The contact owns a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The parts for recall number E22 regarding the mandatory emission catalytic converter are unavailable. As a result, the vehicle will not be able to pass inspection in a timely fashion and would be illegal to drive. The dealer stated that there is no specific date as to when the parts will be available. The current mileage was 145,000 and failure mileage was 144,000. *updated 12/12/07 updated 12/12/07.

- Richmond, CA, USA

Consumer had the catalytic converter repaired under recall. Within days the check engine light illuminated. Mechanic determined that the catalytic converter was defective. The consumer was told by the dealer's technician that the catalytic converter had efficiency failure. The consumer was told that the part would not be covered under the recall again because the part was not and original oem part.

- Ithaca, NY, USA

I have a 96 Grand Cherokee ltd 4X4 with 115K miles. Since it turned 65K miles I have replaced the brake pads and drums 3 times. I have water leaks in the seat belt wells, the passenger side window, and the belts are wet when it rains. Today, water is pooling in the floor of the driver's side. Water pours from just above the accelerator. Must be from A/C?the rear door hatch has jammed in lock position. The electronic mileage/ fuel readout (on ceiling module) fluctuates wildly and is inaccurate. The catalytic converter went out at 64,975 miles. Now have a crack in the exhaust manifold, quoted $1200 by dealer to repair. I have gone through stock 3 radios, tuner problems. Massive A/C problems in past. I paid a non dealer to repair it, the repairs held for 30 days and same problem started again. Then had dealer repair and it was a recall item so was covered after I'd paid for 2 prev repair jobs at $1100 total. The power steering pump went out at 90K miles. Replaced so many other parts, I'd have to refer to the service records for more details. This list is only from memory. Total cost over 3 yrs....around $4000! oh, and the rear hatch/door paint is faded and dull, totally different from the rest of the car. All black metal painted parts paint is coming off. Has been for couple of years. Also the roof rattle really loud at over 50mph. The power outlet came apart still attached to my phone cord one day. Finally, the front end has some problem with the axle? and will cost approx $700 to repair. I thought I had a lemon until I talked with 3 other Jeep owners, they've had similar problems. Do we have any recourse with Chrysler over these vehicles...I am considering involving an attny.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

While driving vehicle began to smoke. Driver pulled the vehicle to the side of the road, and vehicle caught on fire due to a malfunction in the catalytic converter.

- Enid, OK, USA

The catalytic converter failed at 47280 miles. Chrysler refused to cover the components because the car has a salvage title, even though the component is still under warranted. Which is 8 years/ 80,000 miles.

- West Hartford, CT, USA

Consumer heard a loud rattling noise coming from vehcile. It was taken to dealer on 07-Aug-2000 and catalytic converter was replaced. On 11-Nov-2000, it came apart & shattered in exhaust. Tailpipe, muffler, exhaust hanger & gasket were replaced. Dealer said they have seen this happening a few times, but it seemed early for it to be replaced.

- Laurel, MD, USA

Catalytic converter failed causing noise.

- Detroit, MI, USA