1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems

22 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

22 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints

#8021937 |
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WITH ENGINE RUNNING. CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED ROLLING BACKARDS CONSUMER MANAGED TO JUMP IN AND STOP VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER, DEALER IS REPLACING THE FLOOR SHIFTER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
#563774 |
WATER PUMP, RADIATOR AND HEATER HOSES WERE LEAKING, DEALER MADE REPAIRS, AND IN DOING SO DAMAGED TRANSMISSION FLUID LINES, CONSUMER INFORMED DEALER THAT THEY HAD DAMAGED THESE LINES, SO DEALER MADE REPAIRS, HOWEVER CONSUMER STATES LINES ARE STILL LEAKING, NOW DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE HIM FOR THE REPAIRS, CONSUMER FEELS SINCE THE DEALER IS THE ONE WHO CAUSED THE DAMAGE IN THE FIRST PLACE, THEY SHOULD REPAIR VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THERE IS A HUMMING NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING 55-60MPH. *SLC
#564447 |
CONSUMER EXERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN. AAA ADDED A GALLON OF FUEL AND THE VEHICLE STARTED AND RAN WELL, WHEN ENGINE SHUTDOWN OCCURED THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED THERE WAS 1/4 TO 1/8TH OF FUEL REMAINING IN VHICLE. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE FUEL SENDING UNIT BUT VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *JG
#8009546 |
*AK CONSUMER STATES TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT THE WAY IT SHOULD, THERE IS A DELAY WHEN GOING INTO GEAR AND IT MAKES A NOISE, REAR SEAL, PAN GASKET, AND COOLER LINES LEAKING, HUMMING IN ENGINE AT 59-62 MPH, THE WIPER BLADES FAILED, WHILE USING REMOTE THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM DOOR AREA, THE RIGHT FRONT ROTOR IS WORN, THE DEQLER REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKE PADS, AND HEADLIGHTS NEED TO BE ADJUSTED.*YD
#564447 |
CONSUMER EXERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN. AAA ADDED A GALLON OF FUEL AND THE VEHICLE STARTED AND RAN WELL, WHEN ENGINE SHUTDOWN OCCURED THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED THERE WAS 1/4 TO 1/8TH OF FUEL REMAINING IN VHICLE. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE FUEL SENDING UNIT BUT VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *JG
#8004018 |
CONSUMER STATES WHEN MAKING TURNS THE ENGINE STALLS, THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY ON LEFT TURNS. NLM
#9000290 |
VEHICLE DIES, ENGINE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING 15 TIMES, OCCURRED THRU RANGE OF STOPPED/IDLING TO GET ON INTERSTATE AT 75MPH.
#718900 |
ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS ENGINE REPEATEDLY LOST POWER AT HIGHWAY SPEED. FIRST INCIDENT, ENGINE CHECK APPEARED & DEALER REPLACED OXYGEN SENSOR. SECOND INCIDENT (2 WEEKS LATER) DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE PROBLEM & STILL LOOKING. HAS NEVER HAPPENED DURING CITY DRIVING. KEEPING GAS TANK FULL APPEARS TO ELIMINATE PROBLEM, BUT MAY BE COINCIDENTIAL. *AK
#717204 |
ERRATIC OIL PRESSURE. MECHANIC INVESTIGATED AND DETERMINED THAT CAR ONLY HAD 1 QT OF OIL IN IT. I HAD JUST ADDED ALMOST 2 QTS 2 WEEKS AGO. NO LEAKS AND NO SMOKE INDICATING A LEAK OR BURNING. MUST BE LEAKING INTO ENGINE ITSELF WHICH IS NOT A GOOD SIGN. PLUGS ARE OKAY, SO NO OIL GOING THERE. WHERE COULD IT BE GOING? HOW DO WE RESOLVE THIS? ANY OTHER SIMILAR REPORTS? HELP! *AK
#843656 |
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. *AK
#839084 |
DRIVING ABOVE 55 MPH VEHICLE MAKES A VERY LOUD NOISE ,CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
#781407 |
ENGINE KNOCKS/FAILS.
#542335 |
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT ENGINE FAILURE ALMOST RESULTING IN VEHICLE ACCIDENTS DUE TO LACK OF POWER CONTROL.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
#830857 |
MAKING LEFT TURN OR APPLYING GAS , ENGINE WILL STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.PLEASE ADD MORE INFORMATION. *AK
#827381 |
WHEN VEHICLE IS GOING UPHILL AT ABOUT 65MPH IT STALLS. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
#535648 |
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED. VEHICLE ALMOST LOST CONTROL.IN ADDITION, GAS GUAGE FAILED, SHOWING WRONG AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE.
#533995 |
ENGINE FAILURE, CAUSING GAUGE FAILURE.
#816128 |
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE JUST CUTS OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. *AK THR GAS GAUGE WAS INOPERATIVE. *YH
#815721 |
MOVED AROUND VEHICLE AFTER BEING AT A COMPLETE STOP. THEN THE TRUCK DIED, HAD NO POWER, BUT WAS STILL RUNNING. COASTED 25 FEET AND THE TRUCK STOPPED COMPLETELY. NOW THE GAS GUAGE IS NOT ACCURATE. *AK
#815569 |
