Tl* the contact owns a 1994 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the transfer case failed and caused the vehicle to slip out of gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 164,000.
1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee: transmission slipping
7 of the 586 complaints about the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe transmission slipping.
- owner complaints
- 7
- 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
Transmission slipping by model year
What owners say
Transmission slipped from park to reverse and vehicle took off.
The transmission repeatedly, but periodically, slips out of drive into neutral. Also, it will at times not go into gear when first shifted from park or neutral into drive.
After parking vehicle transmission slipped, causing the vehicle to roll back into traffic way. Shift gear indicated that vehicle was in park.
While driving transmission gear started slipping, causing vehicle to die. Owner was able to drive to dealership with multiple stalls. The transmission has been rebuilt. Please provide any further information.
Transmission had no warning signs of failure, fluid level and condition were both o.k. Transmission would slip in first gear, dealer rebuilt transmission and replaced overdrive unit.
Auto-tran: sudden acceleration; vehicle starts in 2nd gear; suddenly downshifts to 1st gear; lurches forward; slips into neutral; nearly caused accidents. 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 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee slipping
Is transmission slipping a common problem on the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
7 of 586 owner complaints about the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee (1%) mention transmission slipping. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 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 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Sudden acceleration 33Stalling 28Fire or smoke 26ABS 24No deployment 24Brake failure 16Transmission failure 15Jerking 12Fuel pump 10Fuel smell 8Tire blowout 8Pulling 7Won't start 7Adaptive cruise 6Ball joint 5Grinding brakes 5Knocking 5Fuel leak 5Loss of power 5Premature wear 5Wipers 5
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