Manual Transmission problems of the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Four problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2000

While trying to get out of a parking space ,put vehicle in drive, but vehicle stayed in reverse. Consumer could not get vehicle to go in drive. Also, had to turn vehicle off, and restart it to get into drive. Contacted dealer.

2 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 07/21/1997

Drove vehicle on a few errands, next day went to drive the vehicle and found there was no reverse, replace transmission.

3 Manual Transmission problem

The transmission does not shift properly in first and second gear,the vehicle has also developed a leak in the front end possibly related to the failure. Nlm.

4 Manual Transmission problem

Consumer states of having problems with the transmission. Dealer was contacted. Mr.




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