2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 1,829 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 26 Grand Cherokee model years with reports.
Of the 2000 reports, 136 involved a crash and 58 involved a fire. 118 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
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Engine and engine cooling, cooling system, fanJun 8, 2006
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PLASTIC BLADES OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN COOLING FAN MAY SEPARATE AND PENETRATE THE SHROUD.
IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE HOOD IS OPEN, A PERSON IN THE VICINITY OF THE ENGINE COULD BE STRUCK BY THE BLADE AND INJURED.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC COOLING FAN MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
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Service brakes, hydraulicMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
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Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpFeb 1, 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC ELECTRICAL GROMMET CONNECTORS AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUELS AND MAY DEGRADE CAUSING A POTENTIAL LEAK PATH FOR FUEL.
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-880-3056.
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Fuel system, gasoline, fuel injection system, injectorsApr 8, 2002
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L ENGINE ONLY, THE DESIGN OF THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLDS COULD ALLOW DEBRIS TO ACCUMULATE AT THE #3 CYLINDER LOCATION.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MANIFOLD SHIELD TO MODIFY THE AIR FLOW CHARACTERISTICS AND TO PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IN THE AREA OF THE #3 CYLINDER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 13, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 02V104000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assemblyJul 17, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH FUEL TANKS WITH SUSPECT VENT TUBE WELDS.
SEPARATION OF THE VENT TUBE WELD COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY FUEL TANKS BUILT IN THE SUSPECT TIME PERIOD. THE VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND IF THE BAR CODE ON THE FUEL TANK INDICATES THAT THE TANK WAS BUILT DURING THE SUSPECT PERIOD, IT WILL BE REPLACED.
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Seat beltsFeb 4, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.
THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.
Campaign 00V034000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalDec 2, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN INCORRECT INFLATOR CHARGE AMOUNT.
THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A PASSENGER OCCUPANT INJURY UNDER CERTAIN ACCIDENT CONDITIONS.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE WITH A CORRECT MODULE.
Campaign 99V343000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, gear box (other than rack and pinion)Nov 4, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME STEERING GEAR UNITS WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INTERNAL END-OF-TRAVEL-STOPS THAT MISSED THE HEAT TREAT PROCESS, RESULTING IN SOFT INTERNAL TRAVEL STOPS.
THIS COULD RESULT IN STICKING, BINDING, OR SEIZING OF THE STEERING GEAR.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ON INVOLVED VEHICLES.
Campaign 99V312000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine and engine cooling
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Engine and engine cooling, Nov 6, 2003
WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN REVERSE IT STALLED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER FOUND SLUDGE BUILD UP IN THE ENGINE. CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT PROBLEM WAS THE SAME AS STATED IN RECALL 02V104000 CONCERNING MANIFOLD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. *AK
Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Nov 4, 2003
I PURCHASED MY 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE IN 1999. I HAVE BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE DEALER SERVICE FOR REPEAT MAJOR PROBLEMS. MY TIRE SQUEAKED LOUDLY WHILE DRIVING AND AFTER A YEAR OF NOT FINDING THE PROBLEM, AND FIXING WHAT THEY THOUGHT WAS THE PROBLEM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS REPLACED AND SOLVED THAT PROBLEM. DURING THE PROBLEM WITH THE SQUEAK THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE TRANSFER CASE HAD A PROBLEM AND THE SOLUTION WAS TO DRAIN AND REFILL THE 4WD TRANSFER CASE FLUID, I HAD THEM COMPLETE THE SERVICE. ALSO DURING MY CARGO DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN NEITHER WOULD THE WINDOW, THEY REPLACED THE LATCH LIFT. THE NEXT PROBLEM WAS THAT I WAS NOTICING SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH MY HOOD. I BROUGHT THAT TO THEIR ATTENTION AND THEY NOTICE A FLUID LEAK AND HAD TO REPLACE MY CYLINDER HEAD GASKET. THE SMOKE WAS STILL THERE AFTER THAT EFFORT AND NOW MY TRANSMISSION HAS WENT OUT. I NEED AN OVERHAUL TRANSMISSION THAT WILL COST $1800.00 BECAUSE NOW IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THEY MADE IT SEEM AS IF I DID NOT TAKE CARE OF MY VEHICLE. WHEN MY JEEP NEEDS SERVICING I ALWAYS WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP (5 STAR) SO THEY CAN HELP ME TAKE CARE OF MY INVESTMENT. ANY NEEDED REPAIR THAT WAS REQUESTED I HAD DONE. MY JEEP ONLY HAS 57,000 MILES ON IT. THE CRYSLER COMPANY HAS MOST DEFINITELY LOST A CUSTOMER.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Aug 13, 2003
