general problems of the 1999 Jeep Cherokee

11 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 1999 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/19/2012

I own a 99 grand Cherokee lareado every now and then the hazard lights, brake lights, and turn signals go out all at the same time. I checked fuses are all good, light bulbs new, and this problem still exist. Also the headlights are really foggy looking making it hard to see on dark roads.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/06/2011

My speedometer does not work. I have had it fixed 2 times. Then it. Stops working again. My drivers seat rail broke on my Jeep and causes the seat to wobble all around. The seat are also broken in the same way on my 2000 Jeep and my 1996 Jeep too. What can be done. I have 4 Chrysler products. 3 Jeeps have broken seats. 2 of the 4 have electrical issues. What can be done. Please let me know.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2011

08-15-99 subject: erratic, intermittent cluster operation/intermittent air bag warning light. Date: may 21, 1999 this bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin number 08-20-98 rev. A, dated October 2, 1998, which should be removed from your files and noted in the bound technical service bulletin book, publication number 81-699-99003. This is a complete revision to the procedure. Overview: this bulletin involves installing a repair harness containing a revised instrument cluster connector. Symptom/condition: some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent illumination of the air bag warning light or an intermittent tachometer or speedometer drop out. An airbag electronic control module (aecm) fault code -"no cluster ccd bus " message will be present. Diagnosis: using the drb iiiâ®, read and record all active and stored fault codes in the aecm. This condition is caused by minor oxidation of the bus circuit terminals at the instrument cluster connector. Electrical terminals will show signs of oxidation, which will appear as darkened lines or marks on the cluster male terminals. These often appear as gray or black marks rather than the appearance of oxidation or corrosion usually associated with higher current carrying circuits. This condition will set a "no cluster ccd bus" message. The fault code will usually be stored and not active. This technical service bulletin will not address fuel or oil pressure gauge issues. If this fault code is present, either active or stored perform the repair procedure. This service bulletin is common with all Jeeps. There are many Jeep owners with this very problem.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/14/2009

Randomly while driving the speedometer and tachometer (actually all gauges) will stop working, the airbag light comes on and sometimes the check engine light comes on too. If you hit the dashboard (sometimes it takes several hits) the gauges will start working again and the airbag light goes off. Haven't had it checked by a shop yet.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2006

Near miss rear end collision due to brake lights and turn signal lights working intermittently. At times either the turn signals left and right will not work or the left and right rear brake light lamp assemblies will not work. Found a electrical grounding issue with left and right rear lamp assembly with regards to brake lights. With regards to the turn signals working intermittently problem unresolved. In addition, when vehicle is parked and locked at night the headlights and tail lamps come on and off for unknown reason.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2005

Car engine shut off, lost all functions on the freeway @ 80 mph shifted to neutral while coasting and restarted, truck is at dealership today in addition lost the electrical function to both doors in December of 2004.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2000

While driving, consumer hit the brakes, the brakes failed and vehicle went into a ditch and caught on fire, the engine had caught on fire and caused brakes to fail, consumer stated there were many electrical problems with the vehicle that were not resolved, claim 47-4201-794.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2000

Insured hit brakes and there were no brakes, the vehicle went into ditch and caught fire, insured stated that prior electrical problems were not resolved. Claim number 47-420-794.

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/01/1999

Fog light shortage from the interior switch, rear left shock squeaks non stop at low speeds, loss of electrical power when a/c is on (hot or cold), grinding noise coming from rear axle when coming out of first gear, noisy dashboard when road is bumpy, small signs of rust starting to appear on exterior, font passenger window does not go up if put down by passenger, driver side window making noise.

10 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/13/1999

The contact owns a 1999 Jeep Cherokee. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle would suddenly stall without warning. The contact would have to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle would occasionally restart. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and dealer. The vehicle has been repaired numerous times by local mechanics, but the failure stills persists. The contact noticed that the failure was identical to the one mentioned in NHTSA campaign id number 08v059000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 80,000. Update 09/10/08 updated 09/15/08.

11 Electrical System problem

While driving electrical system malfunctioned. Windows would not come down. Please provide any further information, and vehicle identification number.



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