1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee structure problems
61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My dealership would not address recall n45 without charging me to fix some corrosion damage. N45 is a safety recall. There's literally no reason why fca shouldn't pay to fix the vehicle to make it safe again.”
filed Jun 2, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph and hauling a trailer, the tow hitch fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the hitch needed to the replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously inspected…”
filed Oct 29, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impactsCampaign 13V252000 · Jun 19, 2013
Related service bulletins
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-006-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Structure problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 9 | 2% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 8 | 4% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 9 | 3% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 10 | 3% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 4% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 30 | 2% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 65 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.