Rear differential leaking, causing loud clunking noise.
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission complaints
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Transmission failure.
Car was in park with engine running with no one in the car and vehicle suddenly jumped into reverse, began backing up and picking up speed. The car traveled in a wide circle crossing backwards across all lanes of traffic. A man at the scene chased the vehicle got the door open and attempted to stop the vehicle. The car ultimately picked up more speed, jumped a curb and crashed into a metal fence. The man injured his shoulder as he attempted to stop the vehicle. Thankfully the only other vehicle at the scene witnessed what was happening and managed to escape damage or injury.
We own a small store and my husband had pulled up to the ga tank to fill up the jeep. He got out and proceeded to put gas in the tank when it suddenly jumped into reverse and sped backward. The jeep was going at an excessive speed and the door was open, it hit a post and bent the door back. My husband proceeded to jump into the jeep and applied the brakes and skidded to a stop. My husband pulled some muscles in his chest and bruised some ribs. I have contacted chrysler and a consultant has been sent out, but in my calls to the company I have not been able to talk with anyone that can tell me what to do or where to call.
I first called the dealership; they reported there were no recalls on this type of defeat. Then I reported the incident to my insurance company. I later found there is an investagation on this happening to jeeps. I did $8,000 damage to my jeep and another car. No safety defect listed.
When driving and applying brakes vehicle will shake and shimmy very hard. Consumer believes that rotors are defective, the dealer found that the rotors were warped and replaced them under warranty, there is an odor and humming sound coming from the A/C when turning on the system, the deler has been unable to duplicate the problem, the vehicle experienced low idle while in gear, the dealer found it necessary to flash the PCM, exhaust manifold was loose causing it to make a rattling noise.*ak
While driving, consumer applied brakes and without warning brakes made noise and skipped. *ak the rear axle seals were leaking. Left front out side mirror was loose. The right front window rattles. The rear hatch light was inoperable. The brakes pulsated and the rotors were resurfaced. Shock absorber makes noise when hitting slight bumps. The vehicle rattle in front at 15-30 MPH. The front tires were wearing out due to misalignment. The vehicle was hard to start after warmed up.
I bought this jeep new. I was shocked when I found out how abrupt the transmission changed gears. I was even more shocked when I took the jeep in for repairs and I was told this was a normal charataristic for this type of vehcile. Nonetheless, the dealer changed the "spider gears" in an effort to correct a problem that really wasn't there. Have yet to figure that one out. This jeep is dangerous due to the abrupt , lurking motion it makes at higher speeds. Dealership says there is no problem and daimlerchrysler says the same thing. It's a normal operation of the transmission. Lies, lies, and more lies. I'm going to court and get my money back.
Suv put in park in drive way, exited SUV and walked around behind SUV to talk to child in yard, left the driver side door opened. Turned from talking to child to return to vehicle and noticed it was moving quite fast in reverse. Attempted unsucessfully to enter car from passenger side. Noticed SUV turning into safe direction from people, pets, and property and toward trees. Closed door on passenger side. Suv driver side door hit tree, bending the door completely forward into the front quarter panel and riping interior of door off. Luckily no one was injured, or more property damaged.
While driving 45 MPH vehicle shifted from drive to neutral, vehicle still at dealer at this time.
While traveling on highway vehicle stalls without prior warning, and will not restart. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak transmission was hard to shift.
The vehicle is "hopping" up to stop signs/stop lights. The steering wheel shudders when applying brakes at 50-60 MPH. The differential was faulty from day "one", and has been disassembled and reassembled/ parts replaced up to four times. It will be fine for awhile then the whinnying/whistling/groaning progressively gets worse until I fear for my safety and take it back to the dealer for repair again. I believe this repair is faulty from the factory. *ts *jb ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis****761448
I left my job site, exiting at a gated driveway. I placed the car in park, or so I thought, and operated the parking brake. I then exited the vehicle with the motor still running, in order to close the gate behind the vehicle. As I turned back to the vehicle, after locking the gate, I immediately noticed that the "reverse back-up lights" were on. That was a positive indication that the vehicle's transmission was in "reverse" not "park." luckily, the vehicle did not move towards me. I then re-entered the vehicle via the driver side door, and observed that the gear shift lever was actually in "reverse" confirming what was indicated by the back up lights being on. Puzzled that this happened, I attempted on several tries of shifting the gear shift lever to ascertain if I could recreate the same condition (I.e., of shifting into "park" by "feel" and actually stopping in "reverse" one position short of the "park" position). I was able to do so, that is, incorrectly stopping at "reverse." since I drive this car at night most weeknights, I would normally shift the car into "park" by feel. Please note that I spent nearly six years servicing jeeps, trucks and other wheeled vehicles for the national guard as a reservist, and as such feel fully qualified to offer the following description of the problem. Suffice it to also point out that the parking brake will not hold the vehicle from moving while fully operational if the accelerator is pressed while the vehicle is in "reverse." the "defect" or shortcoming in this case, appears to be the result of a faulty safety button that is an integral part of the gear shift lever mechanism. I noticed a distinct pattern of the shift lever stopping at "reverse" as if in "park" if the button is not completely pressed while shifting the lever forward towards "park." the button mechanism has a range of motion that allows an incomplete protective action, stopping the lever at "reverse" one notch short of "park."
