1)ignition: in cold weather difficult to start. Ignition coil failed , 2)motor mounts cracked causing engine to rotate on axis, 3) speed sensors in transmission failed, causing lack of shifting to lower gear, 4) windshield wiper control unit under dash burned out, causing smoke to fill compartment, 5) torque converter failed"coming apart" ,6) brake rotors replaced as per recall, but within 2000-2500 miles replaced rotors defective (bent/warped)/and too thin to resurface
1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee: complete transmission failure
5 of the 553 complaints about the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
Transmission completely went out, it just melted. Also, vehicle made a noise and transmission wentout. Contacted dealer, and dealer had to replace transmission. *ak
Replaced transmission assembly.
Transmission failed.
While driving on an incline, the transmission failed, then caught fire due to electrical short in transmission, according to fire dept report. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- A thumping or creaking noise may be heard coming from the transmission tunnel area on acceleration or...
- Subject on customer satisfaction notification #733--BRAKE pedal shift interlock
- This bulletin involves transfer case shifter noise
- Information on transmission cooler reverse flushing with cooler bypass kit installed
- A thumping or bumping noise may be heard coming from the transmission tunnel area on acceleration or while...
- RWD automatic transmission cold temperature cooler bypass kit
- New front output seal and oil slinger for transfer case
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, if a driver has not placed the shifter lever fully into the "park" position and leaves the vehicle running, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward after seeming to be stable.
- Risk
- Inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a secondary detent system to the floor shifter assembly. Daimlerchrysler sent interim notices to owners concerning this problem on march 22, 2002. Owner notification began september 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 02V053000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
5 of 553 owner complaints about the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee (1%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee
ABS 19Fire or smoke 19Brake failure 15Stalling 15Door locks 12Sudden acceleration 11No deployment 9Premature wear 9Jerking 8Power steering loss 8Seat belt 8Ball joint 6Fuel pump 6Fuel leak 5Headlights 5Loss of power 5
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