Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee

Table 1 shows 19 common power train related problems of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission park/neutral start switch (ten problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Jeep Cherokee

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Automatic Transmission problems	12
Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problems	10
Differential Unit problems	4
Manual Transmission problems	3
Axle Shaft problems	3
Automatic Transmission Control Module problems	2
Clutch problems	2
Axle Assembly problems	2
Transmission Not Go Into Gear problems	2
Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problems	2
Transmission Fluid Leaking problems	1
Transmission Failure problems	1
Universal Joint problems	1
Automatic Transmission Cooler problems	1
Power Train problems	1
Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problems	1
Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problems	1
Transmission Stuck In Gear problems	1
Transmission Gear Slipping problems	1

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee

The Automatic Transmission problem

The consumer received a recall notice (vp02yooo2068) to replace the transmission but the dealer didn't have the parts available to replace it. Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

While in park vehical jumped out of gear into reverse, causing injuries. Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

Vehicle never off road. Repair dealer replaced axle part #2011001 for a cost of $1265. 00. Repair dealer is napa Chrysler, 333 soscol Ave. , napa, CA 94559, 707-224-3166. Read details...

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