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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 3 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 3
- Average Mileage:
- 33,542 miles
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Bought this vehicle for transportation to work and have not been able to drive it due to safety issues as the timing belt has apparent issues that make the main computer read it wrong from what I am understanding. The vehicle wants to shut off at a red light or stop sign, then kicks back into gear. It seems to drive better on a main stretch, yet falters at slowing to a stop. It is at the manufacture now and has recalls, yet this was not on the list of repairs. However, I believe it is an issue that should be addressed without me having to pay a service bill for the amount they are wanting to charge me for repairs. I feel this is a manufacture defect that should be fixed. They mentioned the timing belt and crank shaft. Im no mechanic, however, these issues could cause me to loose control of this vehicle and should be corrected. I feel it is the manufacturers obligation to safety to help me to have the issues corrected. I had to have someone else drive it to the shop for me with me as passenger. Very scary ride.
- Fernandina Bch, FL, USA
The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While attempting to reverse the vehicle, the reverse lights failed to illuminate. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 13V252000 (fuel system; gasoline, structure). The failure mileage was 185,000. Updated 07/13/16 the consumer stated the back up lights stopped working, after the recall was performed. Updated 07/20/16
- Omaha, NE, USA
Letter from consumer regarding a safety recall on two of his vehicles (1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee) ; response expected. The consumer discovered corrosion on the left frame rail, but not the right. The consumer was quoted a price of $3,00 to replace the left frame rail.
- River Falls, WI, USA
The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Crystal River, FL, USA
The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Laredo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) however, the part was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue.the contact had not experienced a failure.
- Eastmond, GA, USA
The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Brunswick, ME, USA
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee received a notice to bring Jeep for installation of a bumper hitch to protect the gas tank in a low speed rear end collision. The dealer informed the consumer, they could not remove the nuts and bolts to install the hitch and he would need to pay someone to remove them.
- Bolingbrook, IL, USA
The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the recall repairs could not be performed until the rear bumper was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.
- Junction City, KS, USA
The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure ). however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Amarillo, TX, USA
The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact mentioned that while being inspected for NHTSA campaign number: 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure), the technician stated that the bolts on the rear bumper were covered with rust and confirmed that the bolts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 140,000.
- Perryville, MO, USA
The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure), but the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Sanit Rose, LA, USA
The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Panama City, FL, USA
The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The dealer refused to repair the vehicle under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure..updated 11/06/14 the consumer stated manufacturer appeared to have been contacted by the dealer and claimed the recall was performed. The consumer stated the recall was not performed. The dealer would not present any proof of repair under recall. Updated 7/27/2015
- Magnolia, MA, USA
I went in to have the recall of my 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee done this morning (safety recall N45/NHTSA 13V-252 rear structural reinforcement), and the Jeep dealer refused to install the trailer hitch per the recall specifications. They said that it looked fine and put a sticker on it after making me wait for 2 hours. This, even though the aftermarket hitch that is installed on mine is so corroded that the ball and attachment point cannot be removed. When I reminded the dealer of the facts, and that having the hitch sticking out that far from the back exacerbates the hazard that exists, he actually said "that's your problem". so it appears that all of these delays have actually been Chrysler acting in accordance with its internal plan to certify all installed trailer hitches and not install new ones. And in cases like mine where the risk is exacerbated by rusty sharp hitch components that might act as a spear to puncture the tank, dealers could care less. When I obtained a copy of the actual recall document I found that Chrysler has carefully crafted a disincentive for dealers to do anything other than say that any hitch installed meets the standard. They get paid.4 hours for inspecting, but only 1 hour for removing a rusty hitch and installing a completely new one, which would likely take two hours. The manager of the dealership told me that they are losing money on every hitch they install and they have no intention of making hitch wiring work on any of those installed. The dealership even advised me to take my hitch off myself and come back. What a monumental waste of time - mine and yours, since they are clearly thumbing their nose at the letter and spirit of the NHTSA agreement. I appreciate what you are doing here, but to say it's not working is a profound understatement...
- Gloucester, MA, USA
The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Charlotte, NC, USA
The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The contact stated that the part was not available. The contact mentioned that the dealer informed him that they were waiting for the manufacturer to provide them with the part. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Miami, FL, USA
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to parts unavailable to complete recall. The consumer referenced recall # 13V252000.
- Indianapolis, IN, USA
The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) and stated that the part needed for the recall repair was not available. The contact did not experience a failure.
- Castine, ME, USA
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to rear structure reinforcement recall notice. The consumer stated there has been no communication from the dealer, as to when she can get the repairs done on her vehicle, regarding recall # 13V252000.
- Rogersville, TN, USA
- Park Ridge, NJ, USA