CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 991 complaints with NHTSA, including 112 crashes, 17 fires, 89 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (292 reports).
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls
Most common 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Problem areas named in the 991 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 292 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 203 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 166 |
| Fuel System, Other | 123 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 95 |
| Structure | 66 |
| Electrical System | 59 |
| Steering | 49 |
| Suspension | 48 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 46 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power, prompting her to attempt to stop the vehicle. After which, with the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to stop, only coming to a complete stop after going off the road into a drainage ditch and rolling over on its roof. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed from the scene but not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. A police report was not filed. No injuries were reported. The manufacturer was notified of the failure
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE FUEL GAUGE WAS FLUCTUATING EXCESSIVELY SO I CHECK IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE . WHEN ENTERING VEHICLES VIN # IT STATES 0 OPENED RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE, NOT SURE IF IT WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED. PLEASE HELP ME RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. ELECTRICAL ISSUES WERE WITH REAR DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW CONSTANTLY GOWS DOWN ON ITS ON EVERY TIME I STARTED THE IGNITION. PLEASE HELP. THANK YOU
THE HORN ON MY 1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE STOPPED WORKING A YEAR AGO, AFFECTING MY ABILITY TO WARN OTHERS OF SAFETY ISSUES. MECHANICS TELL ME THE HORN "BUTTON" IS EMBEDDED IN THE SAFETY AIRBAG IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND CAN ONLY BE FIXED BY REPLACING THE ENTIRE, COSTLY AIRBAG. THAT CAN BE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS. I BELIEVE THAT HORN SWITCH REPLACEMENT SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD REPLACE THE SWITCH , WHICH REQUIRED REPLACING THE AIR BAG. OR, THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO ADD A SUPPLEMENTAL SWITCH ON THE DASH TO CONTROL THE HORN.
ECM HAS A FAULT CIRCUIT BOARD PER DEALER AND NEEDS REPLACING . CAUSES COMPLETER POWER FAILURE AND ENGINE WILL QUIT RUNNING , ALL ELECTRICAL GOES OUT -- NO LIGHTS AT NIGHT OR EMERGENCY FLASHERS -- AND POWER BRAKES FAIL TO WORK . THIS HAPPENS AT ANY TIME , STOPPED OR ON THE ROAD .
VEHICLE WILL STALL AT TIME WHEN JUST DRIVING ALONG ON CITY STREETS
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee questions
Does the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Structure; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Based on 991 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (292), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (203), Fuel System, Gasoline (166).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.