Seven problems related to automatic transmission column shift have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Transfer case plug fell out while driving at 65 mph. Loss of fluid caused rear axle to break. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that was not covered under a recall, and it was out of warranty. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter:.
When making a hard turn, either left or right with transmission / 4-wheel drive in neutral, wheels and ignition locked up. Consumer states this occurs when being towed behind a 36 foot motor home, first incident happened after making a hard right turn and was discovered after about 2 miles, second incident happened after traveling approximately 75 milesconsumer stopped and started again having made a hard right turn.
Rear end went out and vehicle was inoperable. Contacted dealer and wheel bearings were replaced. Rear end has been replaced twice already. Keyless remote failed. Fuel gauge failed. Buzzing noise when unlocking the doors. Transfer case leaking. Rear end makes noise, dealer rebuilt differential. Left front wheel makes noise.
Transfer case failed.
Transfer case malfunctioned. Vehicle became inoperable. Contacted dealer and dealer noted that transfer case was dry and needed to be replaced.
Vehicle in park position when started; left but pulled back to driveway; left vehicle idling; heard a sound like vehicle shifting, vehicle moving backwards. Driver's door tore off & vehicle went down driveway & hit gardner's trailer. Owner jumped in & put vehicle's brakes on; vehicle still in park position. Manufacturer's investigator came & could not duplicate problem.
Transfer case misaligned causing vibration and noise. Mjs (97v-194).