Tire Related Problems of the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Table 1 shows six common tire related problems of the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire blowout (four problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee


Recently reported Tire problems of the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Tire problem

I had a uniroyal tire explode inside the vehicle. The tire was being used as a spare inside a 97 Jeep Grand Cherokee. When it exploded it bent the rear hatch hinges out 2 inches and shredded all the plastic trim pieces causing over two thousand dollars in damages.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

Vehicle was going 40mph and the rear passenger's tire blewout. No warning, it suddenly blew out. Vehicle started swaying, and consumer saw smoke from back tire. Half of the tire was gone. Original tires, size p225/75r15 on a 1997, Jeep Grand Cherokee with 52,000 miles.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

While driving 65 mph rear passenger's tire tread separated, causing a blow out. Consumer managed to pull over to replace tire. Dealerships mechanic was notified, but did not resolve the problem.   Read details...


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