1999 JEEP Grand Cherokee

Steering wheel and front of car shakes violently while driving. Continues to shake while coasting, braking, accelerating. Have to stop. problem comes and goes infrequently but scary when it happens.

I’m currently experiencing a defect called the death wobble on my 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. At 45 mph when I go over a bump, the front end and steering wheel shakes violently. This has occured to many times to couunt. I ve taken my vehicle to the dealership and they said it would take $1600 to replace the entire front suspension. Everyday me and my children are at risk of a crash because of this defect. Are there any ramifications for this issue? Please let me know….thanks.

Fuel pump failed, was told by technician that the fuel mustnot drop below the 1/4 mark, when gas runs out, down to the empty mark, the fuel pump is burned out. The whole module or assembly has to be repaired. At present Chrysler parts are hard to get due to Chryslers policy to sell to dealers only. All part orders must have an authorized dealer number. The part for this Jeep is coming out of St Louis, MO. Estimated repair time 10 days!

My doors will not work with the electric key opener. This so expensive to fix that I have been living with the problem. The passenger side door stays locked as do the two back seat doors. I have to manually UNLOCK the doors from the inside of the cab to let my passenger into the jeep. I have lived with this inconvenience for years. I have one girlfriend that has a fit in that, I inconvenience her, she has to wait for me to open her door to get into the jeep. It is way too expensive to fix this as I am retired senior. Furthermore, I have been worried and fearful since the knowing about all the fires with the gas tank in this Grand Cherokee. I want to find a mechanic who will put on a cover over the EXPOSED gas tank in the back axle. It is very vulnerable and worrisome to drive the Jeep NOW. Anyone know of a product or cover to put over the exposed gas tank to make the Jeep safer from fire. The Grand Cherokee is like the Ford Pinto of the 70’s. WE NEED A RECALL FOR SAFETY…. ASAP… SIMPLE REPAIR AND COVER THE GAS TANK. WHEN WILL THIS OCCUR BEFORE MORE PEOPLE LOSE THEIR LIVES IN HORRIBLE FIRE CRASH IN THE JEEP. 101 SECONDS TO GET OUT BEFORE THE FIRE EXPLODES AND YOU ARE BURNED….YIKES —PLEASE HELP AND FIX THE ISSUE FOR SAFETY ….THE RIGHT THING TO DO FOR OWNERS OF JEEPS!!!!!

We have had repeated problems with brakes – May 2000, Sept, 2000, April 2001, October 2001, Dec 2002, Feb 2003, May, 2003, Airconditioning and overheating also occured repeatedly 7/02, 12/02, 2/03, 3/03 Repeated problems with suspension 12/02

This is the second time in six months that the seat supports have broken away. I am not a big person and the seat is not often moved. This structural failure of the seat is unusual, when abuse is not present, Chrysler should be assistance, when it is apparent that there is a either a design flaw or structural failure.

Rear end problems…Bearings/shims replacedIt looks like this problem has happened at least once before I bought this car. Now this would make it the second time…After doing a lot of research on the internet, there has been alot of rear problems for this 99 jeep grand cherokee.Looks like something has to be done about this..The mechanic has warned me that I will probably have to replace this again in about 15 to 20,000 more miles..This is ridiculous.Date of Failure: Nov. 2003Mileage at Failure:50,000Total Repair of Cost: Approx. $700.00Amount Manufacturer Paid: $0Number of Repair Attempts: Looks to be at least 2

Purchased used 12/01 Pulsating while braking returned to dealer a number of times was told I was not braking properly on hills. Replaced bakes, rotors and calipers problem has reoccured recently. Dealer says to contact Jeep, I did they say, no recall no relief.

Problems first encountered soon after purchase regarding knocking or banging in the rear. However recent encounter with lurching forward followed by service address at dealer followed by an accident is the reason for letter:To: Rancho Jeep / ATTN: Service Manager : Mr. Bruce Grant From: Amir Pishdad / June 25, 2003Fax: 858-571-3691 Phone: 1-800-272-5337 Date: 07/11/2003Re: 1999 Jeep Grand CherokeeVIN: 1J4GW68N9XC599466 Mr. Grant, this morning our Jeep Grand Cherokee (Reference Above), was involved in an automobile accident after stopping our vehicle. Our Jeep jerked and lurched forward striking the rear bumper of the Chrysler PT Cruiser that was stopped in front of our jeep, as slight pressure was released from our brake pedal, but without removing pressure from the brake pedal. Minor damage to the PT Cruiser bumper resulted as well as a slight buff to our Jeep

My Jeep cannot go through a carwash “underblast” treatment because of a leak into the passenger compartment which causes a short and the Check engine light goes on. This occurred 2 times underwarranty and was never fixed because they could not duplicate the problem in the shop. After the car was no longer under warranty it happened again and they discovered the leak. I feel it shouldn’t cost me anything to repair since it was a problem that has always been there. I have also incurred over $500.00 in costs for rental cars because of this defect. The dealer did work with me on the cost of repair and only charged me a $100.00 deductable, but I don’t feel I should pay anything under the circumstances.

I replaced the brakes in December 2003 because of pulsating I was receving when breaking and at that time was told they their was a kit for the brake system on my model so I purchased the additional kit. Three months a later I was at the dealership to have the brakes looked at again due to pulsating and vibration in the steering. To be told I would have to replace the rotors again, something I just had done three months prior. I decided to just have them turned to try to conserve money, though two months later it is worse than ever. I was told in the beginning by Rick Hendrick Jeep that this is a common problem though there is no recall. I do not understand why there are several Jeeps with this same problem, though Jeep will not correct the problem. Though it may not qualify as a recall, though they should properly make a kit that will work and repair the problem. I see this as a HUGE financial scam.

I ordered vehicle (6 cyl/automatic trans Grand Cherokee Limited) and took delivery in april 1999–it has never been abused or used in off roading-however this fall i noticed it was shifting from second to third at an unsually high rpm when cold–I contacted 2 independant repair shops and both said that\"the direct clutch seals are leaking\" therefore cauing the 2-3 shift hesitation.(A problem Jeep they said has had for years).I then contacted Jeep and they said I needed to take it to a dealer for their opinion. The young lady gave me a file number of 10631837. I took it to a local dealer and they concurred the seals were bad. I was advised today Jeep will pay 50% plus tax and give me a 36/36 warranty on a rebuilt transmission. Why should I have to pay anything if they know there is a problem?

I have had at least 6 full sets of rotors and pads. If I remember correctly, 2 sets have been turned and rotors replaced. On time Jeep actually told me my dealer didn’t have the “right” tool so they had me bring it to another dealer!! I have complained and they deny any responsibility. They paid for most of the jobs up to 70K but I have paid for the last several. I moved and can’t find my records, and Jeep won’t release my repair history to me, they say it is “proprietary”. I maintain that since they never engineered and manufactured the parts correctly, they are still responsible. They are incredible about this considering that 2 different Jeep dealer Service managers told me they have many, many owners w/same problems. I can’t believe this hasn’t been covered by recall, considering Jep has issued 4 TSB’s pertaining to the brakes. My old dealer in NY told me they would send me my service history, I am waiting for that. Please help!!! There are 1000’s of us check the NHTSA web site……

Airbag light came on about a month ago, and took it to the mechanic to find out what was wrong. Clock spring in the driver’s frontal airbag broken, estimate was $300. Turns out that the steering wheel cannot be detached so mechanic cannot get to the airbag to fix it. Only way to get a fully functioning airbag is to pay $1800 for a whole new steering column. I refused the repair. Since I’ve bought it, the vehicle has never been involved in a collision where airbags were deployed. If any prior incidents exist, they were not disclosed to me at time of purchase. I called Chrysler to discuss the issue with them, and they refused to help even though it was their design that has in effect rendered the cost of repairing an important safety feature unconscionable. The $155 I paid was to find out what was wrong. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED YET.

A/C Evaporator leak due to corrosion.Rear axle carrier bearings replaced due to failure. first repaired under warranty on 9/5/01 24133 miles.

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo–Purchased Brand New at Heritage Jeep in Bel Air, Maryland. My daughter was involved in a serious front end collision on Jan. 7, 2005 at a speed greater then 35 mph. Her airbags did not deploy; nor did the shoulder harness on her seatbelt lock. This caused my daughter to hit the windshield at a speed greater then 35mph, cracking it with her head. This obviously caused me great concern with the failure of 2 of the 3 safety features. I put my daughter in a Jeep because I thought it was a safe vehicle. I also drive a ’99 Jeep and will be getting rid of this vehicle soon. When I went to Heritage in Bel Air to find out where to direct this safety issue, I was addressed with a hostile tone and response. Ultimatly, I was told by Elon Bechlin that “her air bags should not have deployed” and ” it wasn’t like she was mortally wounded” while being thrown out of the dealership. I then got online and filed a complaint with Chrysler, subsequently I attempted to call and follow up my complaint. I was told by an unknown operator (because he would not give his name) that I could not file a complaint and that my insurance company would have to file a lawsuit. This was not my intent to sue this company, I only wanted to make sure other children were safe. With being a trauma nurse I see accidents all the time, and know the value of proper safety mechinisms. I finally recieved help from someone at Chrysler and they sent an inspector to look at the totaled car. They informed me that they would take the information off the on-board computer to determine which features failed. Today I recieved a letter from DiamlerChrysler stating that the air bags and seatbelt were in perfect working condition at the time of the accident. Also included in the letter was the fact that they believe the collision was not at a speed to activate these features. My question is if you hit a telephone pole head on going faster then 35mph; the front bumper is ripped off, and the pole broken in half with the license plate embedded in it, and its not signifigant enough to deploy the airbags then what is? Jeep has done nothing to address these safety failures. As an owner of 3 Chrysler vehicles, I am appauled at Chrysler’s lack of concern with this matter. I feel that this is a valid complaint, because I believe Jeep is negligent by denying that there was any issue with their safety features. Obviously there were failures in some sense and how many collision and injuries have to be sustained in order to get their attention.

06/30/03, 37,933 miles, $544.10…nothing covered by the manufacturer….replaced warper front brake rotors with “upgrade kit” which included both rotors and calipers….this was do to excessive shaking when brakes were applied….this stopped the shaking for a while, but it returned after a few thousand miles….I have read several complaints about this issue…Chrysler seems to be aware of the problem since they have the so called “upgrade kit,” yet they have not stepped up to the plate to properly address the issue.

My fuel tank began leaking, slowly at first, and is now a steady drip. I believe it is leaking from the top and thought it may be a hose but now with this federal investigation regarding a possible gas tank recall, I am unsure. I have not taken it in for service yet because I was going to try to save money by trying to replace/fix it by myself. Now with this investigation, I don’t know what to do. How long is an answer on a recall supposed to take? The car has not been in an accident and has been sitting in my garage ever since the leak started.

Noise in the drive train was the result of a failed differential bearing. *ph the consumer was told that contamination was likely the cause of the failure. *jb

Nar 06/19/2003. *mr the consumer experienced problems with the disk brakes ever since purchasing the vehicle. the calipers and rotors had to be replaced four times and need to be done again. the consumer requested that daimler chrysler own up to the problem and repair or continue to replace defective parts to maintain a safe vehicle. *cb *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently and was followed by a beeping sound. when the dealer was notified concerning nhtsa campaign id number 00v105000 (air bags), the contact was informed that his vin was not included in the recall. the current mileage was 111,757 and failure mileage was 111,257. updated 07/15/08 *bf the vehicle was repaired. updated 07/15/08

Air bag warning light consistently and intermittently comes on and off. it is a very common problem with 1999 jeep grand cherokees. it is unreliable and poses a safety concern with it's drivers. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the airbag warning light indicator illuminated on and off periodically while driving the vehicle. the vehicle has not been taken to a dealer for diagnose or to be repaired. the current mileage was 97,000., and the failure mileage was 95,000. *ak

Dt: 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the consumer states the air bags sensor module is faulty. the light goes on, and it not making communication with the air bags. the dealership states the consumer needs a new module. this started september 11, 2005.*ak

Air bag light stays on for no apparent reason in my 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo (4.0 liter, 6 cyl.) i understand a recall was issued for the exact same problem for the '97-99 jeep cherokee which stated: air bag could deploy unexpectedly and injure driver. alternatively, air bag warning light could come on for no apparent reason. models: 391,623 sport-utility vehicles made 7/96-6/99. what to do: have dealer replace air-bag control module, positioning it on top of transmission tunnel. *jb

The air bag light illuminated intermittently while driving. dealer was notified. although there was a recall concerning the clock spring dealer informed the consumer that his vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin. *ak *tc

1999 jeep airbag control module failed. *jb

1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo. the airbag light comes on with left turn of vehicle. the dealer can not easily figure out what causes this. others have had this same problem with this vehicle. i think a recall should be done to correct this.

Dt: contact stated the air conditioner blower motor malfunctioned. repairs were done at the contact's expense. also, the air bag warning light came on at different times. *ak the blower motor and wiring harness had to be replaced. the consumer was told they had melted together. updated 01/04/06. *jb

Hi, my name is [xxx] i have done work for a company call [xxx] based out of indiana. this guy [xxx] buys jeep grand cherokees and sells them here in mn. i know this vehicle lic # [xxx] he sold to a guy in iowa it has over 300,000 miles on it when i rebuilt the motor. then he changed the odometer to read at about 120,000 that he buys from johns auto parts in blaine. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *js

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the left turn signal and the brake lights failed intermittently. the brake light bulbs have been changed and the lights failed to operate normally. the dealer can not diagnose the failure; however, a mechanic advised her that there is a wiring problem. the perform service light was also illuminated; however, they are unable to turn it off. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 138000 and the current mileage was 140081.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled but continued to roll forward. the contact had to shift the gear shifter into the park position to get the vehicle to come to a complete halt. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake pads needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 186,000.

My vehicle stalls out randomly while driving at different speeds. it has happened turning off of an off ramp from the freeway and while driving strait down a city street. also a couple of time i parked and turned it off and it would not turn back on for 10-15 mins. all the incidents of stalling out, after i wait 10-15 mins it will start back up. there are no warning lights on the dash.

Vehicle stall's while driving regardless of speed, outside air temperature...engine temperature etc. on some occasions if i slip it into neutral i can restart but mostly i have to pull to the side of road and wait a few min and then it starts...the vehicle is well maintained and i have spent thousands trying to resolve the issue. i have had the pcm, cel, relays, starter, alternator, battery, fuel filter (in-line), electrical system diagnostics, tune up, oxygen sensor replaced...dealer and my regular garage are stumped. there are thousands of posts on forms on the internet complaining of the same issue!!! it seems to me this is quite dangerous at highway speed with no forewarning the gauges sling cw then ccw to zero rpm and zero mph although still coating at hwy speed you have no power steering the car is off...note it can stall just after starting while stationary or moving or 1/2hr later or more i might stop for something (gas, groceries etc) car running great come back to the car and it wont start...iit seems totally random! note this 1st started @ 140000 miles and is still occurring 5000 miles later... sometime it will drive fine for a few days sometime it stalled at least once while driving...

Both front brake calipers and left rear caliper seized causing overheating to the entire braking system. it also caused rotor damage,disc damage and brake pad damage. this is not the first time this has happened. i am not sure if it happens when i am driving or stationary. i have had to replace my pads once a yea since i have owned the vehicle and i have replaced the hubs discs and rotaterstwice. i am preparing to replace all of these components for the third time and will also replace the rubber brake lines. i have been researching this vehicle and have come to the conclusion that there is a severe problem with the braking system. in my opinion it is only a matter of time before someone loses their life from this defect.

Vehicle bought brand new for jeep dealer. only has 92,000 miles. wife had a flat tire monday june 17th. called for a tow truck to put spare tire on. refused because vehicle came with a 17in spare .tires are 225 75 16 in from factory. spare has never been installed. has all stickers on rim, writing on tire no marks of installing. police officer told my wife if he had seen it on vehicle she would have been given a ticket for a unsafe tire. contacted both dealer and jeep. would not do anything. if this vehicle came with wrong spare, how many other vehicles have and where driven and caused accident. there is probably less than 2 in of clearance. somebody who just puts it on may not notice.

My complaint involving my vehicle and its now defected parts or unsafe status to operate is due to mechanical workmanship. i purchased my vehicle 3 years ago. never had major problems with it and maintained it well and regular tune-ups. i invested in buying all parts needed as time well ware and tare. im not too familiar with auto parts or work but as im putting more money into "new parts" my car seems to slowly continue to fail. all i know is i relied on certain mechanics to improve the condition of my car. i had a operable vehicle until i drove into this auto shop and left having to tow it out. i simply asked to change front brake pads, roters, and ignition switch (electrical part). im told to purchase other parts that include screws, steering column, and key locksmith/ fees. nothing got resolved and electrical everything stops working. jeeps front driver tire stays on a flat and to make matters worse a chrysler dealership is the only place that can fix this. the mechanic spoke to the dealership and finally seemed to have it figured out. $50 was the price i was told i would be left with. after running test and diagnostics, prices changed and more work was needed. its been a little over 2 months since ive been without. now im told i need to pay in full $1500 before they will work on my vehicle. i havent been offered a rental muchless been satisfied with the work done. i feel like my car has been stripped of paid parts. ive looked online for advice and help as what i should do but no action has been done. i would appreciate and greatly be thankful for someone to look into the safety and work performed to my jeep. as for the recalls the service tech named off several that he stated were taken care of. to my knowledge ive never been aware of any.

I have owned 8 jeeps and now have a beautiful dealershipl maintained grand cherokee limited 4.7l in my driveway with a bad engine. at 100k a rod bearing went bad and after that was fixed by me with great expense it now sits in the driveway with low compression and will not start. i have searched and found hundreds of ads with blown engines just in my area of southern california. there seems to be some common design flaws in the 4.7l that chrysler corporation has been hiding and we the people have been paying for it. dealers deny any problems but yet on any given day the classifies are full of them. i love the vehicle in general that's why i have owned so many but feel taken advantage of and can't afford to drive a chrysler piece of crap anymore. i was stranded on the highway like many of us were and put in a perilous situations because of it with family in the car plus i was on crutches . chrysler should being offering assistance because of their faults. i also just got done repairing the faulty blend door because of the lack of visibility.

I was driving my kids to school and heard a strange scraping sound, when i got home i looked under the car and the gas tank was literally falling off the car. the skidplate/support was rotted away and only the back portion of it was holding the gas tank up. could have been a major problem if i didn't notice the scraping sound and check before i drove it anymore.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact observed fuel leaking from the vehicle while parked. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 242,922.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. while driving various speeds, the contact noticed a burning odor in the vehicle without warning. in addition, the interior lighting, hazard lights, and turn signals would turn on and off independently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made of the failures. the failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

The driver's side electric seat bracket has broken in two places making the seat wobble. also, the passenger side brake caliper has an abs problem

You are driving along on a highway doing 70 miles per hour and the car starts stopping this time you barely get onto the shoulder. or, you are driving along the car stops you put on your flashers and you hear the trucks behind you breaking and sliding to the side of the road. i was in motion at least ten of the times the jeep decided to stop. i have had my grands in there all under five when we almost died but because i am on a fixed income with a 1999 jeep grand cherokee that you swear by i am just out of luck as your dealers all say they do not fix anythng that old i am guessing, as they could only fix it for ten years it should have only lasted ten years. the last time it happened i was sitting in a parking lot waiting for a tow for seven hours when i finally called my son to pick up his children and i had to stay another four hours on march 15, 2020. finally got it towed to his house where it still sits as everyone of your dealerships have reasons for why they do not fix cars over ten years old. perhaps part of your marketing should say after ten years you should throw it away because we are not going to fix it.

Lately i been having trouble startimg the jeep. at first it seems as if the battery is low. sounds like it wont start but then it slowly picks up and starts if i press the gas. i changed battery but still having trouble. but once its on and running it seems fine. i also have a steering problem. truck seems to pull to the left

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was test driven however, the mechanic was unable to provide a cause for the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

I have a leak in my gas tank. i stopped at a gas station to put gas in it and noticed a leak coming from my gas tank before i started filling it. it was dripping off gas tank cover....

Takata recall....my dash board "air bag" warning red light has been on for over a year and noone knows why! is it because my air bags are takata? i have not been in an accident and they have never popped out! how does one know their status on this 1999 jeep?

"takata recall" to be truthfully honest nothing about this jeep is safe i didn't know that i could put in a recall for this jeep because i thought it was too old and too late anyway sensors are horrible no turning signals , my belt assembly breaks a part while driving radiator gets really hot to the point of smoking even when my coolant is full i have sun roof problems because water leaks through it and floods the driver and passenger side trunk will not open my suspension is in great need of help it doesn't even bounce , alot of safety problems but like i said didn't know i could for file for a recall so i'm hoping that this can get recalled.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the fuel pump failed and the vehicle failed to start. the contact replaced the battery, but it was not the cause of the failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump ground wires may be defective, which could have prevented the vehicle from starting. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 125,000.

1st issue is the seat belt buckles are almost impossible to disengage. they hang up so bad our 10 yr old grand daughter needs help to remove the belt. the belt for the driver has same issue to where it is even difficult for an adult to get it to unlatch. 2nd issue is the transmission slips when shifting from 2nd to 3rd when cold. when it has been driven for a few miles it shifts normal. this appears to be a problem a lot of jeep owners have. it is a noted problem in other chrysler vehicles with the 42re transmission. this issue should be addressed since it is so wide spread.

At approximately 137,000 miles, the driver's seat frame snapped at two points, causing the seat to rock from side to side when entering/exiting and when making sharp turns. since it is not attached to the frame at that point, it will not pass inspection. i was in motion on a busy city street on the way to school when the seat gave way and started moving.

Motor keeps stalling while driving or idle. this is unsafe.. my life is on the line. replaced all parts that deal with issues and issues are still there. .. recall and fix issues....

Steering wheel and front of car shakes violently.

While driving steering wheel and front of car is shakes/wobbles violently

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard without warning. the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 126,000.

My jeep violently shakes when i'm driving speeds of 50+ and it is very dangerous because as we all know highways and freeways are speeds between 55 and 70 and i cannot drive over 50. the other day it started to shake so bad that i had to pull over and almost hit the cement guard rail. i have to transport my grandchildren from time to time and god forbid anything happen to them chrysler will be responsible. i have done research and this issue is called the death wobble and is the perfect name for it. they need to do a recall on this issue before someone gets killed. please make chrysler do the right thing and fix this problem.

Purchased a vehicle from carmart in 09-29-2015 a 1999 jeep grand cherokee a couple of months later the vehicle shut off while i was on the highway, it started right back up. i contacted carmart and on january 82016 vehicle was sent to a shop parking clean where they change my tp sensor. it ran fine for a few more months and began to shut off again in parked,driving down a residential area and even on the highway. back to carmart 6-9-2016 car went to sears fixed throttle body,radiator got car back on 6-16-2016 on 6-18 back at sears cars do fuel filter 6-20-2016 car still shut off agreed to take back to shop on 6-28-2016 as of july 5th 2016 still have not received my car back. unsure what is the source of problem however when it shuts off the rpm goes all the way to zero . this is endangering me and my family however i still have to pay my car note

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. while attempting to stop the vehicle at 30 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal with excessive force. as a result, the seat detached and the contact was pinned between the steering column and seat. the contact lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 205,000. the vin was not provided.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. while the vehicle was parked, the air bag warning light illuminated and started blinking. after a few days, the warning light remained illuminated all the time. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 227,499.

I would like to know why jeep/chrysler has not done any recalls or fixes involving the powertrain control module (pcm) since it is a known issue with grand cherokees?!!! instead they want customers to go out and spend approximately $200+ for a new one and even more $$ to have dealer install it. i love my jeep don't get me wrong, but jeep dropped the ball big on this one. just about as bad as the gas tank issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. when the contact started the vehicle, the lighting on the instrument panel failed to illuminate intermittently. the contact stated that the key failed to release once in the ignition. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 200,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the failure occurred once. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 126,214.

I have about 192,000 miles ...owned the car since 2001..about 1 year ago i noticed the front seat was beginning to wiggle...in time until 10/14/15 when i took it to the chrysler deatership (franich) in watsonville, ca. 95076 where i was advised i had a broken frame on the driver's side front seat. their only solution was to try and sell me a whole new seat assembly...at the cost of $750 which would have represented about 20% of the present value (my car is in super condition)...i asked if there was another place i could go....the serviceman put me on hold as he spoke to the manager..came back on and .said no...and actually sent me on my way in that unsafe condition...never once did they tell me that there have been simiiar complaints with the same problem and that chrysler was refusing the nhtsa suggestion for recalls for this unsafe condition...had they at least told me...i would have begun searching the web for solutions....luckily, i had a relative fix and weld the problem for me....however, i do not want any one else to suffer with this problem....as a loyal jeep owner i am ashamed of chrysler to not provide a fix for us all....i paid the cost to fix...and their reputation should be sullied by their refusal to recall or at the very least have a fix in place ....i love my jeep...i am 73 years old...could i have died due to this safety issue if hit by another auto ...has anyone else suffered?

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, it accelerated independently and there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired by an independent mechanic but the repairs were unknown. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 175,000. the vin was not available.

