Engine Belts And Pulleys Problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee - part 2

While backing out of a parking space, my wife heard a loud snap and suddenly couldn't steer the vehicle. She was able to make it home, where I discovered the serpentine belt was off the pulley. . Upon further inspection the next day, the mount that holds the power steering pump onto the engine block had snapped in 3 places. I have since found more information on the internet that this has happened to others. I am replacing it with the same dealer part; however, if the part itself is defective, this could have disasterous results if it happened while on the road. . Read more...

See all problems of the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 🔎.

Timing belt wore out and tensioner has disengaged. Dealer has been contacted. Please give any further details.

See all problems of the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 🔎.

Had taken vehicle in for oil change, mechanic noticed that plastic fuel cap had belted on oil valve cover. Would need to break it to remove it. Mechanic indicated a metal cap would be needed to replace plastic cap.

See all problems of the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee 🔎.

Serpentine belt was cracked and replaced.

Idle pulley in engine broke and disconnected from engine while vehicle was in park. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Fracturing of defective power steering bracket lead to sudden and complete loss of power assist; serpentine drive belt also slipped off of pulleys, rendering generator, water pump, and other mechanical devices inoperable.

Serpintine drive belt was replaced.

Something in front of vehicle is causing noise, dealer stated possibly a differential problem, but consumer could drive an additional 6000 miles before needing repairs, however he also stated that it was possible for a defective bearing to freeze while driving. Serpentine belt replaced. Front brakes replaced. Air conditioner does not cool properly, dealer found no leaks.

Serpentine belt replaced.

See all problems of the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 🔎.

The serpentine belt failed. Nlm.

The drive belt was shredding off the pulley causing damage to hood liner,belt damage caused radiator to leak.

Bracket snapped at idler pulley rupturing serpentine belt causing loss of power steering and overheating before engine shutdown.

Serpentine belt failed due to premature wear.

While driving vehicle at night, the entire electrical wiring system went out, causing visibility problems. Could not read dashboard panel due to electrical failure. Also, the speedometer does not work. Not showing correct speed/ belts are out of alignment.

The air conditioner fails to generate cold air. Also, the pulley belts went out. Taking vehicle to dealership to check.

Intermittently when brakes are applied vehicle revs to a high rpm. Also, while making a turn, vehicle will stall out and die. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and has not been able to correct problem. There was a crack in the bracket for the power steering pump which disabled the fan belt. Consumer states vehicle has experienced electrical problems.

Problems with failing axles and transmission. The consumer felt the manufacturer should fix the outstanding problems with axles and transmission and give a warranty for the power train. The vehicle experienced a noise while the vehicle was in motion. Also the window lift leaked, the rear absorbers, the rear passenger window leaked air, the seat belt mounting bolts, fire hazard on the manifold debris shield, brake pedal pulsated wildly(front 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# 10029353.

See all problems of the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 🔎.