42 problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When I shift from park into reverse, there is a loud clunk sound coming from the transmission. The Jeep will buck. When I questioned service manager at huntington Jeep numerous times regarding this sound he claims that it occurs in over 50% of the Jeeps that they receive and does not know of any associated problems. They did not feel the vehicle needed an inspection since this was not a problem.
The vehicle jumped from park to reverse while the driver was pulling down his garage door, as a result the open door hit the garage frame and bent back to the fender, the pressure also snapped the siding off the garage.
The vehicle jumped from park to reverse while the driver was pulling down his garage door, as a result the open door hit the garage frame and bent back to the fender, the pressure also snapped the siding off the garage.
Engine check light comes on dashboard, and when she puts it in gear it makes a clunking noise.
Driver put vehicle in park with engine running. Within seconds of consumer exiting vehicle it jumped out of park into reverse and crashed into another vehicle. The dealer was contacted.
Transmission rebuilt at 9000 miles, replaced entire rear differnetial and axle due to improper replacement installation, the transmission is leaking after several repairs.
While the car was idling with the gear shift in in the park position and the driver's door open the car suddenly went in reverse and the door hit the consumer who was then knocked to the ground, her right leg went under the car abd was run over by the driver's side front wheel, the car continued in reverse and hit a parked forklift.