BRAKES KEEP FAILING. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR IN 1999 I RETURNED TO THE DEALER COMPLAINING ABOUT HEAVY BRAKE PULSATION AT 30MPH. THEY TOLD ME THEY FIXED IT BUT IT CONTINUED DOING IT. I KEPT GOING BACK OVER AND OVER AGAIN. THE LAST TIME I WENT BACK WAS 3 WEEKS AGO, AND THEY AGAIN CHANGED THE BRAKES WITH NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKES WHICH SUPPOSEDLY WOULD HAVE FIXED THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER SAID THEY WOULDN'T COVER THE BACK BRAKES B/C THEY HAD NO COMPLAINTS ABOUT IT AND THAT I DIDN'T NEED TO CHANGE THEM. I DROVE AWAY BUT THE CAR STILL PULSATES HEAVILY AS SOON AS I BRAKE IF I AM DRIVING OVER 20MPH. FURTHERMORE MY CAR'S ENGINE BROKE DOWN COMPLETELY AFTER 32000 MILES OR APPROXIMATELY 7 MONTHS AGO. THEY TOLD ME THE ENGINE FAILED B/C I DIDN'T CHANGE THE OIL FOR 10,000 MILES. THE MECHANICS REPORT STATED THAT THERE WAS WATER IN THE FUEL, BUT THEY STILL TOLD ME IT WAS MY FAULT FOR NOT CHANGING THE OIL. I WAS OUT OF WARRANTY B/C MORE THAN 36 MONTHS HAD GONE BY FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. CHRYSLER AGREED TO SUBSTITUTE THE ENGINE AND I HAD TO PAY $800. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW A NEW CAR, DRIVEN FOR SUCH LITTLE MILEAGE (NOW ONLY 35,000 MILES AFTER ALMOST 4 YEARS) CAN HAVE ALL THESE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. I BELIEVE THE BREAKS ARE FAULTY AND AM NOT SURE HOW TO FURTHER DEAL WITH THE PROBLEM. THE CAR DEALER KEEPS TELLING ME IT'S PERFECTLY SAFE TO DRIVE.*AK
Steering, Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Jun 4, 2003
POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE ON VEHICLE. *MR WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER COMPLETELY LOST THE POWER STEERING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE POWER STEERING HAD A KINK IN THE COLUMN AND COULD BE HEARD WHEN MAKING A TURN. THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE STEERING PUMP. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT LEFT TIRE WAS BALD DUE TO IMPROPER ALIGNMENT. THERE WAS A WHISTLING SOUND UNDER THE HOOD WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IDLED. THE WATER PUMP AND THE CLUTCH WAS REPLACED DUE TO BAD BEARING. *SCC ALSO THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED. *JB
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Jun 2, 2003
SEVERE BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE. *MR THERE WAS AN ONGOING BRAKING PROBLEM AND DIFFICULTY DIAGNOSING THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM WAS THOUGHT TO BE THE ROTORS WHICH WERE CUT AND REPLACED (THE FRONT PADS). THE PROBLEM STILL CONTINUED. THEN THE FRONT ROTORS WERE DIAGNOSED AS BEING WARPED AND THE BRAKES WERE 50% WORN. THERE WAS A TAPPING NOISE IN THE SHIFTING AREA AS WELL AS A RUBBING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN THAT COMES AND GOES. (UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE) THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DIAGNOSE AS THE REAR BRAKE DRUMS BEING OUT OF ROUND. THE WATER PUMP LEAKED AND WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE THERMOSTAT. THE COMSUMER REQUESTED A REFUND *SCC *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control, May 12, 2003
2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE STALLS AT STOP LIGHTS AND IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. ALSO ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN AT STOPS..VERY DANGEROUS. WHEN IT HAPPENS IT ALSO LUNGES FORWARD WHILE DRIVING, AND STEERING WILL LOCK UP. *NLM
Engine and engine cooling, May 2, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED. *NLM
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 29, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE BEGAN EMITTING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES IN APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES. *NLM
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 31, 2003
THE VEHICLE STALLED, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE ENGINE HAD BLOWN. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL RELATED TO THIS PROBLEM AND REQUESTED THAT CHRYSLER PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR THE COST OF REPAIRS. PH *NLM
