1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission problems

Filed Mar 10, 2018 · Seat belts, Transmission · 81,000 miles · NY

1st issue is the seat belt buckles are almost impossible to disengage. They hang up so bad our 10 yr old grand daughter needs help to remove the belt. The belt for the driver has same issue to where it is even difficult for an adult to get it to unlatch. 2nd issue is the transmission slips when shifting from 2nd to 3rd when cold. When it has been driven for a few miles it shifts normal. This appears to be a problem a lot of jeep owners have. It is a noted problem in other chrysler vehicles with the 42re transmission. This issue should be addressed since it is so wide spread.

Filed Sep 8, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · KS

My complaint involving my vehicle and its now defected parts or unsafe status to operate is due to mechanical workmanship. I purchased my vehicle 3 years ago. Never had major problems with it and maintained it well and regular tune-ups. I invested in buying all parts needed as time well ware and tare. Im not too familiar with auto parts or work but as im putting more money into "new parts" my car seems to slowly continue to fail. All I know is I relied on certain mechanics to improve the condition of my car. I had a operable vehicle until I drove into this auto shop and left having to tow it out. I simply asked to change front brake pads, roters, and ignition switch (electrical part). Im told to purchase other parts that include screws, steering column, and key locksmith/ fees. Nothing got resolved and electrical everything stops working. Jeeps front driver tire stays on a flat and to make matters worse a chrysler dealership is the only place that can fix this. The mechanic spoke to the dealership and finally seemed to have it figured out. $50 was the price I was told I would be left with. After running test and diagnostics, prices changed and more work was needed. Its been a little over 2 months since ive been without. Now im told I need to pay in full $1500 before they will work on my vehicle. I havent been offered a rental muchless been satisfied with the work done. I feel like my car has been stripped of paid parts. Ive looked online for advice and help as what I should do but no action has been done. I would appreciate and greatly be thankful for someone to look into the safety and work performed to my jeep. As for the recalls the service tech named off several that he stated were taken care of. To my knowledge ive never been aware of any.

Filed Feb 4, 2016 · Transmission · 220,000 miles · KY

I would like to know why jeep/chrysler has not done any recalls or fixes involving the powertrain control module (PCM) since it is a known issue with grand cherokees?!!! Instead they want customers to go out and spend approximately $200+ for a new one and even more $$ to have dealer install it. I love my jeep don't get me wrong, but jeep dropped the ball big on this one. Just about as bad as the gas tank issue.

Filed Jan 23, 2015 · Transmission · TX

Please provide an update on the data below. I'm extremely nervous about the fuel tank mounted defect and ignition switched that shut off while driven. My vehicle has shut off while driving. I have experienced all the issue as the previous owners regarding my jeep including the headlights issue. On january 21, 2015 I have contacted the chrysler corporation regarding the recalls and per lynn the recalls were only for jeep grand cherokees from 1993-1998 and libertys from 2002-2007 but the reports states "additionally, chrysler also agrees to conduct a service action for 1.14 million jeep grand cherokees for model years 1999-2004." my uncle has a 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo and his vehicle has a trailer hitch to protect the gas tank. I have notice several models from 1999-2004 jeeps with trailer hitch mounted to the vehicle. There is controversy about the trailer hitch modification to resolve the issue but I would feel safer driving this vehicle if a trailer hitch was installed as chrysler has committed to the public. November 2009: center for auto safety submits formal request asking the federal safety agency to investigate 1993-2004 jeep grand cherokee's with fuel tanks located behind the rear axle. June 18, 2013: chrysler agrees to conduct a safety campaign and install trailer hitches on 1.56 million jeep grand cherokees from 1993-98 and jeep liberty suvs from 2002-07. Additionally, chrysler also agrees to conduct a service action for 1.14 million jeep grand cherokees for model years 1999-2004. Chrysler dealers will inspect those vehicles and replace aftermarket trailer hitches with original equipment trailer hitches. Jan. 17, 2014: the federal safety agency says it approves of the proposed trailer hitch remedy, saying it has no reservations at this time,and giving chrysler the green light to move ahead.

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Transmission · 149,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the gear shift box was bumped and the vehicle shifted out of gear. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was to be inspected, diagnosed and repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.

Filed Dec 12, 2013 · Transmission · OK

We are a used car dealer, bought this vehicle for resale, trying to do the right thing by getting the factory recall completed prior to resale. Have been waiting for 145 days for chrysler/ jeep to get the parts to complete the recall. We now have 5 of these units waiting on chrysler dealerships to complete the recall.

Filed Aug 15, 2013 · Electrical, Transmission · CT

1999 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to transfer case actuator recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the recall noticed stated, the parts were not available.

Filed Nov 9, 2012 · Transmission · 167,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. While at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle continued to stall. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and the technicians advised that the cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was also taken to another dealer for further diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the power train control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000 and the current mileage was 196,000.

Filed Dec 8, 2009 · Transmission · 172,000 miles · WA

No significant events, occurred while driving at 45 MPH, no precursor to event occurring when ever driven after 40+ miles, engine shuts down with out warning while driving, nearly drove into utility pole due to lack of power steering with no 'check engine' light obd tester did not identify any locked faults, replaced auto shut down relay, same problem, cannot afford to take to dealer to throw parts at it, can not fix what is not broken, must wait until check engine light comes on or an accident happens. Has also shut down approximately 9 times slowing down for a red light while driving and 3 times while sitting at a stop light. The tachometer jumps up and down and then down to zero. The last and most dangerous event occurred on 12/5/09.

Filed Sep 11, 2009 · Body, Brakes · 4,000 miles · NY

My 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited w/42,000 miles. Yes . Not a typo . 42,000, orignal owner & "scared to death" to drive this SUV. I have alot of the already problems, that have been reported. Had to pay many, w/my own cash. This SUV schould have came in 1 color "lemon yellow". It is an accident watng to happen. The recent problem is now I have no A/C-heat or defroster. Ths is due, to failure of the automatic temp control to work. I t started 1st by intermittently working, till now not working at all, this is just 1 more, to the list , of many other problems. I don't think that it is an coincidence that all my issue have happenned, almost exactly, in the order, of all the other complaints. I can't undestand how a company can get away w/this. This new problem can cost up to $2000, if it is, like previous reported problems, happens to be the "blend doors". As a handicapped driver I drive less than 4,000 miles a year. This is the only auto I drive, thus the many, many probs have yet to raise thier head. I have read almost all complaints(too many to read) this SUV schould be a "total recall, I have never heard more complaints & problems, in my life, for any automobile. This SUV schould be studied & reseached, on "how not to build an automobile. Just read the many complaints here & on the internet. We are not making this stuff up. I don't know how they stayed in business as long as they did. We, the taxpayers, bailed them out. Who is bailing out all the owners, of this "death-trap"? If that is not absurd enuff, many problems could have been repaired, by jeep & still can. What is the purpose, of nhsta, if not to intervene? You have all the complaints. Hundreds of them. You have them posted, yet, we taxpayers/owners safety, has been at risk ever since this SUV was driven out of the showroom. How did you not make a recall on the rotor/brakes issue which was reported at 3,000 miles? I am so frustrated. Is braking problems not a safety issue? Please, help us!