Electric system is bad and jeeps are known for the bad belts

The jeep engine shuts off unexpectedly. this occurs after approximately 25 minutes of driving. it can happen during high speeds on the highway 60 + mph or during idle when stopped in traffic. this is extremely dangerous as i had to avoid several accidents. the jeep might start immediately after a short wait, or can take a day and start with the same problem. the gauges go off, with the fuel showing empty, then the engine simply cuts off without any prior warning. you lose all power, brakes, steering etc... this is a serious problem that appears to be documented all over the internet without chrysler stepping forward to make the necessary corrections that might eventually save lives. it does this problem, whether you are idle condition, making a turn, traveling a short distance or on the highway in a middle lane surrounded in traffic doing 65. the weather also has no effect as it has occurred during warmer weather and cooler weather. i am lucky to be alive as i recently avoided a rear end collision.

The driver seat came off track or broke i've fixed it a few times but i think its a safety issue if i get into a wreak i'm not protected my seat is almost in the back seat already laying on the car seat of my kid, it moves when i turn or break, so if i get hit i'm going to be thrown out of my seat and or car i've already got to take it to get he gas tank issue fixed, the tail lights not working right i've gotten a few tickets for that now this i know i'm not the only one with this issue so i think something should be done.

Excessive engine knocking with power loss and abnormal driving capabilites. sounds like bad internals. suspension causes "death wobble" at cruising speeds. engine happens anytime engine is running producing large quantities of smoke from tailpipe.

Defroster does not clear windshield, blower worsens fog. after brief use of vehicle condensation builds on passenger side of windshield and prohibits clear vision.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 30 mph, there was a deer in the middle of the road that caused the contact to swerve to the left and crash into a tree. the air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries and a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving, the headlight was turned on the light was diffused by the headlight lens. the contact stated that the lighting visibility was decreased. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlight globe needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09e025000 (exterior lighting:headlights). the approximate failure mileage was 150,000. updated 11/19/15*lj

When driving at a speed of 55 mph or above, and having to brake, the jeep immediately goes into a terrifying death wobble. we've trained ourselves to down shift, to slow the vehicle down (it's an automatic). but there are times when we do have to suddenly hit the brake because the down shifting doesn't slow us down enough, and the jeep always goes into the death wobble. luckily we have not flipped it yet. we've tried to fix the problem with new rotters, brake pads, wheel alignment, etc (the jeep is not lifted, it is stock). nothing has cured it. there is a fatal accident waiting to happen.

My fuel tank shield rusted out and the fuel tank fell out while i was driving. i heard a dragging sound and pulled in a parking lot and when i looked under jeep, i seen that my fuel tank fell out partially on one side, while the other side was held up with the rest of the rust shield plate. looks like nothing is holding it in place other then the shield plate. read up on some forums and seems to be a common problem with 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. while driving at 55 mph, the contact lost consciousness and lost control of the vehicle. the contact consequently crashed into a tree. the contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained injuries to the head that required medical attention. the vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000.

I was driving and a steel plate fell off from the center of the skid plate that protects my fuel tank 2 days later i recived a recall about putting a hitch on to protect my fuel tank i can see my tank is exposed a hitch well not fix this problem i need a skid plate to protect my fuel tank not a hitch should i retain a lawer

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving, the brake lights would not operate when the headlights were turned on. an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure examined the vehicle. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 132,000.

I would have put igniotion/key as the affected parts, but that's not an option. so i'm driving down the road, and all of sudden it just stops running. literally on southfield road. think it was just a fluke i continued to try and drive it. because the first time it started right back up. but now, it turns off at a light, during a turn, going 25mph, 45mph... basically whenever it feels like. i have a son that is a permit only driver, and can't allow him for safety reasons to be driving this vehicle. i went to the mechanic and this is what i was told, there is a part in the ignition system that sends a signal to the chip in the key. when that stops sending the signal the vehicle turns off. great anti-theft idea! it's so dangerous. mechanic says the part is $100+ and then the original keys 'may not' reprogram, which means an extra $60 per key, plus programming. there is a reason the dealer keeps it in stock, gotta know it fails. this part should be recalled before someone gets hurt because the vehicle decided to stop running on the expressway.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle jerked violently as it decelerated and emitted an abnormal popping sound. the contact mentioned that the engine seized and the vehicle failed to restart. in addition, the contact stated that fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was not available.

Out of know where the engine just started knocking, and the smell of gas and the steering wheel started acting out of control. i had to park it and get another car. but i still have it because i really like my jeep!

Vehicle randomly stalls and dies at low to moderate speeds. engine will shudder briefly and shutoff. stalling will occur when stopped or speeds ranging from 1 to 40 mph. when vehicle stalls, electrical system will reset and power steering fails. restart is sometimes achievable immediately, but more often takes a minimum of 30 seconds and up to several minutes. issue seems unaffected by outside temperature or other environmental factors. engine failure often occurs within the first 15 minutes of driving, but has occurred at greater time intervals. spark plugs, spark plug wires, ignition rotor, and upstream oxygen sensor have been replaced, but problem persists. this has caused near accidents on multiple occasions. this issue is persistent and ongoing. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the skid plate fractured from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the mechanic diagnosed that the skid place and the straps that hold the fuel tank needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that there was a strong smell of fuel near the rear of the vehicle. the failure progressed without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 06e011000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 02v104000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was not available.

Please provide an update on the data below. i'm extremely nervous about the fuel tank mounted defect and ignition switched that shut off while driven. my vehicle has shut off while driving. i have experienced all the issue as the previous owners regarding my jeep including the headlights issue. on january 21, 2015 i have contacted the chrysler corporation regarding the recalls and per lynn the recalls were only for jeep grand cherokees from 1993-1998 and libertys from 2002-2007 but the reports states "additionally, chrysler also agrees to conduct a service action for 1.14 million jeep grand cherokees for model years 1999-2004." my uncle has a 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo and his vehicle has a trailer hitch to protect the gas tank. i have notice several models from 1999-2004 jeeps with trailer hitch mounted to the vehicle. there is controversy about the trailer hitch modification to resolve the issue but i would feel safer driving this vehicle if a trailer hitch was installed as chrysler has committed to the public. november 2009: center for auto safety submits formal request asking national highway traffic safety administration to investigate 1993-2004 jeep grand cherokee's with fuel tanks located behind the rear axle. june 18, 2013: chrysler agrees to conduct a safety campaign and install trailer hitches on 1.56 million jeep grand cherokees from 1993-98 and jeep liberty suvs from 2002-07. additionally, chrysler also agrees to conduct a service action for 1.14 million jeep grand cherokees for model years 1999-2004. chrysler dealers will inspect those vehicles and replace aftermarket trailer hitches with original equipment trailer hitches. jan. 17, 2014: nhtsa says it approves of the proposed trailer hitch remedy, saying it has no reservations at this time,and giving chrysler the green light to move ahead. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the air bag warning light would flash while driving at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the air bag sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 130,000.

Agree 100% with complaint 10422899 and others. replaced both rear brake light assembly's 3 times already. plastic around contactor melts, metal no longer connects with bulb contact properly. issue is causing all kinds of safety, financial, legal (traffic violations, points on drivers license) problems. including no brake lights, no working directionals. extremely dangerous. costly. several safety violation warnings from law enforcement. several close calls with potential rear collision. operator never knows when it will or has occurred. this problem is needless and ridiculous. *tr

Went to back car out of the garage, when the car was put in reverse, it immediately accelerated on its own and shot back approximately 60 yards, hit our basketball pole and damaged the driver door and rt. front quarter panel. unable to stop it with foot on brake!!!! *tr

Just another recall on the grand cherokee. http://www.dailyfinance.com/2014/10/16/chrysler-alternator-mirror-recalls/?icid=maing-grid7%7chtmlws-main-bb%7cdl38%7csec1_lnk3%26plid%3d546817 "published in the daily finance". on september 8, 2014 i wrote to you regarding out 1999 jeep grand cherokee and all the problems we have been having since 2013. please see the original complaint. your confirmation number (odi number) is: 10631491 now once again there are more recalls, and i/we still own our 1999. i still do believe that chrysler is responsible for the problems with the 1999. just because the jeep is a 1999, does not mean that chrysler should not be held responsible for the fixing of this car. we just want it fixed, to be safe to drive. i still feel they should carry the burden of this. not the consumer. *tr

I'm continuing having to replace the lock actuator on the driver's door & also each door locks on the remaining doors. this has been costly & time consuming and needles to say without a vehicle. some of my friends have the same concerns regarding the locks. hopefully i can get ya'll to assist with getting a recall for these locks. any assistance is appreciative. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the turn signal indicators malfunctioned. the failure occurred multiple times. the vehicle was repaired several times, but the failure persisted. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 130,000.

Many times it is almost impossible to unlatch either the passenger or driver seat belt without much tugging and pulling. in an emergency situation, this could be catastrophic. my dealer has no recommendation. when i turn my steering wheel, usually to the right, the air bag notification signal will come on, indicating the air bag is not inflated properly. this seems to me to be a safety issue, but the dealer says there is no recall and has quoted me about $1000 to repair this situation. i am the original owner, and the car has never been in an accident where the air bag was deployed. i have checked online and many others have this same problem with their 1999 jeep grand cherokees. *tr

I purchased this jeep and not even a month after having it cut off with driving down the road. it will say i have no gas and the tank will be full. at times it would start other times it had to be towed (3 times in fact). this has happened 5 or 6 times at all different speeds. i took it to a dealership 450.00 later still had the problem. this is very scary for the jeep to shut off while driving. i have two small children. i am wondering how is there not recall for this. as i have read clearly this is not just my jeep. this is a huge safety concern. another thing i also notice i can hit a bump then it beeps and tells me my hood is open. which it is not. i love my jeep but cant enjoy it bc scared that it will cut off at anytime. *tr

First incident rough idling,second incident trying to quit on my way out of town, third incident on my way to work. had oxygen sensor replaced 2 or 3 times and that has still not fixed the problem ! come to a stop at a red light and the car feels like it's sputtering to quit ,! *tr

I was driving on the highway at 70 mph and the car shut off by itself without any warning, then within 10 seconds, it restarts itself. very scary... this has happened to me more than 10 times while on the highway..it also happens at random times, anyday, anytime, any speed. sometimes when it dies, i have to wait about 10 to 15 minutes before it will start up again.... very frustrating!!!!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. while inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the skid plate, under the rear of the vehicle that holds the fuel tank, was corroded and rusted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 117,000.

1999 jeep grand cherokee. consumer writes in regards to vehicle front end shake "death wobble" he experienced. *smd the consumer is seeking reimbursement, for the replacement of the steering damper, tie rod end, and the upper and lower ball joints. *jb

I was driving home from the gym, and while i was sitting at the light to turn the truck sputtered. upon accelerating through the light the truck stalls out and restarts itself. this happens on a daily basis. *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the vehicle stalled while driving at an unknown speed. the dealer replaced the pcm board, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns 1997 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the fan in the ventilation system failed to run at a high speed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician stated that a blower motor resister needed to be replaced. however, the part needed was no longer manufactured. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Fuel tank is held in place by a skid plate (a.k.a. brush plate). the skid plate has completely rusted out and the fuel tank is in danger of falling off the vehicle.

I was driving along, and made a left turn when i heard a loud pop and felt my driver's seat become loose. it wobbles around and feels as though it would go flying away if i were to be struck by another vehicle at any time. it makes the car very hard to drive and feels very unsafe. i took it to the dealership as soon as i could get it there and was told the part to fix it had been discontinued. i was advised to go and try to find a seat at a pull apart place and take it all to an upholsterer to be fixed. i explained that the internet warned against doing that as the used part is likely to break and that a fix was available at jeep seat bracket dot com. i asked the dealership to order and install this part, as i knew that chrysler knew about the problem and had been asked by nhtsa for a recall and has to date refused to do so. i was asked to leave the dealership. *tr

Driving home following and as i was slowing for a curve in a residential area near home the seat gave way. i checked as best i could and noticed some rust areas on the carpet, bolts, holding the seat frame & the frame itself (there was no interior water leaks in the vehicle). the seat has continued to give & break. i checked to see if a recall had been made or a safety bulletin been issued and found it had not, but the number of people that had made inquiries and complaints, many with much sadder consequences while driving at speed on interstates and superhighways, was sizable and quite honestly frightening. as i read these and saw that after these other persons suffering this same obviously manufacturing defect had gone to their dealerships with the dealers offering to repair it at the vehicle owners expense ($700-$1200) and for a technician to check the seat and bracket could cost a minimum of $60-$90/hr. i personally do not have that kind of money readily available especially to pay for a manufacturer's error that they have been aware of for more than a decade! my solution has been to limit my driving to going back and forth to work m-f (running basic errands during these drives) with my staying home on weekends, and only making trips to visit family that live within 45 miles every two to three months. last year, i drove this, my only vehicle at my home, around 3,300 miles. the quality of my life, i feel, has suffered as i have become restricted in the ability to safely travel! i feel it a travesty that the chrysler motor company has known about and has failed to care enough about the safety of their vehicles to do the right and proper thing, recall and replace these materials. i guess if it doesn't explode it doesn't matter! please don't get me wrong, i do love my jeep, but not corporate negligence! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the gear shift box was bumped and the vehicle shifted out of gear. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was to be inspected, diagnosed and repaired. the vin was not available. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 149,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 150,000.

Rusted fuel tank shield. *tr

The blower to the heater and air conditioning went out. i have had it replaced 2 times in less than 3 years. now its out again. it's difficult to drive in winter with no blower to a heater and difficult in summer with no blower to the air conditioning. a mechanic i went to said he has seen multiple jeeps with this same issue. he believes it may be the cable wires due to the nearness to the engine and they were not big enough to handle the heat. is this true? he also thought jeep was aware of this issue. if so, how do i get this fixed so it works properly and not go out every year? every once in a "blue moon" the blower will come on for a couple seconds but will not stay on. *tr

Was removing rear hitch so i could repaint it and noticed that my gas tank shield was rotted and gas was leaking above shield so i removed the rotted shield and found leak.it was caused by dirt and road grime getting in above where shield was rotted.thank god i caught it before shield started to fall and spark against road.come to find out that shield is the only thing holding gas tank in vehicle which i believe is totally a hazard for all grand cherokee owners from 1999-2004 at least.i went online and found out this was a major defect in all from 1993-2004 and yet no recalls.there have been many fires from this and i believe it should be looked at.mine at present just sits in yard as they want 400 hundred for shield and 400 hundred or more for tank.all junkyards tell me that they are all rotted and so they have none to sell.all junkyards tell me the same so i have no idea what to do yet.i could see this if my jeep was not road worthy but there is no rust on it and it runs great. *js

Tl* the contact owns 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated while getting in and out of the vehicle, the driver's seat became loose without warning. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified. the failure mileage was 170,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) and stated that the remedy part was unavailable to perform the repair. the dealer was unable to provide a date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Within the last 6 months my jeep's engine has shut off" while driving" at various speeds 5 different times but not exceeding 60mph. four of the six times i was able to shift into neutral and restart the engine, two times i had to wait approximately 5 minutes before it would restart. the incident at 60mph happened on a 4 lane highway and luckily i was close to the shoulder when it shut off and i was able to get it off the road before the steering locked up and no one was hurt. the computer never registers any problem and my mechanic has stated that it could be numerous issues but nothing for sure. to the best of my knowledge jeep has never issued a warning or recall for this issue. this is extremely dangerous and an accident just waiting to happen. *tr

I had a minor hit in rear ..and fuel skid plate got pushed in and almost ruptured gas tank..this happened over a year ago ..now the skid plate is starting to rot/rust out and it would cost over $600.00 to repair ..due to the june 2013 recall of this item i think chrysler should be responsible for this repair ..i contacted them and they said i would not be covered because i did not have a hitch attached to my car ..this is wrong ...what goes here ..can anything be done about this ..i fear now driving my jeep because i have no gas tank skid plate left .. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the air bag light warning light had been continuously illuminated since december 2013. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection or repairs. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

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. *tr

Passenger side front door would not unlock. all doors automatically lock when vehicle speed increases above approximately 15 mph. vehicle was parked and passenger was not able to open door using door handle. after several minutes we were able to get the door to unlock and passenger was able to egress the vehicle. this could pose a serious threat to occupants that could lead to serious injury or death by delaying or preventing their exiting from the vehicle in an emergency or after an accident. this locking system failure also disables the external door operating mechanism making it impossible for someone outside the vehicle to open the affected door thereby making it more difficult for them to assist those inside the vehicle. this make, model and year vehicle has a recall that addresses loss of fuel tank integrity following a rear end collision. if the loss of fuel tank integrity resulted in a fire the failure of the door lock system to prevent occupants exiting the vehicle could result in serious injury or death. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the rear passenger side sub frame became fractured without warning. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was unable to be repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 100,000. the vin was not available. *tr

We have owned our 1999 grand cherokee since 1999 - its been a great car but every single issue listed on this website has befallen us. currently @ 149k miles we have no heat on the driver side due to blend door assembly, the airbag light goes off all the time and there is no heat in the drivers side seat. i am shocked that so many people have the exact same issues and that to me says there is truly something wrong. we also took part in a class action suit that covered some of the expenses we had in continually replacing the brakes - especially the rotors which warp with out notice and can do that if you just step on the brakes to hard! even if you have just had them replaced. cheap parts? i am a die hard jeep owner but after reading all of these postings i am wondering if my alliance should be elsewhere? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the fuel tank shield and bracket failed due to defective material. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the recall. the failure mileage was 178,000 and the current mileage was 179,000.

One day i was on my way to work and the heater on the passenger side was blowing cold air. the drivers side was warm air blowing. i took it to the shop to be fixed and it cost me $796.00. once i started telling people what had happened it seemed like any one that had a jeep had been through this expensive problem just to have heat in your vehicle in the middle of winter and no extra money to fix it right away. i think this should be a recall on jeeps for the actuator and blend doors. i think i should be refunded for the cost of this bad/poor design on jeep's. also the electric door locks. i was leaving work one day and went to unlock my door and it would not unlock. i had to call a lock smith to get it unlocked, only to find out the electric door switch went bad in it. that cost another$185.00. i also hear this problem happens to alot of jeep's. now my heated mirror on the drivers side is all messed up and you can not see out of it clearly and it will not defrost. so now it looks like about another $100 or so to get that fixed. when i first bought this jeep about 1 1/2 years ago the fan that cools the motor went bad and was causing the motor to overheat. that cost another $200 to have that fixed. i think some of these items need recalled and give these people with jeeps some of there money back because of all of the problems that we have had with them and all these things seem to start around 100,000 miles. something needs done.

We are a used car dealer, bought this vehicle for resale, trying to do the right thing by getting the factory recall completed prior to resale. have been waiting for 145 days for chrysler/ jeep to get the parts to complete the recall. we now have 5 of these units waiting on chrysler dealerships to complete the recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 176,000 and the current mileage was 182,000. the vin was unavailable.

Hi, my name is [xxxx] i have done work for a company call [xxxx] based out of indiana. this guy [xxxx] buys jeep grand cherokees and sells them here in mn. i know this vehicle lic # [xxxx] he sold to a guy in iowa it has over 300,000 miles on it when i rebuilt the motor. then he changed the odometer to read at about 120,000 that he buys from johns auto parts in blaine. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

The jeep will start and run fine first thing in the morning, after shutting off the vehicle and coming back it will start initially, but then stall and will not start again for a few hours.

Tl* the contact owns a contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact owns a baby trend child restraint seat, model number ts25751 (na), manufactured november 21, 2012. the contact stated that the plastic locking clip would not latch securely into the base and caused the child seat to shift out of position when driving at various speeds. the manufacturer was notified and they mailed a replacement part; however, the failure recurred two weeks after the replacement part was installed. the contact planned to have the part or child seat replaced. (related vehicle information: model year=1999, make=grand cherokee, model=jeep)

1999 jeep grand cherokee. consumer writes in regards to transfer case actuator recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the recall noticed stated, the parts were not available.

The fuel tank skid frame supporting the fuel tank has rusted through. this part is designed to hold the fuel tank with no other means of support. once this fails the fuel tank dislodges and has the potential to separate from the vehicle. this vehicle is being investigated by nhtsa and chrysler has recently stated that the skid frame provides protection for the plastic fuel tank mounted behind the rear axle. it fails prematurely due to its inadequate thickness and water/salt catching design. there is no way to prevent the corrosion and perform maintenance without removing the skid frame/fuel tank . a recall to install a thicker gage metal corrosion resistant skid frames is needed. many 1999-2004 grand cherokee jeeps are vulnerable as their skid frame supporting fuel tank decay. many reports of people who have the wj jeeps are having this problem per the internet/jeep forums.*tr ..updated 02/14/17 *bf

I'm uncertain of time of incident. the driver that hit me blew a stop sign and crashed into my rear driver side which caused my truck to do a complete 360 hitting 3 cars while i was spinning. *tr

I am coming home driving my jeep grand cherokee 1999 from my mechanic in queens village after he change the map sensor and relay to fix the stalling problem on the jeep. driving on grand central parkway at the speed of 55mph, i was lucky to have driven my car and be able to come to inner roads when my car died(stalls) again in the middle of the traffic. after 30min, the car starts again after a numerous tries then stops after 500ft and it didn't start until after 15min of standing by in the middle of traffic again. it's just so frustrating when this happens because my car is in very good shape and it's stalling my engine, unbearable problem because i am afraid to drive my car on a highway or expressway. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the front driver's side seat bracket fractured, which caused the seat to wobble. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 175,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee with an aftermarket drive works tie rod, part number: de-es3475. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal noise. the steering wheel also pulled to the right and the contact lost control of the vehicle, crashing into a tree. the vehicle was towed to the contact?s home where a mechanic inspected the vehicle. the failure was located at the front driver?s side inner tie rod tread, which separated and caused the nut and pin to release. the contact did not sustain any injuries. the police department was called an a report was filed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 236,000. updated 8/5/13 *cn the consumer stated the tie rod end he purchased from his local retail store was defective. the threads on the end, were worn.

The ac in summer is cool on the driver and warm on the passenger> in winter the driver freezes and the passenger gets the warm air. just after purchasing vehicle i came across on the web an article showing the problem and their quick fix by cutting an opening in the box on the passenger side and changing the door. the dealer version repair was shown with the jeep dash completely removed. *tr

The gas tank skid plate has rusted out from under the gas tank, which appears to be an ongoing issue with these vehicles. is there a recall or other investigation? *tr

Four times in the last year, the vehicle when traveling over 50mph, develops what online research describes as "death wobble". the steering wheel vibrates suddenly in your hands, the front end wobbles and it is difficult to control. slowing down below 50mph usually resolves the issue...but that is an unacceptable solution. seems to happen when the vehicle is warmed up and has traveled 20+ miles. a major national tv channel has produced a news article about this with film of the vehicle during the "death wobble". we believe that congress has asked jeep about this issue previously. the jeep company in our town suggested rotating tires and checking brakes. they claim to have never heard of this issue, however there are lots of online complaints. in addition to lots of complaints, there's been lots of money spent on lots of parts and labor to fix the issue. everyone seems to have a different opinion as to what the problem and solution are. even though there are only 45000 miles on the vehicle, it cannot be trusted to provide a safe journey. we are disappointed with the company and vehicle. hoping for a recall soon! (on a side note, a neighbor of ours has also experienced this same issue with his jeep. if we are aware of 2 people with the same issue, it has to be a major issue with the vehicle.) please help. thanks. *tr

Front left and right calipers seized causing caliper, pad and rotor overheating and brake rotor cracked and failed causing me to scrape a guard rail while attempting to stop. this is the third brake caliper related failure i have had in the last 24 months. the previous 2 resulted in my replacing calipers rotors and pads. jeep is aware that the calipers are defective and would replace them with an upgraded different type but only while vehicle was under warranty. there are dozens of reports on line at various forums of this exact same problem. i have ordered the upgraded caliper (now that i know about them) and will replace this but jeep should notify all owners of this known issue so that we do not continue to replace a known bad part with the same known bad parts. as i consider this dangerous a recall would not be out of the question either. *tr

No accident report to file but the potential associated with the air bag light intermittently going on/off while driving the 1999 jeep gcl. after viewing some postings on line there is a definite trend associated with these units. easiest, least expensive fix is to pull fuse for the air bag controls, i put up with the annoying chime but wonder if the air bag will work during these intermittent faults. have you seen any reports of accidents with 1999 jeeps with no air bag deployment??? most apparent cause is the clockspring mechanism in the steering wheel, which only the dealer can repair. time for a recall!!! *tr

The driver side front seat track on this vehicle have failed 5 times since 2004. the first track was repaired twice. finally in 2008 i purchased a brand new track for over $500 at park jeep in burnsville, mn. that one lasted 3 years and failed and it was repaired once. 6 months ago it final failed again and my driver seat became a rocking chair for the 5th time. i replaced that one with a used one i found and am just waiting for that one to come apart. *tr

The airbag system stopped working on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee and my warning light came on. i've taken it in to the dealer and they reset the sensor and as i drive away from the dealer the warning light comes back on. after doing a little research online i've concluded that this is a common safety issue in 1999 jeep grand cherokees. the manufacturer needs to resolve this safety issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated, indicating that the air bags would not deploy if the vehicle was involved in a crash. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or mechanic for a diagnostic test. the contact researched the abs malfunction online and noticed that the clock spring could have been the cause of the failure. the failure mileage was 198,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. while at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle continued to stall. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and the technicians advised that the cause of the failure was unknown. the vehicle was also taken to another dealer for further diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the power train control module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 167,000 and the current mileage was 196,000.

