10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,897 miles

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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee miscellaneous problems

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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #10

Oct 261999

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notice, causing vehicle to run out of gas due to gauge failure. Mjs

- Cape Girar, MO, USA

problem #9

Oct 261999

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notice, causing vehicle to run out of gas due to gauge failure. Mjs

- Cape Girar, MO, USA

problem #8

Aug 201997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The engine check light keeps coming on & then going off. It's intermittent. Was checked by dealership & no codes appeared. The engine would stall out for no reason. Neither speed or weather is a factor. Had it checked for stalling & nothing was found. The vehicle will not start right away. Had it on diagnostics & nothing showed for the starter.

- Allison Park, PA, USA

problem #7

Aug 011997

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Fuel indicator switch failed. Mjs

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #6

Jan 011998

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Engine check light stays on while driving, which indicates there is a problem with the vehicle which may result in an accident. Dealer replaced parts, but cannot determine the problem.

- Mcindoe Falls, VT, USA

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problem #5

Aug 141998

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer experiencing problem with vehicle engine shuting down intermittently while driving. Also, engine check light comes on as well. Dealer notified, and has inspected & tested the vehicle, and cannot still resolve the problem.

- Petaluma, CA, USA

problem #4

Jan 201999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

No summary listed for this vehicle.

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #3

Apr 291998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
The main problem is that my daughter was in an accident on Nov. 12, 1998. She collided with a G20 van. The van has a small dent in the driver side door. Our Jeep is a wreck!! we are not sure if it is a total or not yet. The front is gone. The consol between the driver and passenger seats is bent and not able to close. Therefore I assume that the inside of the frame is bent. Our bumper was in the street and it was styrofoam. The air bags did not deploy!!! my daughter, who was wearing a seat belt, was thrown forward and dislocated her knee cap. I can't believe that this car folded like this. The gentleman in the other car was fine. By the looks of this car we are lucky that my daughter is alive! the other problem is that the car has been repeatedly brought back to the dealer because of mold and mildew. The seals in the windshield and the rear windows and under the car have been sealed over and over. The rug has been replaced and shampooed over and over. This car is a lemon!! this car is a lease car. I have listed us as the owners but actually it is the lease company. Please advise me as to what to do.

- Needham, MA, USA

problem #2

Sep 141997

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Low fuel light failed.

- Sudbury, MA, USA

problem #1

Aug 101997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Fuel gauge indicator inacccurate.

- Lumberton, TX, USA

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