Low beams dim, visibility approx. 30 feet. Both headlight lenses have cloudy film inside. I have noticed this on several vehicles at dealer
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission complaints
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When shifting into "reverse" the transmission slams very hard into reverse in such a manner that I have never experienced in twenty years of driving. When it slams into reverse, it makes a loud noise and the jeep would lunge but for my foot on the brake. I took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that this was normal on all 1999 grand cherokees. I question whether this is normal.
While in reverse and going into drive, the vehicle stalled unexpectedly which might have caused an accident. Also, when starting vehicle with the headlight switch on, the headlights go off when instructed to be on. Been to dealer several times. Dealer cannot determine problem, they say it might be the computer module, but have not fixed that part.
Vehicle experiences backfires, jumps forward when stopping and RPM's fluctuate continually, replacement of transmission did not rectify problems.
While driving to work the transmission got stuck in first gear and would not shift into second gear or anyother gear for that matter. I was stuck driving a maximum of 20 MPH to work. I had to get the vehicle towed to the dealership. Since then I have had problems with the transmission shift hard between first and second grear. (dealer has tried making adjustments which do not seem to help). I also have noticed that when shifting into reverse a loud whinning noise can be heard from the transmission. The dealer says this is normal. The reason for this is the transmission is filling up with fluid. I find this explanation unacceptable I have never heard a noise like this from my 1993 grand cherokee or anyother car for that matter. I have read hundreds of reports of unsatisfied 1999 grand cherokee owners with transmission problems, and I think chrysler needs to do something about it. I have asked jeep to replace my entire transmission several times, but they refused.
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The differential makes humming noise at speeds between 45 to 55 MPH. Yh
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.
Idle goes up and down at stop. Idle goes up and jeep will gain speed without foot on gas. Idle goes up and jeep will gain speed in reverse. Idle "burps" at stop and jeep jumps like it was hit from behind. Rear end whines while traveling and get louder till 75mph then mostly subsides. Transmission was replaced ( for no reason we could tell) to stop whine. Whine continues in the rear end. Dealer states "normal". Steering wheel shakes on extreme left or right turns forward or reverse until transmission was replaced. Dealer stated shaking was normal. Jeep has 2000 miles.
Four wheel drive (quadra-drive) experiences excessive noise.
Transmission transfer case failed. Yh
4 wheel drive quadra-drive system exhibits grinding and severe shaking when turning right or left. Has been in to dealer for service 2x since purchase on 1/11/99. Service manager stated he has 3 other cars with same quadra-drive system exhibiting similar problems. Chrusler service bulletin states to replace oil in transfer case with special oil with additive from chrysler. Did this 1/29/99, had no effect on problem.
Vehicle shifted out of park into reverse even with the park indicater positioned in park, resulting in an accident.
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Vehicle bucks and jumps during low speed turns in forward and reverse. May be related to transfer case: dealer indicated wrong fluids installed at factory. We are concerned about future general failure or possible lockup and crash at highway speeds.
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