1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

SERVICE BRAKES

The contact owns a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle gear shifter was in park, the vehicle would move forward even when the emergency brake was engaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair for the emergency brake, however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000. VIN was unavailable.

NHTSA complaint #11422121 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

THIS VEHICLE HAS WHAT IS CALLED A DEATH WOBBLE. IF YOU HIT A BUMP AT ANY SPEED THE STEERING BECOMES NOTHING MORE THAN A PRAYER. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THIS GET S WORSE. ALL THAT CAN BE DONE IS TO SLOW TO A COMPLETE STOP AS FAST AS YOU. HOT ROD GUYS SEEM TO BE AWARE OF IT BUT. WHAT IF THE REPAIR SHOPS HAVE NO SURE TO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. I WAS GOING BETWEEN 50 AND 55 WHEN THIS OCCURED.

NHTSA complaint #11011630 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

POWER TRAIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: (02V053000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) MONTHS AGO AND CONTACTED THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR APPOINTMENTS, THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD FOLLOW UP TO PROVIDE AN AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT AND THE DEALER NEVER CALLED TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT A HIGHWAY RATE OF SPEED OVER UN-LEVELED LAND AND THE VEHICLE WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY WITH A "DEATH WOBBLE". A MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE RECALL REPAIRS SO THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR THEM TO DETERMINE IF THEY MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION AND ADDRESS THE TWO RECALL REPAIRS WITH THE DEALER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA complaint #10984292 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: (02V053000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) MONTHS AGO AND CONTACTED THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR APPOINTMENTS, THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD FOLLOW UP TO PROVIDE AN AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT AND THE DEALER NEVER CALLED TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIRS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT A HIGHWAY RATE OF SPEED OVER UN-LEVELED LAND AND THE VEHICLE WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY WITH A "DEATH WOBBLE". A MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE RECALL REPAIRS SO THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR THEM TO DETERMINE IF THEY MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION AND ADDRESS THE TWO RECALL REPAIRS WITH THE DEALER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA complaint #10984292 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

WHEN ON STREETS OR HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE WILL START SHAKING OR WOBBLING VIOLENTLY WHEN IT GOES AT A SPEED OF 45 MILES PER HOUR OR MORE. IT WILL NOT STOP UNTIL YOU SLOW OWN OR COME TOA COMPLETE STOP.

NHTSA complaint #10958325 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

WHEELS

BOUGHT 4 NEW TIRES (KUMHO SOLUS KR21 P215/75/R15) ON 1-22-15 AT 234545 MILES, ONE REPLACED ON 2/10/15 AT 235216 WITH ROAD HAZARD WARRANTY. NAIL IN SIDEWALL. BY 11/21/2015, NEEDED TO HAVE REAR PASSENGER TIRE TESTED AS IT CONSTANTLY LOSS AIR. PURCHASED SAME BRAND AND SIZE AS SPARE TIRE. NO LEAK REPORTED BY SERVICE STATION, MILEAGE NOT RECORDED ON THEIR FORM. TIRE REPLACED WITH SPARE ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE THAT WAS ALWAYS FLAT. AFTER SIX MONTHS OF USE, TIRE SHOWS DAMAGE TO SIDE WALL. THIS SHOULD NOT BE ACCEPTABLE. IT IS VERY HARD FOR SOME OF US TO BUY 5 NEW TIRES AND I WISH I COULD REPLACEMENT OF ALL 5 BECAUSE THIS SIZE TIRE SEEMS TO UNOFFICIALLY BEEN RECALLED, BUT I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE. NO ONE CARRIES THESE SIZE AND BRAND OF TIRES ANYMORE. IS THIS WHY? I AM UNABLE TO LOAD PHOTOS OR SCANNED RECEIPTS BUT DO HAVE THEM AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10903889 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

CHRYSLER HAD ON OFFER OF GIVING YOU 100 DOLLAR GIFT CARD IF YOU HAVE YOUR VEHICLE PROPERLY FIXED DO TO RECALL N45. I HAD REPAIRS DONE ON 10/13/2015, AND I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED MY GIFT CARD AS PROMISED. I CALL AND THEY SAID I'M ON THE LIST TO RECEIVE ONE, BUT AGAIN, I HAVE NOT.

