One problem related to transmission fluid leaking has been reported for the 1997 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving on highway at 60 mph vehicle slipped out of gear from drive into neutral, and rpms were racing from 2-3. Also, transmission fluid was leaking and vehicle was jerking, vehicle was pulled to side of road. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, who later determined that transmission had failed, and needed replacing. Consumer no longer owns this vehicle.