Axle Assembly Problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee - part 2

My issue is with Jeep and how they have an issue with gear noise and they are replacing the gears and bearings etc. And the problem still exists. I have been on the internet several times in the last month , and I cannot believe how many people are having the same problems. The list is getting bigger, but the same problems seem to be consistant! I also am having the clunk in my transmission shifting form park to drive or reverse. However the dealer has told me that this is normal . Also the gear noise is at an acceptable level as far as they are concerned. They said I can bring my Jeep back in if I want and they can replace the gears for the third time ,however the noise is in aprox. 85% of the vehicles that are out their. I am going to file for arbitration,however I have been told that my chances are not good due to the severity of my problem. I , as well as many unhappy customers are pleading with you to do somthing about the Jeep CO. And either make them fix the problem , make them recall these thousands of vehicles out on the market or I would like my money back so I can take my business some where else.

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Sunroof rusted out- replaced by dealer, automatic door locks failed and vinyl paneling peeled- both thing replaced by dealer. Check engine light came on for no reason- sensor replaced twice by dealer.

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When starting the vehicle and shifting from park to drive the transmission did not feel like it engaged. After not engaging the vehicle was put in park and shifted into drive again. The transmission still did not feel like it engaged. Not being sure I started to apply the gas with no forward movement. Suddenly when the rpm's reached about 1500-2000 rpm's the vehicle engaged into drive causing my vehicle to hit the parked car in front of it. Only minor damage was done since the vehicle to the front was far enough away and I was able to stop just soon enough to only tap the forward vehicle. Since the vehicle was new there have been loud banging noises coming from the rear while stopping,after stopping and releasing the brake or without the air conditioning, while stopped and the rpm's fall below 500 rpm's. The bang sounds as if there is tension being released somewhere causing the vehicle to "lurch forward". Shifting the gear selector (from park to drive and park to reverse etc) is also creating a loud bang and very rough shift,while causing the car to again seem like it wants to "take off". To date the dealer either says he can not duplicate or what he does hear is normal.

Daimler Chrysler has been aware of these problems, been on TSB software , but no recall but I have been continued to be mislead and now, I will proceed with either the lemon law or arbitration at this point. For a vehicle that cost $33,000 you would not of expected these types of problems, and when they occur Chrysler should own up to its responsibilities and fix the issues, customers have been misleard in thinking there getting a reliable and dependable vehicle and with this last problem I have encounter , there needs to be some justice and compensation for what I have to pay out , but yet I continue to pay my monthly payments . No safety defect mentione din summary.

When turning the wheel left or right there is a grinding noise toward the front underbody. Taken to dealership 3 to 4 times for this problem. The last time, the dealership replaced the drivetrain, front axle and brakes. Consumer still experiencing a minor problem.

Left rear axle failed causing vehicle roll over.

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Multiple rear axle problems, each diagnosed by owner prior to failure. (the dealer didn't want to admit there was a problem) this vehicle has averaged one new rear axle every year, including this year which I am waiting on parts. The engine's faulty mass airflow sensor quit operation while driving down the rocky mountains on some switchback roads. The engine abrubtly quit running, causing the vehicle to loose steering and braking control. Only quick thinking by using the parking brake saved the four people in the vehicle from eminent death. The engine reluctantly restarted after a few seconds and we continued down the mountains. However, a few minutes later the engine died without warning for a second time and we were forced to hold the Jeep on the mountainside with the parking brake engaged. I can't believe no one has died from this vehicle! this situation has occured on two separate trips, approximately one year apart, after reprogramming the engine management computer, and replacing the mass airflow sensor and remapping the engine management computer for a second time. For the first two years I owned this vehicle, it was in the shop over 36 times for warranty related repairs. What a piece of junk!( dot number: tire size: p225/65r16 ).

Drivetrain vibrates.

Rear drive axle makes loud clunking noise.

Axle assembly problem.

Replaced right front sway bar link,/ axel assembly2-6-2001/ pinion seal 10-25-00.

The vehicle has roaring noise coming from rear axle, the dealer said it is normal due to the heavier frame. Yh.

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There is a growling noise from the rear axle that was said to only get worse and will cost between $500- 1200 to fix from an auto shop.

Axle malfunctioned; barrons went bad, and had to replace both. Also, brakes were replaced three times. Please provide any further information.

Consumer rear axle and transfer case failed at the same time. Nlm.

Vehicle has been experiencing problems with the bearings in the rear axle differential, consumer believes that a mechanical failure of this nature, occurring so early in the vehicles life is one that originated from a defect in design, assembly and or materials.

Vehicle experienced a growling noise in rear axle. There is TSB 602321 for this problem.

I was advised by several dealers that this year (1997) vehicle has had many failures and if not corrected could cause the rear axle to lock-up and possibly cause an accident.

Driving at approximately 60 mph the axle will begin to vibrate,started to rattle,make noise,dealer replaced barring in front axle, defect is still occurring.

Rear axle assembly failed. Mjs.

How can a rear end go out in less than 3 years, something is not right?!?.

Left rear axle bent causing pulsation in rear rotors and tire wear.