Automatic Transmission Column Shift Problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee - part 1

The contact owns a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the gear shift box was bumped and the vehicle shifted out of gear. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was to be inspected, diagnosed and repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.

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The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo (n/a). The contact stated that the metal piece that covered the gear shift box broke. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the column shift assembly box needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no related recalls and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 26,039.

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The vehicle suddenly rolled backwards and hit a parked vehicle, consumer stated there was a recall regarding the issue, however it only included 1993-1998 models. Mr.

Rotors are shot and it seems I'm not the only one, 4 wheel drive will not disengage even after I shift it out of 4 wheel drive (large popping noise when it does disengage). Rear wiper works sometimes and othertimes it won't. Now I'm being told the transfer case is leaking and needs to be replaced (seal and shaft). At 53,000 miles these items seem ridculous. I've checked around on the internet and it seems like others have the same problems.

Key could not be taken out of ignition because of shifter not locking in the park position. Shifter would move form park to reverse and drive without depressing the button on the shifter. Usually, this has to be held in to shift in and out of gears. But now it will shift gears if it is even bumped.

Transfer case plug fell out while driving at 65 mph. Loss of fluid caused rear axle to break. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that was not covered under a recall, and it was out of warranty. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter:.

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Transfer case failed, bearings, chain, seals, and lubrication were replaced, eight months later seals failed causing transfer case to be replaced again, dealer stated mopar had no warranty so consumer would have to pay in full for repairs, consumer was told at time of first replacement that work would be guaranteed for twelve months. Consumer is requesting a refund for repair expenses.

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What a lemon! we are averaging $2000/year in repairs. Power windows that stop working, water pump breaks, brake rotors need replacing before brakes wear out, leaking differential, transmission, and now we're told by dealer service department we need a new transfer case. Whoever designed/built/sold this vehicle doesn't have much pride in their workmanship.

When shifting vehicle in reverse it makes a loud noise and vehicle jerks. Dealership replaced tranfer case twice, and rebuiltd the driveshaft. The vehicle would not start due to fuel pump failure. Driver side wiper blade was worn out. Rear differntial was worn, also the rotors were replaced, the fule injection was serviced cleaned the throttle body, power steering fluid was serviced,tires were rotated,pinion bearings, front axles seals replaced.

On three occasions vehicle has rolled from park position while parked. Also, noticed shifter could be moved without applying the brakes. Dealer notified and unwilling to help in this matter: feel free to provide any further details on this on this matter. .

Rear differential leaking due to failure of the transfer case.

1) differential ring & pinion gear failing. Causes significant pulsation/vibration, most severe at 50-70 mph. Has worsened over past month. Awaiting replacement (2) while accelerating, transmission shifts back and forth btwn 1st and 2nd 2-3 times times before finally settling into 2nd. (3) 4wd transfer case very hard to get into full time 4wd. Also, very hard to get out of any 4wd mode (back to 2wd). Indicator shows 2wd mode when truck still in 4-wd, requires violent reversing to get out of 4wd. (4) left rear door interior vinyl panel has come apart twice, repaired both times.

Rear suspension squeaks on drop-off/body roll movements; transmission gear linkage scrubs into park.

When making a hard turn, either left or right with transmission / 4-wheel drive in neutral, wheels and ignition locked up. Consumer states this occurs when being towed behind a 36 foot motor home, first incident happened after making a hard right turn and was discovered after about 2 miles, second incident happened after traveling approximately 75 milesconsumer stopped and started again having made a hard right turn.

Rear end went out and vehicle was inoperable. Contacted dealer and wheel bearings were replaced. Rear end has been replaced twice already. Keyless remote failed. Fuel gauge failed. Buzzing noise when unlocking the doors. Transfer case leaking. Rear end makes noise, dealer rebuilt differential. Left front wheel makes noise.

When shifting transmission from park to reverse, the transfer case slips out from 4-low to neutral.

Have experienced numerous quality problems including the 4 wheel drive grinding and jumping, window function problems, rear washerhose leak into rear compartment, rough transmission into reverse from park, oil gauge failure and engine clicking noise during acceleration. Dealer on many occasions says they are normal for the truck to experience and not to worry. I don't believe them.

Intermittently when shifting from park to reverse vehicle will surge forward. Dealer has replaced transfer case. Chain inside transfer case and modulating valve. However, problem still exists.

