36 problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Random stalling, sudden transmission slams and drop downs.
Wiil not not move in reverse. Moves forward in nreutral. Lunges foward when put into park.
The vehicle slipped out of park and into reverse while running. I had both feet on the groound and was moving to the rear door when it began to move. I coukd not shut the car off as I had my six week old in the car with me and the temperatures were in the 1990's.
Ralphs Jeep claims Chrysler has not yet manufactered the secondary detent system to fix the recall. After contacting daimler Chrysler they claim they have no recall listed for this problem. This recall is listed on your website NHTSA campaign id # 02v053000. On 3/19/02 the transmission on this vehicle had to be replaced by cottman transmission (508-995-3858),medal shavings were found in the transmission pan which is according to my mechanic, caused by shifter lever problems.
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Automatic transmission shifted from park to reverse by itself while launching boat. I had to dive out of way to avoid being run over, sustaining bruises etc. Jeep 60 % submerged in lake.
Consumer has to idle vehicle for at least 30 minutes before driving in order to get the transmission fluid to flow through the gears. If not, vehicle shifts gears excessively rough and "drops" from 1st into 2nd gear. Ph.
Consumer stated she was able to cut the vehicle off, and remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle was still in gear, as a result, the vehicle rolled back. Depressing the brakes did not stop vehicle since vehicle was turned off. Mr.
Jeep has had problems in 2 other occasions but dealer said fuel system carbind up,the Jeep did not want to shift through gears,they said they cleaned throttle body sent me home seemed o. K. ,now they have found metal in the pan at bottom of transmission. They want 1700 dollars to fix ,rebuild it. Thats how much they charged me for the extened warrenty. My wife drives the Jeep and takes the highway to work . They four wheel function also failed functioning first time tryed to use . Other drivers were blowing thier horns.
Vehicle would not start. Towed to dealer, replaced failed fuel pump. On 15 June, 2001 vehicle again did not start. Dealer replaced failed fuel pump. Second fuel pump lasted 25 miles before it too failed. Dealer stated it was a known problem with Chrysler. At times vehicle will not move when put in gear.
The transmission was rebuilt in Jan. 2001. On may 4th, 2001 I took vechile to amocco transmission to get a diagnostic of the transmission. Was told there was a problem, since my vechicle was still under warranty, was told to take back to dealer. Jerry's linclon-Jeep dealer had my vechilce for two weeks and said nothing was wrong with the transmission, I gave them amocco's diagnotic report. On 5/20/01 I was driving on rt 81 south -va, when I put my Jeep in to 4 wheel drive, it started to burn, called 911 and told to get out of vechicle. The Jeep then proceeded to catch on fire. The woddstock,va fir department put out fire. It was towed to the woodstock garage(Jeep dealer). It is estimated to have about $7500 worth of damage. I was told by my insurance company it might be totaled. .
Consumer states as she was driving out of her dirveway, she stopped put the vehicle into park and got out of the vehicle to retrieve an object from the ground, when consumer left the vehicle she noticed that the vehicle started to roll back, instantly consumer attempted to jump back into the vehicle and secure it, in which she was unsuccessful and the vehicle proceeded to roll backwards, crashing into a neighbors house causing extensive damage to the house,garage and parked vehicles, consumer was also injured while attempting to stop the vehicle.
Transmission had to be rebuilt due to internal failure. Vehicle would not shift causing hazard while driving. Technician indicated that transmission was automobilt unit and not suitable for use in SUV for towing as indicated by the manufacturer in the operating instructions. Not covered under warranty.
Vehicle was parked and running and without prior warning vehicle jumped into reverse gear. Proceeded to go down hill and hit another vehicle/ tree, and stopped on impact. Dealership was aware of problem.
Transmission replaced at approx 85000 miles Jan 2001.
Vehicle was in "park" w/engine running. Engine engaged itself in "reverse" on flat drive, went 122' smashed into a tree, continued 22' rear end of vehicle lodged itself on wooden deck of building with trail hitch, then went forward 100' feet knocking down two 5-6" diameter trees before coming to a stop. Vehicle had to be taken out of "park" to remove off of trees.
Transmission experienced surge on several occasions. However, there was a service bulletin for the 94 & 95 vehicles indicating a spring body was faulty for some automatic transmission. Transmission may have failed due to the same failure as the 94 & 95 service bulletin.
I put the vehicle in park, stepped out of the car, turned around and glanced at the car, and saw that it was rolling backwards down the street. I ran to jump into the car, landed chest first on the driver seat, with my legs dangling out the door. I saw that the vehicle was in reverse, rather than park, as I had left it. I threw the car into park. It kept rolling, picking up speed and forcing my body to begin slipping out the door. I reached for the foot brake, couldn't reach it, and fell out the door. The vehicle's wheels rolled 12 inches from my head. I jumped up and watched the vehicle crash into a neighbor's garage and stop. I don't know the dollar cost damage to the garage.
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This vehicle has cost us over $3,000 in the first 1 year and half we have owned it. I have never owned a vehicle with this little of mileage and had everything go up. We feel this auto is a total lemon and people should be made aware of the problems of this particular vehicle. We have never towed anything nor had it on anything other surface other than a paved road. I'm not sure what if anything you can do for us, but letting the NHTSA know about this vehicle is some reassurance. What really upsets me is that we bought this vehicle from a supposed reputable dealer. Thank you for your time. I'd appreciate any information you can provide me on this particular vehicle as far as any other owner complaints etc. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. No safety defect listed within summary.
Automobile would not shift(or had trouble shifting) into 3rd gear when outside temperature was below 32 degrees.
The transmission problem may have existed when we purchased car. But being that it was new to us, we did not know the difference between a good or bad transmission. I did at first say something to the dealership about the transmission, but they said it was fine that this is how it normally is. But the same issue that I have felt since day number one of our purchase is exactly what is wrong with it today. I have also found out from several different transmission specialists that chrylser Jeeps have an inherent problem with their transmissions. They all fail for the same exact reasons. It is apparently an inherent defect in the transmission.
The overdrive dropped out at 75 mph twice in a 30 minute period, causing rmps to jump from 2100 to 3200.
Engine check light comes on/off. Also replaced tire due to defective sidewall and transmission bushing.
Transmission 0-ring seal failed.
Consumer concerned about an annoying whinning noise which can be heard from the outside of the vehicle while driving. Nlm.
While driving, when turning steering wheel left or right and pressing gas vehicle bucks, then won't move in regular 4 wheel or reverse drive.
3th transmission in 2 years--40,000 miles!!!!.
While parked with keys out of ignition, vehicle jumped out park into reverse, causing vehicle to hit a pedestrian. Please provide details.
The consumer placed the vehicle in park and exited the vehicle to close a gate and when she turnes around the vehicle was in reverse coming towards her almost pinning her against the gate, the vehicle crashes through the gate damaging the entire driver's side of the vehicle.
The transmission became warm, consumer states" some fluid dripped onto exhaust and resulted in a fire. Took to a mechanic and they stated that the exhaust tube should be re-routed. Please provide any further information. Ts.
Vehicle is leaking under transmission.
Upon seeing the NHTSA is reviewing the Grand Cherokee for transmission problems I believe my Jeep is exibiting similar problems. The drive stick has always been moveable from the drive or reverse postion into neutral without depressing the button. I have also exprerianced the car slipping gears while idling.
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When vehicle is cold, it does not shift from second to third gear properly,causing loss of power.