93 jeep grand cherokee car fire (5/7/2001; about 4:15 pm)I have a story to relate; hopefully there might be something to learn from itmy wife and I were traveling to bwi to drop off our son so he could catch a plane back to chicago. A few miles before the I-695 n exit, we started smelling a burnt rubber or perhaps exhaust type of smell. My son was driving and I suggested he get in the outside lane and slow down to see of the smell got worse or went away. All the engine gauges read fine. As we were trying to decide what to do, the car suddenly took a couple of hard jerks and there was a loud bang. The engine was still running, but the car was coming to a quick stop. We were in the outside lane, but right at the I-695 exit so there were 2 more exit lanes on our right. We couldn't get to the shoulder. The car came to stop quickly; it didn't appear to want to coast even when I suggested my son move the transmission lever to neutral. All of a sudden there was a lot of smoke coming out from under the rear of the car. At first I hesitated to get out of the car for fear of being hit by other traffic and we couldn't see to our rear because of the smoke. When I realized there was no traffic coming past us, I got out of the rear seat and looked under the car; there were flames. I yelled at my wife and son to get out of the car and we all went across to the shoulder of the road. The jeep burned totally. . Later in speaking to the fire captain, he told us that the rear differential of the car had been cherry red. They had put 700 gallons on the car to put out the fire and cool of the differential. It appears the differential had failed (I believe it was the input bearing where the drive shaft connects), obviously gotten very hot, and locked up causing the drive shaft to break off at the differential (that end of the drive shaft was resting on the ground). When the things started breaking, there must have been some rupture of a fuel line or the fuel tank; then there was fire.*a
1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission complaints
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Left rear axle separated and fell off vehicle while driving, causing damage to vehicle. Dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak dealer estimated repair to be at $4,900.00
Abs light stays on, brake pedal kicks back when applying brake, there is a loud noise, and steering makes noise too. Numerous times to dealer , cannot remedy. Also, vehicle stalls at low speed when in reverse.
#1- concerning rusted rotors. (recall 98v005000/front brake rotors). We purchased this vehicle used 9-16-97. Shortly thereafter we discovered that the vehicle had corosion/rusted rotors. We were informed by the service department, that the rusted rotors were not covered by the extended warranty we purchased. That was 4/98. September of 2000 I discovered the recall while doing some research. This time I contacted bobette thomas at jim marsh service about the rusted rotars. She took the information and called me back later that day. I was informed that the recall did not affect my vehicle. We purchased it used and do not know where it originated. We believe the rusted rotars are a product of improper manufacturing processes. I am requesting that jeep repair or replace the defective parts and honor the recall. #2 since purchasing this used vehicle we have had repeated fuel injector problems. We have taken it to be serviced for fuel odors on 8 different occassions in the past 3 years. On three of those occassions we were told nothing was wrong. Yet the smell continued. There is obviously a problem with this vehicle's fuel injector system. Again my vehicle is experiencing intermitant fuel odors. It is no longer under warranty and we a failure rate as extensive as ours has been is not acceptable. I believe had the original problem that is causing this repeated failure, been diagnosed when initially taken to the dealership our warranty would have resolved the issue. I would like this problem addressed in it's entirety. #3 rear hatchback doorlocks and latch. 1-12-98 I reported a lock problem and the closure problems I had been having. Although I was given a new keyless entry remote. The rear hatch has never closed or locked 100% of the time. I recently discovered this part is also under recall. I would like jeep to repair or replace the parts in question. #4 front axle vibration listed on due bill. Never corrected.
Automatic transmission has failed/burned up twice, both times at approximately 60,000 miles. Paint is flaking off in large pieces. Coil susupension squeaks and has been since about 50,000 miles.
Tie rod end at steering box needs repairs. Mjs
A grinding noise in the rear-end was found to be a damaged side gear in the differential gear train.bill was $379.10.why only 1 gear damaged? Mfg defect? Chrysler denied claim! I have gears if you want to see them.
When shifting from park to reverse or drive the transmission doesn't always engage. You have to try several times. At 55-60 miles and hour on the freeway, the air conditioner blows warm air. You have to stop the vehicle and let it set before the air conditioner resumes. And the information module shows that the brake lights are out when they aren't. We have had it put on a machine to clear the module and it still flashed an incorrect message. When driving down the highway, and you press the gas to pass a vehicle it doesn't always go into high gear, it drags and you have to let off ot it and keep trying.
Auto transmission and torque converter failed at same time. Torque converter would lock up and stall engine while trying to lurch forward. Motor mounts and catalytic converter problems were found by mechanic while rebuilding transmission and torque converter. All covered under factory extended warranty.
The transmission is bad. And I am not the only person having this problem with these jeeps 93-94.
Plug which should have been holding the lubricant inside the differential was missing which may have caused the fire in the rear of the vehicle while consumer was driving. Nlm
Ongoing /intermitent problem with transmission changing gear from 4th to 3rd. Also vehicle would not shift into 1st. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on two occasions, and problem still occurs.
Automatic transmission randomly shifts from 4th gear to 3rd at highway speeds and will not shift back to 4th. Also will not shift into 1st gear either. Shift control module has been replaced once but may not have been the problem to begin with. This problem occurs on a very infrequent basis. The transmission will operate normally if the vehicle is stopped, turned off, and then restarted. It appears to be a problems with some electronic component.
Car jerked violently when in 4 wheel drive and pavement changed from snow to dry.
Automatic transmission is slipping, causing the vehicle not go into the proper gear, which causes surging and may result in an accident. Please provide further information.
While driving rear differential ring and pinion gear locked up, causing all four wheels to lock up when stopping for a stop light, speed at 8-10mph. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. Repair work done by dealer. Provide further information.
Consumer's son was driving vehicle on the highway at approximately 60 MPH when the transfer case blew apart. Reason unknown dealer notified.
Transfer case failed causing vehicle to shift into neutral while driving.
Loud "thump" is heard when making turns after vehicle has been driven for a period of time. Cause cannot be determined.
U-joints failed.
When making a sharp or tight right or left hand turn the clutch within the transfer case sticks, resulting in the front tires grinding and the vehicle also lunching forward. Consumer has contacted the dealer and dealer overhauled the transfer case. Please provide any further details.
Transfer case seals failed.
Rear differential failed.
Transmission shift valves.
Transmission slipped into gear while parked on a slight inclined driveway, rolled backwards into neighbors home.
Electrical system failures on many occasions.
Replaced transmission assembly.
No deployment of airbag in accident.
Fuel tank leaked.
Transmission failed.
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