The transmission is slipping in first gear. Nlm
1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission complaints
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Right rear axle sealing surface failed. Nlm
Front driveshaft broke in half while driving. This was the 4th driveshaft that dealer put in vehicle.
We had a tire blow out. We pulled over & changed the passenger rear tire with (unused factory supplied spare). Tires on the vehicle were to factory spec. Then drove a total of aproximately 25-28 miles. Owners manual said drive 50 miles an hour and less than 50 miles distance. Approx 10 miles from the flat, there was a strange smell and the jeep started surging. We pulled over at about ten and twenty mile distances to make sure something wasn't leaking or rubbing under the vehicle. Finding nothing we proceded to drive home. When we got home there was a oil/grease looking material running out from the front driverside of the engine compartment, and smoke coming from under the hood. We took it to a local shop the next day. The shop owner said the transfer case had overheated and blown the grease out into the engine compartment. He then called the nearest jeep dealer approximately 40 miles. Their service manager said that some of the jeep grand cherokees had been recalled because the spare tire was not to be used. I called the jeep customer service line and explained to them what happened. They gave me a case number 7077341, and told me that I would have to tow the jeep to the dealer on a flat bed (to not further damage the vehicle) for them to inspect it before they would decide to pay anything on it. After I delivered it to the radcliff dealer on a flat trailer they called back and said that it was damaged and that the would submit the claim to chrysler. We were told on the 28th by the jeep dealer's service manager that jeep would not pay anything because we were the third owner. The vehicle had never had any trouble before and were happy with it. No where in the owners manual did it state that you will damage your vehicle if you use the spare tire supplied by the factory. We don't see how we could be at fault for using the equipment provided by jeep in the manner told. We were told that this is well known by jeep, but they will not give any help on the repairs.
Vehicle surges forward when started or at a light before taking off. Also, transmission is leaking. Consumer will allow dealer to look at vehicle.
The rear end/differential of the vehicle caught fire while driving. Review by dealership where towed to so far indicates no apparent parts failure in the rear end, although there may be something wrong in the front differential and/or transfer case, and becasue full-time 4wd, may have contributed. Regardless, dealership in fairfax, va, where bought, did not identify problem when taken for service twice in proceeding two-threee months w/complaints regading the front end "binding" during turns. Fire was cooking the gas tank, happily, a fire extinguisher was available to put out the fire before the car burned up. Fire dept (gettysburg, pa) did follow-up extinuishing, etc. Police on the scene. Reported here because I've heard differiantial failure not uncommon for this vehicle, and the fire under the gas tank was certainly is a major hazard. (I had three kids in the car, one in child seat). Jeep supposedly initiating a "third - party investigation."
Vehicle had caught on fire due to grease in differential that had boiled and released a plug, causing explosion and fire. There was a primary concern of the location of gas tank and differential which were close together. Prior to this incident, consumer had taken vehicle into dealer 3 times with problems in driveline, but dealer couldnt deterime cause of defect.
Reocurring vibrations, front end parts replaced, transmission rebuilt, still vibrates violently.
While traveling on highway at 65mph vehicle vibrates. In town depends on RPM's 2,000-2200, but it still does the same.
Drivers seat belt binding. Nlm
When the spare tire is used, while in 4- wheel drive mode, front differential overheats, and the vehicle gets stuck in 4-wheel drive. Manufacturer has been notified. A recall has been issued on similar explorer's. However, this vehicle was not included. Manufacturer was not notified.
Transmission had to be totally rebuilt within 70,000 miles . Please provide further information.
Transmission is completely shot. When applying the brakes or accelerating there is terrible vibration and a humming noise. Required transfr case repair. *ak.et.
When jeep was taken to dealership for recall repair on the brake rotors, owner was informed that two engine mounts and one transmission mount was gone, which could cause the engine to fall. Repairs will be made at owner's expense. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle has less than 50,000 miles and the transmission has began to malfunction causing gears to slip.
The vehicles transmission failed & vehicle would not accelerate. Owner has to turn vehicle off for a few minutes and then start it back up. Dealer cant find the problem.
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Many complaints(per dealer) on this transfer case problem defect cost $1,700 to fix
Front drive shaft cv failed twice. Ac evaporator coil failed. Power antenna failed. Rear wiper motor failed. Radiator failed. Passenger power window failed. Front steering shock failed. Transmission oil colling lines leaked. Battery failed. Trailer tow receptacle failed. Rough idle. All occurred under 56000 miles.
Water in air vent system also leaks under psngr seat soaking carpet. Selectrac transmission failed to shift from full time to 2wd and stuck in part time resulting in unsafe handling.
While driving engine exploded and caught on fire. Dealer said it was due to the driveshaft and transfer case malfunctioning. Dealer has fixed vehicle 5 times since the explosion.
The front calipers seized causing damage to the pads and rotors as well. Yh
Serpentine belt failed twice.
Vehicle began making tinny growling noise that got louder with acceleration. Brought to dealer. Advised frt differential, pinion bearings, seals and axle boots failed at 70 MPH. Frt differential rebuilt. Including all pinion bearings, side bearings, seals and axle boots.
Front and rear transfer cases must be aligned properly at manufacturing. The front transfer case was set up wrong, causing extreme gear wear. Mechanic indicated that dealership knew of the problem and still sold the car. This problem can cause sudden failure and sudden stoppage.
Water pump failed/replaced.
Motor mounts failed.
Engine cooling lines & the evaporator core had to be replaced due to fluid leaking. This would happen when vehicle is parked or while driving. Also, vehicle would hesitate or jerk due to leakage of transmission fluid.
The tranfer case has repaired for leaks 3 times
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