Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems
Brake Pulsations Due to Warped Front Brake Rotors
Due to warped front brake rotors or variations in the thickness of the rotors, brake pulsations may develop. The best method to reduce pulsations is to use an "On the Car" brake lathe (as long as the rotors are suitable for turning). "On the Car" equipment can correct variations (or "runout") in the rotor surfaces because it also corrects variations in other components (e.g. the hub).
Power Window Motor May Fail
The power window motor commonly fails in the front and rear doors. This may require replacement of the complete window regulator assembly which will include the window motor.
Front and Rear Differential Pinion Seal and Transfer Case Leaks
Leaks at the front and/or rear differential pinion seal and from the transfer case are common. Leakage from the transfer case normally occurs at the case-mating surfaces and require removal of the transfer case to reseal.
Temperature Blend/Recirculation Doors May Fail and Cause AC Problems
Temperature blend and recirculation doors commonly fail, which can cause the AC modes not to change or the temperature to be different on the left and right sides. If replacing blend air doors, a recirculation door, a door link, or a sub-assembly housing, new heating, ventilation and AC (HVAC) sub-assemblies are available that improve reliability.
Loose/Worn Suspension/Steering Components May Cause Wobble in Steering Wheel
Loose or worn suspension and steering components can cause a wobble or shaking in the steering wheel. It may happen at a certain speed and subside as the vehicle accelerates through the range. Tire balance can contribute to this as well.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalls (Recent)
Chrysler Recalls 2010 Jeeps Due to Defective Rear Track Bar
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Chrysler is recalling 2010 Jeep Commander and Grand Cherokee vehicles because the rear track bar may have been manufactured improperly. This can cause reduced vehicle stability, which can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the rear track bar bushing retaining hoop and replace the rear track bar, if necessary.
Learn more »Possible Brake Failure
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Some vehicles may have been assembled with a deformed brake booster input rod retainer or no retainer at all. As a result, the brakes may fail without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will install a new brake booster input rod retainer to correct this problem. This recall is expected to begin during February 2010. The Chrysler recall number is J37.
Learn more »Chrysler Recalls 2010 Grand Cherokees Due to Passenger Air Bag Problem
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Chrysler is recalling 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokees because the passenger side air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam and could provide inadequate protection to the passenger in the event of a crash. Dealers will replace the top cover of the instrument panel free of charge.
Learn more »Chrysler Recalls 2010 Vehicles Due to Key and Ignition Problems
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Chrysler is recalling 2010 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Charger, Jeep Commander, Grand Cherokee, and Dodge Ram vehicles due to a problem with the wireless ignition node (Win) module, which can exhibit a binding condition of the solenoid latch. It's possible that the key can be removed from the ignition switch prior to placing the shifter in "Park," which can cause unintended vehicle movement. Dealers will inspect and replace the Win module free of charge.
Learn more »Chrysler Recalls 2001-2004 Grand Cherokees Due to Overheating Seats
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Chrysler is recalling 2001-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees with heated seats and Chrysler recall no. 06V-197 completed (2003-2004 MY) or seat heater elements service replacement (2001-2002 MY). The front seat electric heater elements may overheat, which could cause a fire or injury. Dealers will replace the front seat heater elements free of charge.
Learn more »Jeep Grand Cherokee Questions and Answers
I put a motor in my car and it is now jumping when I crank it up and when I take off it jumps when you give it yo gas. When you get it on the highway it is fine until you get it up to 55 sometimes...
When I put my jeep on the road it does fine, but when I park it and it get cold again it starts the jumping again. Do you know what this could be?
I swapped my 93 4.0 with a 97 4.0 and apparently the 97 only uses on sensor for the coolant temperture and the gauge where my 93 wiring is for two separate units. Is there a way to adapt the 93 wir...
the speedometer and overdrive don't work on my 1993 jeep grandcherokee,5.2 auto.
went into the mountains today and my all time four wheel drive failed to work . tried to shift into low range and that lowered the speed but still just rear wheel drive. could it be a relay? or fu...
Jeep Grand Cherokee Stories
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. I have a couple of issues with mine and can't seem to find anyone that knows what the problem is. First, when you hit any sort of bump at all the whole front end rattles like I'm fixing to lose about half of whats under there. Had the motor mounts replaced, didn't help. Second, when turning the wheel, something is grabbing and making an awful noise like the traction control or something is trying to engage. Any ideas? Any help would be appreciated.
I have a 2004 jeep grand cherokee laredo and belive me will be the last jeep or chrysler i will ever buy. In the past 3 years ive spent thousands of dollars to fix it. From eletcrical,to suspension, transmition and so on. It was my biggest mistake, after it hit 75000 miles it has been a nightmare
The right rear panel near the right rear door has developed body rust The vehicle has only 73,000 miles and wonder if Chrysler has addressed this. A dealer has said there is no recall but I am wondering if others have this problem as I see many, many same year and type Cherokee without this problem, Seems to me that a water leak has somehow found its way in and to repair it a body shop said it is rust coming out from the inside and requires removing rr panel, possibly a defect in its quality control when built. As the owner I take care of my vehicles. My wife's 1996 Chrysler LHS original owner with 54,000 miles has no exterior body rust.
My 96 jeep grand cherokee limited edition recently aquired a dead battery and altinator....on a friday I accidently set off the alarm and because I have no "clicker" for it I have to lock and reclose the door then open it with key properly for the system to quit. I did this ....come monday morning the battery and altinator are dead :(
It takes awhile to charge it a tiny bit but it doesn't stay running. I wondered if maybe the security system believes it's still on?
I have a 98'' jeep cherokee laredo and i just bought i and its been running good but today it started stalling out and it was minor cuz it was the thermostat.now my moon root came off the rail and i dont know what to do without making it worse