4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,200 miles

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problem #7

Jan 312005

Grand Cherokee 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 111,400 miles
While driving 55-60 mph the sun roof glass blew off and shattered on the road.manufacturer representative inspected the vehicle. The cause of the problem had not been determined.

- Chanute, KS, USA

problem #6

May 112003

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
While driving, the factory installed sunroof and the piece which held the glass flew off the truck. All the windows including the sunroof were shut.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

problem #5

May 172002

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Sunroof was in closed locked position and was blown completely off.

- San Mateo, CA, USA

problem #4

Feb 252000

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Dealer sold vehicle with leaking rear seals, defective differential. Noticed bumping and whining noise less than 8 hours after purchase. Sun roof leaked causing the headliner to detach from roof of vehicle. Repaired once-said drain tubes were routed properly. Second time replaced roof-said seals did not match. Rear differential replaced. But did not address leakage around transfer case, seals etc in Dec 98. Now it's in the shop again! gas gauge fluctuates to empty when idling. Transmission slips. Driver seat automatiically reclines and heater does not work consistently.

- Herndon, VA, USA

problem #3

Sep 081999

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Engine, muffler, sunroof, brakes, cruise control.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #2

Dec 011997

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sunroof mechanism failed.

- Los Angele, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 131998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Sunroof leaks when it rains because it was install improperly.

- Olympia He, FL, USA