I received my safety recall notice over 2 months ago,and have not yet heard from any dealer #vc741345 n45 besides the gas tank problem,my jeeps ignition just turns off while I'm driving.it really scares me to death.plus after driving for atleast 30 minutes,and I put my car in park to turn off,the car keeps moving forward,like a jerk motion,I'm disabled & on ss & can't afford to buy another car.please include my car in the recall for the ignition replaced[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee: jerking or lurching
10 of the 987 complaints about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe jerking or lurching.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 12 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Jerking or lurching by model year
What owners say
Consumer complaint regarding un-repaired recall work to a 1997 jeep grand cherokee, that resulted in an accident. *kb the consumer stated with the vehicle running she placed it in park, stepped out of the vehicle, when all of a sudden it lurched backwards into the neighbors landscape. The consumer stated she was never informed of any recall on the vehicle, possibly because the vehicle was purchased used.
Vehicle was turned on and in park when it suddenly lurched forward, knocking consumer down and unconscious. Before stopping, vehicle turned in a counter clockwise motion, destroying all objects in its path. Dealer and manufacturer were notified.
While driving vehicle jumps out of drive into reverse. Vehicle downshifts by itself. Also, vehicle makes a humming sound and is jerking. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated there was no recall.
Consumer put key in ignition, gave a little gas, and vehicle lurched into reverse crashing into a building causing damage to the rear of the vehicle, consumer states vehicle was still in park at time of accident, luckily there were no injuries.
We were on oour way home on the freeway, it was stop and go traffic, we were not going more than 3mphand my foot applied on the brake when the jeep lurched forward and struck a boat and the outdrive causing $5000 to my vehicle and the boat is still in repair.
Another vehicle was at stop light in front of the cherokee. Cherokee had jumped out of drive into reverse and then back into drive on its own. It then lurched forward and rearended vehicle in front. This caused the other driver, in the vehicle in front, to suffer head & neck pain. This information was furnished by catherine bocskor @3216 geiger avenue kensington md 20895, the injured party. She received the information from the owner of the cherokee at the scene of accident.
The problems with the fuel pump and fuel tank sending unit started several months after the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle would stall and/or jerk on the highway as though it was running out of gas. We thought that we must have just purchased some bad gas (water in the gas tank) so we really did not think there was a real problem. Also, the distance til empty (dte) digital gauge has always fluctuated up and down with its readings. The problem was especially noted when the vehicle contained 1/4 or less tank of gas. Through research, we found that a fuel tank sending unit recall (#755) was issued for 1997 jeep grand cherokee built through june 1, 1997. Our vehicle was built july 1997. Our vehicle, and probably many more 1997 vehicles, should have been included in the recall. At this point, we have no recourse adsent of a recall on our VIN number.
Front end vibrates and jerks when brakes are applied. (speed is not a factor) front rotors and all brakes were replaced. When problem continued, rotors were replaced for a second time. Problem still continues. Local dealer is unable to offer a suggestion.
The defective front brake rotors warped at 40,000 miles which caused the vehicle to jerk forward, almost resulting in an accident. Currrently at the dealer. Please provide details.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Automatic transmission diagnostic teardown procedure
- Subject regarding revision in diagnostic procedures and labor operation times for re transmissions
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (LDP) monitor test
- Vehicles exhibiting buzz, whining, or moaning like noise from cold transmission when reverse gear is selected
- A thumping or creaking noise may be heard coming from the transmission tunnel area on acceleration or...
- Specifications and service procedures used in the current service manuals are being revised to provide...
- This bulletin involves overdrive unavailable in extreme cold temperatures, bypass kit installation,...
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
- What is wrong
- On 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.
- Risk
- Inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a secondary detent system to the floor shifter assembly. Daimlerchrysler sent interim notices to owners concerning this problem on march 22, 2002. Owner notification began september 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 02V053000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee jerking
Is jerking or lurching a common problem on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
10 of 987 owner complaints about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee (1%) mention jerking or lurching. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
There is 1 recall and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Fuel gauge 149Stalling 83Fuel pump 32ABS 27Loss of power 23No deployment 20Power steering loss 18Grinding brakes 17Brake failure 16Fire or smoke 14Fuel leak 13Premature wear 13Wipers 10Won't start 9Check engine light 8Hesitation 8Sudden acceleration 8Pulling 7Transmission failure 7Engine failure 6Headlights 6Slipping 6Won't shift 6Door locks 5
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