1996 Jeep Cherokee transmission problems

Filed Apr 26, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep cherokee. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle shook uncontrollably. In addition, the power steering seized and then became loose. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a new power steering gauge and a front end alignment were needed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 5, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · 140,226 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was taken to a private repair shop for repair of the catalytic converter due to back pressure and rattling in the engine. On august 25, 2006 the contact received a recall notice for a catalytic converter problem. The recall was not in the federal safety agency database. The contact sent the billing information to the manufacturer, who denied reimbursement because the work was done after the recall. On may 4, 2006 the work was completed before the recall notice was received. Updated 01/10/07.

Filed Jun 1, 2005 · Transmission · 112,000 miles · FL · crash

Dt: consumer's children were in jeep and it was running in park. Consumer was going to get them out and the car jumped from park and rolled into a drive gear.

Filed Aug 20, 2003 · Transmission · 89,000 miles · TX

Automatic transmission not shifting into 2nd or 3rd gear (skips from 1st to 4th) however I can manually shift it into 3rd by moving lever to 3.

Filed May 28, 2003 · Transmission · GA · crash

Nar 05/28/2003 *mr the consumer was involved in and accident the jeep was left in a park position, then went into reverse striking another car. Automatic shifter defective.

Filed Feb 19, 2003 · Transmission · 113,345 miles · MA · crash

Vehicle was unattended idling while in "park". After a period of time (10+ min) it self-engaged into "reverse" and accelerated back out of the driveway and into a tree.

Filed Jan 2, 2003 · Transmission · PA

Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without warning the vehicle will not shift gears causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts

Filed Mar 20, 2002 · Transmission · FL

If vehicle is on a slght incline with ignition on and shifter in park, vehicle will roll backwards, even when ignition is off. Cause is unknown.

Filed Feb 11, 2002 · Transmission · OH

Transmission failure, vehicle rolls back while in gear

Filed Nov 27, 2001 · Transmission · TX · crash · 1 injury

After putting vehicle in park and opening door, stepped out of vehicle and it started traveling backwards. Consumer got stuck under vehicle while holding on to steering wheel. Consumer was dragged 20 feet down hill, hitting a post. *ak