12 problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The consumer received a recall notice (vp02yooo2068) to replace the transmission but the dealer didn't have the parts available to replace it.
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.
Rear bearing failed, sealed transmission have to replace entire transmission as a unit.
I think that the overall service of the Jeep dealer really stinks. No safety defect listed within summary.
Thumping heard on acceleration or on bumpy road.
Other failures and stranding also involved with this vehicle. No safety defect included in summary.
Multiple problem with vehicle. No safety defect listed in summary.
None.
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.
Vehicle has no second gear hold on it automatic transmission.
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.
Vehicle will not always start in park position, consumer sometimes has to shift to neutral position in order to start vehicle.