1999 Jeep Cherokee transmission problems

Filed Jan 13, 2013 · Transmission, Visibility · 119,000 miles · NM

Since there is no catagory for this issue I had to put visibility/wiper in order to even submit this form. There is no catagory for the heating system which there are a lot of problems!!! The accuator doors regulating the heat to the inside of the vehicle are broken. I thought by replacing the motor which controls them it would fix it. No such luck the doors are broken and not only are they almost impossible to reach without pulling the entire dashboard and console, the cost for it will be around $1500 and that is absurd for a part which is less than $100. The labor will be about $1300 to get to it. What is wrong with these people can't they design a vehicle that can be worked on without taking it apart to a level which makes me want to junk the car!! They should have put something other than plastic to control the heat in the vehicle. Now it is the middle of january in new mexico and it is freezing. Thanks jeep, I paid a lot of money for this SUV and I'll never buy another amreican car again!! I had to replace the transmission 2 years ago at the tune of $3500. I rarely go on a dirt road let alone drive fast or reckless. A transmission going out at 65,000 is absurd and poor design and manufacturing. This car is nickling and dimeing me to death!!

Filed Mar 6, 2007 · Transmission · 105,115 miles · MI · 1 injury

I drove my jeep to a home, parked in the driveway, left the car running about 5-10 minutes. As I was locking the door leaving the home I turned and saw the jeep going in reverse toward the road, I ran to the jeep to try and get in and control the jeep, I slipped under the vehicle and it ran over both my legs. It came to a complete stop about 30-50 feet after it ran me over. I was taken to the hospital, treated and released. I have not yet had the car looked at by a mechanic.

Filed Dec 19, 2005 · Transmission · OH

Dt: the contact's husband placed the vehicle in park and then stepped out with the engine still running. After it had been sitting for awhile it began to roll backwards. The contact reached over to assure it was in park. When she was unable to stop the vehicle from the passenger side she alerted her husband with the horn. He came in through the passenger side door and reached over to assure it was in park as well. He then turned the ignition off and took the keys out. The vehicle stopped once it was in the road. The vehicle has not been to a mechanic for diagnosis and the manufacturer has not been contacted.

Filed Aug 12, 2004 · Fuel system, Suspension · 12,000 miles · CA

Warranty replacement of transfer case due to hairline fracture during manufacturing within first 7,000 miles on car. At 37,000 miles fuel sensor failed. At 69,000 window regulator failed. At 72,000 rear shock broke off car leaving bolts still in chassis. Very frustrated, chryster corp. Does not care!

Filed Jun 5, 2004 · Acceleration, Transmission · CA · crash

Crash - I rear ended another vehicle in my 1999 jeep cherokee sport. I was braking when the car suddenly accelerated, driving me into the vehicle in front of me. This has happened before, but only this time did it result in an accident. I took it to a certified jeep dealership and had the service department check it out. They said nothing is wrong with it. I am pretty nervous about this. I know how hard I was braking, and it just didn't matter. The car was working against me. I had to throw it into park just to stop the car.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Acceleration, Engine · 64,000 miles · SC

While down shifting to second gear at 40 MPH, the engine accelerated at a higher rate. The consumer pulled over and had the vehicle towed. The consumer had taken the vehicle to a private mechanic and did not plan on contacting the jeep dealership about the problem. The cause was not determined. *ak the vehicle was slowed down when the engine started revving, it was then switched to a lower gear and proceeded, then was placed back into drive in which it was slowed down and the engine started revving again in a lower gear but did not work. The vehicle would jerk and knock when placed in the engine when placed in park. (the u-joint failed) *sc the consumer was informed the vehicle needed an oxygen sensoe.

Filed Apr 17, 2004 · Transmission · ID

I own a 1991 jeep cherokee sp/cl 4 wd. When I take it out of 4wd it won't disingage unless I put it into reverse. The manual does not mention this. I drove for 20 miles in 4 wd without knowing it until I started to smell something. I called an auto repair shop and they told me to put it in reverse. I did and it worked.

Filed Dec 3, 2003 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

While backing out of the driveway, the driver placed the vehicle in park and got out. After getting out, the vehicle had gone into reverse, struck the driver and crashed into a neighbor's garage. The dealer was not able to determine the cause of the problem without tearing apart the automatic transmission. *ak there were recalls for the 1993-1998 models. *scc

Filed Sep 9, 2003 · Transmission · TN

Consumer has problem with the differential, and will provide information on this issue. Dealer notified.

Filed Jun 24, 2003 · Transmission · MI · crash

The vehicle was put into park, driver got out of the vehicle, and left the door open. The vehicle went into reverse, and hit the wall, and the driver's door came off. Driver jumped back into the vehicle and applied the brakes. Jeep, grand cherokee laredo ,1999.