Table 1 shows 27 common power train related problems of the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission park/neutral start switch (286 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (44 problems).
Nhtsa recall 02 v 053 00/recall b02 concerning inadvertent vehicle movement: vehicle inadvertently jumped out of gear while parked and idling with two children in vehicle. Vehicle continued through two fences, and hit a parked car and a house. Manufacturer notified. Read details...
After safely placing the gear lever into the park position and leaving the vehicle with the engine running, the car suddenly went backwards, knocking me down, hitting another car and crashing into a house. Updated 10/24/07. Read details...
: the contact stated while driving 60mph, smoke emerged from the front end. The vehicle was driven to the nearest dealer for inspection. They determined the front differential unit had begun to smoke due to extreme heat buildup in the differential; although, no flames were visible. Read details...