Powered byNHTSA|EPA|Community Reports
HomeTSBsJeep1997 Cherokee

1997 Jeep Cherokee TSBs

87 Technical Service Bulletins across 16 categories

Engine

18 bulletins
6089145

CONDITIONS ON OBD II MISFIRE MONITOR.

Read full bulletin

*NLM

6088851

BULLETIN INVOLVES ENGINE SUPPORT TICKING NOISE.

Read full bulletin

*NLM

6088786

CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE.

Read full bulletin

*NLM

6088769

CONCERNS WITH UNDER BODY KNOCKING/ BANGING NOISE COMING FROM REAR AXLE AREA.

Read full bulletin

*NLM

606163

EXPERIENCING A RATTLING / KNOCKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION.

Read full bulletin

*TT

603109

A RATTLING, KNOCKING OR GURLING NOISE MAY BE PRESENT COMING FROM INSIDE THE FUEL TANK.

Read full bulletin

*YC

603108

OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE/BREAK.

Read full bulletin

*AK

602327

THE OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK.

Read full bulletin

*YC

602322

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT LIGHT SPARK KNOCK WITH A WARM ENGINE UNDER LOAD.

Read full bulletin

*YC

601582

INFORMATION ON THE OBD II MISFIRE MONTIOR.

Read full bulletin

*YC

600606

CONDITION WITH ENGINE COMPARTMENT NOISE, AIR/WATER LEAK.

Read full bulletin

*YC

54384

A KNOCKING OR BANGING NOISE MAY BE PRESENT COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE AREA.

Read full bulletin

*YC

54178

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO OBD II MISFIRE MONITOR.

Read full bulletin

*YC

52963

VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL.

Read full bulletin

*YC

51929

ENGINE COMPARTMENT NOISE OR COLD AIR LEAKING INTO THE DRIVER'S FOOT WELL DUE TO THE STEERING COLUMN BOOT NOT BEING FULLY SEATED.

Read full bulletin

*TW

10220995

Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual...

Read full bulletin

valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253161AA. Insulator only used on Auto-RWD transmission Note: The color of the insulator is not relevant for service.

10191460

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

10139596

Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual...

Read full bulletin

valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253161AA. Insulator only used on Auto-RWD transmission Note: The color of the insulator is not relevant for service.

Other

17 bulletins
618049

SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS.

Read full bulletin

*SB

615688

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS.

Read full bulletin

*TT

612160

SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS.

Read full bulletin

*MJS

610635

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS.

Read full bulletin

*TT

609995

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS.

Read full bulletin

*TT

609988

SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456.

Read full bulletin

*TT

6089094

THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES WASHER FLUID LEAKS FROM REAR WASHER FLUID NOZZLE.

Read full bulletin

*NLM

6089080

CONCERNS WITH WIND NOISE.

Read full bulletin

*NLM

6088886

CONCERNS WITH ERRONEOUS MIL ILLUMINATION.

Read full bulletin

DRIVABILITY IMPROVEMENT. *NLM

607963

INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS.

Read full bulletin

*TT

607298

THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE OPERATION AND APPLICATION OF THE LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) MONITOR TEST.

Read full bulletin

*TT

601660

A SQUEAKING NOISE HEARD IN THE FRONT SEAT.

Read full bulletin

*YC

52986

WASHER BOTTLE IS REQUIRING EXCESSIVE TIME TO REFILL.

Read full bulletin

*YC

10220101

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry...

Read full bulletin

awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

10220097

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to...

Read full bulletin

structural repair parts usage.

10169249

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry...

Read full bulletin

awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

10169245

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to...

Read full bulletin

structural repair parts usage.

Body & Paint

8 bulletins
633948

SUBJECT REGARDING FLOOR PAN CORROSION.

Read full bulletin

*SLC

633931

SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR SAG/CREAKING SOUND.

Read full bulletin

*SLC

6089055

CONCERNS WITH LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL/KNEE BLOCKER RATTLE.

Read full bulletin

*NLM

6088806

CONCERNS WITH WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE FILLS TOO SLOWLY.

Read full bulletin

*NLM

600808

A SQUEAKING NOISE MAY BE PRESENT WHEN THE SYSTEM MODE IS CHANGED FROM FLOOR TO PANEL HEATING.*AK

51951

ROOF RACK RATTLES. *TW

51949

RATTLES OR CLUNKING NOISES MAY BE PRESENT INSIDE THE FRONT DOORS.

Read full bulletin

*TW

51942

DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK.

Read full bulletin

*TW

Electrical

8 bulletins
6088797

INFORMATION ON IOD FUSE INSTALLATION.

Read full bulletin

*NLM

601677

A HARNESS REPAIR KIT HADS BEEN RELEASED TO ENABLE REPAIRS TO THE HEADLAMP AND DASH HARNESS.

Read full bulletin

*YC

601583

SERVICE CAUTION ON POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE ( PCM ).

