2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission problems

Filed Jul 7, 2019 · Transmission · AR

Anti-theft is keeping the jeep from working. The vehicle starts and dies after 2-3 seconds. I have googled it on the internet and there are literally tons of people on you tube/facebook (even some licensed mechanics) complaining about the issue.

Filed Apr 21, 2017 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. Also, the gear shifter independently shifted out of drive and into second gear. Approximately thirty minutes later, the transmission temperature gauge and the overdrive off warning indicator illuminated. The gear shifter failed to go into reverse. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 78,000 miles · GA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle independently shifted out of park and into reverse. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. In addition, the vehicle stalled and was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that it was unknown if the transmission or the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Feb 22, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 110,000 miles · GA

Engine shuts off while driving. Very dangerous to shift to neutral, while rolling, and try to restart with key. Must come to a complete stop and shift to park to restart. Not so bad if you can get to the side of the road first, terrible if you have to stop in the travel lanes to restart car. Sometimes it takes up to 30 minutes to get vehicle started again.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · VA

The truck seems to have lost power to drive and also to provide proper to the radio which goes in and out. While driving there was no engine light that came on and the truck started hesitating to keep going. At 0 to 40mph it was acting like it wanted to shut off but as I gave it more gas it seemed to get better and the music came in clearer but then it would jerk like it was going to shut down. I have had the starter, alternator, engine and spark plugs changed and checked but it still is doing the same thing. This is unsafe with my kids in the car and no warning light to say that anything is wrong. This needs to be addressed I've seen too many trucks with similar issues like mines.

Filed Jul 3, 2012 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer advised that they had to replace the psm module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure and the current mileage was 100,000.the VIN was not available.

Filed Aug 2, 2010 · Transmission · 152,000 miles · MI · crash · fire

I own a 2000 jeep grand cherokee I was traveling on the freeway a few days a go when my truck decreased in speed somewhat. I pulled off the freeway to stop at a gas station. Once stopped at the light a thick plum of smoke appeared in the aft portion of the SUV. I pulled into the gas station with screams of your truck is on fire get out. I quickly placed the truck in park jumped out and the truck continued to roll out of the gas station onto the street hitting some local construction workers nearby equipment. The rear axle case was on fire. I grabbed a c02 tank from the gas station in an attempt to stop the fire. The detroit fire department had to come to completely extinguish the fire.

Filed Dec 12, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · PA

I have a 2000 jeep grand cherokee.. I have the same as all other 2000 jgc owners are having. Been using coolant every few weeks needs to be topped off.. Fan was replace due to recall. Had to replace fan control under headlight. Last year was overheating. Replaced water pump/ thermostat. Overheating again. Just replaced thermostat today. Did not fix the problem. Transmission has been shifting hard for the past year and a half. I replaced parts in transmission as suggested by dealer. But it did not fix problem..replaced radiator around may of 09 still having cooling problems. I replaced so many sensors that have failed that I cant remember them all. I still have 1 more year of payments on this vehicle.. Its hard to make payments when I have been buying so many parts to try to keep this car running. Bad door seals, they are too small (short or shrinking) it lets water come in back passenger area. Always smells musty inside.. Black mold in the rainy season. Taillight brake light on one only works part time. Replaced 3 door latches. Including one on rear hatch.

Filed Jun 14, 2009 · Transmission · 108,000 miles · NY

I have a 2000 jeep grand cherokee and recently my band in my transmission broke, so I have no 2nd gear. I brought it to a transmission shop and they told me it happens very often on the make and year of my vehicle. It would be an $1800.00 to $3000.00 fix. As of right now my car wont shift until it reaches 5000 RPM's, since I don't have the money to fix. I was just wondering if it has happened alot on this make and model car if it would be a recall.

Filed Apr 28, 2009 · Transmission · 46,000 miles · IL

2000 jeep grand cherokee -- sudden acceleration -- pulled up to a gas pump, stop went to shift to park and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. If I had not quickly turned off the key I would have gone through the station.