Faulty clock spring caused the air bag light to come on and not function correctly. *tr

Gas tank supoort has rusted away exposing the plastic gas tank. this problem is now allowing the gas tank to hang below the rear bumper. *tr

Tried starting jeep wouldn't stay running keeps shutting down after about 5 to 10 seconds. when try to start again just cranks over and doesn't start. *tr

Air bag lights and chime keep coming on.was told air bags will not work. factory defect. *tr

Rear lights (brake and park) stopped working. *tr

Door locks not working, initial rear passenger lock making a buzzing noise followed by not opening. now the front passenger door is buzzing and opening intermittently. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph the vehicle stalled. the contact mentioned that he was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 175,000 and the current mileage was 175,500. the vin was not available.

Intermittent stalling problem when moving, very dangerous, about rear ended numerous times. dealer can not fix, just throw money at it in parts hoping to fix the problem. this needs to be addressed by jeep before someone is killed!!!!!!!! *tr

Went out shopping. drove 15 minutes from home. car running at normal operating temps. went into store for 10 minutes, on return car would not start. would crank and turn over, but not fully start. after letting sit for 1 hour, the car started with no other action. while trying to start, all other functions worked ok. radio. a/c. headlamps. etc. car also starting stalling after the "no-start" issue began. stalled at any temp, any speed, highway, around town. car stalls, but still have lights, flashers etc. *tr

The car stalls randomly while driving this can happen in heavy traffic in the middle of the road or at a stop sign without warning. have seen several mechanics. when searching the problem, found 100's of other vehicle owners with the same complaint. enormous safety hazard for driver as well as other on road vehicles. *tr

While driving, the drivers seat had something break underneath it causing the seat to become more of a rocking chair, wobbling back and forth and to the side. my 19 year old son was driving at the time, and thank goodness he was preparing to stop at a stop sign and he almost was thrown backwards. now this vehicle is undriveable. have called around to jeep dealers and found out that it is the power seat adjuster which needs replacing. mopar has discontinued this part and it is not available. i have seen on other complaints the same thing has happened to many others. we need some kind of satisfaction on this obviously unsafe part. *js

Rear axle gas tank

While driving at 55 mph, the vehicle lost all power, gauges all dropped to zero. the steering wheel was tight to turn and the brakes hard to apply, had no acceleration while pushing gas pedal down. all lights and radio still was working after getting it off the road turned jeep off would not restart for 3 hours. this has happened numerous times mechanic can not diagnose the problem no codes come up. have already replaced battery alternator and crank sensor have no idea what is wrong, with three children i am scared to drive this it is unsafe. also having problems with heat they said heater coil is bad and all motor doors in dash is broke and dash would have to be taken apart to be fixed this is also affecting the a/c. there needs to be a recall as there has been plenty complaints already. this is a death trap waiting to happen. *tr

The skid plate covering my 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo has almost completely rusted off the vehicle. with the current investigation requested for older model jeep grand cherokees, i feel this requires a recall and all older jeeps should be retrofitted with new skid plates. *tr

The climate automatic climate control system has failed. one side blows cold air and the other warm air. the defrosters are ineffective, making it difficult to see when the windshield fogs up not to mention keeping the windshield deiced in bad driving conditions. chrysler says the instrument panel must be removed in order to remove the heater assembly and fix the recirculation door and other components. they want $1200 to fix the heater! this is unbelievable! *tr

The drivers seat frame has broken from regular use. apparently the steel used is not the correct strength for the normal use of the seat. repairs will further weaken the structural integrity of the seat. manufacturer claims it is not covered under warranted. *tr

The air bag light comes on and off randomly and the chime dings. it seams to do it when the stering wheel is turned. i suspect it is a faulty clock spring and i've found several issues of this on many jeep forums. this is a serious safety issue because the airbags may not deploy in an accident. *tt

Drivers seat is broke, cant find a replacement, salvage yard said this is a common problem for jeeps. *kb

Auto had 40000+ miles when i bought it from my brother. i had it only a few months when it stalled on the interstate. it would not start until i sat for a little while. i am capable of overcoming auto trouble so i didn't think much about this incident due to the fact that i have been a mechanic for many years now. then it began to stall in heavy traffic and sometimes would start again and other times after waiting several minutes. i replaced the crank sensor, in-tank fuel pump and filter. it ran okay for a while but began to hard start and stall again about 2 mos. ago. then 2 days ago it stalled something like 25 times coming home from the hospital. since then i have been on the internet reading the blogs about this problem and if everyone that has this issue would email you, your computers would shut down. it is unbelievable that the manufacturer is just replacing the expensive parts at random, taking the money and not fixing the problem. these people, myself included, are begging for a solution to a problem with a very nice automobile made in america by skilled top dollar union labor. it is getting close to scam epidemic. my car is sitting in my garage not fixed because there are about ten different things in the electrical and fuel system that can cause these symptoms. i am a disabled veteran and cannot afford to go down that eliminating process. my doctor doesn't do me that way and i won't allow the manufacturer to do it either. *tr

I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo and the fuel pump went bad and i could smell smoke, like and electrical problem. the mechanic said it was the fuel pump and i authorized him to repair. i then looked online to find that the fuel pump which my jeep had was a recalled aftermarket fuel pump from airtex. i called airtex and they gave me the run around asked me all sorts of questions , are you sure this is the right one and did i have the part to ship back to them. i called the mechanic and he already replaced it with a new airtex fuel pump and threw the other away. i have the receipt but cannot send the old fuel pump back. they refuse to reimburse me for this recalled product even when my mechanic wrote down the old make and model number of the old recalled fuel pump. this is wrong and unfair. $500 i am out . *tr

On a recent day-long trip, the electric seat heater on driver's side overheated, causing a 4" diameter badly blistered burn on the back of my leg. a recall for this defect was issued on 4/7/2009 for 2001-2004 models (nhtsa campaign number: 09v117000 ), but i was not able to find one for the 1999 grand cherokee limited. the local dealer (lithia in grants pass, or) requested i submit this so he can make the proper repairs free of charge as specified for the 2001-2004 models. *tr

Hvac doesn't change temperature. blender doors are broken. found out it's a common problem in 99-04 jeep grand cherokees and they've updated the parts to replace. problem is, labor costs around $1500 to fix the hvac. there should be a recall for this as i can't drive in the winter without heat, won't be able to see while driving without a defroster!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. while driving 70 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled and lost complete power. the dealer was not notified of the failure. the manufacturer was notified and updated the information in their system. a local mechanic attempted to repair the defect, but the failure recurred. the failure and current mileage was 171,000.

While parked, i leaned back in my seat and the plate that connects to the floor broke. if i were in an accident and the same had happened, a lot of good a seat belt would have done. *tt

Brake light failure on 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo- brake lights stop working when lights are turned on. many similar complaints for the last 10 years on the web still no recall. problem is defective contacts in the tail light assembly. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact was driving various speeds when the engine stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. the engine failed to restart and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. the mechanic was unable to diagnose the vehicle and there were no repairs. the failure recurred at least ten times and eight of those times, the vehicle restarted. the vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic where the contact was awaiting repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Engine with a serious knocking sound. though car was meticulously maintained, it still failed after 130000 miles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated the front driver side seat partially detached from the frame, which caused a rocking motion when driving. the vehicle was taken an independent mechanic where the seat bracket was welded to the frame. four months later, the failure recurred and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure was 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that after refueling, a strong odor of fuel was present on the interior and around the exterior of the vehicle. the failure was constant. the same failure occurred on a separate occasion in which the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 97,800.

Air bag light comes on and off. an investigation found it is probably the clock spring located in steering column and if an impact occurs air bag will not deploy.

My truck back lights doesn't work when i turn my lights on. i called the dealership and they stated that it will cost $1000 to fix because it is an electrical problem. i really like my truck and would love for to keep it but i can not drive it at night. i have seen to many cars to explain in the atlanta area that are experiencing the same problems, and i do not think that it is fair that we pay our money for these cars and the dealer doesn't inform to us that there needs to be a recall on our vehicles and fix them, my husband has a ford truck and when they recalled something on his truck and they called him and sent him a letter and he took his truck and they fixed it with no problems i don't understand why it can't be the same way with jeep. please if you can help please do.

Just finished repairing daughter in laws vehicle. a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. she complained of extreme gas fumes inside her vehicle. with a 1 year old and a 3 year old being transported in vehicle immediate attention was required. this is what i found. the ordinary steel fuel pressure connecter (disconnect) at top of fuel pump was completely rusted through and squirting a stream of gas, via rusted out pinhole,under pressure, all over top of fuel tank and surrounding area. thank god no ignition resulted,would have been catastrophic. connecter should have been either stainless steel or at least plastic at such an important location. plain steel should never be used at such an important location. as there are many many thousands of this year vehicles out there this is a ticking time bomb. even my vintage 1991 ford pickup used stainless steel at gas tank fittings. vehicle is second car and was purchased a few years ago. body is remarkable rust free for a salty n.y. s, vehicle. and is in good condition other than dangerous gas tank issue. it is only a question of time before a dangerous fire will occur in someone's vehicle and hopefully no one will die.this issue needs ,and must,be addressed . have attached photo of rusted disconnect and have retained the rusted connector. hope i did not waste my time with this important information and will expect a timely reply[xxx] p.s. connecter was so severely rusted and frozen to fuel pump outlet it had to slotted with a cutoff wheel to remove- a very hazardous procedure.(can not attach photo on this site) information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I have a 1999 jeep grand cherokee with 110,000 miles and the air bag light comes on and chimes. i have been told by a dealer i need a new clock spring. this is a very expensive repair and i have found it to be a very, very common problem and should be addressed with a recall. *tr

My 99 jeep grand cherokee limited just started having a problem with the air bag light and chime when steering wheel is turned. and it sounds like a very common problem with many people. this problem may or may not have caused an injury but what is it going to take to keep your loyal jeep customers from thinking that this company does not care about it customers safety! this safety problem should be recalled and done very soon before there are injuries or loyal customers deaths from a simple fix. *tr

No event triggered my seat failure, the seat track (frame) broke and the seat is behaving like a rocking chair. it hurts my back to drive and is very unsafe. this is my driver's front seat that is broken. i did nothing to cause it to break. i cannot find another seat anywhere without having to order a new one through the dealer, which i've been quoted up to $1,500. this is outrageous, a seat breaking in normal driving conditions at 70,000 miles, and i'm the original owner and drive normally, and have had no accidents impacting my seat that broke abruptly. it's a power seat, laredo model, code fll5. this is a seriously defective and unsafe product, and i will never buy another jeep again. *tr

Went over a bump in the road from a manhole cover and the car chimed and the air bag light illuminated. upon further investigation it appears to be a faulty clockspring which when it fully breaks the airbag will not longer function. this part is inaccessible to be broken from an outside source and controls whether the driver's side airbag works; a failure of it should be considered for recall as it is a faulty part. hundreds of online forums have people complaining of this same issue.

The front left and rear right brackets on the drivers side seat have shear completely in half.

I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee i have had the driver seat welded 3 to 4 times since 2005. now the seat and brackets are so bad drivers seat snapped near the top and rear the bracket. i thank the powers that i wasn't driving in traffic when it happened..... i think jeep and the chrysler corp should replace my and all of these brackets in all jeeps before someone dies as a result of the incident. *tr

Driver side seat frame snapped in front right corners. this is a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. i have not been able to find a replacement frame.it is a safety issue to have the sea snapped under normal use... i have read there are multiple complaints of this regard... please let me know if ever there is a recall. *tr

I went into jim brown auto sales on friday 1/29/2011 to purchase a vehicle. the sale representative [xxx] advised me that of the list of cars i brought in the 1999 jeep grand cherokee was the best one. while processing paper work. i asked [xxx] for a copy of the vehicle report. he acknowledge but never provided the documentation. i drove the vehicle to an near by auto shop (m-l) to have the vehicle looked at. on the way to m-l i heard the car knocking. i was advised that there are numerous issues with the vehicle. being the front drive shaft, transmission, and transfer case. i advised the seller once i found out. i was told by the person who picked up the phone that i will be called back regarding this matter. no one called. on wednesday, february 1, i drove to brakeway to have the brakes looked at because the lights came on. brakeway advised the same issues as m-l. i took the vehicle back to jim brown auto and requested the truck be looked at. they accepted the truck but refused to look at the issues that were pointed out. i just need some justice regarding this vehicle. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo. the contact stated that the driver seat rear bracket was broken. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who offered no assistance. the contact called the manufacturer who also offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 156,000.

Heater a/c for 1999 jeep grand cherokee... failure to operate, ridiculous to repair. makes driving in cold climates impossible, due to window fogging and ice buildup. daimler chrysler should recall and repair all jeeps from 1999-2004 who are all known to have this problem. they should not be allowed to disregard the customer complaints, with regards to this. this was repeated year after year, with no easy solution for customers to repair. an excessively costly and not guaranteed procedure which could create more problems, even when professionally repaired, this is a safety hazard for those who must drive in cold climates. *tr

My drivers seat has broken down and become very uncomfortable, and the passenger side makes a clunk noise when someone sits in it during breaking and acceleration this is. one of the many things to have broken on this seat. very poor quality! *tr

Two complaints-(1) at approximately 120,000 miles the driver's front seat bracket broke and began leaning the seat backwards. after another 8,000 miles the bracket completely broke. it was welded by a professional welder and replaced. at approximately 138,000 miles it broke again and will have to be welded again but i cannot afford to pay to have it fixed right now. i researched and found that this is a very, very common complaint and safety issue on my model-99 jeep grand cherokee. (2) at approximately 142,000 miles the air bag light began coming on and going off intermittently and now it does so frequently, especially when turning. i have been advised by a mechanic friend that it is the clockspring wires in the steering column and hat only a dealer can fix it. like the seat problem, this is a safety issue and from my research i have found that it is a very, very common issue as well. i cannot afford to have a dealer replace the clockspring as i have been quoted upwards of $300 to do so. *tr

The airbag light constantly comes on and chimes in my 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo. it is mostly noted when i am steering the vehicle through turns. *tr

Vehicle accelerates while being driven. *tr

Visibility: defroster/defogger system. windshield blower. cold air out the passenger side and visibility is decreased. i have had this fixed once when i bought the jeep 6 years ago. *tr

Driver's seat brackets broke - normal use. looking into repairs now. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the blender that controlled the vehicle from running too hot or cold failed. the contact stated that the passenger side blower would expel cold air and the driver side blower would expel very little heat. the defroster was also inoperable. the dealer advised the contact that the entire dashboard and steering column would have to be removed in order to make the necessary repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 160,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. while traveling 35 mph, the contact stated that the air bag light suddenly illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 127,000. updated 01/14/11 *bf updated 04/04/11

99 jeep grand cherokee purchased 4/2003. front brakes shudders at road/highway speeds of 40-65mph. acquired this/tsb from sd school district automotive shop. this/tsb requires replacement of akebono front calipers from teves. after replacement the problem didn't cease. did some analyzing myself, found that rear brake pads were cracked. replaced the whole rear brake components and the problem ceased until after rear brake pads passed 60% of thickness, problem arises again. my own conclusion lies to design of rear brake pad material to be insufficient for the weight of vehicle. *tr

Front right driver seat frame bolt ripped out due to breaking of seat frame. frame split like a piece of wood. *tr

I have a 1999 grand jeep cherokee. my front driver seat is broken as well. i've owned many cars in my life, and i've never had a broken seat. i should be a recall on the 1999 jeeps. it's up there with having a working air bag. no one should have to pay to have their driver seat fix, when that should be one thing they shouldn't have to worry about. it's happening to a lot of grand jeep cherokees. i hope they do a recall, they do not want to be like toyota. *tr

Heated seat shorted out and burnt a hole through seat foam. *tr

Jeep grand cherokee laredo drivers side seat completely broken off of frame. started with one side breaking several months ago, leaving seat to lean to one side and unable to adjust anymore then just completely snapped off. drove for couple days with something wedged in the back to keep propped up until it could be looked at. was told it is not repairable. would have to be a costly replacement. *tr

Driver's seat frame is broken on 1999 jeep grand cherokee. known issue on many of these vehicles yet chrysler refuses to acknowledge the issue. *tr

Driver side seat frame snapped in two opposite corners. this is a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. after further investigation i have not been able to find a replacement frame. please if you have a recall solution i would like to know about it. there are a ton of complaints online about this issue. making an american car company that was bailedout by our wise government, look absolutely terrible. to americans buyers. *tr

I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited. multiple times the left front brake caliper freezes (seizes) onto the rotor causing the vehicle to violently shake and pull to the left, warping the rotor and damaging the brake pads. i have replaced the rotors and brake pads but after a short period of time it happens again. it seems to be triggered by using the brakes frequently, for example when braking going down hills. while i have not had a fire the brakes were glowing red on one occasion. i believe this to be an extremely dangerous defect that must be corrected as my research indicates that many, if not all owners of this year (as well as other years) make and model experience this problem. *tr

Our jeep 1999 was hit in rear end and burn , hurting the driver badly. the gas tank exploded on impact. this is very unsafe. *tr

The front driver's seat of my 1999 jeep grand cherokee suddenly became loose and wobbled during driving. while the seat track and floor-level frame appear to be intact, the seat itself has become detached from the frame. driving the suv now requires carefully maintaining balance, especially in turns. *tr

Driving down a flat straight road and i heard a metallic snap. seat began to sway. upon inspection, i found that the drivers side seat frame broke in two. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo. while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact noticed that the vehicle would intermittently failed to start until five attempts were made. the vehicle also stalled at a stop sign without warning. the vehicle was taken to her local mechanic who stated that the failure could not be reproduced. the current and failure mileages were 151000.

When i turned on the heat one fall day i got hot air on the driver side and cold air on the passenger side. it doesn't matter whether i select defrost, floor, or mid-level vents.also i had the temperature settings on high. i have not repaired this yet, it is a safety issue due to difficulty defrosting the windshield. the dealership said it will be very costly. it is not intermittent because it is always failed. *tr

I have a 1999 grand cherokee, the headlights flash on and off when the car is parked and shut off. *tr

I currently own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. over the last year i noticed a squeaking noise coming from driver's side seat. the noise became more apparent after i would hit bumps in the road or adjust my seating position. on the 10th of june i was driving my car and the front of my seat popped off of the power seat track. my seat flipped back and rested on the rear seat. i almost lost control of the vehicle before i was able to lean forward and regain my balance. the seat is still only attached by the rear pivot points. i had to lower my rear seats and push my drivers seat back until it could be stabilized. i took my car to the dealership and they stated that the entire seat needed to be replaced along with the track and that the repairs were my responsibility. jeep obviously failed to engineer their seat tracks properly which almost caused me to lose control of my vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated the oil pan exhibited random holes causing oil to leak out from the vehicle. the manufacturer ordered a newer oil pan for the contact but after 90 days, he still had not received it. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 130,000.

Visibility: defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower. *tr

Passenger rear door lock actuator and rear latch lock actuator broken making it impossible to enter the car from those two doors. *tr

1999 jeep grand cherokee- 112,000 mile.-air bag light comes on and "dings" when the steering wheel is turned to the left. the light stays on for about five to ten seconds depending on the length of the turn. concern is that air bag will not function properly in a crash situation. this began a couple of months ago with intermittent occurrences but is increasing in frequency. internet reports from consumers show this to be a common problem with the 1999 jgc. shouldn't this be looked into? it costs several hundred dollars to repair this safety issue at a dealer. this seems to be a manufacturer defect. *tr

Under normal use, the hollow steel tube supporting front of driver's seat sheered completely on the side closest to the driver's side door causing the chair to move 6" - 12" up and down and sideways during normal operation. *tr

My drivers seat has broken twice. im pretty much laying down when i drive. i bought a replacement and that one broke too. *tr

My 1999 jeep grand cherokee has just had it's third failure of the driver's seat frame. the first time that the seat frame broke back in 2002 it was covered under warranty with chrysler. chrysler replaced the seat frame with a new seat frame. it broke again in 2006. this time i had it welded and it lasted until april 2010 when it broke again! each time that this has happened i was driving the car, while accelerating, and it snapped and threw me backwards in the seat towards the rear seat area. thankfully, i was able to control the car each time and then placed temporary supports around the seat until i could have the repair completed. i am planning to have the frame welded again this time. i am sorry that i did not report this before now. i am a very experienced driver and i am afraid to allow my young drivers in the household to drive this jeep any longer. i am the only one to drive it. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the front driver side seat suddenly detached. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. the current mileage was approximately 140,000.

The brackets holding the driver's side seat have broken and causes the seat to be unstable. *tr

1999 jeep grand cherokee, track on drivers side has broken. poor design. seat is now unsafe. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact was driving approximately 5 mph on normal conditions. the engine stalled without warning, and restarted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on three separate occasions with replacements of the crank shaft sensors. the technician was unable to locate the problem. the identical failures continued after the repairs were performed on the vehicle. the failures occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation and traveling between 5-20 mph. the vehicle had not been repaired at this time. the failure mileage 100,000. the vin was unavailable.

Ac blend doors don't work causing my heat/ac to only work on have the car at a time. in the winter my defroster is only able to defrost half my windshield and the other side has ice cold air coming out the vent witch makes it unable to defrost and causes me to drive with half a defrosted windshield. so half the car gets heat the other half gets ac all winter long no matter what setting you put the system on, this will eventually cause a accident if not addressed. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. while driving at speeds of at least 45-55 mph, the vehicle would stall without warning. upon stalling, all interior lights and electrical elements of the vehicle would engage for 2-10 seconds. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they could not duplicate the failure. there were no repairs made to the vehicle. there were no recalls on the vehicle pertaining to engine stalling. to date, the vehicle would continue to stall. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

The drivers seat keeps braking causing you to loose a safe drivers control while driving this is the fifth time this happen in the last 2 years and not at the welded area different places. *tr

The seat bracket on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee broke while i was driving causing the seat to "float" and move up and down on that corner. i pulled over and looked under the seat to find a break on a piece of flat steel that is used to raise the seat up and down with the electric motors. there was no crash or other outside influence causing the seat to break. it is unsafe to drive because the driver is not secure while making turns. i think it is very dangerous if i was to be in a crash! the metal seems very thin on these areas where the electric seat adjust has to "scissor lift" up and down. i drive a lot across two states to pick up my children - so i had someone weld the seat bracket back together. it held for about 3 months and now it is broke again. if the seat brackets are this weak, how will it hold together in a crash??? please help me and others. i have heard of one other person with a similar problem on a 2000 jeep cherokee (not "grand"). *tr

Driving home early morning during a snowstorm, a snowplow went through a stop sign and my vehicle hit him dead center totaling my vehicle. even though this was a frontal collision neither the driver's or passenger's air bags deployed resulting in injury to the driver. *tr

Drive seat front left corner pulled metal over floor bolt causing a broken seat and safety hazard. *tr

Rear passenger tail light does not work at night or rather when the car lights are turned on. mechanic has replaced bulb, re-bent the connection, but the light still is not visible when lights are turned on. when lights are out, brake light, reverse light and turn signal work. my son has been pulled over by police thinking the lights had been fixed. its only a matter of time before he receives a ticket. our mechanic has offered to try and fix it without replacing both back light assemblies. *tr

My 1999 jeep grand cherokee front driver's seat has broken in two spots. front left weld and rear right weld. i am extremely fortunate that the "break" of the weld did not happen while i was driving at a "normal rate of speed", if it did, a severe and tragic accident could have occurred. the main reason i am writing to you is the fact, during my research for a "fix" or replacement seat, i stumbled across a few websites with consumers, like myself, inquiring why this happened. we are not talking about a handful, we are talking over a thousand entries of the same issue happening to other consumers. and this is more than likely the tip of the ice berg since many, many folks would never post to a blog or even use the internet as a platform for complaint. jeep chrysler should be responsible for their poor quality. what will it take for the powers to be to do the right thing by the consumer. accidental death due to a car accident caused by poor workmanship. please advise. by the comments i have reviewed, this is a case of poor quality and second class workmanship of the welds/frame of the seats in these vehicles. *tr

1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo 4x4; driver side seat housing metal brackets broke. very common issue with this model. and extremely dangerous safety issue. *tr

1. normal wear and tear lead to the failure of the driver seat anchoring. 2. the rear anchoring of the driver seat buckled under normal conditions while driving. the metal broke at two locations causing the seat to wobble severely making driving safely impossible. 3. according to jeep, the entire seat must be replaced at my expense. reinforcement welding could repair the problem and prevent future failure of the driver seat during normal operation. *tr

Visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower ... it was suggested that include the prior description but i'm in question. we have had this 1999 jeep grand cherokee in the family for years and the past year the passenger side blows strictly cold air (it has dual air controls) - my nephew owned the jeep prior to our purchasing it from him this past month. he said this has been this way for a while and not sure what to do. in researching the fix, it seems everyone has the same problem and it was suggested to report it to you in hopes that you can help with the fix as it is a costly one from jeep ($1000 - $1500) ... since everyone has this problem it has to be a jeep defect. hopefully you can help us out. *tr

The left front bracket on my driver's seat broke. the seat now wobbles, and is extremely dangerous to drive. it is a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. there was no mistreating of the vehicle, the bracket broke under normal use. there have been multiple complaints of this exact same problem on these vehicles. someone may be seriously injured or killed if this issue is not addressed. *tr

Heated seat shorted and burnt a hole in seat cushion and under side of seat cover. *tr

Nothing leading up tp this issue... about 150000 miles on it when it started. airbag light and alarm go on and off randomly ( 1-2 times per minute) while driving. dealer says replace entire airbag for more than $2000. are they kidding? *tr

No significant events, occurred while driving at 45 mph, no precursor to event occurring when ever driven after 40+ miles, engine shuts down with out warning while driving, nearly drove into utility pole due to lack of power steering with no ¿check engine¿ light obd tester did not identify any locked faults, replaced auto shut down relay, same problem, cannot afford to take to dealer to throw parts at it, can not fix what is not broken, must wait until check engine light comes on or an accident happens. has also shut down approximately 9 times slowing down for a red light while driving and 3 times while sitting at a stop light. the tachometer jumps up and down and then down to zero. the last and most dangerous event occurred on 12/5/09. *tr

I am facing another broken seat bracket on a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. this is the second broken bracket i have had on the same seat in less than 4 years. the last time i replaced it, the part cost $170. now i'm told it will cost me over $300. and that's just the cost for the part--it doesn't include labor. this part being broken results in my vehicle being unsafe to drive. if i were to be in an accident, i seriously doubt that my seat would keep me safely within the seat. i hate even to think what could happen, but if i'm traveling at 70 m.p.h. and i am hit, the momentum of my adult body would not be protected by this faulty seat design. it needs to be remedied by the manufacturer, chrysler corporation. *tr

I recently purchased a 1999 jeep grand cherokee.the driver side brake light on my grand cherokee does not work at all when the lights are turned on. when the lights are off during the day the light works fine, dimmer than the passenger side, but it still lights up. i have tried to fix the problem by changing out the bulbs and the pigtails the light goes into but i cant ever get it to work. i have noticed that every grand cherokee in the same generation as mine has the same problem i have talked to multiple mechanics that said they have fixed upwards of 50 gc's with that same problem and you must replace both taillight assemblies because if you replace one it will short out immediately. i work in the auto parts business so i have access to the parts to fix it but the taillight assemblies are around $140 a piece. i would think that chrysler would have had a recall about it, seeing how common it is, but i have talked to my local dealer and they explained to me that it is up to nhtsa to issue a recall. i have received two tickets related to this incident. it becomes a hassle when i see all these jeeps with the same problem and nothing has been done about it and the problem has been going on for years. i would appreciate it if you could look into this problem, seeing how it is such a common problem that chrysler should take care of their defective products. *tr thanks a lot

The blend doors on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited have broken giving me no heat during the winter. i cannot afford to fix the problem as i do not have $1200.00 for fix it. this is a travesty and an indication of just why the american big three are in so much trouble. this vehicle is the worst vehicle that i have personally ever owned. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. while making a left turn the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the steering wheel clock spring was replaced. the failure mileage was 72,000. the current mileage was 102,169.

