Radiator Hose problems of the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Two problems related to radiator hose have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Radiator Hose problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2001

Water pump, radiator and heater hoses were leaking, dealer made repairs, and in doing so damaged transmission fluid lines, consumer informed dealer that they had damaged these lines, so dealer made repairs, however consumer states lines are still leaking, now dealer wants to charge him for the repairs, consumer feels since the dealer is the one who caused the damage in the first place, they should repair vehicle free of charge, consumer also states there is a humming noise in the engine compartment while driving 55-60mph.

2 Radiator Hose problem

Failure Date: 03/06/1998

Hose clamp failed causing leaking of coolant.




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