Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 Cherokee are official communications between Jeep & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #020199

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007591

      SUSPENSION SQUEAK/SQUAWK - STABILIZER BUSHING. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #0200303

      Date Announced:
      AUG 29, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003530

      FRONT END SHIMMY AFTER STRIKING A BUMP OR POTHOLE. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • TSB #021299

      Date Announced:
      AUG 20, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607616

      THIS BULLETIN PERTAINS TO FRONT END ALIGNMENT - ADJUSTABLE / OFFSET BALL JOINTS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #020899

      Date Announced:
      JUN 25, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606163

      EXPERIENCING A RATTLING / KNOCKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #020399

      Date Announced:
      APR 23, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604969

      SUBJECT REGARDING THE LEAF SPRING RETAINER CLAMP. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

    • TSB #050398

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602194

      EXHIBITING MINOR BRAKE PEDAL PULSTION WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY ROUGH DISC ROTORS. *AK Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #0900303

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003538

      4.0L MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #180100

      Date Announced:
      FEB 04, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #609988

      SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #182599

      Date Announced:
      NOV 15, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089780

      INFORMATION ON ERRONEOUS ENGINE MISS WHILE PERFORMING DIAGNOSTICS WITH THE DIAGNOSTIC SCAN TOOL (DRB III). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #081499

      Date Announced:
      MAY 21, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606347

      CONDITIONS WITH VEHICLE START AND STALL OR VEHICLE NO-START. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #183798

      Date Announced:
      DEC 18, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603137

      SOME CONSUMERS THAT INADVERTENTLY FLOOD THEIR ENGINES DURING STARTING MAY TRY TO PERFORM A CLEAR FLOOD PROCEDURE TO HELP START THEIR VEHICLES. *AK Read More »

    • TSB #184398

      Date Announced:
      DEC 18, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603138

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE SAG WHEN THE A/C COMPRESSOR CYCLES. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #184098

      Date Announced:
      DEC 18, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603150

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HIGH IDLE RPM DURING DECELERATION AND/ OR PARKING LOT MANEUVERS WHEN THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE IS GREATER THAN 103 C (217 F). *YC Read More »

    • TSB #184198

      Date Announced:
      DEC 18, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603151

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN IDLE UNDERSHOOT CONDITION WHIL ETHE VEHICLE IS SLOWLY MOVING AT 1-2 MPH IN LOW RANGE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WITH THE THROTTLE CLOSED. *YC Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #2500401

      Date Announced:
      MAY 11, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #620071

      SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES CAUSED BY AN EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAK. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #80618062

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #604812

      EMISSIONS RECALLS 8061 AND 8062 REGARDIG SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #250298

      Date Announced:
      OCT 23, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602881

      SUBJECT REGARDING I/M ( INSPECTION MAINTENANCE ) TESTING - OBD II "CARB" READINESS MONITOR INFORMATION. *YC Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

    • TSB #110798

      Date Announced:
      DEC 11, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603108

      OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE/BREAK. *AK Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

    • TSB #1400302

      Date Announced:
      AUG 12, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #635683

      A CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE BREAKAGE OF THE FUEL CAP TETHER OR INTERFERENCE FROM THE TETHER DURING INSTALLATION OF THE FUEL CAP. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #9002901

      Date Announced:
      JAN 30, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10136906

      Part Description: Seal - Shift Shaft on RFE transmissions Issue Description: This seal (04799346) is replaceable with Seal Kit (68235551AA), which includes a seal and retainer. The Seal Kit is applicable to all (5)45RFE transmissions. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #0803006

      Date Announced:
      AUG 25, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021239

      POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #210899

      Date Announced:
      APR 30, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604975

      VEHICLES EXHIBITING BUZZ, WHINING, OR MOANING LIKE NOISE FROM COLD TRANSMISSION WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS SELECTED. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #184698

      Date Announced:
      DEC 18, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603141

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN IDLE UNDERSHOOT OR DRIVEWAY DIE OUT WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED FROM PARK OR NEUTRAL INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. *AK Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #0801505

      Date Announced:
      MAR 02, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013731

      POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *SC Read More »

    • TSB #181299

      Date Announced:
      JUN 18, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607298

      THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE OPERATION AND APPLICATION OF THE LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) MONITOR TEST. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #210199

      Date Announced:
      FEB 12, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604100

      SUBJECT REGARDING SHIFT QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

    • TSB #210199

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604101

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A GRINDING, RASPY NOISE HEARD IN THE TRANSFER CASE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #210998