I have a 1999 jeep grand cherokee and the drivers side front seat bracket is cracked making the seat lopsided and poorly attached in the case of an accident. i have never owned a car where the seat has broken in 35 years of car ownership. *tr

The rear brake light on the driver's side does not work properly. when the headlights are turned on, the brake light goes out when brake is depressed. the bulb, the light socket, and the entire light assembly have been replaced. replacing the entire light assembly is only a temporary fix, the brake light will again need to be repaired. this is not the first time for the brake light to malfunction. *tr

My 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited w/42,000 miles. yes . not a typo . 42,000, orignal owner & "scared to death" to drive this suv. i have alot of the already problems, that have been reported. had to pay many, w/my own cash. this suv schould have came in 1 color "lemon yellow". it is an accident watng to happen. the recent problem is now i have no a/c-heat or defroster. ths is due, to failure of the automatic temp control to work. i t started 1st by intermittently working, till now not working at all, this is just 1 more, to the list , of many other problems. i don't think that it is an coincidence that all my issue have happenned, almost exactly, in the order, of all the other complaints. i can't undestand how a company can get away w/this. this new problem can cost up to $2000, if it is, like previous reported problems, happens to be the "blend doors". as a handicapped driver i drive less than 4,000 miles a year. this is the only auto i drive, thus the many, many probs have yet to raise thier head. i have read almost all complaints(too many to read) this suv schould be a "total recall, i have never heard more complaints & problems, in my life, for any automobile. this suv schould be studied & reseached, on "how not to build an automobile. just read the many complaints here & on the internet. we are not making this stuff up. i don't know how they stayed in business as long as they did. we, the taxpayers, bailed them out. who is bailing out all the owners, of this "death-trap"? if that is not absurd enuff, many problems could have been repaired, by jeep & still can. what is the purpose, of nhsta, if not to intervene? you have all the complaints. hundreds of them. you have them posted, yet, we taxpayers/owners safety, has been at risk ever since this suv was driven out of the showroom. how did you not make a recall on the rotor/brakes issue which was reported at 3,000 miles? i am so frustrated. is braking problems not a safety issue? please, help us! *tr

I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo. it stalls all of the sudden while i'm driving it. there is no pattern to it- it will stall going 70 mph on the highway, driving in town at 25-35 mph, while turning a corner, while in the drive through-- it has happened in all those instances. it doesn't matter if it is hot or cold either. the engine just suddenly shuts off, but the lights, radio, etc. all stay on. it occurs during cold and hot weather, with electrical devices on or off, in park, neutral and drive. it is very random and very dangerous. once it stalls the steering gets very hard and the jeep has to be shut off and restarted. when this first started happening the jeep would always start again on the first try. now the jeep will always start when i first get in the car in the morning, but once it stalls out, it takes 20-50 minutes to restart. luckily, this problem has not caused an accident yet, but i am afraid to drive it. we have replaced the battery (8-2009) and the pcm was replaced a few years back. we have brought it into the repair shop to get it fixed, but they can't find anything wrong. they told me to bring it back when the problem is happening, by i don't know when it's going to happen so i can't. some weeks it will happen several times in a day, and then it will go days or weeks without doing it again. this problem puts us and the other motorists on the road in potential danger. i read on several websites that the 1998 jeep grand cherokees were recalled for this problem, and so were jeep commanders. hopefully, the 1999 will also be checked and possibly recalled. *tr

Drivers side seat bolts have pulled through the seat frame that holds it to the car. failure occurred 3 years ago. cost for new frame and installing was $850. so we keep the back seat folded forward so the front seat, in the 'furtherest back' position, rests against the back seat and we have wire twisted to hold the seat in place as best as possible. we were told since it was out of warranty, chyrsler would not fix it, even though in our mechanic's opinion it is obviously a flaw structure of the seat and not something that should have happened with such low mileage. vehicle was purchased new and original driver is only driver (fortunately he is long legged) and since the failure it is only driven to and from work (20 miles a day). current mileage is 68,798. *tr

This incident started with a clunking noise we thought was the muffler system, in fact, the day before the car failed we had the muffler replaced. on 6/17/09 while our daughter was driving, the vehicle veered sharply to the left, she pulled over, a police officer assisted and followed her for a while to see what the problem was. it didn't do it while the police officer watched. after the police officer left, the vehicle lurched again and our daughter pulled over and called her father, he drove the vehicle and that is when the frame broke and the support to the rear axle separated from the frame. the rear wheel on the passenger side was bound against the front of the rear wheel well leaving the vehicle completely undriveable. the vehicle was then put on a trailer and delivered to our mechanic. we paid our mechanic to repair it before we thought of pursuing a claim through chrysler. we contacted chrysler and was given a case no. 18690533 and was told we needed to take it to a jeep dealer. as instructed by chrysler, we took the vehicle to royal chrysler in owego, new york. royal was very friendly and supportive to us and after inspection, stated it was the "most corroded underbody they had every seen" and communicated the same to chrysler directly. chrysler was not at all interested in entertaining our claim and stated it was too far out of warranty. we currently own 3 jeeps and expected chrysler to stand behind their product. it is not a vehicle we feel comfortable having our teenage daughters drive. after numerous telephone calls to chrysler by both the dealer and ourselves, they flatly refused to entertain the claim and even refused to allow us to even talk to a manager. the potential for what could have happened to all 3 of our daughters (all 3 were in the car at the time) had they been driving on the highway at 60 mph is frightening. the fact that chrysler is unwilling to recognize and correct this situation is unacceptable. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 60 mph, the contact noticed that the driver's seat was wobbling. he noticed that the bracket failed, which holds the seat in place. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that the seat bracket failed. the seat was not repaired. the repair would cost $150. the manufacturer stated that no compensation would be provided because the vehicle was not under warranty. the failure mileage was 101,000 and current mileage was 102,000.

My driver seat on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo has broken off of the bracket, it is like sitting in a rocking chair, if i lean to far back it will put me in the back seat. i have had it welded back together once before, but that didn't last long. *tr

1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo front driver seat broken off...metal cleanly broke....cannot find another seat to replace it....happened last year while driving. *tr

The frame of the seat in my 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo has broken, along with the carriage that the frame sits on--in 2 different spots. there was no crash, or trauma of any kind delivered to the seat. the failure of the seats carriage and frame cause me to pitch and yaw rather wildly when i make turns even at low speeds. i am worried that the added stressed placed on the remaining contact points betweent he carriage and the frame will cause them to break as well. *tr

I also have the "death wobble." i have a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. i have not installed a lift kit or oversized tires. i have a 2-wheel drive so not taken off-road. my mechanic has replaced the steering are and says there is no equipment problem. i have had my tires rotated, balanced, and aligned. they say there is no tire or alignment issue. the "death wobble" still exists. it appears my only alternative is to get rid of my jeep. that is a problem. i will fight, i'm not happy! what can i do? what are my rights at this point? please help? it happens on a regular basis, and i can demonstrate almost at will. if others are having this same issue, deaths will occur! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that she replaced her transmission module in march of 2008. the part was replaced again in december of 2008. the vehicle was recently driven and the contact stated that the module has begun to fail for the third time. the contact feels that this is a manufacturer defect and would like an investigation. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 184,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the left turn signal and the brake lights failed intermittently. the brake light bulbs have been changed and the lights failed to operate normally. the dealer can not diagnose the failure; however, a mechanic advised her that there is a wiring problem. the perform service light was also illuminated; however, they are unable to turn it off. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 138000 and the current mileage was 140081.

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the front driver's side seat frame failed. when he sat down in the driver's seat, it immediately reclined backwards. he believes the failure is due to poor design and has not taken the vehicle to a dealer. through online research, the contact found numerous complaints regarding the same failure he was experiencing. the failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 137,000.

Have been going out to unlock jeep and will not unlock. this is now happening every day where the door will not lock or unlock on the drivers side. i have heard that several other people with the same jeep have the same problem. now the dome lights will not go on until i close the door and then will not go out. so i am forced to drive with them on and the door unlocked. i don't feel very safe in this anymore. *tr

Failure of air bag clock spring. *tr

Air bag light is now and keeps beeping. *tr

My driver's seat (back and frame) broke and i have come to find that this is a problem that many jeep owners have. *tr

Driver side seat track for 1999 power seats has broken, i seen several reports of this happening to jeeps, for some reason they are made of garbage, the metal track just snaps and it can not be that i8 am heavy set as i only weigh 155 lbs. why have a seat belt on if the seat it self is not bolted to floor as the track is broken? *tr

1999 jeep grand cherokee limited. airbag light and chime annoyance, was told by a dealer that when the light is on the airbag will not deploy in the event of a vehicle accident. this is a safety issue and i cannot break this item with everyday use and therefore should not be required to fix it out of my pocket. the light and chime happen continuously and although that is very annoying it is also a serious safety concern. *tr

Noise coming from the temperature controller in the center dash area even after the key has been removed. when running heater is on full on both sides with very low heat coming out on one side with cold air on the other. i have been told this will cost up to 1500.00 to fix at the dealer with some reports saying it "may" need to be done again after 50-60 thousand miles. also, blower motor controller located by the blower starts burning smell!! when it auto the control board failed and then blower quit. the motor must be replaced along with a wiring harness repair kit!!!! please tell me why no recall on this. it is such an issue the parts needed were on back order!! *tr

I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee with 170,000 miles. recently, the airbag warning light will ding and light-up. the light will then turn off after a few seconds and then may relight again. this problem has been occurring for the past few weeks. i have not yet tried to correct the failure because the problem may not happen for a few days and then start again. *tr

In just the last month we have lost heat completely in our jeep. it start blowing out cold air on the driver side and now is blowing cold air on the driver side and passenger side as well as the defrosting vents all the time. we have no heat at all. we have not tried to repair it yet as it going to be costly. *tr

1999 jeep grand cherokee blend doors are failing to provide heat or defrosting. concerned about visibility and numbness. unbelievable amount of complaints on this to the company. *tr

Airbag light is flashing on and off. *tr

1999 jeep grand cherokee has cold air blowing out on the drivers side and dash board but has hot air blowing out on passenger floor side. i cannot defrost my windshield and this has caused me to pullover while driving du to loss of visibility. i performed various test and found that when testing the azc the fault codes i get are 47 = left temperature door not responding and 54 = left temperature door travel too large. after reviewing several sites and talking with a few mechanics it seems to be that the blend doors are broken. i cannot believe how many failures about this i have read and there is no resolution. this is something that is a safety hazard especially here in the northeast. i am also a firefighter and in the middle of the night when i am called to a fire, accident with someone trapped, or some other emergency, i expect my vehicle to work properly and at the least provide heat to defrost for visibility. i cannot understand why this has not been addressed and why it is not considered a serious failure. in these times of poor economy you would expect corporations to treat loyal jeep owners with consideration and address their issues. i would like an answer as to why this has not been addressed and what is required to repair it. i am also sick to hear that dealers are charging over $1000 to fix a design flaw. i would hope you consider this an important issue because i consider my defroster important when i respond to rescue someone out of a burning building or cut them out of a tangled vehicle. time and life is of the essence to save and i don¿t need to worry about not being able to get heat to defrost my vehicle. thank you . *tr

I own a 99 jeep grand cherokee limited, and as i have come to find out my problem is all too common. in the middle of a freezing nebraska winter the heat stopped working! not only is did my heater core go out, the apparently the "blend door" is also not functioning correctly. the combination of problems is likely to cost well over a thousand dollars to fix! after researching and finding out how common this problem is . . .i've decided i'll never buy a jeep again! the of people this is happening to is unacceptable and something needs to happen otherwise i would advice every jeep owner to get rid of their car before 75,00 miles. the problem can become dangerous because the defrost/defog function is completely gone when this happens, reducing or eliminating visibility. *tr

Heat and air worked fine. in october on a cold night i decided to use my heat and it blew cold air! this happens everytime i go to use my heat. it doesn't matter which vent it is blowing from the heat comes out cold. has not fixed yet due to repair costs equaling over $1000.00 and i cannot afford that at the time. guess i will just have to drive around in -8 temperatures with ice on the inside of my windshield..thanks jeep *tr

I have a 1999 jeep grand cherokee and i noticed that my a/c blows mildly cold air. i recharged it thinking that it needed freon but that wasn't the case. this winter i noticed that my heat was not as hot as it should be. new england winters can get into the single digits and the lack of heat can make it almost impossible to defrost the windshield, making visibility very poor. after doing research on the web, i found out that my problem is all too common with jeep cherokee owners. it seems that jeeps have faulty blend doors made of cheap plastic and they almost all break. the repair requires removal of most of the dashboard and can lead to estimates leading anywhere between $1,000-$1,800. daimler chrysler is aware of the problem with the faulty devices and fails to accept the responsibility and post a recall on this issue. *tr

I noticed that my air flow through the a/c and heater was not working - no air flow. it seems permanent - no air flow. i can hear the fan, but no flow of air - no matter what setting (defrost, floor, front side). what is worse, when my windshield fogs up, i have no visibility due to no windshield blower flow. i have not fixed it since it seems to be a widespread problem inherent with the jeep design, and i believe jeep should fix it. *tr

I have a 99 grand cherokee and all of a sudden one day last march. the passenger side air started to blow out cold air and the driver side was blowing out cold. the temperature was both on 80. now this winter. you can not get the heat to switch from the front vents to the floor or defrost. *tr

1999 jeep grand cherokee air bag sensor/light comes on needs to be a recall when it comes to safety and many more like me. *tr

Blower motor burned out the plug on the blower motor resistor plug and now the resistor is blown. *tr

Airbag clock spring failed. *tr

I have had an issue with the heating and cooling unit on the dual zone control in the past, about 4,500 miles ago, and took it into the dealership to have them fix the problem. i took it into get repaired because it was not fogging or defrosting my vehicles windshield and i was unable to see during the winter when i was driving up to colorado and had to stop every few minutes to wipe off the condensation. this was a terrifying event since it was snowing on the highway i was traveling on and there were vehicles trying to control their own vehicles which i could not see. at one point when i needed to pull the vehicle over and wipe off the condensation and unfreeze the windshield wipers from the windshield i was unable to see the railing and hit it, thankfully i was only going about 5 mph but i still banged up my bumper a little but at least i didn't die. this is an issue that is obviously due to the poor design of the vehicle since it has now gone out again in less than 5,000 miles. i cannot believe that daimler chrysler has not recalled the parts that cause this problem and are waiting for someone to die from this design before they will do the right thing and recall. it costs more than $800 to repair the first time and i cannot afford to fix this issue just so that i can see the cars that are on the road and the lines to stay in my lane. please help! *tr

I have a 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited. i have had the vehicle since it had 29,000 miles and it now has approx. 81,000. i have replaced three of the five locking mechanisms on the vehicle and now have two more that need replacing. this is not acceptable. the door locks allow for me to open the corresponding door or rear hatch sometimes but most of the time do not allow me to open the door or rear tailgate at all. when the rear tailgate lock is allowing for me to open the rear tailgate it will not lock at all. my vehicle has sat in my driveway every night without anyway for me to lock it. when it is stuck in the locked position it will not open because there is no way for me to manually open the rear tailgate. when the driver side lock went out it locked me out of the vehicle because there is some type of electrical drain on the vehicle as well, the key less entry fob could obviously not unlock the other doors. this is just one of the frustrating issues that i have had with the locking mechanisms on my vehicle. i was told by the dealership that it would cost approx. $250 per door in locking mechanisms alone to get replaced this time! i am pissed off and at a loss. i have replaced these locks before and it should never be an issue for me the entire life that i own this vehicle, especially not this many times. i may have the previously repaired items for review. please help me find some type of solution to this problem since i am out of money and out of patience. thank you. *tr

I have a 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited. it has the self diagnostic tool build into the dual zone temperature control. i used the diagnostic tool to evaluate the problems that i was having with my heating and cooling unit of the cabin and got numerous error codes. i have approximately 81,000 miles currently. the major issue that i am having is that i cannot get my unit to blow hot or cold air into the cabin although it will turn on. i took my vehicle into the local daimler chrysler dealership and they charged me a price for fixing this issue which at the time i thought was fair. this last dealership repair was about 3,000 miles ago. after the repair the vehicles heating and cooling unit operated properly until recently. now the system does not operate properly anymore and will turn on but will not blow out any air at all...ever. i have contacted the dealership to find out what the issue is and they stated that they have had a lot of vehicles that have this exact issues and need to replace the original equipment again. after looking online i found a forum on jeepsunlimited.com that has about 25 pages of people with the same complaint. at this time i am in agreement that this is an issue that is related to the original design from daimler chrysler company and needs to be either addressed as a recall or as a lawsuit from the public that has been sold these vehicles. this repair cost me over $800 last time i took it to the dealership and was not even something that could be fixed due to other errors on behalf of daimler chrysler's original design. i am incredibly frustrated and do not know what else to do since repairs of $1,000 every 3,000 miles is out of the question and i am simply driving around with out heat, snow falling, and a pregnant wife! if something happens i will sue. the original parts are not available for review. please contact me if there are any questions and i look forward to some type of resolution to this issue. thank you. *tr

Blend door failure. *tr

1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo has had numerous problems with the fan clutch assembly. symptoms include loud noises from the engine compartment from startup until a few miles are driven, almost like that of a loud airplane. vehicle has approximately 155,000 miles and has been one owner since new. fan clutch assembly has failed more than four times at this point, requiring the replacement of the fan clutch assembly on each failure. one repair was completed at a jeep dealership under the factory warranty; a second repair was made also at a jeep dealership outside the factory warranty at a cost of over $350.00. third and fourth replacements of the fan clutch were made using genuine new mopar/jeep parts, but not at a dealership location at a cost of just under $300.00. now the dealership has diagnosed this fault for a fifth time, with an estimated replacement cost of $350.00. it seems abnormal to have to replace the fan clutch assembly every 30,000 or so miles, and that the manufacturer of these units may have a faulty design. *tr

While driving at approximately 35-40 mph, the steering gear in my 1999 jeep grand cherokee locked up. when i tried to make a right turn, the steering wheel turned freely but the steering of the car did not correspond. luckily, i was able to stop the vehicle as it almost careened into a ditch. this problem caused the vehicle to veer off the side of the road, causing minor property damage to shrubbery but nearly causing an accident or injury to passengers or other motorists. when the vehicle came to rest, the steering would only turn approximately 20% to the right side. the vehicle was near my residence at time of incident and was slowly driven home, then taken the following week to the dealership to diagnose. the dealerships diagnosis was that the vehicle had a faulty steering gearbox, and that the travel stops within the steering gearbox had broken or otherwise malfunctioned, requiring the replacement of the entire steering gearbox unit. this problem is identical to the steering gearbox recall daimler-chrysler issued on 2000 year model jeep grand cherokees manufactured within 60 days of this vehicle. the cost for parts and labor to replace the gearbox and flush out any old steering fluid is estimated at $1,006.95. the service history on the vehicle included replacement of the power steering pump (once or possibly even twice) while the vehicle was under factory warranty. the gearbox assembly has never required service, and never given any prior indication of being faulty. a telephone call to the jeep customer service line resulted in an unsuccessful attempt to have jeep share in the expense of replacing the faulty gearbox. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. while driving between 30 and 50 mph, the vehicle shut off in the middle of the road without warning. the contact almost crashed at the time of the failure and lost control of the vehicle before pulling off to the shoulder. the vehicle would not restart immediately most times, but would start approximately three to four minutes later. the dealer could not determine the cause of the failure. the failure mileage was 135,000. updated 11/17/08 *cn the consumer believed the problem was electrical. updated 11/24/08. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle had to be placed into neutral first before it would restart. the dealer seemed to be unaware of the failure, but stated that it could be due to the filter. through online research, the contact discovered other consumers who were experiencing the same failure. the failure and current mileages were 125,000.

Visibility: defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower -on a 1999-2004 jeep grand cherokees. *tr

Blend \ actuator doors are "stuck" open on the passenger side. that's outside air coming in all the time through the defroster, dash vents, foot wells and the rear passenger side foot area. tough in the winter! had the problem while under warranty, but dealer said they couldn't find anything wrong. now, 2 years later, they say it's the blend doors and maybe the evaporator unit also. they quoted $1700. to pull the dash and repair. this is on our 1999 grand cherokee limited with now 117,000 miles. don't want to go through another winter with cold air coming in, and afraid the entire system will fail. with this economy, also don't have $1,700. to put into the truck either. i believe the dealership was aware of the problem first time around. after learning about the on-line chat rooms regarding jeeps , i see that about 20% of all grand cherokee limited and overland owners are having this problem. chrsyler should step up and fix this! *tr

I have a 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo with 100k miles. the airbag light turns on periodically with a "ding" and then shuts off. i believe that this is a problem from the factory because a number of other owners of this same vehicle model have complained of this exact problem around the same amount of mileage. jeep should make this a recall because it is a safety issue and it was caused by faulty parts not the owners. *tr

Heater blend door failure heater core failure a/c evap failure. *tr

No incident. faulty parts that every owner will have to repair at some time. the hvac system blend doors fail blowing only cold air. all owner will or had this problem. repair cost for mine was $850.00. this repair may have to be repeated at later dates. *tr

I have a 1999 jeep grand cherokee and have problems with the air bag sensor. while driving the light and chime go off randomly and constantly. after researching it on the internet i found that many many other owners of the same vehicle are having the identical problem - see http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/jeep-grand-cherokee/t92ek7li3qqu98eco. this is a safety issue, it is obviously a defective part across many vehicles and yet the manufacturer is putting the $300+ cost to fix it on the owners.*tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. while attempting to come to a stop, the contact noticed that the driver's seat bracket had detached from the base of the seat. prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the driver's seat was gradually becoming loose. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 149,067.

Airbag light and chime continuously and randomly are displayed while driving...dealer indicates the solution is "probably" a defective clock spring. *tr

My 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited's heater control unit has become faulty. the heat does not work on any setting, and outside cold air comes into the cabin with zero control. this is making visibility very poor due to lack of defrosting the front windshield. i brought it to the dealer, and they informed me that it was due to a poor "design" from the factory. they told me that it was going to cost $1,766.00 plus tax to repair this problem. i feel that there should be a recall issued to fix this problem seeing it becomes a safety risk due to poor visibility. *tr

The solenoid continues to go out, threatening damage to the transmission. it has went out twice within a year of replacement. *tr

My air condition and heater do not blow air into the cabin. chrysler tells me that it is the blend doors. i was also told that this is very common with this vehicle. the estimate for repairs is $2,200. if it was something i did to the vehicle i could understand but i now have a 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited with all the bells and whistles and air or heat. *tr

The heating, air conditioning and defrost ventilation system has a systematic progressive failure. the blend doors started to fail interfering with the ac and defrost and heat on the passenger side. now i have total failure and electrical short that interferes with the speedometer and it was difficult to start and idle, i'm lucky to have gotten home. *tr

My daughter was driving her 1999 jeep grand cherokee down a twisty road at 40 mph, the car suddenly began to accelerate. she applied the brakes and the car would not stop or slow down. she tried to pull up on the gas pedal but the pedal would not release. she then turned the car off and managed to pull over to the side of the road. this happened one week after we had it at the dealership to replace the crank shaft and cam shaft position sensors because the car turned off on its own when she was driving it. we can no longer let her drive the vehicle as it is unsafe for her or anyone on the road. *tr

Blend doors on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee failed, making it impossible to see in most weather (instant fogged windshield w/no way to defog) and blowing cold air instead of hot. this cost over $1000 to fix, as removal and replacement of the doors is very time-consuming (whole dash must be removed). *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 5-10 mph, the driver's side power seat has movable metal that connects and broke on his vehicle. the front driver's side seat did not have any connection to the actual vehicle. the dealer stated that the entire seat track would have to be replaced at an estimated cost of $550. the failure mileage was 155,000 and current mileage is 174,000.

