I was washing my jeep in my drive way, when it just started rolling towards me. Scared the hell out of me, and when I check inside my gear was in reverse. I didn't hit, almost, but no damage. Just want to make sure it doesnt' happen ever again.
1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission complaints
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There were two incidents: one in august of 2000 and one in february of 2001. Both times the car was idling in park and went into reverse without a driver in the car and caused a near accident. In the second incident, our one-year-old son was in his car seat in the car. We are very worried about this problem and would like it fixed. Thank you.
I have been able to inspect many grand cherokees and notice that the majority pre 1996 had leakage problems. Those problems were either with the transmission seals leaking or engine seals leaking. I feel this is caused by a poor craftmanship or materials. I personally have had this problem for at least 4 years now, but I have seen many that have fairly low mileage that are having the same problem. This is something that should be looked into for resolution.
Pe 01 021: while parked and idling with driver's door open vehicle jumped out of gear, and ripped driver's door open in forward position. Dealer notified.*ak
While vehicle was idling and in park it rolled backwards a short distance before consumer was able to bring vehicle to a stop. Dealership has not examined vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Vehicle was parked in garage with engine running and driver's door open when it suddenly started going backward. Door was bent back. Consumer ran after vehicle, jumped in and shut off engine . Emergency brake was not engaged. $1800.00 damage to vehicle. *ak
Transmission slipped from park into reverse spontaneously while it had just been parked and engine was shut off.
My jeep shifted into reverse on its own 4 times, I thought my fiance was nuts!"cars don't shift into reverse on there own" ! ! ! Dog house here I come.
Spare tire causes axle to overheat. Consumer had to replace front axle. Consumer feels that this problem is the same as recall notice1996 models. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
Engine mounts have prematurely worn which has caused severe vibration in front end of vehicle. *ak consumer took vehicle to dealer for recall and also informed dealer of a loud clunk sound when transmission shifts into different gears and of a fluid leak around the transmission, dealer stated transfer case seals needed replaced and main crank seal needed replaced, tech also informed consumer that the engine mounts were torn loose, consumer seemed concerned because vehicle had never been taken off road.
The vehicle caught fire under the vehicle by the rear axle, possible rear axle problems (ohio traffic crash report). Nlm
When purchasing vehicle at 80,771 sent a letter about odometer fraud. 1o8406.
While traveling at approximatley 65mph a load knock and vibration began in the front of the car. I pulled of the road and nothing appeared to be leaking so I continued. Everything seemed to be alright until the steering became loose and a terrible smell started to come out of the differential. The differential apparently has overheated and began to release the oil onto the engine block. The dealer mechanic first thought the problem was the cv joints and axles, he replaced them for $500. The problem continued! Then he replaced the hub and bearing assemblies when a noise, consistent with the vehicle speed started. That was another $500! I have now spent $1000 and the problem is still not fixed and apparently this is problem many jeep owners have encountered. It is time they fix this problem!
I have researched my problem and found that many people who own the jeep grand cherokee limited with quadra-trac 4wd system are experiencing the same problem I am. After driving the vehicle long enough to bring it up to operating conditions, the transfer case will clunk and cause the front end to bind whenever I try to make a right or left turn. The problem can be attributed to a component called the viscous coupling in the vehicle's transfer case. It seems to be extremely common in the 93-97 jeep grand cherokee era. From what I have read and experienced, the problem can begin on vehicles with as little as 57,000 miles on them. Mine in particular began at about 75,000 miles. When the jeep is taken to the dealer, the binding and noise is blamed on some other component (I.e. Cv joints, front differential, or some other part) probably due to complacency and/or lack of knowledge of the mechanic. This can be very costly as the average person ends up replacing and paying for components that are still serviceable. It can also be unsafe as it can leave someone unexpectedly stranded. After research, hours of endless poking around my vehicle, and finding out what the actual culprit was I found that prices ranged anywhere from $600.00 for the viscous coupling in the transfer case to $1600.00 for the transfer case itself. Please refer to the following website for one of many examples: http://forums.vmag.com/jjgrandcherokee0499/messages/6255.html I would like to know why nothing has been done to correct this problem by chrysler, I.e recall, improve the quadra-trac system for that era, or otherwise. They took it upon themselves to recall a few jeeps to replace brake rotors for corrosion and separation. Why wasn't something put into place for the quadra-trac 4wd transfer case as well? I hope this is what your web page is designed for. I'm not quite sure what to expect out of this, but if you have any questions for me, please feel free to contact me. Lloyd.
