Transfer Case Problems of Jeep Cherokee - part 2

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the entire instrument panel illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 13v175000 (electrical system, power train). The failure occurred thirty days after the remedy repair was performed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic twice and they stated that the transfer case actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.

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Chrysler issued a n23 recall notice due to cracking circuit boards in the transfer case actuator (vehicle may inadvertently shift in to neutral). Prior to the application of this recall my vehicle was capable of engaging 4lo. Afterwards (immediately afterwards in the dealership parking lot) the transfer case would not shift. Each attempt would result in a "service 4xd system" and would trigger a c140f trouble code. Chrysler refuses to acknowledge the recall flash to be the issue. From Jeep forums I have found myself to be one of hundreds if not more that encountered this issue. This recall is in essence a software work-around for a hardware issue. This recall is obviously a cheap attempt at fixing a costly issue of replacing the defective actuators with new. As a consumer I expect the manufacturer to fix potentially dangerous issues (such as what n23 attempts to do). However, it is not acceptable in doing so to damage the vehicle further or render systems inoperable.

I started to get service 4 wd system light this started after I had taken vehicle in for recall about transfer case neutral problem. I had never had a problem before this had it looked at by certified mechanic. He checked all systems and they checked out ok he cleared error code. A day or so later it returned. He said I should return to dealer. They said it was a bad transfer case range sensor. A deeper look and I found that many people have had this same trouble after having flash update for recall. This part has a large back order ( I was told by dealer part over 500 piece ) and they could only order one every 14 days.

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(1) I pulled the Jeep grand Cherokee to a stop in front of a self-serve car wash bay where the previous user had left the car wash wand hanging in the middle of the bay. With my foot on the brake, I opened the driver door and put the vehicle in park; then proceeded to exit the vehicle to move the wand. (I did not turn the ignition off since I was only going about 10 feet to move the wander out of the way. ) while I was standing between the driver's seat and open door, the vehicle started rolling backwards. 2) the failure was the vehicle gear shift slipping from "park" to "reverse", or being in the "park" gear enough to stop the vehicle and allow me to get out, but not "locking" in the "park" gear, and thus slipping back to "reverse". After I was standing outside the vehicle, it started to roll backwards, too fast for me to get inside to apply the brake. The driver's door got caught on a nearby vacuum structure, causing the door to sprain. The back end of the Jeep rolled over a low cement wall which is around the perimeter of the car wash. The center of the vehicle got hung on the wall, causing the vehicle to stop and damage to the transfer case and underbody. (3) nothing has been done to correct the failure at this time. The vehicle will require a new driver's door and front side panel, and a new transfer case. Total damage to vehicle- approx. $5,000.

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I own a 1991 Jeep Cherokee sp/cl 4 wd. When I take it out of 4wd it won't disingage unless I put it into reverse. The manual does not mention this. I drove for 20 miles in 4 wd without knowing it until I started to smell something. I called an auto repair shop and they told me to put it in reverse. I did and it worked.

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Consumer states front rotors continue to warp after (2) replacements. When ever the truck hits a bump while traveling 50 mph or above will shake violently. Owner is concerned about controlling the truck when this happens. Also the upper and lower ball joint was loose which was causing the steering wheel to shake, the transfer case was loose, the gasket and thermostat was replaced due to a coolant leak, cruise control was inoperative, the air condition and heater only blows at defrost vents, the rear luggage rail came out.

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While vehicle was parked consumer noticed power steering hose had rubbed through. Every time wheel was turned it rubbed on power steering hose, next to exhaust manifold. Also had to replace transfer case. The power steering line is adjacent to universal joint on steering shaft, over time when steering wheel is turned, it will eventually wear through, this line is also near exhaust manifold which could cause a fire when steering fluid sprays onto a hot exhaust manifold, the replacement part has been redesigned to keep the line away from the steering shaft, consumer feels the dealer should be liable to replace the part since it is a design defect.

Warranty replacement of transfer case due to hairline fracture during manufacturing within first 7,000 miles on car. At 37,000 miles fuel sensor failed. At 69,000 window regulator failed. At 72,000 rear shock broke off car leaving bolts still in chassis. Very frustrated, chryster corp. Does not care!.

Constant grinding/garbaling sound (heard in interior of vehicle) coming from transfer case linkage area. Can be heard at all speeds and seems to vary in intensity when make any kind of turn.

Clunking/garbling sounds resonating from the transmission/transfer case shift boxes. It occurs when the transmission is in any drive position(od, 3, or 1-2). The dealer didn't believe it was a problem when I voiced my concerned upon intial delivery of the vehicle. However, the sounds have become increasingly louder over the past several months. My 1988 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 didn't make these sounds, even after 197k miles.

The consumer state's when driving the vehicle, the transfer case keep cracking around the out cast, which made's the fluid leak out of the transfer case and the consumer had the transfer case repair three time's and the dealer can't determine the problem.

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1998 Jeep Cherokee; when thansfer case is in part-time all wheel drive,the front wheels lock when in 10-15 degree turn,foward or reverse. This causes the vehicle to come to complete stop, until steering wheel is returned to normal position.

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I have had my vehicle for 3 years. During this period, the transfer case has been replaced 3 times. This is a major component of my car and it should not have had to be replaced this soon and this often.

Transfer case leaks.

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.