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE DIED ON THE DRIVER, AND THE DRIVER GOT THE VEHICLE BACK RUNNING BY PUTTING GAS INTO THE VEHICLE. DEALER SAYS THAT ONCE GETTING TO A QUARTER OF GAS THE VEHICLE RUNS OUT OF GAS. DEALER SAYS THAT THE PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER. THIS WAS NO RECALL, BUT THERE ARE PARTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK
#814654 |
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY ABOUT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE ENGINE WAS STILL ON. ACCORDING TO THE GAS GAUGE THE TANK HAD AT LESS THAN A QUARTER OF A TANK OF GAS, AND COMSUMER THINKS THE TANK WAS EMPTY. JEEP MANUFACTURER SAID THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM; THEY HAD ISSUED A TECHNICAL BULLETIN TO THE DEALER AND NOT TO THE PUBLIC. ACCORDING TO THE COMSUMER, THE DEALER SAID THEY HAD HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM ONLY IN FLORIDA, NOT IN THE NORTH. THE MANUFACTURER TOLD COMSUMER THEY DID NOT ISSUE A RECALL BECAUSE THEY DID NOT KNOW WHICH VEHICLE HAS THE PROBLEM. *AK
#804732 | Fire
AFTER VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR 15 MINUTES AND PARKED THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE AT 1,500 MILES.THE REASON IS UNKNOWN AS OF NOW. *AK

Other 1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 127 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 82 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 78 complaints Fuel System Other 77 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 54 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 53 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 46 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 44 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 38 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 34 complaints Electrical System 33 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 32 complaints Unknown Or Other 30 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 27 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 24 complaints Steering 23 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 22 complaints Power Train 22 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 22 complaints Structure 21 complaints Suspension 20 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 18 complaints Structurebody 18 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 17 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 16 complaints Engine 15 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 12 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 12 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 12 complaints Tires 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 11 complaints Structurebodydoor 11 complaints Air Bags 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 10 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 9 complaints Seats 9 complaints Suspensionrear 9 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 9 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 8 complaints Suspensionfront 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 7 complaints Exterior Lighting 7 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 7 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 7 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 7 complaints Interior Lighting 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 6 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 6 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 5 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 5 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 5 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 5 complaints Electrical Systemignition 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 4 complaints Parking Brake 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 4 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 4 complaints Wheels 4 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 3 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestorage 3 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 3 complaints Service Brakes 3 complaints Structurebodyhood 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 3 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemsoftware 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Valvegauge 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Power Traindriveline 2 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 2 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 2 complaints Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Suspensionmultiple Axle 2 complaints Trailer Hitches 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstorage 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Parking Brakedriveline 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlespindle 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint
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