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You also probably have the deep-dish style 15" wheels, not the 16 inchers that came on the Limiteds.
There were probably other minor interior differences also, but I'm not sure.
Yes. It has All that and Leather, Auto headlights, Steering wheel stereo controls, defrosting side mirrors, the rear view mirror adjust green when bright lights are behind us, fog lights, cd, infinity gold sound system, and others I probably haven't found yet. We had it for a week when my wife found the steering wheel stereo controls. Thanks for the info.
Never had any real problems with the first two, and when there was a problem, it was fixed the first time.
But now HELP!!! I have a Champagne LTD 2001 V-8 4X4, every option with 9100 miles.
Here is the list, If anyone has any ideas please HELP.
1. Brakes, mine started the vibration. The front cylinders were both leaking and the rotors were warped. Sounds like this will come back. They did say there was a service bulletin.
2. An intense vibration in the steering when you turn the wheel to the right, while stopped. This just started. They replaced the steering box assembly. Drove it for 15 miles and the problem was back. They started giving me that song and dance about this being normal.
3. When you turn right into a drive way you here a metal to metal snap. The dealer even heard the sound and then wrote on the repair order that they could not duplicate, another, this is normal line.
4. Stains appear on all the windows except for the windshield when water or dust gets on them. It's like some type of stain. They cannot remove this. I think it must be some chemical used in
shipment.
5. Rough idle from time to time.
This is a shame that such a beautiful ride is turning into a nightmare. What get's me is the "could not duplicate" and "normal" lines.
I told them that I expect a car with 9100 miles on it to feel and drive EXACTLY like the other 2001 units sitting on the lot, and if they cannot fix the car then they should contact DC and start the process of returning the car.
By the way, if anyone is interested, I know a great group of attorneys in San Francisco that deal with massive failures of autos.
If you have heard of the Dodge Dakota CT then you know that DC lied to all of us about it's owning capacity. To make a long story short, we won in a court in LA.
The sad part is I love my Chrysler Products, I have a 94 RAM that is a great truck.
This may be the last straw, this time. maybe some of us should write the new President of DC.
They replaced the front satbilizer links and it did the trick.
My problem was sporatic also....
Can't be sure but that could be the problem.
That's funny about the front stabilizer link, I mentioned this and the shocks, the "lead" shop mechanic just looked at me like I'm stupid.
I'll try the adhesive remover also.
The noise when you turn the steering to the right is a killer. We won't be able to live with this. As you turn the steering wheel to the right you feel this pressure as you turn the wheel along with a straining noise. They are trying to tell me this is normal. If it was normal then why did it only start after 8000 miles.
Any ideas on this one would be a big help.
Bob
http://us.media.daimlerchrysler.com/index_e.htm
absolutely love it so far aside from one thing. Since day one, when I take my foot of the gas pedal I hear a fairly loud whirling/whining noise that appears to come from the front end. It is louder at lower speed and persistent, but also is noticeable at speeds over 50. My question is if anyone else has experienced this, if it is normal, and any suggestions as to what it may be. Any info would be helpful as this is driving me nuts and I want to provide my service dept with any info I can. Thank, my email is bbell23@yahoo.com
thanks.
My rotors have been ground/turned three times, and replaced once, in the 5,000 miles I've had the car. FYI, there was a technical service bulletin put out by Jeep that the front rotors and pads are defective (and therefore have to be replaced at their cost), but unfortunately for me I didn't know that until I had shelled out a couple hundred of my own dollars. They finally replaced all the rotors and pads after I paid a "deductible," but it was back in the shop for warping again after three hundred miles. The latest development was regrinding the (brand new) rotors and extending my manufacturer's warranty through 75,000 miles at Jeep's expense. (This came about after the intervention of Chrysler's area rep, in response to my "I really am going to file a lawsuit" letter.) However, the brakes still squeak (the shuddering should return within a few days), and the transmission still sounds like it is falling off the car whenever it shifts.
Chrysler is unbelievably lucky to have escaped a class-action lawsuit thus far. This is my third, and final, Jeep. (I am happy to swap strategies, sob stories, etc.: BelinB@aol.com)
Otherwise , this is one of the nicest and trouble-free vehicle I've ever own - lots of power, comfortable, solid and squeak/rattle-free.
I haven't experience any other problems like gear whine, rough idle, left or right pull......
Will report again in a few months.
Thanks, Craig
Is it that big of a difference? I need whichever one will last longer and be tougher. Please HELP!
For the IIHS 40mph front offset crash test of the Grand Cherokee, click on the link below:
http://www.hwysafety.org/vehicle_ratings/ce/html/99009.htm
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I have a 17' boat I'd like to tow with it. Is it up to the task?
I have not had many problems but have had some.
I replaced the brakes at 45K. Which seemed late for a V8 and a vehicle that ways over 5000 lbs.
