Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailer Hitches Problems
- 7
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 5
- Years with records
- 2001–2007
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- trailer hitch · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
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Body · Trailer Hitches
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a manufacturer recall for the trailer hitch, the dealer was notified and indicated that the frame and trailer hitch would need to be replaced before they would provide the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and provided no solution for longer than two years. The vin and failure mileage were not available.
ODI 10894046
Trailer Hitches
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a recall notification regarding the trailer hitch; however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The nhtsa campaign number was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10766498
Air Bags · Trailer Hitches
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v046000 (air bags). The dealer scheduled the recall repair appointment as well as for a manufacturer recall for the rear structural enhancement. When the contact arrived to pick up the vehicle, the contact was informed that the oem trailer hitch needed to be ordered and the parts were not…
ODI 10885674
Fuel System, Gasoline · Trailer Hitches
I would just like to know about vehicle without a trailer hitch to protect people from being hit from behind and maybe afire. And what n.h.t.s.a. Is going to do about this matter. *tr
ODI 10569281
Trailer Hitches
The factory installed tow hitch has too much play (clearance or slip fit).when you install a standard size receiver(male) you can move it up and down .500 of an inch or more. It is way too sloppy of a fit. This will lead to lock pin wear and in an extreme case,pin shear. This is an accident waiting to happen.please inspect this fit.*ak
ODI 10196591
Trailer Hitches
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. The contact stated that the towing hitch extender moves up and down. He stated that the hitch should be secured. The vin was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 4,000.
ODI 10196585
Trailer Hitches
While pulling trailer vehicle becomes unstable and is "pushed" by the trailer. This occurs any time vehicle is traveling over 40 mph and pulling the trailer. Dealership has examined vehicle, but could not remedy the problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak
ODI 896117