Consumer states front rotors continue to warp after (2) replacements. When ever the truck hits a bump while traveling 50 MPH or above will shake violently. Owner is concerned about controlling the truck when this happens. *jb also the upper and lower ball joint was loose which was causing the steering wheel to shake, the transfer case was loose, the gasket and thermostat was replaced due to a coolant leak, cruise control was inoperative, the air condition and heater only blows at defrost vents, the rear luggage rail came out.
2001 Jeep Cherokee transmission complaints
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Vehicle in park on a slight incline and it jumped from park to reverse, injuring the owner. The dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Consumer was backing out of the driveway and discovered the steering column had disconnected from the wheel.*ak. Consumer was informed by another dealer that the steering sector shaft was not installed correctly, the bolt was not tight, which caused the loss of steering, also the 4 wheel drive level was vibrating and noisy.
At 60 MPH or higher there is a whinning noise from engine area. Vehicle brought to dealer 4 times. Dealer recommended to check engine. *ak
This jeep has had problems since I first bought it. I questioned the dealer about these problems as they arose. I was made to feel that "all these things" are perfectly natural. This jeep cannot even back up my driveway without squealing, tires and smoking the tires, no matter how slowly I try to go up it. I do not feel safe in this vehicle and would like jeep chrysler to take this vehicle back. I cannot put into 2000 characters all the problems I have had with this vehicle. I have an 11 year old child and thought I was buying reliable transportation. I am very disappointed in the reliablility and the handling of this vehicle. I am afraid to take it on a trip for fear it will quit on me again and strand me in an unsafe place. I have never owned a new vehicle like this before that put the fear of the devil in me like this jeep does. We live in the northeast and should never have to be stranded or put on hold with chrysler emergency roadside assistance for 29 minutes. It took me 3 1/2 hours to warm up. I had severe frostbite due to the mechanical failure I had to endure.
There is vibration in the steering wheel. Gears are stuck when trying to change gears. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak steering wheel does not lock. Consumer feels vibration in steering wheel, gas pedal, passenger door, gear shift, and passenger seat, consumer hears a noise that sounds like it is coming from the rims. Air conditioner switch needed reset. Hood is out of line, drivers side door panel needs replacing and there is a gap at the top of the outside. Engine light is illuminated. Glove box light went out. Upper ball joint was replaced.
While parked and idling, vehicle jumps out of gear into reverse and went backward into a fence. Driver sustained injuries to his right knee. *ak
Replacement failed 12/05/2001 at 16,709 miles. This replacement appears to be failing again. Strong odor and intermittent howling from rear end. Odor was attributed by dealer on previous failure to burnt synthetic oil used in differential.
Vehicle was parked on a slight downhill grade, gear selector in park, with the engine running. After a period of time less than 5 minutes, the vehicle came out of park on its own and began to roll forward, crashing through a fence, small trees and shrubs, then down an enbankment. The vehicle sustained severe damage and is probably a total loss.
Clutch makes a noise when consumer pushes clutch in. Consumer has taken vehicle into dealer 11 times in past 6 months. Please provide more information.
Vehicle was parked and running inside of a parking lot. Vehicle took off without prior warning. There wasn't anyone inside of vehicle, and it stopped on impact with a fence.
I was driving and heard a noise come from the front right. The jeep then pulled hard to the left and crashed into a parked car. By looks, the suspension, steering, and driveline completely broke or detached. I do not know what caused the problem.
Speedometer does not read correctly. While speedometer reads 55 MPH, vehicle is only traveling at 52 MPH. *ak dealer informed consumer that unless the speedometer was off by 5 miles MPH, it was considered to be okay.
Vehicle will not track, constantly pulls right, dealer addressed and it still pulls right. Vibration felt between 35-50 MPH from rear, dealer replaced many axle parts, vibration still felt
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