262 problems related to automatic transmission park/neutral start switch have been reported for the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer stepped out of vehicle while it was parked and still running, without any indication the vehicle went into reverse, knocking consumer down and bent the drivers side door and left side frame.
Vehicle was in park while engine was still running. Within minutes vehicle started to roll backwards. Vehicle came to a stop when it hit house.
Brakes squeaking and vehicle popping out of gear a lot. 59-v830-680.
Brakes squeaking and vehicle popping out of gear a lot. 59-v830-680.
A parking garage attendant pulled my car out for me and stepped out of the car, and walked several feet away. I was standing behind the car attempting to put my bike on the bike rack when it suddenly started backing up on top of me. I tried to hold the car.
Engine was running while in park, (driver was outside of the car) car slipped into reverse and drove itself across a field and hit a fence.
Parked vehicle had rolled into lake, it was completely submerged and had to be towed out. 13-7399-223.
Parked vehicle had rolled into lake, it was completely submerged and had to be towed out. 13-7399-223.
Consumer stopped at a gas station, got out and left the vehicle running. Consumer was told the vehicle was moving backwards, and by the time the consumer got in, vehicle had already hit another vehicle. Both vehicles were damaged. A week before, consumer took the vehicle to dealer because of hearing a grinding sound when in reverse. Dealer at that time replaced the valve system. The shifter cable was loose right after the valve work had been completed.
Vehicle was running and in park, it popped out of gear into reverse and rolled backwards, claim 06-5415-479.
Gear jumped. 13-7396-955.
Gear jumped. 13-7396-955.
Vehicle jumped from park into reverse, causing damage to vehicle. Consumer sustained arm/ legs/ ribs, and shoulder injuries. Dealer was not contacted. Consumer no longer owns vehicle. Please provide further details.
The gear jumped from park to reverse and car rolled down driveway into tree. 11-3665-771.
The gear jumped from park to reverse and car rolled down driveway into tree. 11-3665-771.
Vehicle was parked in driveway in park with engine running, and emergency brake not applied, and vehicle suddenly surged forward, consumer's foot on brake, vehicle was stopped by garage door.
Consumer stopped at mailbox and put vehicle in park, exited vehicle and it jumped out of park and rolled into another vehicle, claim 35-w691-557.
Consumer backed into parking space, placed vehicle in park and go out of vehicle. Vehicle then rolled on its own into a tree. Driver's side door was opened ,and entire driver's side was damaged.
Pe 01 021/rolled away in park: while pulling out of a parking lot, gear shift inadvertently jumped out of gear into reverse and caused vehicle to run into a wall. Dealer manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Pulled head first into parking space and walked 15 yards away. Then, went into reverse, and rammed into side of a brick building, wiping out glass door. Rear bummper/tailgate and frame were damaged. Consumer will contact manufacturer.
My mail box is on a hill and twice now it has jumped from p to r. The first time I was still in the vehicle. . No problem. The second time it almost ran over me as it came down the hill. . . . I jumped in to stop it and it almost rolled down the hill and threw me out the drivers side. . . I hung on and it bounced off one side of road and into ditch on opposite side where door caught and it bent the door backwards but it slowed momentum and did a 180 and headed down the hill forwards. I was bruised up but ok. . . Neck still hurts some. Seeing chiropractor. . . Turned in to farm bureau. . . Had to have new door and side panels.
I noticed that I was having trouble with the shifting mechanism. More recently I have had several incidents of having to manipulate the shifter to start the car. On 7-26-2001 I was standing behind the vehicle(it was running and in park) when all of a sudden the vehicle jumped into reverse without anyone being in the vehicle. My daughter is 9 months and I would hate to have this problem when I am taking her out of or placing her into her car seat. I contacted the manufacturer on 7/27/2001 but still have no response. Is there something else I should do? I am taking the Jeep to be looked at 8/4/2001 should I have them look for anything specific. I can be reached at (228)860-5584 or via e-mail at aliceh@cableone. Net.
Vehicle was parked in driveway, engine shut off, and emergency brake was not applied. Vehicle in front backed up and lightly bumped into consumer's vehicle, causing it to roll backward into a creek. Damage to vehicle was $ 8000. 00.
Pe01-021, vehicle was idling in park when it shifted out of park into reverse on its own with 4 month child in vehicle, and it rolled backwards, hitting a stone wall.
Transmission jumped into reverse from park when brakes were applied. Vehicle traveled approximately 20 feet before consumer was able to stop vehicle. Dealership has not examined vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Vehicle was parked with engine running, emergency brake not applied, and vehicle suddenly went backward. Driver side door was open. Consumer was able to jump in, and shut off engine. No accident, no injuries.
Owner put vehicle in park, left it running in her driveway, when she heard it moving and it was rolling down the driveway. 13-7348-771.
Owner put vehicle in park, left it running in her driveway, when she heard it moving and it was rolling down the driveway. 13-7348-771.
Vehicle was parked with engine running, emergency brake not applied, vehicle suddenly went backward. Consumer was able to stop vehicle. No injuries.
Vehicle was parked in driveway with engine running, emergency brake not engaged, and vehicle suddenly went backward, across road into wooded area. Stopped when it hit a tree. Damage unknown at this time. No injuries. Vehicle sustained $1810. 72 in damages.
I stopped to pick my mail up from the stnd of mail boxes at my condo. I put the Jeep in park, left the door open and walked around the front, got out my key, got my mail out, posted a letter and was going back to the Jeep, when it took off. I seen the open drivers door hook on the posted speed sign, veer off and head accross the driveway to a stand of tall fir trees. It hit one of the trees and bounced off. I reached the vehicle at that point and jumped in and turned off the engine. I know I had the vehicle in park, because of the lenght of time this all took before it moved. I did not report to the police, it was on private property, and I has the sign replaced. The tree was not damaged. My Jeep had the door busted up and the back bumper and tailgate were also damaged. I reported to my insurance company. They have the same report. It was scary and it could have been a lot worse.
Rolled back while vehicle was put in park. 46-0437-805.
Rolled back while vehicle was put in park. 46-0437-805.
Vehicle when in park will put itself into reverse and accelerate .
Vehicle jumped from park to reverse while engine was running. Damages were estimated at three thousand dollars. Consumer was not parked on an incline. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.