Automatic Transmission problems of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee

12 problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2004

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

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 12/24/2002

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning the vehicle will stall and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 09/24/2001

Rear bearing failed, sealed transmission have to replace entire transmission as a unit.

4 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2000

I think that the overall service of the Jeep dealer really stinks. No safety defect listed within summary.

5 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2000

Thumping heard on acceleration or on bumpy road.

6 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2000

Other failures and stranding also involved with this vehicle. No safety defect included in summary.

7 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 10/26/1999

Multiple problem with vehicle. No safety defect listed in summary.

8 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/20/1999

None.

9 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 10/21/1997

Vechile was running in park position, approximately 1 minute after , vehicle was in reverse, moving every quickly. Consumer ran after vehicle, tried to jump into vehicle, fell down, hit head, could not stop, ended up hitting another vehicle.

10 Automatic Transmission problem

Vehicle has no second gear hold on it automatic transmission.

11 Automatic Transmission problem

Command trac jumps into neutral at 5 mph while braking for stop sign upon wet surface, gear shift set in drive and 4wd stick was set in 4wd.

12 Automatic Transmission problem

Vehicle will not always start in park position, consumer sometimes has to shift to neutral position in order to start vehicle.



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