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.
1999 Jeep Cherokee: jerking or lurching
5 of the 366 complaints about the 1999 Jeep Cherokee describe jerking or lurching.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Jerking or lurching by model year
What owners say
Brakes have bbeen redone, turned or replaced 4 times within 36,000 miles. Vehicle shakes/ shimmies, and steering wheel jerks when brakes are applied. Dealer explained it could be several problems, but consumer was still paying $300-$500 trying to correct what they were not sure off.
The cherokee was idling in park when it lurched into reverse without warning and ran over the driver who was outside of the vehicle. The vehicle then traveled down the road coming to a stop in the ditch.
Vehicle was idling in park while putting on seatbelt. Suddenlyand without any warning, vehicle shifted into reverse. Had to slam on brakes, hard to stop. In the process driver had injured his back due to jerking of the vehicle and brakes being applied.
I am experiencing a problem where the my auto is idling in park and then lurches into reverse. I have contacted the dealership and they are treating me like what I describe is impossible and ignoring my complaint. I have a date scheduled for repair and its my guess the people at chrysler know that this is a major defect in the auto and are trying to sweep it under the carpet. Also my transmission is dragging they acknowledged that problem and are to repair it soon. I wish I had never bought this death trap. I have also talked with several other jeep owners and most report some problems when the auto is in reverse.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Part Description: Seal
- Powertrain control module initialization
- Powertrain control module initialization
- ;Subject regarding rtv use on corporate axle. tt
- This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (LDP) monitor test
- Vehicles exhibiting buzz, whining, or moaning like noise from cold transmission when reverse gear is selected
- Subject regarding shift quality improvements
- Some vehicles may experience a grinding, raspy noise heard in the transfer case
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Jeep Cherokee jerking
Is jerking or lurching a common problem on the 1999 Jeep Cherokee?
5 of 366 owner complaints about the 1999 Jeep Cherokee (1%) mention jerking or lurching. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Jeep Cherokee?
There are 0 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Jeep Cherokee
No deployment 17Stalling 17Fire or smoke 14Airbag light 12Power windows 11Premature wear 10Grinding brakes 8Check engine light 7Seat belt 7Tire blowout 7Brake failure 5Fuel pump 5Harsh shifting 5
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