Driveshaft problems of the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Six problems related to driveshaft have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Driveshaft problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2001

No incident just afraid that rear differential will blow up while im driving brougth to the attention to Jeep in beacon n. Y. But they replaced front drive shaft I again complained and was told thats just typical how Jeeps drive.

2 Driveshaft problem

Failure Date: 07/23/1999

Caught fire after replacing, contacted everyone, no one helping, I have a letter and a description in format written to dealership, they have provided a vehicle for me to drive, but it has been 7 weeks today and I still do not have a vehicle to drive, can not stop payment on Jeep because can not afford to ruin credit. I need some help. No one from frank shoop has called and I need some action taken. . . Thanks amy, the vehicle is listed in jeff and amy sandefur.

3 Driveshaft problem

Failure Date: 02/10/1999

No summarylisted on this vehicle.

4 Driveshaft problem

Failure Date: 03/06/1998

Driveshaft failed.

5 Driveshaft problem

Failure Date: 11/23/1997

The front driveshaft was cracked & the heat from the cracked driveshaft caused melting of oil shield. Could not find what caused problem. Has intermittent vibration. Parts on nat'ional back order.

6 Driveshaft problem

Drivetrain/rear wheel bearings failed.




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