Jeep Cherokee owners have reported 45 problems related to transfer case (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Jeep Cherokee based on all problems reported for the Cherokee.
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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all problems of the 2001 Jeep Cherokee
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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.
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all problems of the 1999 Jeep Cherokee
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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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all problems of the 1998 Jeep Cherokee
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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.