Blend door failure in my jeep. blows cold air all the time. *tr

There is no heat from my passenger side in my 1999 jeep cherokee. i took it to the dealer it is the blend door very expensive to fix over $1200.00. i called jeep and they know that there are problems but said they have not been told to recall. this is a safety issue the window fogs up and you can not see while driving! *tr

Defective design of tail and brake lights. failure of weld to make contact so that the tail and brake lights worked. this problem occurred approximately 3 years ago. numerous repairs were made by auto mechanics, however, they wouldn't last. had both tail/brake light assemblies replaced at my cost of $243.96 just for the parts. the dealer where the parts were purchased said that they were not even making those parts for my year vehicle because they were defective, and "junk" so i had to purchase later model year parts. i currently have the old parts available for inspection. *tr

I ran into what i thought was a simple heating problem with my 1999 grand cherokee. one day while driving down the road, my car simply stopped blowing hot air. after going to the dealership and spending nearly $600 to have some sort of solenoid replaced, i realize after pulling out of the lot that only my passenger side will blow hot air. i called the dealership back, and they told me that it was a problem with the blend doors, and will likely cost between $1,000 and $1,500 to fix. the repair requires a complete disassembly of the dash and steering column (around 10-12 hours for a full repair, according to the shop). i began to look around online to see what else could be done. to my surprise, nearly every jeep message board was flooded with posts about this exact problem. the engineering of the part virtually ensures that it will fail; the calibration phase (every 20 or so start-ups) forces the plastic part to its limits and eventually breaks. every dealership or auto repair shop that i contacted said that virtually every 1999 and newer grand cherokee has, or will have, this problem. the issue isn't paying for car repair; every car has problems that we as consumers will need pay to get fixed. the problem is that the engineering of this part causes it to fail, and now i'm stuck not being able to defrost my windshield in the winter, or now in springtime when it rains. there is no doubt in my mind that this has already, or will cause in the future, accidents from people not being able to see. many people, including myself, would rather drive down the road while wiping the windshield with a rag... than pay $1,500 to get it fixed. for many people, spending that $1,500 isn't even an option. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently and was followed by a beeping sound. when the dealer was notified concerning nhtsa campaign id number 00v105000 (air bags), the contact was informed that his vin was not included in the recall. the current mileage was 111,757 and failure mileage was 111,257. updated 07/15/08 *bf the vehicle was repaired. updated 07/15/08

The air bag fault indicator keeps chiming. *tr

My 1999 jeep grand cherokee has the airbag light coming on and off. i have researched this on the internet and have found many people with the same problem, the clock spring in the steering wheel needs to be replaced. i believe this is a major problem with the jeep in general. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. while driving various speeds, the vehicle would completely shut down. there were no lights and no power steering when the vehicle shut off. there were no warning indicators prior to the failure. the failure also occurred several times while driving 75 mph. the contact had to wait 2-3 minutes before the vehicle would restart. she took the vehicle to the dealer a few times and they stated that the crank sensor was the cause of the failure. the dealer removed and replaced all the codes; however, the failure recurred three times afterwards. she returned to the dealer in april of 2008 and was informed they wouldhave to run more tests. the contact then traded in the vehicle for a newer model. the current mileage was 83,074 and failure mileage was 81,808. updated 07/15/08. *lj there was a noise coming from the steering when the consumer made left turns. the hatch shocks were replaced

The heating / cooling system in my 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited stopped working. now it currently only blows hot air from one vent (driver's side, mid-level). every other vent in the vehicle blows only cold air. the air conditioning system does not work whatsoever. neither of the temperature control switches work (for passenger / driver side). i have read on the internet that this seems to be quite a problem for this model jeep. i have gotten quotes to repair the problem and it will cost over $1000. i have done nothing since it is quite expensive and will leave me without my vehicle for some time. the heating / cooling system never works at all. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the air bag light would illuminate intermittently. he also heard a chiming sound coming from the air bag area. the contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer; however, he consulted two chrysler dealers that stated there were no relevant recalls. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 120,121 and failure mileage was 120,098.

Rear passenger door, lock malfunction. door does not lock with auto lock button. this allowed my car to be broke into. *tr

Jeep grand cherokee, 1999. blend air door mechanism broke preventing defrosting of the windows. *tr

I and numerous others it seems (see http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/jeep-grand-cherokee/t92ek7li3qqu98eco ) own jeep grand cherokees with comparable mileage at over 100,000 (my vehicle is at 134,000 miles), which are experiencing a mechanical problem involving the airbag light which comes on constantly when the engine is running in conjunction with a "chime" sound. with the widespread occurrence of this problem, many of us are wondering why chrysler hasn't issued a recall. also of concern is whether or not the airbag could possibly deploy unexpectedly or fail to deploy as a result of whatever problem is causing the light to come on (many have reported that it turned out to be the airbag clockspring). could you please investigate this matter or at least tell me what other action i might take to force the manufacturer to initiate a recall. thank you for your time and help in this matter. cynthia koklas pace, florida *tr

Vehicle: 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo 2 wheel drive 4.0 6cyc automatic there is a chronic problem with the rear tail lights on this make and model of vehicle. the issue is with the light bulb carrier and not the wiring. the lights have gone out multiple times and require either the replacement of the bulb carrier or "playing" with the bulb until it is in a position that makes good electrical contact. i have noticed almost every similar jeep grand cherokee on the road has at least one rear tail light out ! how many accidents have been caused by this problem? *tr

Brake light and rear turn light keep going out most of the time i have to just remove the light bulb and put it back in to clear problem. i have two jeeps with the same problem along with my daughter which also has a jeep that had the same problem and they replaced the light assemble to correct it. *tr

Blows cold air and or don't blow. *tr

Automatic climate control temperature control blend doors broke, leaving me without defrost. the windshield was icing up on the driver's side while driving in sleet. *tr

A defective a/c part failed behind the dash, causing extensive repair costs. *tr

The driver door lock f&r make a squeaking noise when being operated keylessly. this is an ongoing problem with 99-00 jeep gr. cher. locking is an issue and a safety concern. *tr

My a/c system on blows cold air, no heat due to blend air door no functioning correctly. also my defroster will not clear my windshield. *tr

Driving 60 mph on highway 242 (posted speed limit) a car pulled out from a stop sign into my path. i applied brakes and impacted him on his passenger door area (speed approximately 50mph). my airbags did not deploy and i received back and knee injuries that are still a problem today. *tr

When the heat is turned on in my 1999 jeep grand cherokee, cold air blows out of the passenger-side vents, freezing my passengers. i have read that this is a problem that all 1999-2004 grand cherokees have, and jeep should put out a recall. this is a very expensive repair! *tr

When i bought the vehicle from jeep dealership i was told that there was a problem with ac/ heating unit and it had been fixed. not long after i have no heat and no ac coming out of my passenger side vents. now i have no heat or a.c out of any vents and all i get is outside air. *tr

Heater failed on passenger side. traced by repair shop to failed hvac blend door. *tr

I began having issues with my heating/cooling in spring 2007. the a/c wasn't cold and recharging it only helped for a couple weeks. i took it to the shop and they replaced something to keep the air cold. then the fan stopped blowing. the same shop took it in and got the fans blowing. winter 2007 the passenger side heat stopped working and blew ice cold air instead. the driver's side blows hot air. the shop said the blend door motor would need to be replaced. the passenger side blend door motor replacement would require removal of the dash for access. winter 2008, after recent replacement of the fan, i am now driving with no pressure coming from the vents and the passenger side air trickling cold air. i'm very tired of paying for this. *cn

Failure of climate control system - vents get "stuck" in the wrong position so that system heats in the summer or will not heat in the winter. vents that air comes out of is not controllable with normal knob positions. may only affect one side of car or may affect both. random behavior over many months. *tr

Brake rotors warping. i have had the rotor turn and even replaced and yet the rotors seem to warp. braking is often light never ever under emergency conditions. *cn

Loss of heat/ac. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 70 mph, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument control panel. the contact took his vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the catalytic converter and motor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified. the current and failure mileages were 68,000.

All of the sudden there was no air blowing out of the inside vents, i took it to my mechanic who explained that the blower quit working and the left side heater quit working as well. my mechanic fixed the blower because it was easily accessible and charged me $200 to fix it but not the heater because he explained he will have to remove the whole front dash and will cost a labor a about $500. i contacted the jeep dealership who explained that services will not be covered under the warranty for this issue. i know a lot of jeep owners who have had these same problems. i am afraid chrysler did not equipped the vehicles with high quality blowers and or heaters. a recall on this issue from the manufacturer is needed! *tr

99 jeep grand cherokee hvac system failure. blend doors allow ac to be on when the heat is on allowing the windshield to freeze/fog in the winter and fall. the dealer and chrysler knows there is a flaw with all of these cars. makes for very unsafe driving half of the year if you can't see out the windshield. *tr

Door locks(automatic)drivers side and rear drivers side doors have to locked manually dealer says between 200 and 500 to repair out of extended warranty i feel this is a safety concern and should be recalled please help!!!! *tr

I have a jeep grand cherokee ltd 1999 with no heat or defrost in driver side was told by dealer it would cost between 1200 and 1500 to fix i am out of extended warranty but i feel this is a safety concern to to defroster not working i know i am not alone with this problem please help!!!!!!!!!!!! *tr

I have a 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited. the blend door is bad and i have no defrost or heat on the driver side of the jeep only cold air. *tr

The blower motor which regulates the hvac system on the 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited has burn up causing the part to melt. please refer to http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://home.cogeco.ca/~infinite/jeep/hvac%2520faults/module%2520unplugged.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/showthread.php%3ft%3d678590&h=480&w=640&sz=52&hl=en&start=12&um=1&tbnid=svxiqjmj123oum:&tbnh=103&tbnw=137&prev=/images%3fq%3djeep%2bblower%2bmotor%2bresistor%26svnum%3d10%26um%3d1%26hl%3den%26rls%3dcom.microsoft:*%26sa%3dn. *tr

My 1999 jeep grand cherokee began to stall in traffic without warning. as i approached a stop light or traffic ahead and as the motor would return to idle, it would stop running resulting in no power steering or power brakes. the last time i was able to wrestle the vehicle into a parking area where it wouldn't start. a friend completed a computer scan of the vehicle and it was throwing out a bad crank position sensor code. once the crank position sensor was replaced, the vehicle started and has since operated fine. this occurred with around 110,000 miles on the vehicle. *tr

Blend doors broke for no reason causing the vehicle to blow only cold air. heater doesn't work and what's required is having to rip the dash out and replace the blend doors. *tr

Air bag warning light consistently and intermittently comes on and off. it is a very common problem with 1999 jeep grand cherokees. it is unreliable and poses a safety concern with it's drivers. *tr

Heating blend doors 1999 jeep grand cherokee second failure. *tr

The airbag light came on a few weeks ago. i took my vehicle in to find out what the issue was. a clock spring had broken in the driver's side airbag, rendering the airbag undeployable. the original estimate for repair was $309+ tax. the mechanic tried to repair but realized that the only way to fix the airbag is to replace the entire steering column at a cost of $1800. i called chrysler to report this issue to them, and they refused to help even though it was their design that rendered this repair of an important safety feature so expensive it is unconscionable. *tr

I have a '99 jeep grand cherokee ltd. the dual climate control only blows cold air on the drivers side regardless of the temp setting. dealer says it is very common air-blend actuator/door problem and will cost $$$ to fix. *tr

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. *tr

While driving approx. 30-35 mph tried to round a bend in the road and the steering failed, the steering wheel locked and i was unable to turn the vehicle and crossed the center lane of the road and crashed head-on into a school bus. the vehicles were towed from the scene and my vehicle was later inspected by an engineering firm to determine the cause of failure which was tie-rod defect/pitarm failure. the report indicated that this area does not have grease fittings. the failure of the part was due to improper manufacturing. *tr

I have a jeep grand cherokee. the heating unit has failed. it only blows cold air. i went online to check if it was something that i could fix myself because i called two dealers and they all want to charge $1200 or more to fix it. to my surprise, i found several forums and user groups online whereby people have complained of the same failure in their jeep cherokees from year 99-04 models. what they all describe is the exact same problem and experience we had with our jeep. first the passenger side goes out and only blows cold....then a few weeks later, the driver side does the same thing. i can not imagine why a recall has not been issued on this. the manufacturer acts as if this is not a problem. i would challenge someone to go back and look at how many of these have had to be replaced in those model years. it will be a shocking number. *tr

1999 jeep grand cherokee limited heater doesn't work. no heat on either side whatsoever. 116k miles and from the way the seller is responding to my query about it is that its been that way for a while now. have heard that possibly the control module(relay) melts as well which is a reason as to why i smell a faint burnt plastic smell when i turn the air on whether it be heater or a/c it smells. *tr

My 1999 grand jeep cherokee has the same most common problem of owners who own jeeps from 1999-2004. the heater system blows cold air. daimler/chrysler is aware of the defect but will not cover the expensive cost to fix it. instead they had handed over the cost to us. *tr

Windshield visibility problem caused by defective blend door on zone control for heater, causing unsafe visibility issue in inclement weather. *tr

Air conditioning and heater does not work properly. blend door keeps breaking. *tr

1999 jeep grand cherokee limited has a safety defect in the ac/heater system. blending doors mechanism controlling the defogging of the windshield break too easy. replaced once about a year ago and then it has the same problem again. too expensive. when it rains almost got into an accident because of the defogging system failure. *tr

1999 jeep grand cherokee limited, dual zone heating and cooling. problem is passenger side blows only cold air, will not blow hot. same problem 1,000's others have. *tr

Hvac system that breaks on everyone and its not a recall. *jb

The "blower control module" is the electronic component responsible for adjusting the fan speed for the hvac on vehicles equipped with the automatic climate control. it is a well known problem that these units fail. it has failed on my vehicle. my own independent mechanic has replaced quite a few of them. the wiring harness and plug that supplies power is not heavy duty enough and it overheats and melts and could cause a fire. it can be further exaggerated if the blower collects debris and draws more current. once it fails the blower will no longer operate. this makes the defroster unavailable, which could create very unsafe driving conditions should the windows fog up. chrysler has a redesigned unit with a new harness so it is obviously a problem they are already aware of. i'm in the process of having the new parts installed and the old parts will be available. here's a write up of how to fix it yourself. http://www.wjjeeps.com/blower_motor.htm *jb

1999 wj grand cherokee limited- blend door problem. i had the bled door problem fixed on my jeep fixed about 40k miles ago. this issue has cropped up again. i travel to the mountains on the weekends and external temp usually get below freezing. last weekend the blend door problem came up suddenly. there is no heat on the drivers side and the windshield defrost functions . due to the windshield being fogged up, i almost drove over the cliff avoiding oncoming traffic. please consider this lack of heat as a safety issue. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. while parked, the vehicle rolled backwards out of the driveway, drove over a retaining wall, and rested against a neighboring home. the door of the vehicle knocked the contact to the ground and caused minor back and wrist injuries. the gear position indicator failed, which caused the contact to believe that the vehicle was in park. the current and failure mileages were 114,000.

A/c problem in my jeep grand cherokee 1999. *jb

Visibility:defoster/defogger system:windshield:blower

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 40 mph, the window became fogged. the heat would not activate to defog the window, therefore the contact's visibility was limited. the dealer stated that the failure was caused by the blend doors. the failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 115,000.

I own a 1999 grand cherokee limited jeep. the front rotor disk has warped due to the heat created when applying the brakes. as a result the steering wheel vibrates violently on the application of the brakes. the rotor & calipers have been changed! when will chrysler help to resolve an issue, which is obviously a manufacturing fault? *tr

Hvac blend door frequently does not operate correctly causing visible issues with the windshield defroster/defogger. *tr

99 jeep grand cherokee with engine problems customer states that the rpm's would immediately go up to the 200 or sometimes higher as soon as he starts up the car and also accelerate when the brakes are applied**cc the consumer stated various parts were replaced, however the problem returned. the consumers wife was driving, when all of a sudden the vehicle started to accelerate on its own, she applied the brakes as hard as she could, however the vehicle continued to proceed in a forward motion. the only solution was to place the vehicle into park. after placing the vehicle in park, the consumers wife placed it in drive again and immediately it started to accelerate uncontrollably. applying the brakes with full force did not solve the problem. when aaa arrived and started the vehicle, nothing happened. the sudden acceleration happened again while the consumers daughter was driving. during one of the sudden acceleration incidents, the consumers wife was injured. the right front wheel speed sensor was replaced. the coolant radiator fan relay and water pump were replaced. the air bag light was on, the transmission seal was leaking. the fuel pump was replaced. the right and left hub bearing were replaced. *jb

Visibility: defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower dashboard have a loud creaking sound coming from its underside when you turn on your ventilation. there is a creaking from the dash seconds after shutting the engine off, numbers popping-up on your climate control display. hot air blowing from one side of the dash even when you have the heat turned on. your ventilation system may have failed, or, may be in the process of failing. dealer wants 1200 to 1500 for the fix. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 55 mph under normal driving conditions the driver attempted to slow down. the front of the vehicle and the steering wheel began shaking. the shaking stopped when the vehicle speed was reduced to 45 mph. the vehicle has not been looked at by a mechanic but the contact believes the brake calipers produce too much heat and cause rotors to warp. the current and failure mileage were 71800. updated 08/07/07*jb

I have a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the headlights are so cloudy that one can barely see through them. i have never seen headlights do this , much less on a vehicle that is less than 10 years old. i contacted the company to no avail. i can send pictures for reference. i believe there was a failure in the manufacturing of these headlights that might include a failure to include a certain uv or other chemical component in the final production of this component.*ak

Two problems: 1. the blower motor resistor burnt out and the ac/head fan quit working. it was sparking when i managed to disconnect the wire. luckily, i was stopped and could reach it in time - had i been driving its very possible my vehicle would have burnt up. 2. no heat. entire last winter i was forced to drive 2 hours per day constantly wiping fog off my windshield. i was told by a 'mechanic' it was a clogged heater core so i had to put up with it because i did not have the money to fix it at the time. dangerous and cold, but i had no choice. now i am trying to get my vehicle repaired i start researching and find there are entire web sites devoted solely to these two problems. 1. blower motor resistor shorts out. to properly repair you have to replace the resistor and the dashboard wiring harness... very costly!! $600+ 2. no heat due to bad blend doors. $1200+ 3. both of these appear to affect jeeps 1999-2004 year models how can jeep continue to knowingly sale automobiles with 1 - a fire and safety hazard with the faulty resistor? 2 - a safety hazard with no heat due to faulty blend doors? google it... both of these are very well known problems with these vehicles and are not isolated incidents. please look at these two links provided. they just start to scratch the surface of how bad this problem really is. jeep should be responsible for repairing both of these problems as they are both safety issues and they knew about them prior to the sale, not to mention the cost of repairing these items places an unfair burden on the owner since fair trade would mandate these known and recurring defects should have been disclosed prior to sale. these are not rare or isolated incidents, they are known problems jeep failed to disclose or repair. http://www.wjjeeps.com/blower_motor.htm http://www.topix.net/forum/autos/jeep-grand-cherokee/tserat48371icob68/p6 *tr

In my 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited the blend door for the heating/air conditioning make a ton of noise, and fail quite often. it is a huge problem that is very expensive to fix and every dealer tells me it is a problem straight from the factory. *tr

Visibility: defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower blend door failure - tsb

The air conditioner (ac)/heat do not work on the1999 jeep grand cherokee. the likely problem is the failure of the poorly designed/manufactured blend doors. estimated repair cost: $1200. i was informed by mechanic that this is a common problem with this vehicle. it is outrageous that such a system would fail so often and cost so much to fix. *ak

The driver's side power seat adjuster broke and now the seat is wiggling and wobbling. i took the vehicle to a dealership, and was quoted $900.00 to resolve this issue. they stated that the entire seat adjuster would have to be replaced. i have never had a problem with any other vehicle i owned. i am forced to pay for this repair when it is clearly a manufacturer's s defect. *ak

I own a 1999 jeep gran chrokee.the headlamp covers are very badly destorted over,that its becoming hard to see the road at night.i have tried everything on the market to clean them,but nothing seems to work.i think this has become a safty issue,and needs to be looked into.jeep has refused to replace the defective covers.

Tl* - the contact has a 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited. the contact stated that he filed a complaint last year (14939715), because one side of his vehicle rusted and the frame of his vehicle fractured. the contact stated that on 03/17/2007 he took his vehicle in for inspection and found that the other side is now rusted and a section by the front wheel well will soon be sheared off of his vehicle. the current and failure mileage were both 104000 miles.

I was leaving the fire hall one morning and i put my foot on the brake and shifter my jeep grand cherokee into drive and it accelerated forward. thank god it was too far or it could have been ugly. it has done it several times since then. *jb

1999 jeep grand cherokee ltd, blend door on hvac/defroster stopped working. *nm

Visibility: defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower . heating system continues to fail which presents a safety hazard when i'm driving and the windows become fogged over. some days the defroster works but most of the time it does not. the unit continually blows cold air out even if the heater is on. *jb

Both blend doors and/or hvac door stops have gone out. no, heat which means no window defrosting. *jb

Climate control unit faulty, "common" fault with this vehicle make / type, climate control unit unable to maintain temperature, blows cold when it shouldn't be, i am informed it is a fault with the blend doors, and to repair is very very costly as the whole dashboard has to be removed, parts are available but cost of repair is very expensive. *jb

Crankshaft counter balance weights scraping against internal engine block due to main crankshaft thrust bearing wearing out at 115,000 miles due to bad oem part. all other engine parts are excellent! this wear causes an internal ticking sound that steadily gets louder as wear continues. replacement of the thrust bearing requires engine removal, engine disassembly and is not practical. after $900 for diagnostic work, mechanic says put it back together and drive it until it stops, then replace the entire engine.............or replace it now........the part will fail and be terminal to the engine. *jb

Very unsafe malfunction of the "blend doors" in my heater mechanism. my father's 2003 has the same problem. heat and defrost air only comes out one side, can't see out all the windshield!!! dealer knows about the problem, says if you only have one bad one, might as well replace them both with the new redesigned parts for $1600 - $1800. help! *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the airbag warning light indicator illuminated on and off periodically while driving the vehicle. the vehicle has not been taken to a dealer for diagnose or to be repaired. the current mileage was 97,000., and the failure mileage was 95,000. *ak

Fogging of windshield due to improper design of the hvac on my jeep. this si the second time it has broken, with only 55,000 miles on my 99 grand cherokee limited. *nm

I have a 1999 jeep grand cherokee, and the passenger side blows hot air even when the temperature of the dual climate control is set lower than the driver. i have read in forums and many other jeep owners have the same problem. *nm

The automatic hvac system on my jeep grand cherokee has broken. the "blend doors" that control hot vs. cold air do not function properly. as a result, cold air is blown when hot air is required. this is a known issue that thousands of owners are experiencing on their wj limiteds and overland editions. this can create a dangerous situation by not blowing hot air required to defog the windshield. the issue only occurs on models equipped with the automatic hvac system. *jb

Visibility: defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower ac/heater/defroster blower no longer operates properly. ac self-diagnostic codes indicate "temp door/recirc door travel too large". no combination of control settings will make the blower/fan operate. *jb

Hearter blend door in heater box not turning. *nm

Truck one day went to sh*t from 2nd into 3rd or the overdrive and made a huge clunk and jerked the truck severely.. now after you have the truck warmed up and are going to hit 3rd gear truck will do the same and the shift down again right away causing vehicle to clunk and jerk hard continuously.. i must drive with the overdrive turned off and there for resulting in higher rpm at a high speed. *nm

The heater fan in my 1999 jeep grand cherokee stopped working and there was a burning smell in the car. mechanic found that the fan resistor (computer) and pigtail that connects to it were burned up. he checked with jeep and there are 3,000 of these items back ordered because this is a problem on many of these vehicles. its winter and 17 degrees in my car i could freeze with my family or my dashboard could catch on fire. *jb

No heat on passenger side - due to the infamous "blend door" problem. *jb

Tl*- the contact stated that the 1999 jeep grand cherokees heater and air conditioner were not operating normally. then she smelled smoke when the heat was on, and was afraid that vehicle may catch on fire. this only occurred when the heat was on high. the blower motor and the harness have been replaced.*ak the dealer replaced the blower motor resistor. update 04/30/07*tr

Front disc brake rotors warp causing vehicle front end to shake when braking, vehicle has chrysler's latest and greatest brake pad and rotor kit installed. *jb

1999 jeep grand cherokee shakes violently when brakes are applied. on 13 nov 02 brake assembly was replaced by chrysler under tsb 05-003-02 front brake pulsation during light to moderate brake application all 1999-2002 grand cherokee wj models built through may 10, 2002 came equipped with brake calipers made by teves. due to poor caliper centering, the teves calipers caused the rotors to warp, a problem that has plagued grand cherokees. the dealer put on the same defective part listed above i.e teves calipers. the jeep grand cherokee continues to shake violently when brakes are applied, due to a defective part. *nm

99 jeep grand cherokee limited will only blow out cold air. no heat at all. get ac codes of 52, 54, 56 from the diagnostic screen. *jb

This is concerning a 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited edition, i am writing due to repeated problems with the defrost control inability to clear or keep clear the windshield. cold outside air blows from the defrost vents, and does not clear the windshield of frost or moisture, or causes moisture to re-freeze. this is caused by the failure of the blend doors in the heating system. this occurs while driving after allowing the vehicle to warm and the windshield to clear. this is a re-occurring problem, the dealers service manager says that all wj series jeep grand cherokees with the dual climate control will have this problem and will cost between $1200 and $1800 to repair and that the repair is not permanent, just a fix until the parts breaks again. at this time this has not been repaired at the advice of the service mgr of my jeep dealer, he recommended filing this complaint as he says there should be a recall on this issue. *jb

Rh side including defrost duct blows out only cold air, making defrost on the rh side difficult. *nm

I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee ltd, also referred to as wj. in the 2 years i have own this jeep certain problems came up. apart from the issue with the front brakes warping the rotors, and needing upgraded calipers and new rotors replaced. which the dc dealers didn't want to acknowledgments other issue and equally troublesome and probably dangerous is the current issue of the hvac system no working properly. this problem is very common amongst these vehicles. i have a little heat blowing on the driver side compartment, but 0 heat and all cold on the passenger and defrost. god help me if im stuck on the side of the road during the winter, which it is right now. my passengers and i would not fair well. the cold blowing from the pass. side vents and defrost is like the a/c was on. now, this issue is the blend doors are broken, chrysler and jeep both now of this issue. and the cost of the repairs of course are very high from the dealership, as it involves removing the dashboard the center console and the steering column. this has to be a recall and fix their expense at least. *nm

Blend door failure causing fogging of windshield. *nm

Hvac on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee ltd. has failed and the system only blows cold air. this makes the vehicle inoperable in cold days of winter: windshield cannot be properly ventilated. this happens to almost 100% of these vehicles after just 50k miles. and even the dealership says it happens to all models 1999 through 2002 or 3. this should be a recall item, not a tsb! right now it's just a chance for jeep to make an extra $1,800 off of a factory defect. *nm

The climate control on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee will randomly create loud creaking and crunching noises from under the dash and will cause a sudden drastic temperature change. this causes the defroster not to operate correctly and the windows to instantly fog up. this first occurred in october of 2005 and has happened over a dozen times reducing my visibility sometimes to nothing at all. the dealer cannot find any problems and will not investigate any further. *jb

The hvac system on my 99 jeep grand cherokee is faulty. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while pulling out of the driveway pieces of rubber were noticed on the driveway. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined due there were chunks of rubber falling from the thread of all four tires and the tires needed to be replaced.

