The consumer states that he had taken his vehicle in to the dealer, and explained that he would place the vehicle in park, and it still moved backwards. The consumer was told that he needed a new transmission and was given a price of 2600.00 along with another 127.00 for the diagnostic cost. The consumer then recieved a recall notice from the dealer, which was to install a secondary detent system onthe vehicles floor shifter. (when the shifter isn't placed fully into the park position and leaves the engine running, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward after seeming to be stable)-could injure those in and/or near the vehicle. The federal safety agency # 02v053000. The consumer demands the monies spent on the repair be returned.
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee: complete transmission failure
7 of the 987 complaints about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- 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
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
Consumer advised that vehicle was idling in park, but slightly rolled backward. Consumer visited dealer to advise of incident. Dealer informed consumer that vehicle needed new transmission and replaced for consumer, but did not mention current recall 02v053000. Consumer then received recall notice and contacted manufacturer. Manufacturer advised consumer that dealer recorded recall 02v053000 being remedied on 10/27/02 the same time vehicle's transmission was being replaced. Ts the transmission was never replaced, but consumer paid for a replaced transmission.
The transmission failed. Nlm
When driving from 0 MPH to 40 MPH there was a very loud knocking noise coming from the transmission, and the vehicle felt like it was going out of gear and as if the transmission was on the ground. The dealer replaced the transmission, and the new one is failing too.
Transmission failure and recall for gas line.
Transmission failure.
Transmission failed.
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 transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
7 of 987 owner complaints about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee (1%) mention complete transmission failure. 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 13Jerking 10Wipers 10Won't start 9Check engine light 8Hesitation 8Sudden acceleration 8Pulling 7Engine failure 6Headlights 6Slipping 6Won't shift 6Door locks 5
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