1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Aug 29, 2006 · Engine · 96,096 miles · MO

Dt*: the contact stated the oil gauge failed to indicate the oil level; the front end vibrated badly at 50 MPH, and the wheels shook and made a clicking sound while making a turn in either direction, which caused a vibration felt through the steering wheel. In addition, black smoke discharged from the tail pipe and the engine emitted a hesitation. When inspected by an independent mechanic, oil and gas were visible on the spark plugs. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified.

Filed Dec 15, 2004 · Fuel system · 25,000 miles · MN

When the vehicle makes around about turns with 1/2 tank of fuel or less it would either hesitate or stall intermittently. Dealer was notified of this issue.

Filed Aug 6, 2002 · Airbags, Electrical · FL

The vehicle exhibits a sag/hesitation following a partial cool down restart, possibly an oxygen sensor problem. While making hard left turns at slow speeds (such as a u-turn), the airbag warning light illuminates and a audible chime is activated. The right side brake light assembly is burnt (internally) due to some kind of electrical overheating. The vehicle shifts hard, misses shifts, shifts repeatedly at constant speed and on a level grade. The rear differantial "bumps" very hard within 3-20 seconds of coming to a complete stop. An immovable "fog" has developed on the lenses of the composite headlight assemblies.

Filed Nov 30, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · FL

During activation of brake system traveling at any speed there is a pulsation in the brakes, there is a squeaking noise, and vehicle pulls to the right. Dealership has examined vehicle three times, and failed to remedy the problem. Brake rotors and front stabilizer bars have been replaced.*ak consumer stated there was also a possible oil leak, dealer replaced the tie rod to pitman arm and the real pinion seal, also the steering dampner assembly was replaced,and the engine surges at times sometimes hesitates, also there was a leak behind the driver/rear floorboard.

Filed Nov 27, 2001 · Transmission · CT

Consumer put car in reverse, then in drive, and vehicle hesitated. Then it went forward. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced transmission. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jul 27, 1999 · Transmission · AL · crash

Took to dealer 6 times for transmission problems. Dealer told me that they don't know how to fix. Was in a fender bender on 7-25-99 do to transmission hesitation and jerking. Going to arbitration on 8-9-99.

Filed Jun 30, 1999 · Transmission · AL

From park to reverse grinding/clicking, & squeaking noise same from park to drive. 2nd gear and 3rd gears slipping/vehicle hesitation. Dealer has tried to fix 5 times, and dealer does not know how to fix it.

Filed Mar 15, 1999 · Engine, Transmission · CA

Vehicle sag/hesitate, attempt to stall upon acceleration,dealer duplicated problem on test drive, but unable to fix. Noted transmission fluid was also 1 quart low, unusual for new vehicle.