1999 grand cherokee limited blend door problem this problem is on every jeep i read about this is a massive error on jeep there should be a recall.thanks, normand. *nm

I'm having issues with broken blend doors and recirculation doors on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee with the dual zone climate control. *nm

Blend door broke on passenger and driver vents. blows only cold air. *jb

(1) no warning (2) cold air coming out of passengers side heater vents all the time, also this makes it next to impossible to defrost the passenger side windshield. (3)i was told it cost $1200 to fix this, and i do not have the money right now to do this. *jb

Defroster/defogger in my 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited is non-functional. the passenger side has no heat at all, but my main concern is the defroster which makes it impossible for me to see out of my windshield now that colder weather is here. *jb

Cold air blows from one side of the dash even when you have the heat turned on making defroster inoperable in the cold. this is extremely dangerous in the cold. dashboard has loud creaking sound coming from its underside when ventilation is turned and creaking from the dash seconds after shutting the engine off. these jeeps are known to have this severe safety issue. *nm

Wj jeep grand cherokee blend door breakage/failure visibility: defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower. *jb

The a/c heat blend doors on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee ltd. with only 61,000 miles have failed and the system only blows cold air. this is very dangerous in winter driving conditions and as i read online it happened to almost 100% of these vehicles after they pass 50k miles. my father has a 2001 and has had the exact same issue. the repair is $1,800 and even the dealership told me it happens to all models 1999 through 2002 or 3. this should be a recall item not a chance for jeep to make money off of a factory defect. *nm

Blend door failure. cost $1100. *jb

I have a 1999 jeep cherokee, it have so many problems and not safe to drive, and it could not start. please investigate and help. thanks. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph on a normal highway, a tire failure was noticed. no warning signal alerted the contact. the rear left tire blew out after tread separation and the vehicle sustained body damage. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the rear right tire's tread had separated. the manufacturer had not been contacted. the tire was a dunlop p235/70r16.

Dt*: the contact stated while performing a general inspection of the vehicle, it was determined the outer plastic covering lens of the exterior headlights were gray and cloudy. the dealer and manufacturer were not alerted.

Dt*: the contact stated the oil gauge failed to indicate the oil level; the front end vibrated badly at 50 mph, and the wheels shook and made a clicking sound while making a turn in either direction, which caused a vibration felt through the steering wheel. in addition, black smoke discharged from the tail pipe and the engine emitted a hesitation. when inspected by an independent mechanic, oil and gas were visible on the spark plugs. the service dealer and manufacturer were notified.*ak

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle transfer case in the engine shifted from 4 to 2 wheel drive. this has been a problem since the contact acquired the vehicle. the contact also expressed the vehicle overheated, but the vehicle has not been to a service dealer to evaluate or determine the problems.*ak

When i apply brakes the vehicle vibrates and shakes. daimler chrysler manufactured 1999 jeep grand cherokee automobiles with defective brake component, including calipers and rotors. when brake pedal is applied the automobile manifest pulsation and shaking causing me to loose control of the truck. i called daimler chrysler and they gave me a phone number to call which was a claims adm. 1-866-817-6522. *jb

0500302b - front brake pulsation during light to moderate brake application date: 12/16/02 (supersedes 0500302a dated june 10, 2002) model year(s): 1999-2002 (wj models built on or after may 11, 2002; wg export models built on or after august 16, 2002). description: brake roughness or pedal pulsation when the brakes are applied. the customer may experience a vibration of the steering wheel, floor, seat, instrument panel, or a minor pedal pulsation (brake roughness) under light to moderate pedal application. the condition may be caused by excessive thickness variation of the brake rotor surface. details: this bulletin involves the replacement of both front brake rotors and caliper assemblies. note: new brake rotors must be used with the new brake calipers. diagnosis: 1. determine if the front brake vibration/pulsation is caused by excessive thickness variation of either front brake rotor. 2. if excessive thickness variation of the front brake rotor is at fault perform the repair procedure. 3. if this bulletin has already been performed, and front brake pulsation/vibration is present, do not perform the repair procedure. investigate other possible cases for front brake pulsation/vibration. *nm

Vehicles dies under any circumstances...speeding on the highway at 75 mph, idling at a stop sign, driving in town at 35 mph, hot weather, cold weather, rain, sun and snow. it sometimes starts right up again, sometimes takes an hour - occasionally 5-10 hours before it will restart. instrument panel simply goes dead, engine stops, no warning. this has nearly caused accidents 15-20 times. towed 8 times...waited it out the rest. dealer will not help unless they can duplicate problem - cannot duplicate an intermittent problem, so there 'is no problem'. personal mechanic identified the problem as the computer, tried to order one from jeep several times, always told it is on backorder. interesting... back ordered part for 'no problem'. the computer was apparently replaced just before i purchased the car. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated at 40 mph, the vehicle wobbled and the brakes pulsated while pressure was applied to the pedal. also, the abs light illuminated intermittently. the dealer replaced the front rotors, calipers and pads, which corrected the problem for a short time. the vehicle has been to the dealer for this problem several times to have the rotors turned or replaced. the average time between failures is about 6000 miles. in 2004 the contact took the vehicle to another dealer who replaced the rotors. again, the problem has reoccurred and the dealer determined that both the front and rear rotors needed to be replaced.

Dt*: the contact stated while driving low speed, the front driver's side seat tilted backwards without warning. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer and it was determined the front seat recliner assembly fractured and the power adjust needed to be replaced. after the repairs were performed, the seat shifted while driving various speeds. after initial inspection, the contact determined the front seat recliner assembly was fractured again. the vehicle is awaiting further inspection by the dealer.

1999 jeep grand cherokee brake problems. rotors on the jeep have been turned and replaced. jeep has only 20,000 (twenty thousand) miles. jeep front end shutters violently and brake pedal pulsates when applying brakes. dealer said this is normal on jeep grand cherokee and will no longer replace rotors. he recommended i downshift to stop (automatic transmission)*jb

1999 jeep grand cherokee/ 56k mi.: driver's seat breakage while driving. very squishy to drive/ feeling of broken and unstable office chair/ falling backward and difficult to steer. brought to personal mechanic to evaluate. dx: seat assembly (power) fractured. parts only available through jeep vendor and unavailable for 6 days. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal at various speeds the vehicle vibrates. the dealer has replaced the rotors four times, but did not remedy the problem. the vehicle becomes unsafe when the brakes are applied at highway speeds. it is difficult to maintain control of the vehicle. because of vibration. contact would be fearful if his wife was driving in such conditions. *ak

The plastic used in the headlight lens covers becomes brown with exposure to the sun. this is a dangerous problem and the only remedy that i have found is to purchase new headlight assemblies for about $200 each. this is unacceptable since the problem is due to the improper selection by the auto manufacturer of the correct polymer used to create the lenses. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal the steering wheel shimmied and the brake pedal pulsated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for inspection. the dealer replaced the front and back rotors ten separate times. after each replacement of the rotors, the vehicle operated normally for six months and the brake problem reoccurred. *ak updated 5/30/2006 - *nm

I have a 1999 jeep grand cherokee with aprox. 77,000 miles. i noticed the driver seat was rocking from side to side, upon further inspection. i saw 2 broken parts in the base support of the seat. this can cause instability and end with a crash. this car is too new to have a problem like this. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while braking at any speed, the steering wheel shakes. the dealership replaced the rotors four times, but this has not fixed the problem. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop that determined the calipers need to be replaced. when shaking occurs the vehicle seems to have less stopping power. a driver unaccustomed to wheel shaking when braking could lose control of the vehicle. contact has already replaced six sets of rotors. there seems to be inherent flaw in the original brake design. the contact felt the dealer did his best to try to correct the problem. *ak

Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at various speeds, there was a pulsation within the brakes. the vehicle was seen by a dealer and the rotors were replaced. the problem persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. it was determined the rotors were warped and needed to be replaced again. it got progressively worse with increased mileage until they shuddered and grabbed. the problem recurred within 5,000 miles of repairs. a kit is now available for front brakes, it includes new calipers and pads. the contact felt the rear brakes demonstrated the same problem, but not as pronounced. there is no formally recognized problem by jeep, nor a solution. *ak

1999 jeep front brake problems. rotors and pads failed. continental teves style brakes causes bad shimmy or viberation in the front wheels. *nm

My complaint is regarding my 1999 jeep grand cherokee and the left rear seat belt. the seat belt has worked fine until the other day when it just up and quite working. now the seat belt will not snap back into position. i thought i would check to see if there were any recalls on this and noticed there were recalls on 1999 models like mine, but they did not include my vehicle in this recall. the nhtsa recall # for the rear seat belts is 98v276000. i find this kind of strange that there would be a recall on (1999 jeep grand cherokee) the same thing that i am now having the problem with. i have ordered the part and it is going to cost me $97.45 to get it fixed not including installation. *jb

My vehicle has the exact same problem as another vehicle manufactured by the same company (daimler chrysler), that vehicle is a 2002 dodge ram, the nhtsa campaign id number is 03v078000. on my vehicle the connection for the blower motor controller is undersized, with heat from the electrical current the connector loosens and causes the blower motor to cut out, it also causes melting to the blower motor controller itself and the electrical connections. for the mentioned recall daimler chrysler installs a wiring harness overlay, the solution to my problem is the same, they make a wiring harness overlay, the problem however is that the heat from the electrical current damages the blower motor controllers housing and electrical connections, which means that this part needs to be replaced as well in order to correct the problem. the consequences to this failure is that the blower motor becomes inoperable and during times when the defrost is necessary such as cold weather, the blower motor can cut out and reduce visibility. if you read my complaint you'll see it's the exact same problem as the recall i've mentioned. i have researched and investigated this situation thoroughly and am sure it's the same. i only found out about the other recall because i was explaining the problem to my brother who owns a 2002 dodge ram and he told me it sounded exactly the same as his problem that was a recall, so you can see that it clearly is the same problem. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while applying the brake pedal there is a squeaking noise and the steering wheel shakes vigorously. the brake pads have been replaced twice in 10,000 miles and need to be replaced again. the dealer can not determine the problem. the vehicle is currently at an independent repair shop for replacement of the pads for a third time.

There is a loud noise coming from the drive train of the vehicle. believe it may be related to the rear differential. the jeep dealer at the 30,000 mile service put the wrong fluid in and it was driven before i caught it. all the seals under the vehicle leaked again at 59,000 and another jeep dealer supposedly replaced the fluids with the right type. *jb

1999 jeep grand cherokee limited rear passenger side door lock failure. could not unlock door. took car to don davis auto group who replaced the lock for $185. *jb

Loss of vehicle control during braking while traveling at highway speed. no injury sustained however that was only due to the skill and attentivness of the driver. failure caused by factory defective braking system. ongoing problem endemic to the vehicle, repaired four times during first 46000 miles. *nm

Dt: the contact stated the four wheel drive was inoperative. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they diagnosed a problem as the transfer case. the transfer case will have to be replaced as a direct result of the wrong transmission fluid being used. the contact used the fluid the owner's manual suggested, mopar automatic transmission fluid or the equivalent labeled dexron 3. the dealership stated the fluid being used is red in color and should be amber. both the dealership and manufacturer told the contact the owner's manual has the wrong transmission fluid information. *ak updated 2/7/2006 - *nm

I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the plastic covers on the headlights are getting so distorted that its getting hard to see at night. i have tried everything i could to clean them, but nothing works. its starting to become a safety problem. *jb

Dt: the contact stated the brakes pulsated when applied, and the steering vibrated. he had the same problem two years ago and the brakes were replaced. the problem recurred, and no repairs have been done. the contact felt vibration caused damage to the steering column. *ak

The contact stated the blower fan stopped working and he could not defrost his windshield. at that time, he could smell an electrical fire. the vehicle was taken to the dealership ,and they determined the wiring harness for the blower motor melted. he replaced the harness and the resister for the blower fan himself. *ak

Dt: the contact stated the rotors were continually warping. the rotors have been changed three times. the contact to the vehicle to local mechanic for service. when the rotors warped the vehicle vibrated while driving. this has been an ongoing problem for the past two years. the manufacturer has not been contacted.*ak

I have 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited that the rear window is not safe for a child at all my 4 year old son got his hand rolled up between the glass and the rear of the door pillar luckily he screamed before real damage could have been done. i don't know why this was never looked at by jeep cause the grand cherokee has the same body style from 1999 to 2004. *nm

While driving my 1999 jeep grand cherokee on nov. 20 2005, i lost steering, causing me to collide with another vehicle then run off the road and hit a sign. this all happened before i could get the vehicle stopped while traveling about 35 mph. after looking under the front of the vehicle, i found that the ball joint connecting the tie rod to the pitman arm had completely separated causing a complete loss of steering. fortunately, no one was injured. this is a problem that definitely warrants a recall. *nm

Tie rod ends replaced . cooling fan sensor , front wheel bearings, rear differential completely rebuilt, what's next? will never buy a chrysler product again!!!!!!!!*jb

Air bag light comes on and stays on, this is a safty problem because the air bags will not deploy if i was in a accident. *jb

1999 defective chrysler grand jeep cherokee.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer experienced repeated problems with the rotors, pads and calipers. the consumer has experienced hard vibration not only in the front end of the vehicle, but the steering wheel, floor, seat and instrument panel. the vibration was so severe the consumer would lose control of the steering wheel. the rotors would heat up, the caliper froze. the intermediate shaft was replaced, the rear latch was lubricated due to squeaking. the battery was replaced because the consumer had a hard time starting the vehicle. *jb

Dt: 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the consumer states the air bags sensor module is faulty. the light goes on, and it not making communication with the air bags. the dealership states the consumer needs a new module. this started september 11, 2005.*ak

Air bag light stays on for no apparent reason in my 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo (4.0 liter, 6 cyl.) i understand a recall was issued for the exact same problem for the '97-99 jeep cherokee which stated: air bag could deploy unexpectedly and injure driver. alternatively, air bag warning light could come on for no apparent reason. models: 391,623 sport-utility vehicles made 7/96-6/99. what to do: have dealer replace air-bag control module, positioning it on top of transmission tunnel. *jb

Dt: the brake rotors and pads keep wearing out, and the vehicle makes a chatter noise and vibrates when the brakes are applied. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealership and the brakes were replaced six times. the problem started on august 21, 2000. the replace brakes wore out at six to seven thousand miles. the dealership replaced the front rotors, the pads, the front calipers, installed a technical service bulletin ( tsb) kit, resurfaced the front rotors, rear brakes pads, and rear rotors; each of these have been done multiply times. there have been no accidents as of yet. *ak

Dt: the headlight lens fogged, creating a safety hazard because there was reduced visibility of 50% at night. the fog in the plasticity in the lens itself. has not been to a dealer, no repairs have been made. called chrysler ,and it was out of warranty, and they would not replace the lens. *ak *jb

Between years 3 and 5 replaced both tail light assembly units. not covered under extended warranty. problem starting vehicle. took to dealer at least 5 times. dealer kept replacing fuel pump and saying it was bad. problem still occurs. replaced transmission sensor. replaced hood hydraulics. now hearing noise from rear end at any speed. being told by my mechanical that rear end needs to be replaced. *jb

Engine dies at any speed without warning and without illuminating the check engine light. no error codes are stored. it acts as if someone just turned the ignition key to off and all of the gauges on the instrument panel are zeroed to the left but everything else electrical still works, starter, power windows, radio, horn, lights, power-seats, etc. etc.. this tends to happen more often on warm days, over 88 degrees f and seems to be a shutdown of the pcm which controls the fuel pump, fuel injectors and the ignition system. when the pcm shuts down, it drops output to pcm's computer bus called the ccd. i changed the parts that the dealer wanted to change like the fuel pump, crank and cam sensors and cleaned a host of other sensors but the problem remains. the problem is with the pcm. the dealer denies coverage because the mileage has just crept over 80,000 miles although i began discussing it with them and buying parts from them back on march 5, 2005. this is an extremely dangerous condition that warrants the pcm, p/n rl044427ac through aj, on the 1999 jeep grand cherokee be recalled. *nm

Vehicle was purchesed used, and within 10,000 miles the front brakes started to vibrate and the pedal pulsed when applied. dealership said daimler chrysler knew of the problem but no recall. replaced brakes at cost of $570. less than 17k miles later the brakes are worse than they were prior to having them fixed. what does it take, and when does a recall get initiated?

Dt: 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the vehicle has 48,677 miles currently. at 14,754 miles they resurfaced the front brake rotors and replaced the pads, this was on october 18, 2000. then on july 15, 2002, at 28,186 miles the front brake rotors had to be replaced and the pads. on may 3, 2004 at 42,123 miles, the rotors had to be resurfaced and replace the pads. on monday, july 11, 2005 at 48,502 miles the vehicle was taken in for a lube job and the consumer asked to have the brakes checked because he felt pulsation in the brake. she was told the rotors need to be replaced again and new pads would be needed. the dealership states the brakes are not covered under the warranty because they are considered wear and tear items and only covered for 12 months or 12,000 miles. after speaking with the district service manager, she was reimbursed, $211, for the work done on may 3, 2004. according to the service department, this model is having problems with the front brake system. it is due to the fact that they are no longer made of asbestos. when she called the manufacturer, all they did was read the warranty to him. *ak there was a vibration under the vehicle, pulsation from the brakes, a leaking transfer case, rear differential leak, vibration in the front end, a slight brake pulsation, regular pulsation from the brakes, grinding sound rear end, and radiator leaking. *sc *tt

On 7/13/2005, my wife returned from work concerned that the brakes on her '99 jeep grand cherokee were not working properly. she said that they were not stopping the vehicle, and that the brake pedal had more travel than normal. she also said that there was a leak from the car onto the driveway. upon investigation, i determined that there was a hole in the rear brake line at a point where it was mounted onto the frame by a plastic clip. there was corrosion in the immediate vicinity of the clip, and the brake fluid was escaping through a hole in the corroded area. i have scheduled the vehicle for repair or replacement of the defective brake line. i notified the daimlerchrysler customer service department via email, and was informed that they would not repair nor replace the defective part without charge. the daimlerchrysler complaint reference number is 13791846.

Dt: consumer's vehicle was at a stop sign when it was rear ended. consumer's vehicle hit the vehicle in front. upon impact, bags did not deploy. according to his physician, if the air bags did not deploy, the consumer would have gotten a fractured spine. there was police report. consumer has soft tissue injuries and his son was going to be taken for x-rays today.*ak

Failure of the rear axle seal/bearings - grease leaking onto the rear brakes (safety hazard) this is the 4th failure on this vehicle - 1) repaired under warranty 2) repaired at cost of $250.71 @ 65,891 miles 3) repaired under 3 way split $200.00 my part @ 78,203 miles 4)failed at 103,473 miles estimated cost of repair $202.58 (not by dealer) told by mechanic at dealer that the falt is in the casting of housing and jeep knows this and will continue to fail. called jeep ( daimlerchrysler) customer assistance and was held on phone for 20 min then was told jeep could do nothing about this other than recommend a different dealer.

Dt: consumer complained about front brake problems. the front brakes shimmied and pulsated excessively. at times, the consumer feels like he is going to lose control of the car because of the shimmy. dealer stated the rotors were warped. there are 69,000 miles on the vehicle. consumer has been having this problem since 7. the problem occurred approximately 10,000 miles after rotors have been replaced or machined.*ak

I drive a jeep grand cherokee with 68,000 miles and just had the brakes fixed again for the 6th time. my dealer keeps telling me the parts are inferior and i can expect to replace the brakes after 6-7000 miles. i feel this is excessive and jeep should be able to develope a material that will help the brakes last longer. other makes of cars never have the problem that jeep does. i also feel this could be very dangerous since not every one can afford to replace the brakes every 7,000 miles. i can see by the internet that there are thousands of complaints, can't you do something before this is a fire, property damage or crash?

Dt: consumer has a jeep grand cherokee, 1999. the air bag light comes on intermittently. he found some recalls on a dodge truck with similar problems. when he makes a turn or goes over a bump the air bag light comes on. the dealership told him to call dealership to resolve the problem. the manufacturer informed the consumer that there were no recalls or tsb regarding the problem and that it was the consumer's responsibility to have the vehicle repaired. he is concerned that if he is involved in an accident that the air bags will not work. *ak *nm

I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the headlight lenses have turned opaque (about 15% reduction in light transmission, using a standard photographic light meter). i have tried to polish this opacity "off" the lenses, using standard consumer plastic polishes, but the problem seems to be in the plastic itself and not a surface defect. i contacted chrysler (1-800-992-1997) and talked to "chris, employee #6cm. i was informed that chrysler considered this a "maintenance" problem. i consider the fact that approximatly 15% of the light energy produced by the head light bulbs is not making it's way onto the road surface when i use my headlights, a safety mater, and request that you look into this problem. thank you, peter campbell

Dt: without warning the vehicle shut down. this happened at any speed and any weather. dealer said it was the power control module (pcm), and the part was on back order. manufacturer said they couldn't do anything to speed up the process and were trying to get the parts to the dealer as quick as possible. the consumer was on waiting list for part. the consumer was concerned about family when driving and car shuts off. the consumer said car takes about 5 minutes f to start back up, sometimes longer. replacement of part was not included in any maintenance schedule. *ak *sc *jb

Air condition harness wire repair and controller unit replacement. electrical shortage after repair blamed on battery just replaced last year. paid $5,244.00 and then required to pay $500.00 for new cables and battery after having the vehicle back in my posession for less than 1 hour.shortage after repair blew out battery supposedly. transfer case replaced, brakes, rotors replaced, tires pealing on walls replaced, pinion seal leak and more.

In 1999 jeep grand cherokee, brakes get a heavy pulsation due to apparently warped rotors. dealer resurfaced, turned rotors on three previous occasions, but problem returns about 8-10,000 miles later probably due to use of same faulty parts. car now has 103k miles and dealer won't try to fix again. when stopping, car shakes at an unsafe level.

We purchased this vehicle aug 2001. by april 23 02 rotors were warped and needed turned. (36617 miles) front and rear brake pads again replaced 43734 miles. davis-moore replaced the rotors june 2 05 with 68278 miles. this means that every 16000 miles the brakes need replaced?

