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1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine complaints
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Rotors required resurfacing and pads replaced, causing pulsation. Mjs
The drive belt was shredding off the pulley causing damage to hood liner,belt damage caused radiator to leak.
Rear axle assembly failed. Mjs
At various speeds the engine will shut down intermittently/stall, will not restart, which could cause an accident.dealer replaced automobile shut relay, but defect is still occurring.
Transmitter failed causing service engine light soon light to illuminate.
I am a friend who will describe the problems that celena has encountered with her grand cherokee laredo. The first, she noticed a spraying of oily fluid near the top of the radiator more towards the area near the battery. At that point, she noticed that the interior portion of the hood had some dark oily spot. I has suspicion that it had originated from a leaking 3/8 -1/2" fitting attached to the side of the radiator and leading towards the bottom of the transmission. She brought it in the dealership for an inspection. Master mechanic inspected the suspected area. Due to the fact that the transmission fluid line connects to the radiator to allow the oil to cool or something like that. Anyways, they went ahead and placed teflon tape at the area. Problem #2, I notice some oil on the front driver side floor mat. The location of the spill had occurred underneath, to the left, of the steering wheel column or underneath where they would place the connector to perform the computer diagnostic . The area would be where the left foot would normal rest on the mat. The area of the spill was about 8" in length and 3" in width. The viscosity would be of a dirty brake fluid oil, hydraulic, or power steering fluid. The amount would be about 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoon full. I am concerned that it could be damaging something if the oil vacated a reservoir/fluid line or the risk that the brakes can fail if it is brake fluid. Problem #3 - right rear passenger window intermittently does not move up or down when it is opened or closed. Thxs in advance...please help.
Transmission gears make whining noise/gears are difficult to shift, also gears dropped into reverse, causing vehicle to move backwards.
At 45 MPH engine shut down and died restarted 20 min. Later dealer could not find out why
At various speeds vehicle will completely shutdown, almost causing an accident, vehicle will not restart.
Gasket failure in engine causing oil leakage, oil indicator failed to detect lack of oil on two occasions. Mjs
Front suspension squeaks and grinds when driving down a bumpy road or making a turn. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. Stated motor mounts were not properly installed. Also, sway bar links and bushings needed to be replaced, will back order part and replace them.
Rear axle bearing failed; front axle is now producing same vibration and noise similar to rear component; dip stick installation wrong; and engine hesitation and sluggish acceleration when cold.
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