Read full bulletin

*YC

600344

INCORRECT FAULT MATURE TIME - DTC $1B THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE HIGH.

Read full bulletin

*YC

54390

INFORMATION ON IOD FUSE INSTALLATION.

Read full bulletin

*YC

51278

JTEC POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR REPAIR PACKAGES.

Read full bulletin

*JD

10175735

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test...

Read full bulletin

equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

10020666

REPROGRAM PCM AND INSPECT CATALYTIC CONVERTER.

Read full bulletin

*KB

Air Bags & Safety

7 bulletins
6092304

SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES.

Read full bulletin

*TT

6089800

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES.

Read full bulletin

*TT

6088834

INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY.

Read full bulletin

*NLM

603153

SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES.

Read full bulletin

*YC

602450

SUBJECT REGARDING THE AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCHES.

Read full bulletin

*YC

54423

AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY.

Read full bulletin

*YC

51975

AIR BAG WARNING LABELS.

Read full bulletin

*TW

Fuel System

6 bulletins
6089311

CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR.

Read full bulletin

*NLM

6088884

INFORMATION ON POOR DRIVABILITY WITH HIGH DI (DRIVABILITY INDEX) FUEL.

Read full bulletin

*NLM

6088799

INFORMATION REGARDING FUEL GAUGE ACCURACY.

Read full bulletin

*NLM

601669

SUBJECT ON FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE ADAPTER USAGE.

Read full bulletin

*YC

600886

TOPIC REGARDING A SQUEAKY NOISE FROM EXHAUST.

Read full bulletin

*YC

52981

CONCERNS WITH FUEL GAUGE NOT READING ACCURATELY.

Read full bulletin

*YC

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

4 bulletins
620066

SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO.

Read full bulletin

81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT

604705

INFORMATION REGARDING POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC) SERVICE.

Read full bulletin

*TT

602881

SUBJECT REGARDING I/M ( INSPECTION MAINTENANCE ) TESTING - OBD II "CARB" READINESS MONITOR INFORMATION.

Read full bulletin

*YC

10150552

Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request.

Read full bulletin

Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for the model year are no longer supported with OEM retrofit kits. NOTE: Dealers are encouraged to honor any customers? request for the installation of the Child Seat Tether Anchors and Dealer reimbursement will be made by FCA US LLC regardless of vehicle age or mileage. See the Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual and/or Warranty Bulletin D-08-33 for reimbursement detail.

Infotainment

4 bulletins
6088814

VEHICLE MAY EXPEREIENCE INOPERATIVE CD PLAYER SALES CODE RAZ RADIO.

Read full bulletin

*NLM

600862

INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT.

Read full bulletin

*AK

54432

THE CD PLAYER MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, AND WILL NOT ACCEPT THE CD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO INSERT THE DISK INTO THE RADIO.

Read full bulletin

*YC

52983

CONCERNS WITH CD PLAYER NOT ACCEPTING CD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO INSERT THE DISK INTO THE RADIO.

Read full bulletin

*YC

Suspension

3 bulletins
620059

SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY.

Read full bulletin

*TT

607616

THIS BULLETIN PERTAINS TO FRONT END ALIGNMENT - ADJUSTABLE / OFFSET BALL JOINTS.

Read full bulletin

*TT

604969

SUBJECT REGARDING THE LEAF SPRING RETAINER CLAMP.

Read full bulletin

*TT

Lighting

3 bulletins
612142

SUBJECT ON THE HEAD LAMP FLICKER.

Read full bulletin

*MJS

10220099

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair...

Read full bulletin

industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

10169247

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair...

Read full bulletin

industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

Software & Calibration

2 bulletins
634272

FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY.

Read full bulletin

*SLC

603635

SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY.

Read full bulletin

*YC

HVAC & Climate

2 bulletins
6089130

INFORMATION ON A/C REFRIGERANT LEAKS.

Read full bulletin

*NLM

600888

A SQUEAKING NOISE MAY BE HEARD WHEN THE SYSTEM MODE IS CHANGED FROM FLOOR TO PANEL OR DEFROST.

Read full bulletin

*YC

Transmission

2 bulletins
604975

VEHICLES EXHIBITING BUZZ, WHINING, OR MOANING LIKE NOISE FROM COLD TRANSMISSION WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS SELECTED.

Read full bulletin

*TT

602337

A THUMPING OR CREAKING NOISE MAY BE HEARD COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL AREA ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPY ROADS.

Read full bulletin

*YC

Tires & Wheels

1 bulletin
6089038

INFORMATION ON TIRE AND WHEEL RUNOUT.

Read full bulletin

*NLM

Brakes

1 bulletin
602194

EXHIBITING MINOR BRAKE PEDAL PULSTION WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY ROUGH DISC ROTORS.

Read full bulletin

*AK

Steering

1 bulletin
52539

CLICKING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED.

Read full bulletin

*TW