During slow speed turns in reverse or forward, strange grinding and honking noises come from front of vehicle in axle and steering area. Can also feel the grinding sensation. Have contacted dealer service department several times and am told there is a pending recall for this problem, but that they haven't received it nor have they received the replacement parts necessary to fix the problem. Appears to be very similar to the federal safety agency tsb service bulletin numbers 0300101a & 1900401 (the federal safety agency item numbers sb625612 & sb621896). Were assured by service manager that problem will not harm vehicle in long-run, and that we can drive it normally until recall items are received at service department. We're concerned however about safety factors and possible long-term damage, especially as we've been given no eta on when we can have the vehicle fixed.
Consumer stated that vehicle was parked and idling. Transmission jumped out of park into reverse. Then vehicle jack knifed a trailer, which was hooked up to jeep. *ak
I suffered serious injuries as a result of this failure and have incurred large medical bills. I am aware that other years of this model have been recalled, but not the 2001. This defect continues in the 2001 vehicles. My vehicle suffered no damage and there was no property damage. My medical bills are continuing as I am still being treated for my injuries.
After putting vehicle in park position, vehicle rolled backwards, across city street into parked vehicle. *ak
After leaving vehicle in idle it started ot roll back and ran into traffic, hitting two other vehicles. Contacted dealer.
Vehicle went from park to rolling forward. I jumped in to brake but vehicle did not respond. Rolled forward hitting my house and kept going across lawn and hit neighbor's house. Airbags did not deploy. Cops did not report what I told them happened instead they wrote what they thought happened but the fact is that the vehicle moved when it shouldn't have, brakes didn't respond, and this shouldn't have happened. How can I put my family in this car even after they fix it?
Vehicle was idling in park gear, and emergency brake was activated. When driver walked in front of vehicle to adjust a real-estate sign vehicle started moving forward and pinned driver between sign and vehicle. Driver was bruised from being pushed into a post, and was forced to the ground when driver's left foot was ran over by the wheels. Driver was able to chase down vehicle, moving approximately 4 to 6 mp, on a broken foot and bring vehicle to a stop. Vehicle has not been examined to determine cause of problem. Reference investigation: ea 01-017. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
While vehicle was parked and was idling it shifted into reverse and started going downhill, hitting another vehicle. Contacted dealer.
During normal operation of the vehicle and driving at any speed, and when brake system is activated, a severe vibration starts to occur. Dealership has examined vehicle four times, and has been unable to effectively remedy the problem. Corrective action taken by the dealership is to replace the brake rotors and brake pads and wheel bearings. *ak the vehicle pulls right while driving due to hub and bearing failure. While driving, the rear end makes noise due to bearing and pinion worn out. Grease leaking around both front wheels because of drive shaft failure. Left and right front cv boot were leaking.
While parked and engine was shut off, vehicle started rolling backwards for a distance of approximately 40 feet before driver was able to pull the emergency brake, and bring vehicle to a stop, dealership has not examined vehicle to determine the cause for this problem. *ak consumer stated that dealer could not find anything wrong.
Vehicle was in park, engine running/ emergency brake not applied. Consumer got out, and at that moment vehicle suddenly went backward. Vehicle hit garage door before consumer was able to jump in and shut off engine. No injuries. Damage to vehicle about $ 4500.00.
While driving and upon putting gear into park it slipped out of park into reverse and rolled backward into another vehicle. Please provide vehicle identification number, and any further information.
Sudden, violent jerking and transmission slippage while slowing down for stop or yield. Resulting motion is strong enough to cause seat belt locks to activate and jolt the occupants. Problem is highly sporadic and no "cause and effect" has been discernable.
Consumer stated vehicle was in park with engine running, and emergency brake not applied, when vehicle suddenly went backward and hit a cement pole, and then hit vehicle. Consumer had neck surgery previously, and suffered neck injuries due to this occurrence. *ak.
Brakes vibrate and do not slow vehicle adequately. When slowing transmission downshifts into low gear and vehicle accelerates and lurches forward. To compensate for this sudden acceleration additional pressure on the brake pedal is required to avoid loosing control. This is unsafe and will cause an accident if not addressed properly.
Vehicle was parked with engine running, and emergency brake not applied. While fueling vehicle it shifted from park into reverse, and caught consumer's leg between driver's door and protective barrier of fuel pump. Property damage was $ 1555.oo, consumer suffered injuries to right leg. Vehicle was rented from enterprise.
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