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 5, 2003
2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE - DEFECTIVE, LEAKING TIMING CHAIN COVER.*JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Feb 10, 2003
THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES, A NOISE IN THE MOTOR, AND THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS LEAKING.*DT *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 4, 2003, fire
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE BECAUSE OF NEGLECT TO REPAIR A RECALL REGARDING A DEBRIS SHIELD INSTALLATION ON THE ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *JG PH
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 6, 2003, fire
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 31, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF. CONTACTED DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT SOLVE PROBLEM.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Jul 25, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING.THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*JB DEALER REPLACED IGNITION COIL AND REPAIRED DISTRIBUTOR SHAFT. THERE IS A LOUD NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. WHEN FIRST STARTING VEHICLE, IT TAKES A COUPLE OF TIMES TO START. *SLC
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 20, 2002
RECALL 02-V-104-000/ MANFACTURER'S RECALL 086 REPAIRS WERE DENIED BY DEALER DUE TO NOT HAVING THE TIME, AND NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAD RECALL LETTER TO EXPLAIN THE PROBLEM. SERVICE MANAGER AT THE FRANK PARRA JEEP :800 EASTR AIRPORT FREEWAY; IRVING TX. 75062 PHONE# 972-721-4502.*AK
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Tires, May 23, 2002
THERE ARE ALOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS JEEP ALL WITCH I HAVE PROOF OF REPAIRS, CAM SHAFT, TIRES, BRAKES, ALIGNMENT AND HUMMING AT 65 MPH.*JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Apr 3, 2002
WHILE DRIVING MANIFOLD GASKET OVERHEATED, AND BRAKES PULSATED.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 7, 2002
GEARS BREAK ON CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WHILE DRIVING.CAR COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP WITH NO WARNING. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 3, 2002
I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 40-45MPH, AND SUDDENLY THE STEERING GOT INCREDIBLY STIFF. THE VEHICLE HAD STALLED. I MANAGED TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO TURN IT BACK ON. IT CRANKED, BUT WOULDN'T TURN OVER. I CALLED JEEP, AND HAD IT TOWED BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY TOLD US IT WAS THE GEAR ON THE CAM SPEED SENSOR. THE MECHANIC SHOWED US WHAT HE SAID WAS THE CAM SENSOR. SEVERAL OF THE TEETH ON THE GEAR WERE SHORN OFF. WE ASKED TO KEEP THE BAD PART, AND THEY SAID THAT WAS NOT ALLOWED. I'M AFRAID THE SAME THING WILL HAPPEN WHILE I AM DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Feb 7, 2002, fire
AT 7200 MILES THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WENT ON FLASHING. THIS HAPPENED 2 MORE TIME OVER LAST WINTER. EACH TIME THE SPARK PLUGS ARE FOULED AND REPLACED, THE COMPUTER REPORTS MISFIRING IN THE ENGINE. THEN IN JULY MY CAR WENT ON FIRE AFTER DRIVING 6 MILES TO THE STORE. I PARKED MY CAR WENT INTO THE STORE ONLY TO BE CALLED OUT 5 MIN LATER THAT MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO BREAK INTO THE CAR BECAUSE THE HOOD RELEASE WAS BURNT. CHRYSLER SAID IT WAS A RODENT THAT CHEWED THE FUEL INJECTOR HARNESS. NOW I'M OUT MY INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE AND ADDITIONAL RENTAL CAR CHARGES. THEN 2/1/02 AFTER DRIVING TO WORK 7 MILE MY CAR AGAIN WENT ON FIRE AFTER PARKING. THIS TIME MY BOYFRIEND HEARD A CRACKLING SOUND AND SAW SMOKE WHEN HE STOPPED AND PULLED THE HOOD RELEASE, SAW FLAMES AND THROW SNOW ON IT TO PUT IT OUT. IT'S STILL IN THE DEALING WAITING TO SEE WHAT CHRYSLER HAS TO SAY NOW.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 24, 2002
TIMING BELT WORE OUT AND TENSIONER HAS DISENGAGED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 17, 2002, fire
INSURED SMELLED SOMETHING AND THEN SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHICH THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. CLAIM NUMBER 20-5242-834. *YH
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 17, 2002, fire
INSURED PARKED VEHICLE AND WENT INTO SCHOOL, ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER HE WAS INFORMED HIS VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE, THE FIRE STARTED FROM A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CLAIM NUMBER 52-2453-799. *YH
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 17, 2002, fire
INSURED PULLED THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DRIVEWAY AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CLAIM NUMBER 52-2544-011. *YH