Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall

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By Alborz Fallah | July 30th, 2006

DaimlerChrysler is set to recall some 260,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees due to reports of breaking cooling fan blades and seat fires. The issue with the seats has so far apparently caused 32 Vehicle fires. The problem seems to be with some 112,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees 2003/2004 which came equipped with seat heaters. The problem is related to the passenger heat which has caused the fires.

The other problem is the cooling fan for some 150,000 Cherokees (2000, 2002) which came with the 4.0 Litre engines (Six Cylinder). Jeep reports that in some cases the Blades can break off the fan when the car is running. Although in most cases this isn’t an issue when the hood is closed, you can imagine the damage it can do to anyone standing around the car if the hood is open. In the U.S. over 200 people have complained about the problem.

Jeep Australia has yet to make an official announcement about the issue and whether or not the recall will also include Australian delivered Grand Cherokees. Response from Jeep Australia will be posted as soon as it becomes available

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Does any one know if jeep recalled this car for seat catching fire issue?
Brendan
lori fleming

Yes Brendan, my jeep was recalled in Melbourne in November 2006 for replacement elements on both seats.
andrew szakos

I’m wondering if someone may be able to help.
I have a 98 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. When ever I come to a stop, go around a corner slowly or come to a sudden stop the car stalls and the steering locks up.
• It’s been with the Mechanic now for 5 weeks with no success.
• Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Graham Brown

Hi Andrew,
I do not have a Jeep,but suffered a similar problem with my ’98 Vectra.
Fixed this by having the idler control valve (ICV)cleaned
and a change of fuel company from Shell to only using Caltex Hi Octane.Shell is supposed to have a self cleaning agent in its fuel but it has been my experience that this clogs rather than cleans.
Do hope this helps.
Take care
Graham Brown
Paul

I have a 2006 KJ Cherokee which suffers from extreme brake shudder when braking from above 80km/h, chrysler-jeep have told me to bad has anyone else suffered a simular problem?

Justin

I have an 01 that does that as well

Richard W. Cooper

I have a 2007 Grand Cherokee with the 3.7 L. engine. I went to check the transmission fluid and found that I had no dip stick for the transmission fluid. I called the dealer and was told that this is a dealer service only. I called the 1-800 number for jeep and got no where on getting a dip-stick. I was told that they have had warranty claims on transmission failures do to the wrong fluid added. It is sad that Jeep thinks that every one
is too stupid to maintain there Jeep.
Kaye Crafter

We have a Jeep Cherokee Sports, that has been back to the Dealers 7 times for repairs including motor replacement, gear box replacement, master cylinder repalcement, various other things and the latest is somethignthey cannot find what it is. WE had the buzzer go off at about 80kms and hour, then the Brake lights came on. We stopped and Russell tried the brakes and they went to the floor. this is the second time we have had the vehicle in for brake problems. Can anyone help me? What do we do to get it fixed.?
Cheers Kaye
George Kendrick

I own a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with a 3.7 V-6 Engine. When driving it the transmission jumps out of gear and all the dash drive symbols light up. I have to try to get over to a shoulder put the car in neutral and slow to a stop to shift to drive and the lights go out. At stops the car drive symbols light up and no gear, I have to shift it through drive to neutral to drive to get agear. some times while driving the transmission jumps out of gear and I cant get over so I put it into neutral and back into gear with a loud bang and jerk. the transmillions problems happen when turning, stoping at lights and signs and when starting out and running on the highway. I have taken it to the dealer ship three times the engine light has been on and they say they can’t duplicate the problems. So they say there is nothing wrong. Then send me on my way. oh yes for 1125.00 they will hook it up to their computer, but one technican said it won’t show it.
so I consider this jeep to be a safety hazard and let it sit in the yard. I have a totota gold extended warranty on but they don’t cover anything on the car like they said when I payed for it.
John Hurley

Hi Andrew,
Re your problem with stalling (May 07).
Check the speedo timing disc plug and/or could be the timing disc sensor, suffered the same problem in my XJ. As engine management has no idea of ground speed, the engine will stall. Meantime, when going around a corner or coming to halt to prevent this left foot on brake and add a little throttle to keep up engine revs up until problem resolved.
John
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hello i own a 2003 4.7 v8 overland and i paid $800 dollars for a blinker fluid change, and i had to replace the kaneuder valve already after 5000 k, does anyone know if i should have paid that kind of money already?
andrew cobb

i have a kj 3.7 v6 auto with the same stalling issue. after spending $880 at the dealer to diagnose he told me it was the fault of the auto g’box. they did the idle air valve and throttle position switch to no avail. having the gearbox changed as we speak. Worst car ever. have had heaps of other probs. once the stereo malfunctioned and it prevented the car from starting. yes its not a misprint. rediculous engineering. im never buying a chrysler again.
Tom