      Date Announced:
      OCT 26, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602337

      A THUMPING OR CREAKING NOISE MAY BE HEARD COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL AREA ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPY ROADS. *YC Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #030800

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614650

      ;SUBJECT REGARDING RTV USE ON CORPORATE AXLE. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #08-049-20

      Date Announced:
      APR 22, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10175735

      Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are ... Read More »

    • TSB #0800702

      Date Announced:
      MAR 25, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634087

      SUBJECT REGARDING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #0801001

      Date Announced:
      MAY 25, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #620059

      SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0800600REV

      Date Announced:
      DEC 29, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618049

      SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB Read More »

    • TSB #180999

      Date Announced:
      MAY 21, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606055

      INFORMATION PERTAINING TO COMMON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES CAUSED BY AN OPEN FUSE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #081599

      Date Announced:
      MAY 21, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606058

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ERRATIC, INTERMITTENT CLUSTER OPERATION / INTERMITTENT AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #080799

      Date Announced:
      MAR 12, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604705

      INFORMATION REGARDING POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC) SERVICE. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #080600

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #609995

      THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    • TSB #183598

      Date Announced:
      DEC 18, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603111

      EXHIBITING MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC $ 12 (P0443) - EVAPORATIVE PURGE SOLENOID CIRCUIT FAILURE, CAN BE CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL NOISE GENERATED THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

    • TSB #9004275

      Date Announced:
      JUL 22, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10221686

      KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. Read More »

    • TSB #9004275

      Date Announced:
      JUL 22, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10229256

      KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

    • TSB #2301502

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634077

      SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #2302701

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #625650

      SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #082700

      Date Announced:
      SEP 29, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #6092304

      SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »

    AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #083799

      Date Announced:
      NOV 12, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089800

      DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #081798

      Date Announced:
      DEC 30, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603153

      SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #31-006-19

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10169245

      Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. Read More »

    • TSB #31-005-19

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10169249

      Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. Read More »

    • TSB #3100619

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220097

      Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. Read More »

    • TSB #3100519

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220101

      Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. Read More »

    • TSB #3100319

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220099

      Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. Read More »

    • TSB #9002849

      Date Announced:
      SEP 03, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139596

      Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. Read More »

    • TSB #9002849

      Date Announced:
      SEP 03, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220995

      Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • TSB #183698

      Date Announced:
      DEC 18, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603112

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN IDLE UNDERSHOOT OR DIE OUT DURING ENGINE STARTING AND MAY BE CAUSED BY IAC LOST STEPS. *AK Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #2300800B

      Date Announced:
      NOV 24, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #615688

      SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #230800

      Date Announced:
      MAR 03, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610635

      SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #233599

      Date Announced:
      SEP 03, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607963

      INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #08-049-20

      Date Announced:
      APR 22, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10175735

      Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are ... Read More »

    • TSB #31-003-19

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10169247

      Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. Read More »

    • TSB #31-005-19

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10169249

      Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. Read More »

    • TSB #3100619

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220097

      Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. Read More »

    • TSB #23-014-15

      Date Announced:
      APR 23, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10150552

      Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Read More »

    • TSB #9002849

      Date Announced:
      SEP 03, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139596

      Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. Read More »

    • TSB #9002849

      Date Announced:
      SEP 03, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220995

      Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. Read More »

    • TSB #1801201

      Date Announced:
      MAY 25, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #620066

      SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #081698

      Date Announced:
      APR 17, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600862

      INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK Read More »

    CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP (SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE)

    • TSB #23-014-15

      Date Announced:
      APR 23, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10150552

      Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #1802002

      Date Announced:
      JUN 24, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634272

      FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #080800

      Date Announced:
      MAR 17, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610624

      CONCERNS WITH AN INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #082199

      Date Announced:
      JUN 25, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606108

      INFORMATION REGARDING THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) HORN CHIRP SWITCHES ON OR OFF. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #081699A

      Date Announced:
      JUN 11, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606158

      CONDITIONS WITH INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #081699

      Date Announced:
      MAY 28, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606057

      CONDITIONS WITH INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #180799

      Date Announced:
      APR 30, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604971

      EXHIBITING ERRONEOUS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE $A8 (P1763) GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR VOLTS TOO HIGH. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #234598

      Date Announced:
      OCT 09, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602886

      APPROVAL OF USING OF IN- TRANSIT PROTECTIVE FILM. ON ALL VEHICLES AT ALL ASSEMBLY PLANTS. *AK Read More »