NHTSA complaint #10871151 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

TIRES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE EQUIPPED WITH BRIDGESTONE DUELER H/L ALENZA TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE DETACHED FROM THE RIM INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A DENT IN THE RIM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE ROAD SURFACE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE WAS NOT PUNCTURED. THE TIRE WAS THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN, DOT NUMBER, AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 220,000.

NHTSA complaint #10860253 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

LETTER FROM CONSUMER REGARDING A SAFETY RECALL ON TWO OF HIS VEHICLES (1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND 1995 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE) : RESPONSE EXPECTED. *SMD RECALL REGARDING REAR STRUCTURE REINFORCEMENT.

NHTSA complaint #10850567 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE

LETTER FROM CONSUMER REGARDING A SAFETY RECALL ON TWO OF HIS VEHICLES (1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND 1995 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE) : RESPONSE EXPECTED. *SMD RECALL REGARDING REAR STRUCTURE REINFORCEMENT.

NHTSA complaint #10850567 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

WE HAVE A 1995 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE THAT HAS AN EXPOSED PLASTIC GAS TANK IN THE REAR AND IT HAS NO PROTECTION IF REAR-ENDED IT IS A FIRE OR EXPLOSION WAITING TO HAPPEN! THE JEEP DEALER INSTALLED A FLIMSY TRAILER HITCH THAT EXPOSES THE TANK EVEN MORE THAN THE AFTER MARKET HITCH I REMOVED TO GET THE JEEP DEALERS FIX. WE ARE VERY DISAPPOINTED AND BELIEVE OUR LIFE IS IN DANGER EVERY TIME WE DRIVE OUR 95 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LERADO. THEY SHOULD INSTALL A STRONGER TANK ALONG WITH A VERY STRONG SKID PLATE THAT BENDS UP BEHIND THE TANK TO ADD TO PROTECTING THE TANK. ALONG WITH A MUCH STRONGER HITCH.

NHTSA complaint #10816592 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOUR PLASTIC CLIPS THAT HELD THE FRONT HEAD LAMPS IN PLACE FRACTURED. AS A RESULT, WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING, THE HEAD LAMPS WOBBLED AND FELL FROM THE SOCKETS HANGING ONLY BY THE WIRING WHICH CAUSED THE HEAD LAMPS TO POINT DOWNWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE MANUFACTURER NO LONGER MANUFACTURED THE PARTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10788384 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL RELATED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOLTS WERE RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THE RECALL REPAIR COULD BE PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. ...UPDATED 02/19/16 *BF

NHTSA complaint #10782378 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL RELATED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOLTS WERE RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THE RECALL REPAIR COULD BE PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. ...UPDATED 02/19/16 *BF

NHTSA complaint #10782378 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

POWER TRAIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR SUDDENLY BECAME UNSECURED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR ALSO EXPERIENCED THE EXACT FAILURE. IN ADDITION, WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE WOULD ERRONEOUSLY MOVE DOWN THE INCLINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THAT THE PARKING FUNCTION WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE INTERIOR HEADLINER WOULD BECOME UNSECURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

NHTSA complaint #10765033 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR SUDDENLY BECAME UNSECURED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR ALSO EXPERIENCED THE EXACT FAILURE. IN ADDITION, WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE WOULD ERRONEOUSLY MOVE DOWN THE INCLINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THAT THE PARKING FUNCTION WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE INTERIOR HEADLINER WOULD BECOME UNSECURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

NHTSA complaint #10765033 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE TOW HITCH DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE DEALER DENIED THE REMEDY TO BE PERFORMED BECAUSE THE REAR END OF THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.

NHTSA complaint #10762275 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE TOW HITCH DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE DEALER DENIED THE REMEDY TO BE PERFORMED BECAUSE THE REAR END OF THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.

NHTSA complaint #10762275 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHEN TRYING TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF, THE KEY WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10760408 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SUSPENSION

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT AXLE FAILED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE PARTS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE DUE TO THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) AND WAS WAITING FOR THE PART TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10759284 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT AXLE FAILED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE PARTS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE DUE TO THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) AND WAS WAITING FOR THE PART TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10759284 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.