One problem related to carrier/rack has been reported for the 1999 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Spare tire mounted on left side blocks view of driver. Should be on right side of vehicle behind driver. This is a rhd vehicle used for mail delivery. Have almost hit 2 cars that were blocked from my view by the tire. Chrysler said the right panel will not hold the spare and the only options are to lay the tire down on the floor or purchase a roof rack and mount it on the roof.