When new . . . Front shudder-transfer case seal leaks. . . Repair 4 times-transfer case whine and grind. . . Dealer checked and reported no trouble found several times. . . Finally failed after warranty at my cost of $1700 to repair-rear end repaired 4 times and problem turned out to be friction modifiers in quadra drive system-front rotors turned twice at my expense.

Vehicle has excessive and violant vibrations at 65-70 mph, loud roaring noise. Two Chrysler 5 star dealership has serviced vehicle on numerous occasions including a factory zone rep analysis. Currently the vehicle has been serviced with a new gear shift differential, transfer case and drive shaft, 4 new tires and shocks with no improvements resulting in $3000 in service cost. No resolution. . . . Vehicle is extremely dangerous with extreme violant shaking. Chrysler is contending that the vehicle has high mileage and is not under manufacture warranty and is not liable. I have researched other similar conditions with the same consumer complaints. Many were accident related.

Seat warmer, when on, gets extremely hot, approximately 214 degrees. Dealer contacted, and cannot remedy the problem. Problem occurred three times. Also, steering gear box locked up and was replaced/transfer case was making noise and was replaced. Provide further information.

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The bulk of the problems the car has were recognized before 583 miles. The engine stalls when driving in stop and go traffic. The problem seems to be magnified if the car goes from high speeds to an idle . The car begins to idle below 500rpm and then dies. After being in to reprogram several times, now the vehicle is hard to start, it takes from 5-10 seconds to start. The car has transfer case problems that make the car shudder at low speeds when turning. Trying to fix that issue created a leak from the transfer case. The car also has a hollow grinding noise or resonance at 1200rpm in 1st gear while under a load. The car has been serviced six times. These issues still remain.

Transmission makes a whining noise when vehicle is put into reverse when the vehicle is first started, rear end replaced, front end replaced, transfer case replaced, transmission taken completely apart and no repair. Service department does not know how to repair.

Torque convertor & transfer case failed.

Transfer case assembly. Mjs.

Transfer case failed.

Transfer case malfunctioned. Vehicle became inoperable. Contacted dealer and dealer noted that transfer case was dry and needed to be replaced.

Vehicle in park position when started; left but pulled back to driveway; left vehicle idling; heard a sound like vehicle shifting, vehicle moving backwards. Driver's door tore off & vehicle went down driveway & hit gardner's trailer. Owner jumped in & put vehicle's brakes on; vehicle still in park position. Manufacturer's investigator came & could not duplicate problem.

Both front brake rotors warped. In addition, transmission failed 3 times; engine head cylinder had eight misfires; power seats fold down into back seat; defective transfer case and air conditioning switch failed.

Vehicle when put in 4-wheel drive, it is hard to get into gear, problem is intermittent, vehicle makes a big thump noise and jerks, sometimes gets stuck, dealer contacted ,and cannot duplicate the problem, adjustments were made and problem still exists. Provide further information.

Replaced transfer case (4-wheel drive0 due to transmission fluid leak.

Four wheel drive. Shifting into low gear linkage does not lock in position.

Upon turning ignition to start the position. Gear automatically shifted into reverse. Also, oil in transfer case was burned very badly. Please provide any further information.

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Dealer sold vehicle with leaking rear seals, defective differential. Noticed bumping and whining noise less than 8 hours after purchase. Sun roof leaked causing the headliner to detach from roof of vehicle. Repaired once-said drain tubes were routed properly. Second time replaced roof-said seals did not match. Rear differential replaced. But did not address leakage around transfer case, seals etc in Dec 98. Now it's in the shop again! gas gauge fluctuates to empty when idling. Transmission slips. Driver seat automatiically reclines and heater does not work consistently.

Our 99 Jeep Grand Cherokee is 4 months old and is nothing but trouble; the transfer case was replaced, the car makes a grinding noise at highway speeds and the dealer thought the replacement of the transfer case would solve the problem. It didn't however. Furthermore the gear oil had to be replaced because the car would buck and even stall sometimes when I would make tight turn. Furthermore the transmission is sometimes clunking. Our power window needs a new motor. The car keeps on pulling to the right and that still hasn't been fixed. We have been very disappointed and wish the lemon law would be a little bit more protective of consumers than car dealers and manufacturers.