1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Feb 3, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 190,000 miles · WA

Fuel/propulsion: the vehicle will run after starting for 5-8 minutes then the RPM's drop to 300 and acts like its going to stall; then.the car begins bucking, jerking, and revving up. There are loud clunks from the engine compartments. I have replaced the cam & crankshaft sensors, throttle position sensor and no change yet. Next I am going to replace the fuel pump, filter, the fuel line between them. Air bags: the airbag light goes on and off. The only fix I have read about is the clock spring...talk about money pit!! Brakes: yes. Front brakes have locked up and caused issues. Discs and calipers have been replaced. Also, driver's side break light is not functional. The tail lights work, but once the brake is depressed, the right and top lights work, but the driver's light is off. And just for fun...I've had to replace both side mirrors due to internal springs failing as well as both front window regulators and motors. When I went to autozone to get parts, they correct window regulator was under the 2000 model year; 1999 did not fit. We are gonna get rid of this jeep...chrysler needs a lesson in taking responsibility. We'll buy a toyota.

Filed Jan 26, 2011 · Seats · 192,512 miles · MI

My drivers seat has broken down and become very uncomfortable, and the passenger side makes a clunk noise when someone sits in it during breaking and acceleration this is. One of the many things to have broken on this seat. Very poor quality!

Filed Jul 13, 2009 · Body · 75,500 miles · NY

This incident started with a clunking noise we thought was the muffler system, in fact, the day before the car failed we had the muffler replaced. On 6/17/09 while our daughter was driving, the vehicle veered sharply to the left, she pulled over, a police officer assisted and followed her for a while to see what the problem was. It didn't do it while the police officer watched. After the police officer left, the vehicle lurched again and our daughter pulled over and called her father, he drove the vehicle and that is when the frame broke and the support to the rear axle separated from the frame. The rear wheel on the passenger side was bound against the front of the rear wheel well leaving the vehicle completely undriveable. The vehicle was then put on a trailer and delivered to our mechanic. We paid our mechanic to repair it before we thought of pursuing a claim through chrysler. We contacted chrysler and was given a case no. 18690533 and was told we needed to take it to a jeep dealer. As instructed by chrysler, we took the vehicle to royal chrysler in owego, new york. Royal was very friendly and supportive to us and after inspection, stated it was the "most corroded underbody they had every seen" and communicated the same to chrysler directly. Chrysler was not at all interested in entertaining our claim and stated it was too far out of warranty. We currently own 3 jeeps and expected chrysler to stand behind their product. It is not a vehicle we feel comfortable having our teenage daughters drive. After numerous telephone calls to chrysler by both the dealer and ourselves, they flatly refused to entertain the claim and even refused to allow us to even talk to a manager. The potential for what could have happened to all 3 of our daughters (all 3 were in the car at the time) had they been driving on the highway at 60 MPH is frightening. The fact that chrysler is unwilling to recognize and correct this situation is unacceptable.

Filed Jan 25, 2007 · Transmission · 82,000 miles · WI

Truck one day went to sh*t from 2nd into 3rd or the overdrive and made a huge clunk and jerked the truck severely.. Now after you have the truck warmed up and are going to hit 3rd gear truck will do the same and the shift down again right away causing vehicle to clunk and jerk hard continuously.. I must drive with the overdrive turned off and there for resulting in higher RPM at a high speed.

Filed Mar 2, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 25,000 miles · MO

Consumer complained about a transfer case problem. When driving at approximately 40 MPH there was a loud clanking sound coming from the front undercarriage. Consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer, and was told the vehicle had dusty brake pads, but that was not the issue. Then, consumer was told that the constant velocity joints were leaking. Also, consumer was told that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. Consumer felt that the dealership did not know what the problem was, and perhaps was covering up the real problem. *ak recall campaign; component: fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors. The consumer stated that the vehicle would not start. The consumer stated that the engine had an extended crank before starting. Fuel pump assembly and pump crank repair kit installed. The consumer stated that there is a shimmy when the brakes are applied. When sitting at a stop light having the vehicle in gear it vibrates. The left outer cv boot was leaking. The engine light came on. The consumer stated that the transmission slams into gear.