I did have to have the entire rear axle replaced at 36K, thank goodness it was still under warrenty. They told me there were small holes in the axle that was causing a roaring noise in the rear. It had been there from the time I bought it, but a friends dad got in the car and said that is not normal! I took it in and they would not let me drive it off the lot.
I have the oil changed and everything checked out every 4000 miles. I drive for a living and the guys at in the service dept know me when I drive up.
I did have to have the fuel pump replaced at 50K. I got stranded on the freeway when I thought I had a 1/4 of tank of gas left. I was livied when I found out I was out of gas, because I almost got rear-end 3 times by semi's doing 70 mph.
Last week (Jun 28, 2001), I got in my car to drive 3 hours and could not turn the vehicle out of my driveway. Turns out Power Steering fluid was all over the garage under my car. I had to drive it 20 min to the dealer without any power steering. I am a 125 lb female, I had to find strength that I never knew I had to drive this car without power steering. I hope no one has to go through that! They replace the Power Steering pump and it dawned on me that I have almost 100,000 miles.
As I sat in the dealer waiting I started thinking of the things I had resently had done, most were normal maintenance, hoses, belts, transmission flush, radiator flush, etc. But I got to wondering what was going to happen next.....
I am looking at several SUV's, to trade in my Gr Cherokee. I am looking at the new Toyota Sequoia. Haven't decide to trade it yet, but looking at this web site explains some of the trouble my dad has had with his 96 Gr Cherokee.
Dealer called, they replaced the fuel pump, bad seal. Declined to fix the rotors. I had given them copies of the 2 service receipts on the '99 with the message that if DC did not want to fix them, they can put me on the never again list... After getting word that they had declined, I call the 800 DC customer service number and opened a case. I'll see what happens.
BTW, I checked last week and Autozone has replacement rotors for less than $50/pair including tax. If DC will not do anything, I will probably pick up a pair to put on. Anyone have any hints, warnings or cautions about replacing the rotors? (2 wd, not 4x4)
Thanks
Well, it turns out there was a slight leak from the driveshaft where it attaches to the front differential. There was also a leak on the shaft coming from the transfer case to the back differential. But it was from a pinched pressure hose... so it wasn't really a leak.
The Jeep dealer in Lancaster, CA, where I took (and bought) it was great. It was over 36,000 miles but they covered it under a warranty repair. They did a great job and explained exactly what was going on. I'm a FIRM believer that you should talk with the technician who did the work. This does several things: it shows them you care, it shows them that you are interested in what is going on with the vehicle, and it shows them that you won't let them get away with anything and keep an eye on what is going on.
I was impressed by their service. Our JGC took us to Colorado up to Rocky Mtn Ntl Park with no problems at all. JEEZ, there are a lot of Jeeps in Colorado!
Paul
"Which crashes are most likely to cause injuries?
In urban areas, motorists are most likely to be injured in head-on collisions and crashes involving red light running. Occupant injuries occurred in 45 percent of both head-on crashes and red light running crashes the Institute studied. Left-turn crashes produced the highest number of occupant injuries. Forty-one percent of urban crashes associated with a vehicle turning left into oncoming traffic involved injuries. These crashes often involve a side impact. More than a third each of crashes typed as running a traffic control, rear-ending a stopped or stopping vehicle, and running off the road involved injury. In contrast, injuries occurred in only 16 percent of crashes involving lane change maneuvers".
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I have a 1999 JGC and am trying to install a forward facing car seat for my one year old daughter. The manual indicates that there is a tether anchor behind some seating positions but does not illustrate where. I called my dealer, and they were of no help. If anyone has encountered this situation, I would greatly appreciate some advice.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/updates2/lat_jeep010704.htm
Think Chrysler will have to issue a recall???
The Select -Trac is very reliable and is strongly recommanded by the service manager at the time when I bought my 2000 GCL V8 last Sept ( My 2nd Cherokee bought from there) Unfortunately they couldn't locate one due to year-end inventory and I bought one with the Quadra-Trac . I have reported regularly on this board that my Gcl is trouble free at 12000 miles other than warped rotors every 4000miles .
For your info, my last GCL was a 1993 GCL I-6 lemon but the Select Trac lasted till the day I traded it in at 130,000 miles.
Good luck and enjoy.
http://www.autonews.com/html/main/stories0702/probe705.htm
I basically told the SM that if DC would not stand behind their product any better than this, that they could put me on the list of folks that will never buy another product from Jeep, Chrysler or Dodge. I probably will not get any satisfaction other than complaining, though I might forward copies of my complaints to NHTSA.
Bill
Nothing by paved road driving, oil every 3K, and other recommened services. I am looking to bail. This is not how a $39K vehicle should act.
What is a link on how to build a DC buy back scenario? Paul