Jeep grand cherokee customer had recall work done and paid out of pocket customer states that she followed the instruction for reimbursement but has not received money**cc the consumer was told if she didn't have proof that payment was made for the repair, she would not be reimbursed.
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission complaints
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Dt consumer stated while driving there was a loud noise, then 2 bolts broke from the steering column, this caused loss of steering. The vehicle was towed, the mechanic stated there was also another bolt located on the inside of the steering column that broke as well. Two jeep dealers said they had never heard of this happening before. *jb both cv boots are broken and the brakes had to be repaired. *tt
Recall campaign 02v053000, consumer left the vehicle in the driveway, went into the house, and the vehicle rolled down the driveway, and struck a tree, damaging the right rear tail light/ lift rear door, and bumper. Consumer did not remember receiving recall for inadvertent movement. *ak the vehicle does not hold it's position when placed in park. The manufacturer agreed to perform the recall but refused to provide any assistance for the body damage because they claimed the consumer neglected to have the recall work performed.
After placing the vehicle into the driveway, removing the children, consumer noticed that vehicle going down the hill and rammed into another vehicle. The federal safety agency recall 02v053000. Consumer moved and never received recall notice.
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. This recall letter was received on 2003 and failed. The consumer crashed into the rear of another vehicle. Please provide further information.
The vehicle jumped out of gear, striking another vehicle and a mail box . After receiving a recall for the existing condition. The manufacturer inspected the vehicle and stated that the brake line was worn. *jb recall# 02v053000.
Vehicle unexpectedly started moving backwards while idling in park gear and then crashed into a tree. The dealership did not examine vehicle to determine the cause of problem. The consumer was injured. Please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak
Vehicle was parked and running and without prior warning vehicle jumped into reverse gear. Proceeded to go down hill and hit another vehicle/ tree, and stopped on impact. Dealership was aware of problem. *ak
Second gear is slipping. Some of the seals are leaking. One of the gears are stripped.
Transmission slips and doesn't change gears properly. This is due to transmission failure. The transmission was replaced, but the problem recurred.*ak
Transfer case gasket leaks. According too mechanic I talked with, this is a constant problem on the 1996 model jeep grand cherokee.
Vehicle roll back while car was in parked gear.*mr after exiting the vehicle, it rolled backwards striking a tree. *ts the consumer stated there was a recall regarding the issue.
The consumer called about transmission:lever and linkage: floor shift recall problems. The consumer received a recall notice to update the floor shift. The dealer was contacted and stated that vehicle was taken into the dealer and the part was replaced, but the floor shift did not feel right after the recall repairs were performed. The manufacturer was contacted, who contacted the dealer and the dealer again stated that this was the way it felt after the transmission floor shift had been replaced. *ak *scc
At various speeds the transmission would start to slip. This caused the vehicle to accelerate to a higher speed than the required speed.
Owner of 1996 jeep cherokee - problems with transfer case began in 1998-1999, at 50, 000 miles. Transfer case has been replaced and rebuilt on 3 occasions. Feb 25, 2003 took vehicle to dealership - same problem, need to replace transfer case again. Have been advised that once our warranty expires, they will not warranty the transfer case replacement. Will be happy to provide details and records of over 17 repairs to this vehicle. After second transfer case replacement contacted chrysler because we felt this was a defective part. Each time it is replaced or repaired, the repair does not last. Daimler chrysler representative refused to meet with us to review problems.
The vehicle was in park, when all of a sudden it jumped out of gear into reverse, which resulted in an accident. Consumer was informed there was a recall regarding the issue, however consumer was never notified. Recall number 02 v 053 000.
1996 jeep grand cherokee has failure in transfer case. This is evidently a consistent problem with this vehicle. No evidence of recall. Total cost to repair is approximately $1100. The vehicle would not shift out of 4 wheel drive.
Consumer has to idle vehicle for at least 30 minutes before driving in order to get the transmission fluid to flow through the gears. If not, vehicle shifts gears excessively rough and "drops" from 1st into 2nd gear. Ph
The transmission became warm, consumer states" some fluid dripped onto exhaust and resulted in a fire. Took to a mechanic and they stated that the exhaust tube should be re-routed. Please provide any further information. Ts
Consumer stated she was able to cut the vehicle off, and remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle was still in gear, as a result, the vehicle rolled back. Depressing the brakes did not stop vehicle since vehicle was turned off. Mr *tt
Speedometer is not working at all. Contacted dealer. Please provide further information.
Wiil not not move in reverse. Moves forward in nreutral. Lunges foward when put into park.
The vehicle slipped out of park and into reverse while running. I had both feet on the groound and was moving to the rear door when it began to move. I coukd not shut the car off as I had my six week old in the car with me and the temperatures were in the 1990's.
I had my car in park when the car proceeded to go back by itself with my child in it.I ran after the car and the car dragged and scraped me and smashed my right leg.it stop when it hit my neighboors fence. If it weren't for the fence it would have ran me over.I contected the manufauture and they send some one out to investicate and proceded to tell my that thier ws nothing I could do.I contacted several attorneys and they said they couldn't help me. I feel that the car is unsafe and I have three children and can not afford to purchase a new car to keep my children safe. I hope that you can please help.
Consumer stated the speedometer is not registering correctly. When shut vehicle down and start back up speedometer changes readings. This also happens when driving. Nlm
Ralphs jeep claims chrysler has not yet manufactered the secondary detent system to fix the recall.after contacting daimler chrysler they claim they have no recall listed for this problem.this recall is listed on your website the federal safety agency campaign id # 02v053000.on 3/19/02 the transmission on this vehicle had to be replaced by cottman transmission (508‑995‑3858),medal shavings were found in the transmission pan which is according to my mechanic, caused by shifter lever problems.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Automatic transmission shifted from park to reverse by itself while launching boat. I had to dive out of way to avoid being run over, sustaining bruises etc. Jeep 60 % submerged in lake.
Consumer was changing gear from reverse to drive, and vehicle stayed in reverse, went backwards, hitting another vehicle. Foot was on brakes. Dealer contacted.
Consumer placed vehicle in park and without warning vehicle jumped out of gear shifting into reverse, resulting in a collision.
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