1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee: complete transmission failure

Filed Jan 8, 2004 · Transmission · 36,000 miles · CT

Transmission slips and doesn't change gears properly. This is due to transmission failure. The transmission was replaced, but the problem recurred.*ak

Filed Aug 30, 2001 · Transmission · AR

Automatic transmission failure. *ak

Filed Aug 4, 2001 · Acceleration, Transmission · CA

When parked on an incline/engine low overnight, transmission does not engage when shifting from park to drive. If the driver depresses the accelerator, a hard engagement into drive may occur with a sudden and unexpected jump forward of the vehicle. This cause of this problem could not be identified by the dealer. The owner of the vehicle insisted upon complete replacement of the transmission. Dealer has agreed to replace the transmission after the vehicle had been out of service for 30 days.

Filed Feb 12, 2000 · Acceleration, Transmission · CA

Purchased vehicle from mccune chrysler-plymouth-jeep as a previosly owned vehicle that just finished a lease. On 02/08/2000, while driving home from bowling, the transmission would not upshift causing the engine rpms to climb to 4-5,000 RPM's (continued home, 7 miles). Wife next day 02/09/2000, took kids to school and on the freeway to her mom's house ( a distance of only 5 miles), transmission failed to stay engaged, she crept home at about 5-15 MPH. This transmission was serviced every 12-18,000 miles. The last service done was at 70,150 miles, (atf+3, filter&gasket)failure happened at 77,740 miles, I was stunned! I called mccune and asked if there was a recall and if there was anything that they can do, I was given an estimate of $2,200+, and was told there was no recall. I took the jeep down to a local transmission shop (coronas transmission) and was told that the transmission was "burnt up". Went to get a second opinion at aamco, given estimate of $1800+. I was so disappointed that a "top-of-the-line jeep grand cherokee limited 4x4" failed to perform at such a low mileage. In my disheartened state, on 02/11/2000 I traded my pride and joy (took a heavy loss) for a ford expedition xlt. As much as I loved my jeep's styling, performance and luxury, I will never buy another.

Filed Jan 5, 1999 · Transmission · CA

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.

Filed Jul 31, 1998 · Suspension, Transmission · TX

Transmission failed.

Filed Jan 27, 1998 · Brakes, Engine · NJ

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.

Filed Jan 15, 1998 · Engine, Transmission · WI

Transmission failed, causing leaks.

Filed Sep 9, 1997 · Transmission · CA

Transmission failed.

Filed Aug 14, 1997 · Transmission · NY

Engine check light failed, came on and stayed on for over 5000 miles. Previously transmission failed/replaced.

Filed Dec 5, 1996 · Transmission · KS · crash · 1 injury

While in park at fast idle no incline, no emergency brake engaged, vehicle went into reverse down drive way, knocking down owner and rolling over his leg, when stopped found indicator showing vehicle still in park position. *ak consumer suffered injuries, consumer states vehicle was in park fast idle and did not move at all when he got out, consumer states either thetransmission failed on linkage may be out of spec.