Rattling in front end over minor bumps. Shocks already replaced, front-end checks out by mechanic. Also, popping and slipping of front-end into turns at slow speeds and right after a turn. It sounds dangerously like front-end is going to fall apart. I heard it's expensive and everything checks out so I desperately need help before I discard the vehicle altogether.
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee: transmission slipping
6 of the 987 complaints about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe transmission slipping.
- owner complaints
- 6
- 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
Transmission slipping by model year
What owners say
In cold weather conditions transmission slips and will not change gears or accelerate properly, cause unknown. Dealer has been contacted. Please give any further details.
Vehicle was running while in park. Consumer got out to open garage and gear shift slipped into reverse. Vehicle pushed consumer half way through garage door. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle was in park, slipped out of gear while the owner was in the gas station store, and it rolled into a gas pump,knocked it over causing fire and also car caught on fire. 38-j600-008
Vehicle was in park, slipped out of gear while the owner was in the gas station store, and it rolled into a gas pump,knocked it over causing fire and also car caught on fire. 38-j600-008
Torque converter failed causing transmission to slip and become stuck in 3rd gear and then transmission began shifting gears randomly.
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 slipping
Is transmission slipping a common problem on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
6 of 987 owner complaints about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee (1%) mention transmission slipping. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
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 13Jerking 10Wipers 10Won't start 9Check engine light 8Hesitation 8Sudden acceleration 8Pulling 7Transmission failure 7Engine failure 6Headlights 6Won't shift 6Door locks 5
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