Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problems of the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Three problems related to automatic transmission torque converter have been reported for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2002

Exhaust manifold gasket over heated and burned up in turn had caused over heating in the torque converter. This led to transmission failure. Keyless entry lock had malfunction also.

2 Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2000

On upshift and downshift the vehicle makes a whinning/grinding noise, the dealer replaced the transmission, torque converter also replaced. Nlm.

3 Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

Vehicle is having many problems with abs and brakes, on one occasion, front brakes locked up, causing skidding and shaking throughout steering wheel, TSB 879 has been complete, rotors have been found warped several times and have been replaced, brake pads have been replaced, pulsation and vibration are felt due to faulty brakes, however dealer can not remedy problem. Torque converter was replaced, consumer states that a noise is in the transmission after driving a while. Engine surges while driving at 55 mph and above.




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