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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission complaints
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1) differential ring & pinion gear failing. Causes significant pulsation/vibration, most severe at 50-70 MPH. Has worsened over past month. Awaiting replacement (2) while accelerating, transmission shifts back and forth btwn 1st and 2nd 2-3 times times before finally settling into 2nd. (3) 4wd transfer case very hard to get into full time 4wd. Also, very hard to get out of any 4wd mode (back to 2wd). Indicator shows 2wd mode when truck still in 4-wd, requires violent reversing to get out of 4wd. (4) left rear door interior vinyl panel has come apart twice, repaired both times.
Multiple rear axle problems, each diagnosed by owner prior to failure. (the dealer didn't want to admit there was a problem) this vehicle has averaged one new rear axle every year, including this year which I am waiting on parts. The engine's faulty mass airflow sensor quit operation while driving down the rocky mountains on some switchback roads. The engine abrubtly quit running, causing the vehicle to loose steering and braking control. Only quick thinking by using the parking brake saved the four people in the vehicle from eminent death. The engine reluctantly restarted after a few seconds and we continued down the mountains. However, a few minutes later the engine died without warning for a second time and we were forced to hold the jeep on the mountainside with the parking brake engaged. I can't believe no one has died from this vehicle! This situation has occured on two separate trips, approximately one year apart, after reprogramming the engine management computer, and replacing the mass airflow sensor and remapping the engine management computer for a second time. For the first two years I owned this vehicle, it was in the shop over 36 times for warranty related repairs. What a piece of junk!( dot number: tire size: p225/65r16 )
When vehicle is cold, it does not shift from second to third gear properly,causing loss of power
Vehicle jumped out of park and backed up knocking the consumer down and running over his leg, consumer noted several complaints on the power train, consumer has permanent damage to his leg as a result of this accident.
Was towing a trailer & started smelling burning odor. Stopped vehicle to check & found nothing. Stopped at gas station & noticed trailer covered with black oil. The rear differential gears broke. Waited for parts to be ordered & repairs done to jeep. This problem has happened at least 4 times. The gears & rebuilt differential were replaced twice before.
Sunroof rusted out- replaced by dealer, automatic door locks failed and vinyl paneling peeled- both thing replaced by dealer. Check engine light came on for no reason- sensor replaced twice by dealer.
The rear carrier bearing in my 1996 jeep grand cherokee is bad....this would not be a problem but I have been told by many differant mechanics including three local chrysler dealers that this is a widespread problem that should have been recalled. I reported earlier that it was a pinion bearing , that was in error, it is the rear carrier bearing. What can I do to report this to chrysler corp and is there any info you can give me to assist my problem.
The rear pinion bearing on my grand cherokee is going bad.......this would not seem to be a problem if not for the fact that every mechnaic I speak to tells me the problem is very widespread. This is a problem according to the machanics that should be recalled. I spoke to the local jeep dealer ,even they agree the problem is widespread, yet nothing is being done by chrysler corp to fix the problem!
Consumer concerned about an annoying whinning noise which can be heard from the outside of the vehicle while driving. Nlm
When making a left hand turn while traveling at low speeds, consumer noted a loud noise and smelled rubber burning. Pulled to the side of the road, and discovered the bracket on the front axle stablizer bar broke loose. Also, bracket was rusted. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. Consumer made repairs.
Vehicle has excessive and violant vibrations at 65-70 MPH, loud roaring noise. Two chrysler 5 star dealership has serviced vehicle on numerous occasions including a factory zone rep analysis. Currently the vehicle has been serviced with a new gear shift differential, transfer case and drive shaft, 4 new tires and shocks with no improvements resulting in $3000 in service cost. No resolution.... Vehicle is extremely dangerous with extreme violant shaking. Chrysler is contending that the vehicle has high mileage and is not under manufacture warranty and is not liable. I have researched other similar conditions with the same consumer complaints. Many were accident related.
Vehicle was in "park" w/engine running. Engine engaged itself in "reverse" on flat drive, went 122' smashed into a tree, continued 22' rear end of vehicle lodged itself on wooden deck of building with trail hitch, then went forward 100' feet knocking down two 5-6" diameter trees before coming to a stop. Vehicle had to be taken out of "park" to remove off of trees.
Transmission experienced surge on several occasions. However, there was a service bulletin for the 94 & 95 vehicles indicating a spring body was faulty for some automatic transmission. Transmission may have failed due to the same failure as the 94 & 95 service bulletin.
While stopped with the engine running, the transmission in "park" the vehicle automatically went into reverse. No one was in the automobile at the time. It crashed into a dellivery truck, and then jumped into "drive" and fortunately the driver was able to reach into the open door and turn off the engineoff. Damage to the vehicle exceeded $5,000.00 and fortunately no persons were injured. Witnesses reported that the driver was outside the vehicle for 5 minutes before the vehicle took off in reverse and accelerated.
Vehicle was in "park" w/ engine running. Engine engaged itself in "reverse" and backed up. Driver who was standing by driver side door was knocked down and run over, causing injuries; car continued backing up and crashed into front of building.
Automobile would not shift(or had trouble shifting) into 3rd gear when outside temperature was below 32 degrees.
Cold transmission will not shift from 2nd gear to 3rd. Transmission slips out of gear, causing loss of power. Dealer recommends new transmission. Not covered under warranty.
Vehicle when put in 4-wheel drive, it is hard to get into gear, problem is intermittent, vehicle makes a big thump noise and jerks, sometimes gets stuck, dealer contacted ,and cannot duplicate the problem, adjustments were made and problem still exists. Provide further information.
Nobody was in the truck and it shifted out of the park position into reverse and rolled backwards, colliding with another vehicle. Damage was done to the back of the truck.
Torque convertor & transfer case failed.
When turning the wheel left or right there is a grinding noise toward the front underbody. Taken to dealership 3 to 4 times for this problem. The last time, the dealership replaced the drivetrain, front axle and brakes. Consumer still experiencing a minor problem.
Transmission failed.
While parked with keys out of ignition, vehicle jumped out park into reverse, causing vehicle to hit a pedestrian. Please provide details.
Transmission has a water cooling system to prevent overheating. The part where the water enters the transmission is defective and allowed water into the transmission causing immediate failure.
Vehicle jumped from park to reverse and began to back up at a fast rate.
Transfer case makes a grinding noise and will not engage unless you back up the vehicle.
Both front brake rotors warped. In addition, transmission failed 3 times; engine head cylinder had eight misfires; power seats fold down into back seat; defective transfer case and air conditioning switch failed.
Rear differential caught on fire.
Transmission failed, causing leaks.
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