1993 Jeep Cherokee transmission problems

Filed Aug 29, 2005 · Suspension, Transmission · 170,000 miles · MO

Dt: consumer's daughter was driving through walmart parking lot at a low speed and heard a loud noise coming from the front end of the vehicle, she slowly drove home about four miles. Consumer inspected the vehicle after she arrived home and discovered the left driver's side lower control arm attachment point on the axle was detached by the weld. Had towed to a firestone outlet that had performed service on the vehicle, replaced anti roll bar attachment points that had worn out approximately one day prior. The service repair shop said they had never seen anything like this before. They noted there was no abuse of the vehicle or prior accident, the weld had simply failed. They could not repair this because of the liability issues, they did refer to a specialty welding shop and a jeep dealer, and they would not perform service as well for the same reasons. The only way to repair was to replace the entire front axle. No repairs have been made at this time.

Filed Oct 17, 2003 · Body, Engine · 108,000 miles · NJ

When jeep gets to running temperature (5-10 minutes) it will back and stall when you go to take off from a stop. Very dangerous when merging with traffic or at busy intersection. Had been in shop for 10 weeks, replaced computer, tried many sensor replacements to no avail, mechanic gave up, now at dealership where they can find nothing wrong (no computer code stored) when it is just running.they have not driven it on the road for fear of breaking down in traffic. Can not get it started again until it "cools down" oil pressure gauge reading very high (any correlation?) was an intermittent problem at first,( started last dec., bought it in nov) now chronic, with every drive. The last time I drove it, it was also starting off in third gear (automatic) although the computer replacement (remanufactured) seems to have fixed that, although I also had the transmission fluid and filter changed. (I had not experienced any transmission problems up to then) hood latch seems to have a problem and battery recently died, needing replacement.

Filed Jul 2, 2003 · Transmission · FL

I purchased vehicle second hand in 1998.... I was informed of a factory recall on my make/model of vehicle regarding the inhibitor switch.... My local dealer make the necessary repairs at no cost to me.... Switch continued to give me intermittent problems but dealer could not duplicate... Recently I left car with dealer who confirms defective inhibitor switch but claims no such recall and no such work performed... Claims they only changed "lockdown cable" under factory/government recall.... Your webpage doesn't confirm either recall... Would you please explain if there is a recall on either part and submit my complaint that a inhibitor switch (internal switch that allows to engage starter in neutral/park) should not fail on a vehicle within 5 years of manufacture date.

Filed Oct 24, 2002 · Transmission · WV

The vehicle was stopped and was put in park, the consumer exited the vehicle to lock the hubs to engage the vehicle into 4 wheel drive, after exiting the vehicle it jumped out of gear and rolled backwards down an embankment, the vehicle sustained extensive damage.

Filed Aug 7, 2002 · Transmission · CA

While driving handle to stick shift came off, causing loss of control.

Filed Aug 7, 2002 · Transmission · CA

While driving at 30mph handle comes off of stick shift, causing loss of control.

Filed Jun 5, 2002 · Transmission · CO

Pushed the clutch in and it started right up, as vehicle started to back out of the driveway it just keep on going backwards, even when the clutch is push in, the only way to stop the vehicle is to shut off the motor, then its impossible to get it out of gear to restart.

Filed Aug 17, 2001 · Transmission · C · crash

While vehicle was parked on a slight incline and running without any passengers, vehicle jumped out of gear, and rolled down into a tree.*ak

Filed Aug 10, 2001 · Transmission · TN

Was pulling away from a stoplight/sign when vehicle shifted into neutral from drive on its own. Vehicle would not move afterwards. Had taken vehicle to dealership, and had transmission rebuilt due to back shifting into another gear on interstate while going 65mph. Had no problem since it was rebuilt.

Filed Aug 3, 2001 · Transmission · CA

When vehicle is in park it would shift by itself into reverse. Lever does not move. Vehicle would then move backwards if foot is off brakes.