Axle Shaft Problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure of the rear axle seal/bearings - grease leaking onto the rear brakes (safety hazard) this is the 4th failure on this vehicle - 1) repaired under warranty 2) repaired at cost of $250. 71 @ 65,891 miles 3) repaired under 3 way split $200. 00 my part @ 78,203 miles 4)failed at 103,473 miles estimated cost of repair $202. 58 (not by dealer) told by mechanic at dealer that the falt is in the casting of housing and Jeep knows this and will continue to fail. Called Jeep ( daimlerchrysler) customer assistance and was held on phone for 20 min then was told Jeep could do nothing about this other than recommend a different dealer.

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Rear axle pinion gear and bearing failure due to retaining nut backing off. If left unfounded failure of drive train and rear axle lock up would occur. Initial thought by mechanic universal joint was bad. Further investigation found retaining nut backed out, ring and pinion gear and axle bearings chewed up as result of nut backing off.

Rear differential roaring sound again in 3000 miles after replacement of all rear bearings/seals and both axles by dealer. Recent roadtest/inspection by dealer confirms continued excessive wear of new bearings and axles. Dealer now recommends new differential housing or replace entire rear differential. See past odi id number: 10100860 power train:axle.

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Roaring sound in rear end started during drive to florida, dealer replaced both rear inboard and outboard axle bearings. 3000 miles later roaring sound is back and now deal needs to install new axles and same bearings.

Bearings where bad in the differential, mechanic said too much tension on the spring wearing bearings out. Dealer commented on having many occurrences of this same problem.

Steering wheel vibrates during highway speed braking, all rotors and pads replaced @ 9180 mi. 3 rotors resurfaced and one replaced again @16356 mi. - vehicle whistles at speed greater than 15 mph. Dealer replaced 'pitted bearings' in front differential @ 18235 mi. .

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Wheel bearings & differential bearings failed w/ less than 50k mi.

This is the second bearing failure for my vehicle. I also personally know of 3 other vehicle owners who are or have experienced the same bearing failure in their Jeeps.

Rear differential makes noise. Dealer advised that it was due to "road noise, " but it feels that tires are about to fall off. Consumer states this has been an ongoing problem.

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Carrier bearings in rear diff. Had peices missing when removed and were replaced with new at owners expense.

Rear end bearing noises, dealer says they have been having problems with them and they now just prefer to replace the whole rear end instead of trying to rebuild them. I asked them if they could just replace the bearings, and they replied that it would be cheaper and more effective to just throw a whole new rear-end in. Expensive and time consuming. I am going to have a private mechanic look at it in the next day or so.

While driving on the highway it sounded like a grinding noise in the rear. Took it to a local mechanic, and was told that rear axle bearings needed to be replaced.

Rear differential side bearings were replaced 18 months ago. Bearings are roaring and need replacement again. Could lockup rear wheels upon total failure and cause loss of control.

While traveling over 60mph vehicle shimmies and shakes. Rotors have been turned and replaced several times. The consumer considers the vehicle to be a lemon. The vehicle had been eight times to dealership and was out of service for repairs for 13 calendar days. The problems were window motor failure. Bad brake rotors occured five times. Noise in the rear of the vehicle due to bearings failure. The vehicle vibrates when brakes are applied.

Front and rear axle bearings failed causing grinding noise.

Rear axle bearing failed; front axle is now producing same vibration and noise similar to rear component; dip stick installation wrong; and engine hesitation and sluggish acceleration when cold.

The rear bearings went bad, resulting in the replacment of the rear axel and rear end. Manufacturer has not been contacted.

1. Front brake rotors had to be replaced 3 times due to warping; 2. Driver's side window failed to open properly, and neededed to be replaced twice, and 3. Rear drive axle bearing failed. Please provide further information.

Drivetrain/rear wheel bearings failed.

Transaxle bearings, and now abs issues including rotor problems.

Front brakes replaced 1 year ago then received recall, winshield washer motor failed,power windows failed. Poor braking and vibration in pedal scraping noise from back end - rear bearings, differential, brakes and rotors need replacement.

Consumer states the rear axle bearing was replaced, and now a front differential is needed.

Transmission would be dragging. Would be in right gear, but not pulling. This is a leased vehicle. Rear wheel bearings are failing on vehicle. Have taken vehicle to dealership 3 times for bearings.