10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems

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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments

problem #7

Jul 082002

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Vehicle was going 65mph on expressway and cruise control came on involuntarily. Consumer tried to stop vehicle by applying brakes manually to disengage cruise control switch, and turn on/off switch to decrease or increase cruise control speed, however engine continued to accelerate. Consumer stopped vehicle by shifting to park. Brakes were used up completely trying to stop vehicle, also emergency brake cord was severed due to brakes burning out. Dagnosis of the problem was that cruise control cable got caught on outer plastic line cover of another wire. Dealer notified. The dealer rplaced a cracked serpentine belt.

- Duxbury, MA, USA

problem #6

Jul 052000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Serpintine drive belt was replaced.

- Cresco, PA, USA

problem #5

Apr 182001

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Serpentine belt was cracked and replaced.

- Slate Hill, NY, USA

problem #4

Jul 052000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

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

Something in front of vehicle is causing noise, dealer stated possibly a differential problem, but consumer could drive an additional 6000 miles before needing repairs, however he also stated that it was possible for a defective bearing to freeze while driving. Serpentine belt replaced. Front brakes replaced. Air conditioner does not cool properly, dealer found no leaks.

- Cresco, PA, USA

problem #3

Feb 112000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The serpentine belt failed. Nlm

- Eden, MD, USA

problem #2

Dec 161997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
While driving vehicle at night, the entire electrical wiring system went out, causing visibility problems. Could not read dashboard panel due to electrical failure. Also, the speedometer does not work. Not showing correct speed/ belts are out of alignment.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #1

Mar 061998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Serpentine belt failed due to premature wear.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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