Vehicle was idling in driveway. Strapped child in carseat , got in, put our seat belts on, put foot on brake and car from park to reverse. Car accelerated at high rate of speed forward with foot on brake the whole time. Foot never touched the gas. Car ran into a rock wall continuing to accelerate, went up the wall and almost rolled comming to rest half on half off the wall.
Many of the problems I have had with this vehicle could have caused a fatal crash. There are many failures apparently not being addressed by chrysler. Jeep vehicles should be sold along with legal representation. The list of problems I have encountered so far are as follows: complete automatic transmission, lf axle, viscous coupler in transfer case--big $$, complete A/C system, cruise control, air bag sensor, speedometer assy.+ the recalls as of date--fr. Brake rotors, shift interlock--very unsatisfied 1st time jeep owner.
Faulty design--should be a recall due to #'s of occurences--viscous coupler--causes hard steering after extended travel times--causes 4wd to engage which can cause serious accidents, vehicle damage, injury and death. Very expensive repair.
Consumer just put vehicle in park and took the key out of the ignition, and then left vehicle inside. Then, vehicle fell out of gear and rolled backwards into another vehicle. Has not cantacted dealer yet.
I had to pay $1400.00 for transmission rebuild because of bad front clutch seal. I suspect the seal failed because of incorrect machined front clutch from the manufacturer. The problem resulted in alarming delayed reverse and slipping 2-3 shifts.
Transmission had to be completely rebuilt at 112 km. Transmission was hard to change, and gears would be slipping. Contacted dealer, and dealer would do nothing.
After the vehicle has been driven for at least an hour, either from a dead stop or a very slow speed, when I turn a sharp right corner, the steering mechanism in the transfer case lockes up and the vehicle 'hops' into the rest of the turn. This happens mostly when I am making a sharp turn into a parking space. There have been only several times when steering while turning a corner has seemed to 'grab'. It is the disc coupler gear in the transfer case.the repair will cost about $1200. I already have had the automatic transmission rebuilt by the dealership, which is kempthorn's in canton, ohio.
4 wheel drive does not disengage in front wheels. Binds during tight turns. Command-trac system.
Case and all internal parts; seals and gaskets are covered have a added care service contract 7/100 . Under transmission it is clearly written.
The vehicle was put in park, the consumer exited the vehicle and walked behind it when it jumped out of park into reverse and rolled backwards, claim # 20-5396-776. Nlm
Problems with the tranmission shifting between 1st and 2nd.
After the vehicle has been run on the highway for approximately 30 miles, the transfer case locks up, making it very difficult to make any turns. It is scrubbing rubber off the edges of the tires, and the transfer case makes a racheting sound when attempting to turn. I wrote daimlerchrysler customer assistance on july 18, 2000 but have not received any reply from them. This is the second failure of this component, the first at 17167 miles on 07/09/96. This vehicle is not safe to drive over 25 miles until I get this problem corrected.
Airbag failure on impact twice, brake component failure 10 separate times, water pump failure at 50,000, differential noise and failure at 65,000, manifold cracked, motor mount, and transmission mounts failure at 74,000
Rear brakes rotors corroded which caused extended stopping distance and may result in a crash. Owner received a recall for the front rotors which have the same problem as the rear rotors. *ak consumer did not understand that if the front brake rotors needed to be repaied due to corrosion why the rear brake rotors are not being recalled. Front cv boot was broken, during the process of changing the boot the mechanic broke the hub.
Failure of full time 4- wd power train resulted in $3900 damage and fire. Real axle and differential, front differential, and transfer case had to be replaced. Dealer and jeep, inc said problem due to different brands of tires on car with minute variations in size determined by measuring with a measuring tape -- although all were correct size as indicated in the owner's manual. Consumers need notice of this unreasonable risk.
Consumer has an odor comng from the ducts when the A/C and heater are turned on, unsumer has been able to find different service bulletins related to this condition. Nlm
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