I work in a Jeep dealership. The only time a Jeep runs well is when it is on the back of a towtruck!!
Brandy

I own a 2001 grand cherokee and have had absolutely no problems with it until now when i slow down to a stop it wants to stop right now almost like the brakes are locking up then after it does that episode when i go to take back off it is hard to get going.Today after starting the dam thing squelled its tires 4 times in a row. Not sure if its the tranny (really no real signs of rpm going up, no slipping in between gears) or if the brakes are locking up? any suggestions? other than that I have enjoyed my jeep and hope I can fix the problem.

mark burns

the problem sounds brake related.I would check the rotors and pads on your front brakes
Kyle

Sounds like your brake calipers are sticking, its no big deal

Shane

Hey there, i have a 2003 3.7l jeep cherokee renegade which continues to stall after being in a jeep workshop for almost 3 weeks. The vehicle just cuts out on random occasions, sometimes splutering and jumping before hand. Computer code p032-engine speed input malfunction shows up but no one seems to know how to fix it. The crank angle sensor has been replaced. The last thing i heard from the mechanic about the vehicle was “im all out of answers”
Any help would be greatfull
http://www.caradvice.com.au/636/jeep-grand-cherokee-recall/ Forrest

Hi, i have an 01′ Jeep cherokee…. its hands down amazing…4.7L V8 it will get up and go for sure!
Stipo

I have a 2004 model 4.7 litre Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited (Vision series).When I first purchased the vehicle in 2004 I had an issue with brake noise, but after standing over the staff & owner of the dealership, (I also contacted Daimler Chrysler Australia).I had the problem fixed, the brake calipers at the front were replaced, as well as an alloy wheel(because of damage from brake fluid).Since then I am treated with respect by the dealer service team personnel.
Don’t take no for an answer.Keep at it and annoy people into dealing with your vehicle problems.
Rod Dunn

People I have a 2000 model WG Jeep Grand Cherokee 4litre motor.
The other day it choose to lock itsself, all doors. Since then I have not been able to unlock the vehicle with the keys. I have to use the fob. Has anyone experience this problem … know a fix? I would expect that there is a way to reset these things when they start to behave oddly. Any ideas?

Rod

josh

take off the negative wire on the battery for ten min and it will reset ur computer but it will only make a quick fix for a while cause u have a short somewhere in the system

Anders Dudec

I have a 2002 model kj 152000kms.I must be lucky cos its done me proud.Only issue is when driving display reads GLASS.The rear window is always secure and has never opened whilst driving.What can it be?
thanks
johnna pitts

What is the correct replacement caliper for the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo warped rotor problem?
Greg Styles

Have a 1998 model it has run like a dream with just normal wear and tear and maintenance issues. Thinking of getting another one ! The vibrating brake issues mentioned elsewhere here are probably just warped rotors,the stuck brakes might just be brake pad springs not fitted properly (jamming the pads in) and some of the apparent computer issues with cars stopping locking etc may well be poor battery connections. There are a couple of different wires coming off the battery,these need to be very clean and tight,otherwise very odd things can happen( try one side of car unlocking the other not! ). The Australian ones are made in Graz,Austria I think so quality should be good.
Stephanie

What would cause a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s transmission to jump when you come to a complete stop? The check engine light came on and the transmission fluid is at the propper levels its just when I come to a complete stop the transmission jumps.

worried

Stephanie, dis you ever get an answer on this, as I now have the same problem!@

Sue Dor

We have a Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto 1990′s, we have an intermitted problem hoping someone can help the car stops every now and again we have changed the rotor button and distributer cap, any idea would be great.

Thanks
stacy mullins

my 1997 jeep will run good,but the moment you stop and try to start back up too bad;it will not.help!
Sid Evans

I have a jeep cherokee KJ 2.8L diesel 2004. Oil filter bypass hoses blew off causing major enjine damage.Discovered that the said hoses were subject to a customer satification recall notice but this has been missed by 3 dealers on 4 different occasions. Contacted Chrysler Jeep Australia and literally told us to go to the dealers, forgot to say when the 3 dealers serviced the car it was still under factory warranty. Well the dealers passed the buck to each other to no avail. We now have had the car at a Jeep dealer since August and finally they tell us we need a new motor, Who should have to pay for this? us or the dealers. Has any one else had dealing with Jeep? or have had any similar legal cases against Jeep?
george araya

I have a 96 Grand Cherokee V8 Limited and have had trouble with the steering. Doing over 50 Ks, going over a bump on the road the steering starts to shake (sometimes violently) this is extremely scary! I have the car checked, brakes,Tyres, balancing and have changed the steering damper and it still does it now and then. Cannot figure out what it is. Can anyone help please… Thank you
John

I’ve owned a 2006/07 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7L auto for a year now. No major problems, just a so-called ‘design’ condition that sometimes makes the car’s transmission jump abruptly from high to low gear when slowing down quicker than normal, particularly down hill. You can feel a slight jolt throughout the car. This is what the dealership told me anyway.