Filed Sep 18, 2003 · Brakes, Transmission · 60,000 miles · IL

Had car 1 yr, 62,xxx mi; when we test drove with 36,xxx miles, the brakes shook violently when braking; dealer installed new rotors; 3 months later I replaced brakes; 3 months after that vibrating again - rotors turned and replaced brakes again; brakes are squeaking again now; in shop for third time for transmission problems - slips gears, clunking in low gears, won't shift, surges ahead when stopping; revs up prior to shifting; dealer keeps replacing parts to fix the problem; replaced 2 electrical window regulators (drivers & passengers side). This gorgeous vehicle is a nightmare.

Filed Jul 9, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · VA

Problems with failing axles and transmission. *mr the consumer felt the manufacturer should fix the outstanding problems with axles and transmission and give a warranty for the power train. The vehicle experienced a noise while the vehicle was in motion. Also the window lift leaked, the rear absorbers, the rear passenger window leaked air, the seat belt mounting bolts, fire hazard on the manifold debris shield, brake pedal pulsated wildly(front rotors turned), the passenger window had stuck shut, the exterior mirror had broken off, and the transmission slammed into reverse. There was a buzz in the rear which had progressed to a howl. Refer to odi# 10029353 *scc

Filed Jul 9, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · VA

Broken window motor, seat belt mounting bolts, leaking rear shock absorbers, etc...*mr the consumer felt jeep should fix the outstanding problems with the axles and the transmission and give a warranty for the power train. The vehicle experienced a noise while in motion. Also the broken window lift leaked, the rear absorbers failed, the rear passenger window leaked air, the seat belt mounting bolts failed,and a potential fire hazard on the manifold debris shield, the brake pedal pulsated wildly(front were rotors turned), the passenger window had stuck shut, the exterior mirror had broken off, and the transmission slammed into reverse. There was a buzz in the rear which had progressed to a howl. Refer to odi# 10027025 *scc *jb *jb *jb

Filed Jul 31, 2002 · Transmission · OK

Clunking and groaning when shifting; drivetrain whins at deceleration; originally, continuous drivetrain whine and loud harmonic drone at speeds over 75 miles per hour - after repairs faint/ continuous clicking noise at approximately 75-83 MPH with continuous drive train whine and loud harmonic drone at speeds of 83 MPH and above. Three trips to dealer for repairs to date (between july 2 and july 26) with each trip lasting approximately one week. Owner has driven vehicle for no more than 7 contiguous days without having to leave with dealership for repairs and during this "drive time" has had to make numerous trips back to the dealer in order for notification/ negotiation on repairs, diagnosis, actual repairs, etc. Purchase was made contingent upon dealership making full and complete diagnosis and repairs to drivetrain with warranty of all for a one year period; with all costs to dealer. Dealer now is attempting to back out of written agreement - however, negotiations are still being held towards repairs.

Filed Jun 28, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · MI

Vehicle would vibrate severely when applying brakes at 35-40 MPH, and more severely at higher speeds. Vehicle has been to the dealer on eleven occasions, and the problem has reoccurring. *ak the engine makes noise. There was a clunk noise from drive line to reverse. The vehicle would not hold in park. Consumer stated that both inner and outer tie rod failed and were replaced. While driving at 85 MPH the vehicle makes a growling noise. Transmission makes clunking noise when putting in gear. The steering wheel vibrates while going over pumps due to front brake rotors failure, also the steering shock was replaced.

Filed Mar 25, 2002 · Brakes, Suspension · PA

Vehicle continues to pull right after 2 alignments. Random, loud mechanical clunk coming from right underside when going over small bumps or drop-offs. Brake pedal shudders again after having rotors replaced first, then more recently lapped via on-vehicle lathe. Steering ticks / clunks at random. Moan from under hood when turning at slow speeds. Acrid white smoke from under left hood getting into passenger compartment when spinning 4-wheels in snow.

Filed Feb 14, 2002 · Transmission · MI

The transmission completely stalled within one month from date of lease. The transmission was overhauled; however, the transmission continued to shift roughly. The car was taken to the dealer 2 more times, in which the dealer made adjustments once. The transmission continued to shift roughly (I.e. There was jerky motion with a clunk between shifts). The car was returned to the dealer, in which the dealer indicated no problem. The problem with the transmission has worsen. Currently, there is long stall before shifting.