Tl* the contact owns a 1994 jeep grand cherokee. The contact started the engine and the transmission failed to operate. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the transmission was replaced. One year later, the failure recurred. The transmission was not replaced for the recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was unavailable.
1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee: complete transmission failure
15 of the 586 complaints about the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- 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
Nar 02/25/2003. The transmission failed shortly after the consumer received the recall notice. The consumer daughter parked the vehicle turned off the engine and locked doors, however minutes later she was informed that the vehicle rolling. She tried to stop the vehicle, but consequently it crashed into a townhouse.
Consumer states vehicle has many transmission problems with vehicle in park, it would roll backward, at times the gear shift would not move when the vehicle would continue to roll backward, dealer informed consumer that the vehicle was not safe unless the entire transmission was replaced.
The vehicle would not shift or accelerate in third gear due to transmission failure.
Transmission failed. Nlm
Total transmission failure. No help from chrysler. Dealer LED us to believe that chrysler would help with repair since it was so close to warranty, but they refused to cover any part.
My research on this issue shows a rather alarming rate of transmission failures on 1993-1995 jeep grand cherokees. Chrysler without any fight agreed to pay half the cost of repair. I believe they have been doing this with owners who call them to report the problem, in an attempt to keep debate quiet about potential for a recall. The failed transmission component was unavailable for replacement for 6 months due to "national back order". Both the dealer and the transmission shop who performed the work, indicated "...we see more of these than we should."
Brake caliper failure was expressley warranted under chrysler's bumper to bumper policy, yet service threatened that if I continued complaining police would be called and I was charged $75.00 for the 'system' test. Ase certified mechanic indicated to me that left front caliper had failed to release, thus warping the brake disc. This very mechanic told me to go back to the dealer and get it repaired for free. But passport chrysler denied any malfunction, and pointed to driver negligence as the reason for the "stuck" caliper. Transmission failure occurred after warranty, and even though tsb's were abundant regarding defectively designed transmissions, again I was not even offered any assistance to repair the defunct transmission. Gee, I guess I'll buy a car there again.
Transmission failed premturely at 62,000 miles.
`while driving the automatic transmission malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to stop suddenly, almost causing an accident. Had to be towed, and mechanic stated needs to replace the transmission. Please provide further details.
Transmission failed.
Entire transmission failure.
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 transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
15 of 586 owner complaints about the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee (3%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
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 16Jerking 12Fuel pump 10Fuel smell 8Tire blowout 8Slipping 7Pulling 7Won't start 7Adaptive cruise 6Ball joint 5Grinding brakes 5Knocking 5Fuel leak 5Loss of power 5Premature wear 5Wipers 5
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