Apart from that, no other problems to speak of, it runs pretty well.

By the way, does anyone know how to adjust the minutes on the clock?

Henry

i have the same exact model jeep as you do. and i have the same particular problem… have you found out the cause of the problem for that issue and what i need to do to fix it?? if you have i would very much appreciate it if you would share your knowledge with me….

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I have a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In the past couple of months it have been stalling sometimes when i put gas in it, when i drive long distances, sometimes it doesnt even start. After i let it sit for a couple of min. it starts back up then stalls in the few next miles. It cuts off everything, Breaks, Stearing but then radio and lights stay on. Ive had a new ignition switch put in, new fuel pump, new filter, new exaust pipe and everthing that goes with it.
Phil Williams

I own a ’96 Gr. Cherokee (7 yrs) & have had only minor problems. I am looking at buying a 5 cyl. turbo diesel, but am hearing poor reports about engine failure at 150k +. Can anyone give advice about this or other problems associated with the diesel to 2005 in the Gr. Cherokee?
David Friend

I have a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, runs great, the only thing wrong is the cigar lighter keeps blowing the fuse. Mechanic says I need to replace the cigar lighter base.Does anyone know how to fit this. Thanks.
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I have ’91 Jeep Grand Cherokee,just got some minor problems but still working good.My dad plans to have a new one and looking at 2011 Jeep Cherokee,i like the improved fuel efficiency.
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sarah

hi i have a 1998 jeep grand cherokee limited i have had brakes done front diff radiator cv joints done on my car within 1/2 years ive spent about $8000 on this. now my car is making a loud noise when i reach 60kms and when i start my car it is makeing a squekey noise can any one help????? my mechanic sux he stuffs me around and keeps my car for weeks – months at a time
bob

I’m thinking of buying a 03 grand cherokee turbo diesel. Having had a 98 lots of diff problems etc. want to know if this is a much improved model> thanks bob.
juan efren rosario

me parecen muy bonitos los jeep cherokee 2000, sin embargo no conozco mucho de su consumo, sus repuestos o sea de sus ventajas y desventajas, quisiera que alguien me opine.
http://www.caradvice.com Audrey

Hello,
I have a 1997 Grand Cherokee Laredo that just caught on fire last Thurs. What happened was as I was leaving to go run errands,my car wouldn’t start! I thought it was the battery,so then I asked my neighbor if he can help jump start it. When he did, it still didn’t start. He thought it might be the starter. I told him no, for I just got a new starter. So when it didn’t start, I called Triple AAA road service& they sent out a Battery Truck. The service man then tried jump start it& still wouldn’t start.He then tested the battery&it was still good.So he ran further testing&it was the alternator& said I should bring it to my mechanic ASAP.Though I had to leave the car running for 20 mins. otherwise if I stop it,it won’t start again. So when I drove off to go to the mechanics,I stopped at a traffic light,car still running,but then it stalled! I had to call Triple AAA again, this time having it towed to my mechanics. When I finally got to the mechanics, they were about ready to close for the day & said they will look at it the next business day. The next business day came, the manager of the shop called me&told me that my jeep caught on fire! She said it happened in the middle of the night when she got a called from the police/fire dept!It burned while in their garage! The arson investigator was called & he said it was due to electrical wire in the front passenger seat!
I want to know what Chrysler Jeep does about this when a customer’s car catches on fire? I am laid off from my job,and tight on finances. I shouldn’t have to pay for another replacement car! If I have to get another car, it certainly won’t be a jeep! Had I still had my car in my garage at home, it wouln’t have been worse or even fatal! I thank God, it wasn’t at my home! Any comments or suggestions, please advise.
Thank you,
Audrey
Los Angeles, CA

Bryan

They had a recall on heated seats, the passenger seat would short and catch fire.

Erin

We have a 2008 Jeep Grand Cheroke and is in the shop for its 3rd starter in as many years. Any known recalls on this problem. It’s getting ridiculous!

Thanks

Erin
Mike

Hi Guys,

I have had my 04/05 Vision Series Grand Cherokee sitting idle for 3 months whilst I was away overseas and stupidly forgot to disconnect the battery. How do I go about jumpstarting it? Is it the same as a usual jump? I have heard that the computer etc can be fried if it is done incorrectly.

Any helpful info would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers,
Mike