While vehicle was parked consumer noticed power steering hose had rubbed through. Every time wheel was turned it rubbed on power steering hose, next to exhaust manifold. Also had to replace transfer case. *ak the power steering line is adjacent to universal joint on steering shaft, over time when steering wheel is turned, it will eventually wear through, this line is also near exhaust manifold which could cause a fire when steering fluid sprays onto a hot exhaust manifold, the replacement part has been redesigned to keep the line away from the steering shaft, consumer feels the dealer should be liable to replace the part since it is a design defect.
1999 Jeep Cherokee transmission complaints
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When consumer shifted vehicle into gear there was a clunking noise. Dealership was aware of problem.
The rear axle has a egineering defect, admitted by chrysler, that cause the transmission to slip at start and stop. They have said some cars have it and some don't. Mine does. The rental they gave me which was identical didn't have the problem. I have had it in 4 times in 6 months and they have finally told me they consider it "within limits" even though some of the same vehcile don't have the problem an others are really bad. I can't even resell the vehicle due to the problem. They "altered" my transmission where it attaches to the axle to "assist" the problem. They also "altered" the springs. I'm concerned what they actually did to my care and it's safety at this point.
Transmission fluid leaked onto catalytic convertor causing smoke. Transmission fluid sprayed onto rear window,tailgate and luggage rack. Repaired 5 times within 46 days.
While driving and coming to a stop transmission will not shift down to low gear, and at times will completely shut down,cause unknown. Dealer can not identify the cause of the problem. Please give any further details.
Abs brakes had to be replaced. Also, replaced front brake rotors, and 4-wheel drive locking hubs.
Fog light shortage from the interior switch, rear left shock squeaks non stop at low speeds, loss of electrical power when A/C is on (hot or cold), grinding noise coming from rear axle when coming out of first gear, noisy dashboard when road is bumpy, small signs of rust starting to appear on exterior, font passenger window does not go up if put down by passenger, driver side window making noise.
Car was put into parking spot in front of apt building. Park setting of auto transmission was engaged. Vehicle was left running. Parking brake was not engaged. Driver began to exit vehicle noticed vehicle was moving forward. Driver got back into drivers seat to attempt to stop vehicle. This parking spot has only a small curb in front of parking spot. Beyond the curb is a steep bank. Car proceeded over curb and as soon as front wheels went over curb car traveled down embankment, struck 2 vehicles and came to rest. I noticed 2 1998 jeep cherokees have been reported to odi for same problem.vehicle had some visible damage but may be totalled for damage to frame.
Clunking/garbling sounds resonating from the transmission/transfer case shift boxes. It occurs when the transmission is in any drive position(od, 3, or 1-2). The dealer didn't believe it was a problem when I voiced my concerned upon intial delivery of the vehicle. However, the sounds have become increasingly louder over the past several months. My 1988 jeep cherokee 4x4 didn't make these sounds, even after 197k miles.
Constant grinding/garbaling sound (heard in interior of vehicle) coming from transfer case linkage area. Can be heard at all speeds and seems to vary in intensity when make any kind of turn.
During manufacturing of vehicle the shift park lock was not adjusted properly causing vehicle ignition key to stick in ignition when in park. Mjs
Transfer case: constant raspy, grinding noise.
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