Power Train Related Problems of the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Table 1 shows 25 common power train related problems of the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission park/neutral start switch (160 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (36 problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

I had my car in park when the car proceeded to go back by itself with my child in it. I ran after the car and the car dragged and scraped me and smashed my right leg. It stop when it hit my neighboors fence. If it weren't for the fence it would have ran me over.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

Random stalling, sudden transmission slams and drop downs   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

While traveling 60mph heard a noise. Noticed smoke in rear mirror. Tried getting off freeway beside ramp. Parked vehicle. Vehicle caught on fire. Towed to dealer. Informed rear differential had gotten hot which caused fire. Had been to dealership several times complaining about differential.   Read details...


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