Jeep Grand Cherokee 1991

Model Grand Cherokee made in 1991 by Jeep got 6 consumer complains there are 5 investigations as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding seats. The car had some investigations: power train, seat belts and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1991

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SEATS
2300800B11/24/2000230800A615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt01/28/2001

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN
DP02005CHRYSLER GROUP LLC04/25/200209/10/2002SUDDEN ACCELERATION
 Sudden vehicle acceleration is allegedly caused by a defect in the design and assembly of the connector interface between the main wiring harness and the powertrain control module
SEAT BELTS
PE96008CHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/25/199606/28/1996SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION
 There is no summary currently available
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA97001CHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/13/199701/09/1998BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION98V005000
 Consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of the brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.
PE96053CHRYSLER GROUP LLC09/05/199601/13/1997BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION
 Consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of hte brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.
SUSPENSION
PE95049CHRYSLER GROUP LLC08/17/199501/26/1996REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATION
 This investigation was opened to examine the failure mode and the risk to motor vehicle safety posed by allegations of rear axle separations.the rear axle shaft and housing design is typical of those in which the weight of the vehicle is carried on the axle housing.the left and right axle shafts, supported by roller bearings, are situated inside the axle housing.the inboard splined end of the axle shaft receives power transmitted from the differential assembly, providing torque to the rear wheels.the allegations are that the axle shaft fails, resulting in the separation of a wheel and axle hub assembly or the entire axle shaft and wheel assembly, depending on the location of the axle shaft failure.as identified by chrysler, the subject rear axles are dana 35c and 35cm models, which have been used on the subject vehicles since the 1990 model year.a safety defect trend with respect to the subject axle shafts has not been identified.see hard copy resume for full text of summary.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
11/18/1997
 After replacement of catalytic converter ( new item 3omph) and exhaust system turned a bright orange suddenly fire seeped from the undercarriage: flames 3--4 inches from fuel tank. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
11/18/1997
 After replacement of catalytic converter ( new item 3omph) and exhaust system turned a bright orange suddenly fire seeped from the undercarriage: flames 3--4 inches from fuel tank. *ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
01/25/1995
 Normal operation consumer came upon an object applied the brakes and the vehicle rolled over twice, causing the differential to seperate from the vehicle. please provide more details.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
10/19/2005107/17/2005
 Dt: the contact stated that while driving the dashboard light for abs came on. while trying to mash the brakes and stop the pedal went to the floor. the vehicle would not stop, and the contact had to pull the emergency brake to come to a stop. after this, the vehicle had zero braking ability. the vehicle was then taken to a repair shop, and they said to go to a chrysler dealership. the contact called chrysler, and he was informed that there was no recall on this vehicle. the contact was planning on having the brakes fixed. the vehicle is a 1991 jeep grand cherokee.*ak
05/02/1994
 Applied pressure on pedal brakes would not stop. no response from anti lock braking system. tt
STRUCTURE - BODY
05/18/1991
 Vehicle's body paint is flaking off.