My wife was driving the jeep one day when the air conditioner stopped working. after further adjusting the system, she concluded something must be wrong with the fan, as the heat would not work either. when i took it to oak hill automotive, it turned out that the blower module had melted; when the blower module melted, it also destroyed the control harness. the technician at oak hill automotive commented that if he had fixed one of these, he had fixed a hundred. also, the control harness was expected to be a custom part, but it was in stock. the cause for the melting is unknown, though the repair shop speculated there might be a short in the system.

Dt: contact states the seat frame in vehicle broke while driving. the vehicle has not been to a service dealer yet. *ak

My driver side seat broke completely from the tracks. the metal holding the seat to the tracks broke completely while my wife was driving the car. chrysler jeep says that the car is out of warranty and now i have to pay $800 to repair at the jeep dealer.

Vehicle feels like it's riding while the parking brake (?) is engaged, at times only, not always. there just seems to be a sort of resistance noticed. it's been going on for about a year now and, although i've been telling my husband of it during this entire time, he just noticed the other day that, while en-route to a nearby location, upon arrival, the rear passenger-side tire area was smoking a bit. he said it was coming from the brake pads (?), and he got a cup of water and poured it on the area, to which it produced a bit more smoke, of course. now i'm certain of the resistance and i'm concerned that the brakes will wear down prematurely and won't be working when i desperately need them and have my children in the vehicle with me, which is always.

Vehicle rotors are warping for the second time since i've purchased the vehicle new. it currently has 74,000 miles on it. this is the first of 9 vehicles i've owned and driven that this has ever occurred on. at speeds around 35-40 mph when the brakes are applied moderately the vehicle shakes and shimmies and it feels like the brakes are not going to be able to stop the vehicle.

1999 (and more years) jeep grand cherokee, severe brake problem. causing extremely violent shaking of the steering wheel at speeds over 40mph. every few thousand miles, the brakes (rotors, pads etc) need to be replaced. chrysler/jeep replaces the brakes under warranty as many times as needed. however, once warranty is up, (3/36) they refuse to acknowledge it and the consumer picks up the bill now. chrylser has admitted to it being a problem ( ref. tsb's: #050599 06/18/99 "match mounting brake rotors" #0500302b 12/16/02 "front brake pulsation during light to moderate brake application") and there either needs to be a permanent fix or stand behind their defective vehicles and pay for the brakes having to be done every few thousand miles. i have had my brakes replaced 5 (five) times and i have under 47,000 miles on my jeep.

Rear axle pinion gear and bearing failure due to retaining nut backing off. if left unfounded failure of drive train and rear axle lock up would occur. initial thought by mechanic universal joint was bad. further investigation found retaining nut backed out, ring and pinion gear and axle bearings chewed up as result of nut backing off.*ak

I purchased this jeep used with around 25k miles on it. after bout 1 year of driving my rotors started to vibrate when brake applied. after a couple days of this my drivers side brake caliper locked up while my family and i were out for a ride. i pulled over to see my rotor glowing red, i left the vehicle parked there over night replaced rotor, pads, and a new caliper. within 2 months same thing occurred with the passenger side, so i fixed that side. since the original problem i've replaced both rotors 3 times and pads 4 times in less than 8 months. dealer says there is nothing wrong with brake system, i disagree. after researching this on the internet i see that a lot of owners have the exact same problem. i can not see how a manufacturer can get away with these kind of problems. i know that if the company i work for had built and sold faulty products we would be sued and out of business. why is this company allowed to get away with these obvious malfunctions of one of the key components in safety on a car, the brakes. thanks for any and all help. *jb

1999 grand cherokee jeep, brake failure and head gasket replaced. *bf the consumer stated while driving and without warning, the vehicle seized up. the vehicle was towed to a garage who replaced the transfer case, rack and pinion, and spider gears. *jb

Vehicle caught on fire while parked in the parking lot. the local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. the fire caused damage to two other vehicle parked next to consumer's vehicle. insurance investigator believed the source of the fire started from the catalytic converter. the manufacturer was notified.*ak

Third time in as many years the brakes (pads and rotors) have had to be replaced. violent pulsing on brake pedal, at highway speeds steering wheel shakes violently because of front brakes pulsing. major safety hazard to occupants and those in other vehicles. *jb

99 jeep gc limited 30,000 miles. replaced rear end. replaced rotors and pads 3 times. replace transmission sensor. replace hood rams. needs new front differential. *jb

I bought a 1999 grand cherokee 4x2 with 55000 miles and now it has 93000 and i have noticed a buzz from the rear that has progressed to a howl or whine. i took it to a local shop and i was told that i need it a complete overhaul of the rear axle and that it would cost me anywhere from $1300 to $1600 to have it done and that most likely it would happen again because even the new ones fail too. i know i am not the only one having this problem since i did a little bit of research and found that other people with even less miles on their jeeps are having this problem too. how can a car with less than 100 thousand miles or less has this kind of problems? how come there is not a recall on this matter? why are we not holding chrysler company responsible for this? is there anything that i can do to have the dealer fix their mistakes? thank you. *jb

When applying the brakes from 35-40 mph the vehicle would severely shake/vibrate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer replaced the front rotors and pads. *jb

Headlight lens have deteriorated so severely over a 3 year period that seeing at night is significantly reduced. tried cleaning lens,but did not work. this is a severe safety factor. *jb

While driving 30 mph a loud grinding and clicking noise is produced from the front end. the consumer brought the vehicle to a repair shop and learned that the front drive cuppling from the transfer case malfunctioned. please provide additional information. *nm

Fuel sending unit was giving false readings and would vary at any given time. condition lasted for several thousand miles before complete failure of sending unit. there are no recalls available for the 1999 model, only the 1998. *jb

Jeep grand cherokee front brakes continuously have rotor problems. extreme vibration/shimmy/grabbing front brakes at all speeds. dealer says warped rotors are common and nothing can be done to prevent this from happening. rotors must be urned/replaced every few thousand miles.*ak

A loud grinding noise was coming from the front. while applying the brakes the noise escalated repeatedly. consumer took vehicle vehicle to the dealer for inspection. however, mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak

Vehicle is a 1999 jeep grand cherokee with 61900 miles. one brake line failed as a result of corrosion at two points where it is clipped to the car's frame. brake pedal became soft and went almost to the floor. it would not pump up. *ak vehicle was taken to a firestone repair shop where the failed brake line was discovered. the line was replaced. i have the old line. this is a light use vehicle and if i had this failure, there are probably many others.

Problem with seat on the driver's side. while getting an i.d. from the rear seat, a weld, from a piece of flat stock metal, 1/8 inch by 1in.x1 in., disconnected. this cause the seat to rock, back and fourth. the other three bar sections could also, detach because of this. i have an extended coverage but, i 'm told it's not covered. i would have to pay, over $900.00 dollars to have this fix. they, the dealership, would need to replace the whole under section, in order to rememdy the problem.this this is not a normal thing, i feel that happens.i've had a number of cars etc., never this problem. i'm told, it can't be rewelded back in place. and i can't drive the car as is.the whole seat could come flying through the front glass. can you help me with this issue?*ak

Jeep shutdown while driving on interstate, instrument panel disabled except for the following three indicators: no key indicator, check gage indicator, one beep then the check engine indicator would come on. would have to wait 15 to 60 minutes before jeep would start again. took vehicle to dealer and had the following repairs: hanged ignition keyholder on steeling wheel replaced fuel pump (twice). replaced fuel pump modulator (separate repair). replaced gage modulator. problem still occurs, problem resembles service bulletin 081599. *ak

Recall 04v112000 concerning crank shaft position sensor wiring: consumer stated that this recall information found on nhtsa website was the same problem that his vehicle was experiencing with stalling at any speed. dealer was notified. they informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under this recall. *ak

The air bag light illuminated intermittently while driving. dealer was notified. although there was a recall concerning the clock spring dealer informed the consumer that his vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin. *ak *tc

Consumer complained about a transfer case problem. when driving at approximately 40 mph there was a loud clanking sound coming from the front undercarriage. consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer, and was told the vehicle had dusty brake pads, but that was not the issue. then, consumer was told that the constant velocity joints were leaking. also, consumer was told that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. consumer felt that the dealership did not know what the problem was, and perhaps was covering up the real problem. *ak recall campaign; component: fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors. the consumer stated that the vehicle would not start. the consumer stated that the engine had an extended crank before starting. fuel pump assembly and pump crank repair kit installed. the consumer stated that there is a shimmy when the brakes are applied. when sitting at a stop light having the vehicle in gear it vibrates. the left outer cv boot was leaking. the engine light came on. the consumer stated that the transmission slams into gear. *tc

When the vehicle makes around about turns with 1/2 tank of fuel or less it would either hesitate or stall intermittently. dealer was notified of this issue.*ak

Brakes warp and car shakes and shimmies when braking. dealer has repaired 5 times and repair lasts approximately 2 months. this is an extreme hazard. chrysler will do nothing. the nhtsa has done nothing in spite of hundreds of complaints on their web site. i am sure there are thousands more that have not been reported on this site. the car is a safety risk. these cars should be recalled and the brakes totally replaced at chrysler's expense. why has nothing been done? *jb

Since i owned this vehicle it has been a hazard safety for me and my family.i can honestly say im afraid even to sell it and pass the problem on to someone else.until someone gets killed is when jeep will finally due something about it.the brakes and rotors are constantly warping or failing.constant shuddering/vibrating in slow speed stop and high speed decelaration stop.on this site alone there is 326 complaints about the same issue, but nothing is being done.dealer just turns rotors and fixes pads.how many times do you actually turn a rotor.come on already.there is a class action lawsuit against chrysler in effect right now as im writing this.it is only valid for kansas/missour residents only.hello the rest of the country has the same problem with the cherokee.rotors and pads have been serviced only nothing else.i took the vehicle to another brake shop for a second opinion.they stated to me the rotors are not appropriate for this vehicle and jeep should have replaced them along with new calipers.all a want is an end to this problem.i replaced the rotors and pads again at my expense.still same problem.i previously had 2 jeeps before earlier models with no problems.i guess chrysler has lost another customer.*ak

I have a 1999 jeep grand cherokee with the infamous automatic dual zone climate control. currently the passenger side of this system blows heat through the hvac ducts but the drivers side only blows cold air. this is a common problem on jeeps with the dual zone climate control and costs about $800 to repair. daimlerchrysler should recall the thousands of jeeps that have this problem. *ak

The vehicle tends to shake. while the vehicle slows down and brakes it causes steering shake, making the vehicle hard to maneuver, especially when slowing down on the highway.*ak the consumer stated that she almost wrecked the vehicle due to the shaking of the vehicle on a daily basis. *tc

The taillight and brake lights on our 1999 jeep grand cherokee burn out every 2 months. the light holder for the bulbs melts due to the heat from the bulbs and after replacing the bulbs four times the holder has melted enough that there is no contact with the bulbs thus no taillights or brake lights. i have noticed this problem with several of the same models around town. the dealer is willing to sell a new light fixture for $150.00 plus labor. if i pay this just to have the same problem happen again within a year this is not right. today i read where gm recalled 1mil suv for this very problem. *jb

1999 grand cherokee jeep.. limited edition..the shocks freeze up or the fluid is freezing up..it is fine in the summer..but just as soon as it turns cold the shocks freeze. this jeep is kept in a garage..not outside..it sounds horrible when you drive it. it starts as soon as it turns the least bit cold. *ak

Headlight lens have deteriorated so severely over a 5 year period that seeing at night is significantly reduced. this is a severe safety factor.*ak

Premature rear differental failure @40,000 miles. *ak

The front brake rotors wore out prematurely. the dealership repaired the problem twice, but problem recurred. *ak *sc

When adding windshield washer fluid, the hood came back down and hit me on the head. very dangerous safety situation. according to the dealer the hood struts need to be replaced. *nm

The consumer was involved in an accident and neither of the frontal air bags deployed. *jb the driver was injured and was out of work from may 2 to july 19. the driver still has pain in her neck and leg. her left arm and lower back were also sprained. the passenger has bruise chest and breast. *nm

Brakes do not react properly when trying to stop. rotors and pads were serviced at least three times. manufacturer examined vehicle, and stated no defects were found.*ak

While in park vehicle engaged into reverse. as a result, vehicle accelerated down a ramp in reverse and crashed into a cement wall. driver sustained bruises all over the left side of her body. *ak

Front brake rotors continuously warping on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee. chrysler refuses to ultimately fix the problem or continue to pay for repairs. brakes vibrate loudly when breaking at speeds above 35 mph. vehicle has been in for this problem 3 times and car only has 36,000+ miles on it. repairs only last a few months before problem recurs rather suddenly, causing brakes to "shimmy" with loud vibrations. chrysler refuses to accept responsibility and attributes it to "driver habits/patterns". my local jeep service shop says they are caught in the middle. they are well aware of the problem but can't get the parent company to accept responsibility. *jb

Had occasionally heard a sound outside the vehicle like a hose letting off air ... figured it was the compressor. today, i got in the vehicle and backed out of my garage and heard a steady flow of air that sometimes rose and fell in pitch. i determined that a flexible housing covering the linkage from the brake pedal to the master cylinder vacuum booster had burst open after what appears to be shearing from continual wear on the rubber boot itself. i do not know what this is caused by or how serious it is. i still have brakes, but under what conditions i do not know. the shearing of this rubber by the mechanism itself appears to be something that could be in common with any grand cherokee. please let me know what your find out. *jb

4th time i'm replacing rotors/pads on '99 jeep gr cherokee, vehicle has 52,000 miles...replacing rotors every 10,000 miles? ridiculous!!!! braking on the highway at around 55 mph, whole vehicle shudders with high chance of lost of control of front end. this is a life threatening defect, why isn't jeep doing something?

Brakes pulsate and steering wheel shakes - dealer has repaired 4 times - vehicle only has 25,500 miles. say manufacturing defect but will no longer repair as there has not been a recall on vehicle. since there are so many reports of this - why has there not been a recall? there has not been a crash, but with faulty brakes, it can only be a matter of time. how can jeep get away with this - they know and acknowledge the problem. *ak

Brakes puslisating and vibration in steering wheel with braking. brakes repaired/replaced twice with no relief. problem still exist.

The interior of the headlamp covers on my jeep have, over time, become pitted and discolored to a point that the headlamps barely light the roadway. there is no way to separate the covers from the headlamp assembly in order to correct the problem. this has resulted in several near miss accidents.*ak

Had front brakes serviced may 2003 new rotors, pads. august 2004 had to have new calipers, pads and rotors resurfised. because calipers failed and almost started tire on fire. told there is a service bulliten ref putting on different calipers. *ak

While driving at any speed the consumer could here a loud rubbing noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle. the dealer examined the vehicle and found that the rear differential was defective. since september of 1999 the differential has been replaced four times.

I will start by saying that in the past few months i have experienced a very scary situation while operating my jeep. the problem that i've experiencing is while the vehicle is in reverse it will not stop. on a few occasions while backing into a parking space the jeep will continue to roll backwards without stopping, this is while i have both feet on the brake to stop it. it has most recently happened two days ago (august 3, 2004) while backing into a parking space at work the very same thing occurred, the only thing that stopped the jeep was a median that was behing my parking space where it is my fear that may have been the only reason the jeep stopped. my fear is that someone may be walking behind or someone else's property will be behind me, and i will not be able to stop the jeep in time. i've tried on several occasions to take it to a jeep dealer or the company where i purchased the vehicle (carmax), all i ever get is an appointment that is either a month or month and a half away. i believe that at this point this vehicle is very dangerous to drive. i had the brakes and rotors done all the way around in january of this year. *ak

The drivers seat left front corner has broken due to thin metal used to manufacture this part..shoud be a recall on this as it could cause a loss of control situation if it breaks while driving vehicle. *ak

Dealer replaced at 11,000 miles the front rotors and pads. at 16,000 miles, the front rotors and pads were replaced. at 35,000 miles the rotors were resurfaced and the pads were replaced. at 45, 000 miles the dealership indicated they needed to replace the calipers, and install a bigger caliper. *ak the warping front rotors caused pulsating brake pedal and an uncontrollable steering wheel. *sc *nm

The brake rotors on 1999 jeep grand cheerokee warped every 7-10,000 miles. this is well documented on the web. jeep has issued all new brake parts (rotors, pads,calipers) but refuses to pay for the retrofit.*ak

Driver's side seat left bracket that attaches to the support to the car broke while driving. this leaves the left side of the seat lower and basically unattached to the car. took the vehicle back the the dealer and was told because it was out of warranty they would fix it for parts and labor. brought up the potential danger and asked if there was a recall for this and was told no. *ak

While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. after trying to restart the vehicle for over 20 minutes it was able to start. vehicle was taken tot he dealer for inspection, but the cause of the problem had not been determined. *ak

Braking shudder at 55 mph and higher caused by apparent rotor warping. this warpage has happened several times; therefore, rotors have been turned several times to present at which time now i needed replacement. with new replacement rotors it is still exhibiting violent shudder. technical service bulletin has addressed this problem with suggestion to replace another item as well, a caliper assembly but there is no recall on this matter. my wife is scared to drive this on the freeway for fear of the violent shudder. i am surprised at the lack of chrysler to recall this vehicle for this problem. i am simply amazed at the amount of complaints you have received to this date on this matter and yet no response. *la

A mechanic and the state inspector indicated, upon inspection that the truck will fail inspection. the left outer tire rod and left upper ball joints are lose and the truck shouldn't be driven.*ak

I am not sure this is the correct place for this so if not maybe you could direct me to the proper place for my complaint.i have a 99 jeep grand cherokee about 20 months ago the blend doors in the automatic climate control broke the cost for this was around $1000.00, last month the same problem occured and jeep being aware of the problem updated the part so as to not fail so easily in jan 2004. i still had to pay for a complete repair again. my question is there anyway to get someone involved that can look into this poorly engineered item. sincerely daniel knight. *ak

Brake problems on 1999 jeep grand cherokee.rotors warped as per defect on calipers. jeep made a fix or i, but makes you pay for it. must change rotors everytime brakes are changed due to defect. this also affects braking. this is what caused accident. brakes will pulsate when rotors warp, and make braking harder.*ak

I bought a "5-star certifed " low mileage 1999 jeep grand cherokee from russwood motors. lincoln, ne. brake pulsation was noted on test drive,and dealer agreed to correct before delivery. again after a short time and very few miles, the puslation reappeared. russwood again agreed to correct this. later this pulsation came back, worse. i had the brakes serviced at another location. later, last winter the pulsation became progressivley worse. in south texsas for the winter, we elected to wait till we returned to nebraska so russwood could permanently correct the problem. russwood advised the repair was covered by jeep service bulletin 05-003-02-rev.b (and prior), my warranty had just expired, and the repair would be at my expense, amounting to about $600. i telephoned the jeep customer serivice line and got a terse reply that jeep would not assume any responsibility nor expense for the service bulletin repair. i emailed the jeep customer service and got another terse reply reporting my problem had "already been addressed" and they would file my commnication. jeep will perform this repair if i have to call in ralph nader. jeep by their bulletin acknowledges a known safety problem and an original design deficiency. application of brakes at highway speeds results in a wild shimmying and dodging. it must be corrected. *ak

The driver seat on my 1999 jeep cherokee laredo have given way. both support bolts have sheared leaving the seat unsupported. this happened in normal driving conditions. i contacted chrysler, with no satisfaction. i was told that the car is out of warranty. this seems to be a serious defect in the seat support system. *ak

The rollover valve gas tank and fuel pump leaked. also, consumer complained of brake problems, such as caliper replacement every 6 months. in addition, ignition malfunctioned. consumer attempted to start the vehicle at least 3 times before it actually started. *ak

Purchased used 12/01 pulsating while braking returned to dealer a number of times was told i was not braking properly on hills. replaced bakes, rotors and calipers problem has reoccured recently. dealer says to contact jeep, i did they say, no recall no relief.

1999 jeep grand cherokee - 247j transfer case transfer case failure causing loud knocking noises when accelerating and turning. fluid (dealership certified) was changed twice and driven, but problem persisted. changed clutch pack with new fluid for the 3rd time, but problem persisted. replaced front drive shaft, but problem still persists. failure still exists, but will try changing the chain in transfer case hoping to resolve problem.

The driver's side seat has failed twice; the first time 2 years ago, when the bolts holding the seat the the frame broke, causing the seat to "float in the seat railing, and again this week, where the frame holding the seat broke. in both cases, i believe this could lead to an significant increase in injury, should the vehicle get into an accident. when i spoke with both the dealership & chrysler, they said as the vehicle was out of warranty, they would do nothing about it. when i brought up the potential danger, they wanted me to submit my bills for review, documentation they can get from the dealership.

This problem has been happening for approximately 2-3 months. there has been nothing specific to cause the problem. my 1999 jeep grand cherokee will, without warning, act as if it is running out of gas. i have more than once attempted to cross an intersection only to have the vehicle loose all fuel power, therefore leaving me in the path of other vehicles. this problem will last anywhere from 5 to 15 seconds (approximately - i have not actually timed it) before it straightens back out where i can again accelerate. i have had vehicles have to slam on their brakes to keep from hitting me because i can not accelerate. below is a what i have done to attempt to correct this problem (in the order it was done): 1)plugs were replaced at home 2)fuel injectors were cleaned by certified mechanic (not at dealership) 3)power train control module (computer) (used part) replaced at dealership (at this time i did contact jeep because the computer was only 2,000 miles passed the warranty - they would not assist me the replacement) 4)coil pack replaced at home this vehicle has spent many days in the shop and with all the work that has been performed and all of the diagnostic tests, they still can not tell me how to fix this problem. i have replaced $600 worth of perfectly good parts. this vehicle is extremely dangerous to drive. so much that i will no longer allow anyone to drive it. i spoke with a customer service rep at jeep again today and because the vehicle is no longer under warranty (approx. 83,000 miles), they will not consider helping me. however, their technicians also stated that they were "stumped".

I have had at least 6 full sets of rotors and pads. if i remember correctly, 2 sets have been turned and rotors replaced. on time jeep actually told me my dealer didn't have the right tool so they had me bring it to another dealer!! i have complained and they deny any responsibility. they paid for most of the jobs up to 70k but i have paid for the last several. i moved and can't find my records, and jeep won't release my repair history to me, they say it is proprietary. i maintain that since they never engineered and manufactured the parts correctly, they are still responsible. they are incredible about this considering that 2 different jeep dealer service managers told me they have many, many owners w/same problems. i can't believe this hasn't been covered by recall, considering jep has issued 4 tsb's pertaining to the brakes. my old dealer in ny told me they would send me my service history, i am waiting for that. please help!!! there are 1000's of us check the nhtsa web site......

While adjusting power seat a piece of metal bracket that attaches the seat to the rail assembly fractured for no apparent reason. dealer states since warranty period was over there is little they can do and that they are unaware of any similiar complaints.*ak

This is the second time in six months that the seat supports have broken away. i am not a big person and the seat is not often moved. this structural failure of the seat is unusual, when abuse is not present, chrysler should be assistance, when it is apparent that there is a either a design flaw or structural failure.

Purchased 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited in dec of 99. since that time have had brakes worked on 3 different times, twice by jeep and now midas because of steering wheel shimmy when brakes are applied. since midas replaced w/upgraded ceramic pads, the problem came back again.*ak

Noise in the drive train was the result of a failed differential bearing. *ph the consumer was told that contamination was likely the cause of the failure. *jb

1999 jeep grand cherokee loredo exhibits the following problems: 1) lurch when shifting from park to reverse along with a noticeable 'thump' noise 2) humming noise at highway speed (65-75 mph) that graduated into a sudden 'pop' noise. this issue caused a loud grinding noise which i am now trying to deal with. dealership informed me that this was a common problem in 1999 and 2000 model year for rear differential due to diffential supplier to chrysler overtorqueing differential components. 3) driver's side door lock failure*ak

My wife made a quick stop at a local store. upon returning the vehicle's engine would not turn over. she paused for a few minutes and attempted to start the engine again. there was a loud bang followed by a loud rattling. at the mechanic shop, the mechanic hoisted the jeep on the lift and we witnessed a hole and crack in the bottom of the engine about the size of a softball. the cracked piece was only being held by a bolt or some kind of rivet or else the hole damage would have been much larger. the 99 jeep gc had 96500 miles on it, regular oil changes, and it was not leaking oil. it happened without warning, and i have heard no decent explaination for this. cost $1500, and this was considered a good price. yours truly, disgrunted consumer

There was a severe vibration in the steering wheel when the brake were applied. the mechanic indicated stated there was a tsb on this issue to replace the brake calipers, rotors and pads to correct the problem. *jb

When the brakes were applied at highway speed the vehicle shimmied. every 6 to 10 thousand miles the rotors were replaced. *mr the warped rotors caused the front end to shimmy when braking at higher speeds. chrysler was not willing to remedy the problem. *sc *jb

While backing out of a parking space consumer shifted the vehicle into drive, and depressed the accelerator pedal, and vehicle accelerated at a higher speed. then, consumer shifted the vehicle into neutral to gain control and stop. dealership serviced the vehicle, and replaced the software program.*ak

My wife had the car in park, left the car to close our gate and the car came out of park and backed over her. when she got out from under the vehicle she came into the house brushed and cut. i called the ems and went out to move the vehicle. it still was in park with the engine running. jeep's rep came out and looked at it and his answer was " the poerational mannal; states that when you leave your vehicle you must put it in park turn off the engine and remove the keys from the car. ok i may agree with that, but she was only closing the gate. what my concerns is that there must be something wrong with the trans for this to happen . *ak

Loss of brakes. the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. *nm

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. *la

While braking 50-60 mph there was heavy vibration in the front end. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

Because front wheels were running hot and vehicle was vibrating when using the brakes, front wheel bearings had to be replaced at 62,000 miles. chrysler "800+ added care" waranty does not cover those bearings on 4wd jeeps but does cover them on front-wheel drive jeeps (?)*ak

The brake rotors warped every 10,000 miles on my way to 50,000 miles. the dealer told me it was either a problem with the brakes or a problem with the driver. the dealer further said that they knew there was no problem with the brakes. *jb

1999 jeep grand cherokee limited. have had numerous incidents with the brake rotors warping. i've replaced them twice up to this point and they are requiring a 3rd fix. currently the vehicle has 64,000 miles on it. i'm averaging 20,000 miles between replacements. jeep knows about this problem since the brake rotors are on a national backorder but i was told by the service manager that my problems were an "isolated incident". *jb

I started hearing a grinding noise from the rear of the vehicle, and was told that the rear end had to be replaced. this included the differential unit, along with the carrier bearings, and wheel bearings.

