not locking; alarm will go off if you open the door, but it is not locked. _constant small coolant leak.
The bracket holding the seat to the floor has broken near the mounting bolts making the seat rock while sitting in it. I am afraid that if in an accident the seat might come completely off of its mounts.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic because the driver's seat heater failed. The element part# 5072486-ab had to be replaced. When the mechanic took the seat apart to perform the repair it was apparent that the foam rubber cushion burned. The mechanic stated that the burn was caused by part # 5072486-ab. The current and failure mileages were 95,000.*ak updated 07/03/07.
We purchased a 2001 grand cherokee limited from a local dealership with 50,000 miles in may of 2005. No heat from both passenger or drivers side vents. Blend door hinges separated and inop. Recirculation door also inoperable vehicle had 53,500 miles at this time. Drivers seat heater failed at 65,000 miles. Pcm failed at 75,000 miles and this was the only repair covered under warranty. The jeep now has 81,000 miles and we have had vibration and pedal pulsation from the front brakes three times since we purchased the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. The heated seats become extremely hot and the heating system malfunctioned. The failure mileage was 79,000. The contact stated the check engine light continued to come on. The heated seat system was a safety defect. *ak updated 03/07/07
Passenger side digital climate controls do not work. Passenger side ventilation system blows cold air only. Passenger side heated seat doesn't work.
Front drivers seat is broken. It's off the track and the bearings are broken, which could cause the driver to flip to the back seats if in an accident, leaving no one in drivers seat at all.
Purchased '01 jeep new. Driver side heated seat did not work from day one. Heating element replaced at 1,400 miles by dealer. Approximately 2004/60k ps heated seat stopped working. Approximately 2005/90k while driving driver side heated seat became unbearably hot and smoking. Pulled car over, turned off switch, have not turned on since for fear of car fire.
2001 grand cherokee laredo driver seat mounts are breaking causing a safety hazard. *ts the consumer contacted the manufacturer but hasn't received a response yet.
Broken metal driver's power/heated seat frame under normal wear. Same problem as in other people's complaints: the driver's seat frame broke in one corner and is no longer able to be bolted to the floor track. Seat rocks and leans back. Puts a lot of strain on other seat components. Would be very dangerous in accident. Dealer says would have to replace entire seat and track assembly for $1000+.
There are two problems with this model of jeep grand cherokee laredo. 1) the tail light socket in this model of jeeps constantly burns out. I have replaced this socket numerous times at $8.00 - $10.00 each and have kept all of the burned out sockets as evidence. When the socket burns out, the tail lights stop working once you turn the headlights on. My vehicle has automatic headlights and this truly causes a big problem. I've visited a jeep / chrysler junk yard in my area and checked each tail light socket. Each socket is burned out like each of the sockets that I have in my possession. 2) the outside rail that connects the drivers seat to the risers breaks, converting the drivers seat to a rocking chair. I have spoken with the service and parts departments all of the jeep dealers in a 100 mile radius of zip code (20744) and was told that these issues are a common problem with jeeps from 1994 to 2004. I have also spoken with several friends as well as common strangers who I see with this same model jeep and have learned that they also have this problem and the below problems. I believe that this problems are a safety issue and warrant a safety recall. I have received two tickets on two separate occasions for the tail lights alone. I can understand having to change a light bulb every year or two but not the socket that the bulb plugs into. This is a serious defect that chrysler will not address. Please help!
I had owned my 2001 jeep grand cherokee laredo, which I had bought new from brenner motors in mechanicsburg, pa, for almost 4 years when all of a sudden and without incident of any kind the driver's seat came undone on the one side. I believe this to be due to faulty and/or defective construction. I am the primary driver and am 6'2" and approximately 200 pounds. I brought this matter to the attention of the dealership while the vehiccle was still under warranty but was advised that this defect would not be covered under the warranty. Another jeep dealer (henry gay in laurel, maryland) told me it would cost approximately $450 to fix including parts and labor. I beleive a defect of this kind endangers not only the driver but any back seat occupants as well.
While driving with the seat heater in use the heat burned completely through the heating element. *nm both leather seat heating elements shorted out and burned. The cloth wrapping leather seating was not damaged. The blower was inoperative. *sc
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for regular maintenance. Owner was concerned that driver's seat was making noise, and results showed that frame on the seat broke and needed to be replaced, which could not provide proper safety if the vehicle were to be involved in an accident.*ak...
