Two problems related to rear suspension shock absorber have been reported for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Broken window motor, seat belt mounting bolts, leaking rear shock absorbers, etc. . . The consumer felt Jeep should fix the outstanding problems with the axles and the transmission and give a warranty for the power train. The vehicle experienced a noise while in motion. Also the broken window lift leaked, the rear absorbers failed, the rear passenger window leaked air, the seat belt mounting bolts failed,and a potential fire hazard on the manifold debris shield, the brake pedal pulsated wildly(front were rotors turned), the passenger window had stuck shut, the exterior mirror had broken off, and the transmission slammed into reverse. There was a buzz in the rear which had progressed to a howl. Refer to odi# 10027025.
Front and rear shock absorbers fail and leak fluids requiring replacment. First incident, front an rear shocks replaced at 36000 miles. At 54,000 miles the same problem happened again. Chrysler admitted on the phone that they had problems with the shocks. Chrysler refuses to replace defective shocks. Ride and handling are affected negatively.