Check engine light came on. Took it to my mechanic to trouble-shoot. He indicated it was a transmission problem and recommended a transmission specialist. The transmission specialist had the car for 2 days and finally refused to work on it saying that he had seen numerous 1999 models with this problem and referred me to the dealer. Car was out of warranty; dealer service dept indicated the problem wasn't wide-spread. 1,1000 to fix.
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission complaints
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Having problems with the rear end and transfer case problems. Also stated that the vehicle has been taken to a specialist for the transfer case and rear end and they have stated that they will quit working on that type of vehicle because they are coming with to many defective problems. Dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle is out warranty. Manufacture was also contacted and stated that they don't have any type of problems with the vehicles. Ts
Car was making a low pitched grunting noise, and slow on acceleration, took it to the dealership and found that the transfer case had a hole in it. Caused by the chain in the transfer case becoming loose and rubbing against the case.
While driving,vehicle will not change gears, vehicle will stick in gear. The dealers indicated that the automatic transmission was shut and needed to be rebuilt. Please provide more details. Ts
Vehicle shift gears by itself. Vehicle was in the park gear and shifted into reverse, almost causing an accident. Please provide more details. Ts
4 wheel drive failure on snowy incline vehicle came out of 4 wheel low , lost control of vehicle and vehicle slid backwards at least 75 to 100 ft. Into an embankment. Prior to this failure, I was coming up snowy driveway the night before and had vehicle in 4 wheel low and vehicle would not make it up hill and slid backwards on me, at that time I thought it was due to my driving however the next day it occurred again and realized that vehicle had kicked out of 4 wheel drive and only rear wheels working. Premature wearing of front brake pads and rotors causing vehicle to vibrate, shimmy and squeal when appling brakes. Dt
The consumer placed the shifter in park and exited the vehicle with it still running. Once the consumer stepped away from the vehicle she heard a pop then the vehicle began to roll backwards and hit a dumpster. The drivers side door was damaged and the rear hatch window shattered. *ts
The vehicle suddenly rolled backwards and hit a parked vehicle, consumer stated there was a recall regarding the issue, however it only included 1993-1998 models. Mr
Mfr# b02 & the federal safety agency# 02 v 053 000/inadvertent vehicle movemont: consumer states that the vehicle have difficulty of shifting out of parked at 50 degree or cooler since the recall repairs was made at the dealer adam jeep, in aberdeen, md. Phone# 410/879 5800. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information. Ts
Consumer states that a noise would come from the rear end while driving at multiple speed. Vehicle taken to dealer and informed that the rear end of the vehicle needed to be replace. Feel free to provide any further information. Mr
Consumer states while putting the vehicle into park the vehicle went into reverse and started to move in reverse. This has happened twice and the second time the consumer had the key out of the ignition. Please provide further information.
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.
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.
While traveling down a mountain road, gaining speed, put car into 2nd gear in order to slow down and not over-use the brakes...car suddenly bolted back and brakes locked up and became unresponsive. I steered out of hitting the median , (it was a windy mountain road), but hit the back of a tractor trailor.. I was then hit from behind by another tractor-trailor and projected fowared. I was able to manuever over to shoulder of road. Placed car's transmission in park..but it continued to move foward !!! I had minor aches and pains, car sustained at least $9500 worth of collission damage. Told repair to check brakes and transmission...they said everything ok.. I did not do anything unusual in this driving experience. I am extremely fearful of the vehicle. It is still in shop waiting for final estimate. I want to make sure the frame and brakes and transmission are ok before I consider using vehicle again. My confidence is lost. Can jeep respond and let me know why this happened...will they buy-back ? It is on extended warranty til january 2003 or 43,000 miles. I just purchased in january of 2002. I now realize many jeeps have many problems.
While driving on highway vehicle started making a screeching sound, vehicle just started to stall. When driver pulled over, transmission quit. Driver placed car in park, stepped out, and vehicle started to roll backwards due to transfer case locking up. Dealer said transfer case and transmission needed to be replaced.
Drivers seat breaks loose, door stop cracks, drive line whine over 40 MPH.
Consumers vehicle continues to roll once it is engaged in park.
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.
While driving there's a rattling noise. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated it was the differential. Please provide any further information.
I stopped vehicle and put gear in park. I exited vehicle and was outside vehicle when, approximately 30 seconds to a minute later, the vehicle suddenly jumped into reverse, rolled backwards & hit a small tree before I was able to get into vehicle and stop it.
Vehicle had been parked for 7 hours with emergency brake on. Vehicle went into reverse drifting backwards down a hill crashing into a pile of rocks. Vehicle was damaged. No injuries. Manufacturer notified.
I belive the design/parts/assembly of this entire drivetrain are deffective, resulting in abnormal wear and inevitable premature failure. This, and any other, 1999 jeep grand cherokee exhibit a driveline noise or whine at almost any speed. I do not know exactly what it is, but somethings wrong. The internet is loaded with newsgroup posts from owners that experienced this fault. After many trips to the shop, while still under warranty, the servicing dealer finally explained the noise/whine was prevalent in every car of this model year. I was told chrysler actually had a rating scale in place for the dealers to justify which vehicles they would attempt to repair. My letter to chryslers customer assistance center resulted only in a return phone call with a live with it attitude, which demonstrated their indifference or actually acceptance of this defect. With now over 100k miles, this design flaw has cost well into the thousands of dollars for repairs, not to mention the obvious value loss at the time of trade or resale.
There was loud noise coming from the vehicle. When taken to dealer, dealer replaced differential.
Vehicle has been experiencing problems with the bearings in the rear axle differential, consumer believes that a mechanical failure of this nature, occurring so early in the vehicles life is one that originated from a defect in design, assembly and or materials.
Engine was running, emergency brake not applied. Vehicle suddenly went backwards. Consumer was able to jump in and shut off engine. Extensive damage to vehicle, open door got stuck on a parked vehicle, no injuries.
Vehicle was sitting in park with engine running, when suddenly vehicle took off in reverse, and hit a moving vehicle. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle was parked and engine running, emergency brake not applied. Vehicle suddenly kicked into reverse and took off, 2 young children inside. Vehicle ended up in a ditch, no injuries. Damage to vehicle unknown at this time.*ak the vehicle has long crank time when cold due to fuel upmp module failure. The right front window mulfunctions but the dealer could not duplicate the problem. Yh
Bearings where bad in the differential, mechanic said too much tension on the spring wearing bearings out. Dealer commented on having many occurrences of this same problem.
While leaving vehicle in park and idle vehicle slipped into reverse, and went across the street, stopped when hitting a tree.
While parked and idling vehicle jumps out of park into reverse. Feel free to provide any further information.
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