Inquiring information regarding problems with heated seats in the 2001 jeep grand cherokee.***no answer required*** *mr a small fire occurred in this vehicle. The fire originated from the heating coil in the leather seats. *sc
Driver seat frame snapped off main frame.
Drivers seat frame broke in 2 locations under normal driving conditions causing the seat to be unstable and make rocking motions while turning and stopping.
The driver's side seat foundation broke and came of the track. This caused the seat to start reclining backwards. This occurred because a weld on the seat had fracture. The consumer feels the seat would have separated from the structure in the event of an accident.
While driving at 30 MPH, another vehicle skidded in the direction of the consumer's vehicle, when the consumer tried to avoid an collision, the consumer lost control of the vehicle and slid into a pole. Upon impact, the driver and rear seats failed without warning. As a result, all three occupants sustained back injuries. *ak
The consumer had the vehicle in the shop almost 10 times for repairs. The consumer argued that the power steering was out of order and she was unable to steer the vehicle in reverse. The vehicle had experienced other problems such as the drive pinion, heating pads, brake rotors, calipers, pads, power steering pump, the rear shock absorbers and rear sway bar links. The dealer was contacted about the problems no help was offered. It had appeared that there had been a recall issued for the grand cherokees built only from nov 22- dec 5 2000 for the power steering and the consumer missed it by a month, but the vehicle experienced the same problem as the recall that was issued. The consumer was very dissatisfied with the dealership. *ak *cb the vehicle also experienced three tire blowouts. The consumer was told the problem was caused by the gear box, there was a recall regarding the issue, however the consumers vehicle was not included in the recall. The front pinion seal leaked.
The drivers side seat heater stopped working 6 months after I purchased the new vehicle. It took 7 months to get it replaced. Wrong parts were ordered, then parts were back ordered, phone calls were not returned or ignored, and I had to bring my car in numerous time, missing work frequently. After changing dealerships for my warranty work, I finally got it replaced. However, I was concerned about the passenger seat heater failing in the future. I was told by the first dealer (I purchased the vehicle through) that they would replace both. However, when I went to the second dealer, they told me that "it is unlikely that the passenger heater would fail because you do not use it as often". Well, here it is 2 years later and my passenger heater is now not working...4000 miles after my warranty expired. Quite convenient, I might add. This time it took two visits to the dealer and a un-returned phone call over 2 weeks to even find out a price for me. And of course, the date of delivery of the part is unknown. 2/3 winter seasons without a seat heater in my car is unacceptable.
2001 jeep grand cherokee larado purchased used in sept 2002. (VIN unavailable at this time (I'm at work and car isn't with me. If required, I can e-mail info later) after a couple months of driving this jeep, noticed drivers side front seat felt loose. In april, decided to check out as seat was to a point of rocking when entering the jeep. Found that front left side (outboard) bolt that holds seat to seat slide had pulled through and ripped the metal bottom of the seat frame. Not sure what caused this, but I've heard of many others that have had the same problem (including searching the federal safety agency web site) not sure if this is a defect, but it could present a dangerous situation if any of the remaining three bolts should have failed (seat could have collapsed backwards if that had happened).
While driving the vehicles driver side seat became mobile. Consumer had vehicle serviced by a dealership, who indicated that the frame had cracked. The vehicle has not been in an accident or struck by an object. Dealership shimmied the seat, but the problem recurred. The dealership is going to replace the seat. Please provide more details. Ts
Wife noticed unusual movement in driver's seat while operating vehicle. We took vehicle to dealer for inspection thinking that problem was loose bolt. Dealer reports that seat track is completely broken. Problem seems to indicate design flaw since vehicle has never been involved in a crash or extreme driving. Internet discussion boards indicate other owners of same vehicle experiencing similar problems. I sent a letter to jeep on 11/6/02 requesting investigation into track failure and am happy to provide a copy at your agency's request. Cost to repair is approximately $600 (parts & labor). Thanks for your help. Dt
When driving both front power seats wobble from side to side. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 4 times. Dealer stated it was a characteristic of the vehicle, and there was nothing he could do. Consumer has filed for the lemon law.
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