1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Equipment Problems

“I ran into what I thought was a simple heating problem with my 1999 Grand Cherokee. One day while driving down the road, my car simply stopped blowing hot air. After going to the dealership and spending nearly $600 to have some sort of solenoid replaced, I realize after pulling out of the lot that only my passenger side will blow hot air. I called the dealership back, and they told me that it was a problem with the blend doors, and will likely cost between $1,000 and $1,500 to fix. …”

“I drive a Jeep Grand Cherokee with 68,000 miles and just had the brakes fixed again for the 6th time. My dealer keeps telling me the parts are inferior and I can expect to replace the brakes after 6-7000 miles. I feel this is excessive and Jeep should be able to develope a material that will help the brakes last longer. Other makes of cars never have the problem that Jeep does. I also feel this could be very dangerous since not every one can afford to replace the brakes every 7,000 miles. …”

“We are in a disupute with dialmerchrysler regarding a engine repair with our 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo. On dec. 23, 2002 we broke down on the highway because a rocker arm spring broke causing a rod to break through the valve cover and drop down into the engine causing $1600 in damage. The Jeep has 43,000 miles on it and is no longer under warranty. We purchased the Jeep in feb. 2002 and since that time we have replaced the rotors, a leaking seals and now the engine problem. …”

“I own a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee ltd, also referred to as wj. In the 2 years I have own this Jeep certain problems came up. Apart from the issue with the front brakes warping the rotors, and needing upgraded calipers and new rotors replaced. Which the dc dealers didn't want to acknowledgments other issue and equally troublesome and probably dangerous is the current issue of the HVAC system no working properly. This problem is very common amongst these vehicles. I have a little heat blowing on the driver side compartment, but 0 heat and all cold on the passenger and defrost. …”

“The air conditioner (AC)/heat do not work on the1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The likely problem is the failure of the poorly designed/manufactured blend doors. Estimated repair cost: $1200. I was informed by mechanic that this is a common problem with this vehicle. It is outrageous that such a system would fail so often and cost so much to fix.”