Air Conditioner problems of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee

Seven problems related to air conditioner have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 06/05/2003

Multiple failures of air conditioning system requiring more than 4 trips to the service shop that culminated in an $840 cost to replace the air conditioning evaporator.

2 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2001

Air conditioner evaporator defective, several dealer mechanics agree this is a common situation with this specific model. Non-dealer mechanics also see this as situation commonly. Chrysler has issued extended warranty for other vehicles for similar part but won't for this model. Also, previous condensation leakage from front passenger air vents.

3 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 09/23/2001

Air conditioner coil leaking, same part on grand Cherokee recalled.

4 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 07/23/2001

The evaporator core should not go on a 5 year Jeep.

5 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 05/23/2001

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

6 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 08/01/1999

The vehicle has had two experiences with the air conditioner evaporatior failing, recall on other models, however Jeep Cherokee sport is not included even though the conditions are the same.

7 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 08/01/1999

Air conditioner is leaking fluid. Vehicle will be cold one minute, and the next minute it is hot. Vehicle was taken to a mechanic, and the evaporator coil needed to be replaced.


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