Automatic Transmission Column Shift Problems of Jeep Cherokee

Transfer case failed, causing vehicle to stall while driving. Vehicle checked by dealer, who replaced front differential bearings, and o-rings in fuel pump. Also, vehicle makes loud "roaring" noises, and is very difficult to control while driving.

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Rear wheel makes a winding noise. Tranfer case, whenapplied fuel /speed vehicle started to shake. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership, and dealership mechanic couldn't duplicate the problem. A front axle was bent,and there was a lot of shaking.

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Consumer replaced twice transfer case; once at 33,000 at cost of $1200, and at additional 14,000 miles later at $1200. 2 days later, after getting vehicle back, consumer was made aware that front driveline had to be replaced at a cost of $1000. Dealer stated this was not normal, and they had only seen 1 other vehicle similar to consumer's.

The transfer case failed and removal showed considerable damage due to lack of fluid. The components were dry, and there was no sign of leakage at any time in the past. The mechanics doing the repairs believe that insufficient fluid was added when sold.

Since the first day of ownership of new Jeep Cherokee 10/3/1999, there has been a grinding sound coming from the 4-wheel drive transfer case. Selling dealer replaced transfer case lubricant. Mechanic said Chrysler used "substandard" lubricant. Grinding continued. Repeated attempts for selling dealer (begnal motors) to fix were not successful. Differential replaced at 9585 miles by sawyer motors in saugerties new york. Metal shavings found in transfer case. Warping in gear bolt holes. Dealer said transfer case should be "pristine" at 9,000 miles. Grinding returned at 13,000. Worse on deceleration and during rain. Jeep zone rep. Says Chrysler is aware of the problem. Doesn't know how to fix it. Even said problem is "normal". This exact problem reported several times by ntsha in 1999 model. On 6/19/2000 Chrysler rep. Wants to replace entire transfer case. Value of vehicle has been reduced. Will lose 5,000 if I sell now. Unsure of safety issues. Chrysler customer support is shameful. They have lost records of my calls. However, Chrysler rep explained if 4-wheel drive lever is placed in the wrong position, damage can occur. Sawyer motors owner bob siracasano says he drove another 2000 model that didn't make the sound. Zone rep. Peter hewitt says he cannot guarantee that once the transfer case is replaced, the sound will not go away. This unacceptable. This is a defect. Do you agree? I have had a loaner car for 21 days. I spent $24,000 and now know Chrysler has a trackrecord of using poor quality parts, bad customer support and uncooperative dealerships. Consumers need the NHTSA to stand up for us! please investigate. Thank you.

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Ransfer case is too noisy due to transfer case being inoperative and not being able change gears while driving. This may cause a crash. Common problem. Please provide further information.

While traveling on highway applied brakes steering column shook and vibrated. Dealership was aware of problem. To correct the steering column shaking, the dealer machined and replaced front rotors and pads. But the problem was still not solved. The transfer case was leaking oil.

Transfer case: constant raspy, grinding noise.

When in 4-wheel drive, vehicle made abnormal loud noise when accelerating. Noise sounded like a loud "thud" and shook front end of car. Service department stated that the transfer case had internal damage. Cause of damage was an "o" ring which was worn out,allowing all of the oil to leak out. I never noticed any leak spots where I parked the service department replaced the transfer case. Cost of this repair was $1,150 ($960 for the part and $189 for the labor. ).

Transfer case noisy/failed.

While driving the rear transfer case started to leak, car caught on fire .

Fuel leakage from the transfer case .

Second instance where fluid has leaked out of transfer case causing major damage to the case.

Nar 05/28/2003 the consumer was involved in and accident the Jeep was left in a park position, then went into reverse striking another car. Automatic shifter defective.

Transfer case failed and replaced.

While driving 65 mph transfer case, and transmission failed within four hundred miles of each other. When transmission failed smelled oil burning. Please provide any further information.

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