While driving there was severe vibration in the front end of the vehicle. dealership replaced the rotors and pads six times, but problem recurred. *ak

Front rotors on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee warped due to manufacturer defect. i replaced the rotors with aftermarket rotors. *ak

Bad brake rotors. i have replaced rotors twice. i have only 62k. very violent shaking, and shimming. the shaking even continues after brake pedal is released.i believe this is a defect by a manufacturer.*ak

Front brake rotors warped at 20,000 miles and were replaced. now they have warped again at 36,000 miles and must be replaced.*ak

1999 jeep grand cherokee front calipers warped 4 times in 3 months, upgraded to diamler chrysler modified calipers, problem persists. resulted in an inferior braking condition which turned the car into a road hazard several times. diamler chrysler has not issued a recall to date. *jb

I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee that experiances brake rotor wrapping about every 10 to 15k miles. this is a well documented problem, and there should be a recall placed on this component due to the sensitive nature of its effective operation.

Chronic brake warpage. with in 30,000 miles i have replaced both front rotors 3 times and rear rotors twice. each set of rotors was turned at least twice before being replaced. tsb performed by dealership with no affect. brakes will show signs of warpage in approximately 200 miles. by 1500 miles they are intolerable.*ak

Consumer complained about a front brake rotor problem. when the brakes were applied the vehicle shook. the rotors were replaced or resurfaced at least 6 times. *ak *nm

1999 jeep grand cherokee with 48000 miles that needs an $1800.00 transmission overhaul! how absurd!! after contacting jeep, it was made clear to me that they accept no responsiblity in this matter. hard to believe our american auto makers can't do better than this.

Headlight lenses are turning dark, causing poor visibility to the driver when driving at night. *ak

Warped rotors at 15,000 on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee. front rotors replaced with new style brakes, but warped again at another 15,xxx miles.*ak

1999 jeep grand chereokee,front disc brakes keep going out. rotors goes out of round, about every 15000 miles, due to poor rotor and caliper design. jeep (and dealers) know this is a problem because there is tsb regarding the issue with the fix being new rotors and calipers of a different design, but they won't do anything to fix it, without costing $500+ to the consumer. accident waiting to happen.*ak

Warped rotors on 1999 jeep grand cherokee even after the caliper upgrade. its a reaccuring problem for many grand cherokee owners.*ak

Warped brake rotors at 25,000 miles

We have had many recalls on our jeep,transmission twice rearend three times. the rearend was repaired in2001 and the bearings are going out again and chrysler wants us to pay for the repairs. i was told that chrysler was replacing the complete rearend because it was machind wrong.*ak

When the brake pedal was applied, the entire vehicle vibrated. *jb

The driver side seat front left support broke while driving. this caused the seat front corner to lower. the seat is mobile. the cause of the failure is yet to be determined.

Faulty brake rotors have been a systemic problem on this vehicle. the symptom is severe pulsation which worsens over time causing the vehicle to lurch and/or be unstable while braking. rotors were turned or replaced at 10000 miles, 18000 miles, 31000 miles, and 35000 miles. at 36k miles, my warranty ran out and jeep would not fix this any longer at no cost. i incurred an expense of $351.90 at 52k miles and another $544.76 at 69k miles. the final repair was a full brake replacement with "new designed" parts (routers and calipers) and appeared to fix the problem. at 80000 miles, the problem is back somewhat and is worsening over time. continuing to pay for repairs of a systemic problem with routers warping due to high heat should not be the reponsibilty of the consumer. *ak

Pulsing brakes, 1999 jeep grand cherokee, common problem from faulty original equipment, tsb issued, safety hazard, but no recall.*ak

My 1999 jeep grand cherokee's radiator fan failed to work, causing the vehicle to overheat. this was diagnosed as an inoperative fan relay by a jeep dealer. this issue is one of many intermittent mechanical problems plaguing this vehicle since purchasing it new, however this complaint is being filed for 4 specific reasons: 1) this type of problem resulting in total failure should not occur in such a new vehicle, 2) a breakdown of this type (overheat) may cause collateral damage to the vehicle which will not be known about until a future event occurs, 3) i am a women who travels alone often and any breakdown puts my personal safety at risk, 4) to help prevent others from experiencing this if this report assists in determining that this issue is a systemic problem with this vehicle. i understand that proactive resolution of this problem was not likely, however i have attempted to find out information on systemic problems with 1999 jeep grand cherokees in order to be an informed consumer and be proactive in my maintenance checks of my vehicle to avoid breakdown. this information is not readily available from the dealerships, therefore it puts the consumer at more risk than necessary. daimler chrysler should take more responsibility and improve communication on these issues. this model year vehicle has been plagued with known problems, two of which cost me the loss of my vehicle over 2 different weekends, 2 different breakdown events while i was driving alone, in addition to at least 12 other service events. *ak

Premature brake failure.*ak email consumer letter in reference to a 1999 jeep grand cherokee that is experiencing premature brake failure. this email consumer letter is an add to to the internet voq request # 10052387.*mr

While driving at 50 mph, the steering wheel started to shake and pulled to right. problem still exists. *la there was another occasion where the vehicle had gone out of control on wet metal grading due to the problem not being resolved. as of 12/15/03, nothing was done to repair the problem. (the right rear axle housing was bent) *sc *jb

My wife had stopped to get mail from rural mailbox. stopped vehicle, placed transmssion lever in park and shut off engine. upon return, could not start engine. called me on cell phone to come to her aid. car would not start and shift lever could not be moved. suspected neutral safety switch, and attempted to force the shift lever, which caused a "crunching" sound and the engine then was able to start and the transmission was engaged. removal of the console cover revealed a plastic "switch" with place for attachment of two cables. the front cable was disengaged and seems to be connected to the steering/brake pedal ( out of view). there is a pin in this assembly that aligns the plastic components and allows the button on the shift lever to move between positions. the pin had slipped out, and was re-inserted.the vehicle could now be started without depressing the brake pedal, and the steering wheel no longer locked when shutting the ignition off. the shifter worked normally, locking up in park and requiring the lever button be depressed when shifting. apparantly the pin has slipped out again and my wife reported on 12/29/03 that the button no longer has any affect and is not required to go between positions on the shift pattern. this sounds like the problem i have read about with gr cherokees moving unattended. it is time chrysler owned up to this potentially serious issue. this is our third grand cherokee and it will be the last.

I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the air bag light and alarm goes off constantly. jeep dealer reported a break in "clock spring" in steering colum. says it is a common probelm. jeep will not fix. cost is $186.00. i think this common probelm is a design flaw and causes an unnecessary distraction while driving.*ak

The seat belts in my jeep grand cherokee come un latched, this concerns me because i have two children in car seats. *cb

Somehow a wheel popped off of my 1999 jeep grand cherokee that i bought used from a certified jeep dealer a year and a half ago (2002). i am unsure how this happened, but all 5 lug nuts broke off, causing the wheel to completely pop off. luckily, i wasn't driving more than 10 mph when this happened. i have never taken my car in to get fixed for anything during the time i owned it. i have taken it in for oil changes and responded to a couple recalls on my car, but that's it. the last mechanic who touched this car was from the jeep dealership where i bought it. currently, the car has 37,000 miles on it. as i said before, i am unsure how this happened. i haven't been in an accident, haven't hit the wheels on anything, haven't rotated the tires, etc. this is a major safety concern for all jeep owners. i'm currently working with the jeep dealership to figure this out and i plan on contacting the manufacturer asap. i want to sure this doesn't happen to me again and i want to be sure other drivers are not at risk. *la

The pistons holding up the front hood assembly failed and can no longer bear the weight of the hood. no one was injured when the initial failure occured. this presents a major problem when servicing the vehicle as there is no other reliable mechanism to hold up the hood. placing a stick or other object to hold this open is an accident waiting to happen. jeep was contacted and would not pay for replaing this faulty component. other pistons which hold up the rear hatch as well as the pop-up glass also cannot effectively hold up the weight of the conponents they were designed for. *ak

One of the two rear liftgate pistons which are designed to hold up the weight of the liftgate snapped violently when opening the hatch. this piston shot up and wedged inside the crease bewteen the liftgate and body of the vehicle. because it became wedged in this crease, thankfully the liftgate did not fall hard therefore did not injure anyone. the car body is dented from the impact. the part replacement cost approximately $70. jeep would not pay for the replacement part even though they admitted it was not something that should fail. pistons holding up the vehicle hood also are faulty, as are the pistons that hold up the pop-up window glass. none of these pistons can reliabilbly hold the weight of the items they were designed for.*ak

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. *ak

When driving over 55 mph vehicle vibrated when the brake pedal was pressed. dealer tried on five different occasions to fix the problem. the calipers/rotors, and pads were replaced, some more than once. *ak

Heater core had a melt down. as a result, consumer was unable to clear the truck which resulted in poor visibility. this occurred while driving in a snow storm. *ak

My 1999 jeep grand cherokee (gc) limited 8 cylinder quadradrive has given me nothing but problems since i bought it in october of 2002. i had the transfer seal replaced due to it leaking, the differential makes noise, the all wheel drive does not work (all wheel drive only works in low), and the tires lock up and make a noise when i am turning. it seems that their are other 1999 jeep gc owners out there with the same problem. how about a recall to fix this problem? *la

Service brake would not release. brake caused violent vehicle vibration and feedback to steering wheel. steering wheel vibrated so violently it was difficult to hold. brakes would not release and allow wheels to spin freely. mileage dropped off to 7 mpg from 16 mpg or so. service brake fluid reservoir seemed to be filling back up? brake linings were wearing away and smoking. one rotor which was not scored prior to incident is now badly scored. the pads had plenty of a lining left before the incident and car is now unsafe, accept to drive to the shop to replace rotors and upgrade caliper. park brake and down shifting have limited stopping capability. *la

While checking under the hood struts snapped, causing the hood to fall down. dealership notified, but the problem was not resolved. *ak

The automatic transmission does not shift gears properly. also the vehicle experiences extended stopping distances when depressing the brake pedal which has almost caused a collision. the dealer attempted to repair the vehicle but the problems still exist. please provide further details. *ph

Water pump rear wheel bearings. *ak

Vehicle vibrated severely when applying brakes at 25-40 mph, and more severely at higher speeds. vehicle was taken to dealer on three different occasions, but problem still occurring. *ak

Sporadic harsh 1-2 shift at low speeds of 15-20 mph, usually soon after a cold start of the engine. jeep seems to "jump" or "stall", which is especially dangerous when pulling out into traffic. "check engine" light illuminates shortly after each incident. reprogramming the transmission computer multiple times, replacing the solonoid pack, and replacing the control module have all failed to correct the problem. problem has occurred intermittently throughout the nearly 60,000 miles driven to date. reported to jeep dealer at the following mileage intervals: 9,606 miles, 13,575 miles, 15,113 miles, 56,368 miles, 56,917 miles, 57,115 miles, and 58,190 miles.

Transfer case issues on 1999 jeep grand cherokee. since i have had the jeep i have had to replace the seals on the transfer case multiple times. to me it appears that there is some sort of defect in its design. the seal will start to leak which causes the transfer case to lock up. this causes a loud thudding noise and the car to jerk when coming to a stop. also, in situations where the car is cold it will not shift correctly causing excessive engine whining and inability to accelerate correctly. *la

While driving, there would be severe vibration in the front end of vehicle. dealer replaced front and rear brake pads. however, problem still occurring. *ak

1999 jeep cherokee. warped and continous problems with rotors and calipers. problem continues shortly after having them fixed repeatedly. the pulsations at high speeds(55mph) are violent.saw the same/similar complaints by many others. dealer says chrysler not responsible. how many times can you afford to fix the same problem? something that has no remedy must be a design fault.*ak

When braking brakes squeaked. took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced the brakes every 12,000 miles. also, automatic transmission gear indicator failed to engage properly. *ak

Brakes. i own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee that required a complete front brake job. this included "upgraded" calipers replacement of all front brake components and machining on all rear components. at less than 70,000 miles this seems a little extreme. i have checked with jeep directly and they feel this is not a problem. i see on the complaint list there are quite a few cars that have this issue. what is being done and what can i do? *la

My 1999 jeep grand chrerokee has a significant brake system problem requiring turning of the rotors at approximately 9,000 miles and replacement of the brakes and rotors at approximately 19,000, 36,000, and 51,000 miles(approximate mileages based on memory but i can provide detailed service records if needed) each time replacement was required to eliminate a severe vibration (which felt like i was driving over rough railroad tracks) when the brake pedal was depressed. all installments prior to the one at 51,000 miles have been at the jeep dealer. each time, when i questioned why such frequent replacement was needed, i was told "it's a wear and tear item". the most recent rotor change (at 51,000 miles) was performed by an experienced person at an independent garage. he told me that the problem appears to him to be a design flaw resulting in misalignment of the brake calipers, rotors and brake pads such that one of the two brake pistons brakes is striking its target slightly off-center. continuous misalignment of the brake pistons appears to be causing the rotors and brake pads to wear unevenly resulting in development of the vibration. so replacing the rotors and brake pads fixed the problem for now but is only a temporary solution. with new rotors and brake pads, the vehicle is braking fine but i anticipate that by 60,000 - 65,000 miles the problem will occur again. you have several tsb's on your website reporting "vibrations" when the brake pedal on this model vehicle is depressed but none of the tsb's elaborate on the cause of the problem. i have contacted chrysler directly multiple times and keep getting put off with "it's a wear and tear item". now that i have been alerted to the possiblity that there appears to be a brake design flaw i think that they are just ignoring a problem that should probably be a recall. i am not aware of any safety issues. thank you for looking into this problem.*ak

Excessive noise from rear differential. dealer states components within differential are coming apart and that differential needs to be re-built. my cost is going to be between $1050 and $1300 for repair. i noted several other complaints from other consumers at the nhtsa site. dealer states its a common problem. my previous 1988 jeep did not have this problem. any movement by nhtsa to force a recall or some adjustment from diamler-chrysler or am i just out of luck? *la

Consumer had the 5th set of new rotors and pads put on. while searching nhtsa website saw there were many complaints on brake problems. *ak

Transmission always has a humming noise, especially on highway. transmission jerks and bangs going into reverse. door seals need to be stretched back onto car frame. brakes need to be reworked 3 or 4 times a year due to vibration when stopping. sometimes headlights flicker off for a second. *la

Purchased a jeep grand cehrokee last october. in december i had to have the rotors replaced within 1,000 miles of the original replacement, the rotors warped again. i replaced the rotors again in march, by july the rotors had once again warped. the brake company who replaced the rotors both times with new factory parts will not award the waranty of the rotors. they said it is a problem with the 1999 jeep grand cherokees and not their products. i am forced to again pay to have the rotors replaced. this is the third time in less then a year. i have never had this problem with another vehicle i have owned. in addition, the car exhibits a "stop and bump" every time the vehicle comes to a stop. i have seen this problem addressed with the drive shafts, but apparently even replacing this part, does not cause the vehicle to stop this behavior. lastly, the vehicle is hard to shift from second to third gears. i did not expect to have this many problems with a vehicle first of all that costs this much and secondly that is so new. i am extremely dissappointed. *la

The front electric window on the passenger side stopped working. i can still hear the motor click like it is trying to roll down the window but nothing happens. all other windows work correctly. *la

Whenever the headlights were in use the switch failed to work properly for either turning the headlights on or off. the head lights would also flash on and off intermittently while driving. this caused poor visibility for the driver. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the technician was unable to resolve the electrical problem. *nlm

The failure of rear passenger seat belt mechanism has allowed the occupant to hit the front seat before locking. *la

Brakes vibrating and pulsating with a slight pull to side. *la

Within four years approximately 8,000-10,000 miles both front brake rotors had to be turned twice and then replaced. also, both front calipers had to be replaced. this causes vehicle to vibrate and make a grinding noise when braking. dealer and manufacturer were notified, and were unable to locate the cause. *ak the brakes pulsated while driving. the dash vent did not work, and the air only worked through the defrost.*ts the consumer stated the front end of the vehicle felt loose, the dealer discovered the ball joints needed to be replaced. the driver side rear quarter panel was loose*jb

Electric cooling fan falure in my 99 jeep grand charrokee whitch in turn over heated the jeep ruptured the radiator causing $884 in damages. come to find out new fans are back on order this is a problem that is ongoing with jeeps 98-2002 if i would have known this would have been more carful picking out my new car thanks john

Front caliper brakes are causing a heavy vibration in the vehicle when braking at various speeds. cause has yet to be determined. *ak

Leaking fuel tank. gas is leaking from the the vent seal ( weld ) at the top of the tank.this part cannot be replaced.the tank must be replaced. the jeep dealer said there are 700 tanks back ordered ! so there is a problem though jeep denies it. also the year 2000 grand cherokee has been recalled for the same problem with the same fuel tank. thank you. *ak

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. *jb

While parking vehicle steering wheel locked up. driver was not able to steer or turn left or right. had taken vehicle to dealership, but mechanic was not able to resolve or duplicate the problem.*ak

Ongoing replacement of rotors and pads. after 108000 miles i have had at least 5 sets, turned rotors at least 2x and now they need it again. chrysler says i have to pay $500 to fix. absolutley absurd!!!!!!!!*ak

Intermittent and ongoing problem with abs light when applying brakes. the pedal would go to the floor. dealer stated the problem was the abs wiring rubbing the steering wheel component.*ak

I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee and since the purchase date i have had problems ranging from brakes to check engine lights, most recently the transmission is beginning to leak fluid. i have contacted jeep and the local dealer about this issue and they are not willing to step forward on this issue. the vehicle has 30,k miles and is a 3rd vehicle for me to use, so it does not get a lot of usuage. at this point i would consider this a complaint issue as the vehicle is in immaculate condition, except for the leaking transmission. i would like to inquire as to the number of '99 jeeps that are experiencing the same issue. i have been communicating with other jeep owners that have the exact same issue. i have encouraged them to do the same as i am with my filed complaint. also, jeep has been extremely arrogant about their responses to "not assist" with this matter.

Service engine check light came on and dealer indicates it was due to some problem with the trans axle system related to the 4 wheel drive system which i have never used --he said the 4 wheel drive parts are constantly moving and sometimes the parts become defective. *ak

When the brakes were applied, the vehicle vibrated.*ak. the brakes applied themselves and failed to release which caused them to heat up. there were numerous repairs made on the vehicle. consumer felt the vehicle wasn't safe for his wife so therefore, he sold it. *ph. the rotors were replaced on numerous occasions. *jb

Defective brake calipers resulting in warping of brake rotors. this causes uncontrolled severe vibration in the front end and steering wheel under high speed braking maneuvers. daimler-chrysler has identified this manufacturing defect in a technical service bulletin, but refuses to pay for repairs. my extended warranty company refuses liablility since it is a known manufacturing defect that should be covered by the manufacturer.

While driving the rear end of the vehicle feels like its dragging on the ground. took to mechanic, and mechanic replaced the differentral. please describe further.

Consumer states while traveling at 45 mph, consumer swerved to avoid an object in the road ans lost control of the vehicle, vehicle rolled, and none of the airbags deployed. *ak

While driving up an incline at 25/30 mph accelerator pedal went all the way to the floor and vehicle accelerated at a high speed. this was caused by the throttle body part sticking in open, per dealership.*ak

Consumer states that airbag light keeps coming on, indicating that airbags will not deploy. dealer checked airbag module. *ak

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning fuel tank cracked, causing fluid to leak out. dealer notified. *ak

Brakes/rotors,transmission. *ak

The throttle was stuck in open position. *ak *ph the consumer was unable to stop the vehicle or turn it off. *ts *jb

Vehicle was in a frontal collision while driving at 40 mph. none of the air bags deployed upon impact.*ak

I have a 1999 jeep grand cherokee ltd with 40,000 miles. recently the brakes began to fail. the dealer says the 1999 design is defective brakes are too small for vehicle weight. jeep recommends the defective rotors be replaced with a larger rotor. jeep takes no responsibility for their mistake. wonder how many rollovers occur when your oem brakes are too small to stop you?*ak

Have to replace brake rotors for the third time. *ak

Problems with failing axles and transmission. *mr the consumer felt the manufacturer should fix the outstanding problems with axles and transmission and give a warranty for the power train. the vehicle experienced a noise while the vehicle was in motion. also the window lift leaked, the rear absorbers, the rear passenger window leaked air, the seat belt mounting bolts, fire hazard on the manifold debris shield, brake pedal pulsated wildly(front 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# 10029353 *scc *jb

Defect in rotors/calipers on 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo. braking at 40 miles & above car shimmied.rrotors changed under warranty three times within first 2years. adams jeep, west street, annapolis, md would no longer cover under warranty. they denied there was a defect. chryser rep said it was my driving and washed their hands of me. my neighbor had same problem and he said a friend of his who works for a jeep dealership in maryland told him there is a defect but it is not the rotors, it's the calipers that sit on top of the rotors that was warping them. he gave me his paper work and it showed a special "package" chryser had put together to take care of the problem (i can send you the paper work). i faxed to adams jeep, enclosing my neighbor's paperwork and told them i knew now of the defect. i demanded they fix my car with this pecial "package". they called fifteen minutes later and said "ms gingell, when would you like to come in and we will take care of this for you at no charge!" i have another friend with same car/year who has same trouble and adams jeep has refused to fix the problem for free. her daughter also has the same type of jeep and she is also having the same problem. i went onto the website of www.edmunds.com and there are many people complaining their rotors. i am a year down the road now from supposedly having problem fixed and rotors are again starting to shimmy. i am going to take it back into adams jeep of annapolis. *ak

After 27,000 miles, all four goodyear, wrangler st tires exhibit cracks, adjacent to the rim for the full distance around each tire. the local goodyear store was familiar with the problem and has offered to replace all four tires on a prorated basis. based upon similar complaints on this web site, and the potential ugly results from tire failure, i am registering my complaint also. the tire size is 225/75r16.*ak

Consumer states while looking tires over noticed a bubble on right front sidewall of tire . dealer replaced tire. *ak

While driving 35 mph, the left rear tire blew out without any indication. *ak three new goodyear tires had sidewall tread separations within a period of less than two months. one resulted in a blow out and two of the tires had a knot on the sidewall. refer to odi#10027229. *scc *jb

The consumer the check engine light continued to illuminate, upon inspection it was discovered there was an evaporation leak, the leak was in a roll over valve which was apart of the gas tank. *ak the consumer was told by the dealer, that over 500 gas tanks were on back order. *jb

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 *cb

Since i purchased the my 1999 grand cherokee i have had the vehicle into the dealer for brake repairs seven (7) times at intervals ranging from 2,000 to 12,000 miles. the problem has always been pulsating/chattering at high speed braking...an unsafe condition. the dealer has always repaired the brakes at no cost to me. repairs have generally been replacing the calipers and turning the rotors. the rotors were replaced at 36,000 miles and then re-turned at 41,700 miles. i now have 48,300 miles on the vehicle and the brakes are pulsating/chattering at high speed braking. the dealer said he would no longer repair the brakes for free and i would have to pay for any future repairs. based on the numerous complaints of similar conditions i have read on this nhtsa site, the brakes are defective. a recall certainly sounds in order.*ak

Problems with clock spring. *mr. *ph the air bag light illuminated and there were warning tone signals when a right turn was made. *jb

Brake rotors and pads replaced every 3,000-4,000 miles...the last time vehicle was taken for problem, the rotors, pads and calipers were replaced. dealer claimed it was driver abuse for premature wear of brake parts...i was furious! now after 4,000 miles. brakes are shot...violent steering when applying brakes at 50+.... *jb

Bad rotors. *nlm

The rotors on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo are going bad after having them done last year. this is a known problem with jeeps. i feel this should be looked into because this is not a norm. *nlm

This is my sixth replacement of the rotors and chrysler has informed me that they will not be responsible for the defective parts continuing to fail. the dealer states that approximately 1,000 customers have had replacement rotors installed and more than 20% continue to return because of pulsation and brake problems. i believe that there should be a recall after countless thousands of customers like myself have had to endure not only unsafe driving as a result of this problem, but inconveniences, additional out of pocket costs, time wasted and the hassles of dealing with the manufacture. this problem will not go away unless nhtsa does something. thank you for your attention to this important issue. *nlm