Two problems related to underbody shield have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to excessive rust.
The contact owns a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While having the vehicle inspected for NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure), the technician noticed that the frame rail was completely corroded. The dealer refused to perform the recall repair. The contact believed this to be a major safety issue. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.