Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Table 1 shows 27 common power train related problems of the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission park/neutral start switch (127 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (41 problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Consumer states after placing vehicle in park, without warning vehicle jumped out of gear into reverse and rolled backwards. Dealer has been notified and stated because driver did not place the parking brake, the vehicle rolled back.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4wd 6 cylinder mileage: 64,600 - abs stopped working while driving (estimated cost to repair is $1800), 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4wd 6 cylinder mileage: 64,600 - complete failure of drive train (transmission), being repair at a cost of $2550. 55.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

Consumer noticed a chirping noise coming from the front wheels that disappeared when the brakes were applied. The dealer was unable to correct the problem the consumer was referring to. The consumer had a list of problems that needed to be corrected on the vehicle and they were: rotors and pads   Read details...


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