Power Train Problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee owners have reported 4,158 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 41 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (1,724 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission park/neutral start switch (818 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Train problems
1724
Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problems
818
Automatic Transmission problems
393
Transfer Case problems
170
Differential Unit problems
169
Automatic Transmission Control Module problems
89
Driveshaft problems
70
Axle Assembly problems
58
Transmission Failure problems
53
Automatic Transmission Column Shift problems
43
Transmission Not Go Into Gear problems
43
Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problems
42
Transmission Gear Slipping problems
40
Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problems
39
Noises During Shifting problems
37
Automatic Transmission Floor Shift problems
36
Transmission Fluid Leaking problems
36
Transmission Stuck In Gear problems
35
Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problems
34
Transmission Noise problems
27
Axle Shaft problems
25
Power Train Driveline problems
22
Transmission Not Engage problems
18
Manual Transmission problems
18
Vehicle Shudder problems
17
Transmission Solenoid problems
17
Transmission Gear Indicator problems
14
Automatic Transmission Cooler problems
13
Constant Velocity Joint problems
11
Axle Shaft Seal problems
10
Clutch problems
8
Transmission Sensor problems
7
Manual Transmission Floor Shifter problems
7
Transmission Shudder problems
4
Driveline Center Support Bearing problems
2
Axle Hubs problems
2
Transmission Pump problems
2
Clutch Pedal/linkage problems
2
Manual Transmission Column Shift problems
1
Axle Banjo Housing problems
1
Universal Joint problems
1

Recently reported Power Train problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Power Train problem

Driving on highway, "service hybrid electric vehicle system" warning came on, vehicle lost all propulsion, needed to pull over on road and restart the engine. Almost got into accident with car behind me because of sudden power loss.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Wife parked Jeep in driveway, placed in park with key out of the ignition. Wife exited the vehicle, walked to the back door, got my 4 year old out of her car seat and placed her on the driveway next to the vehicle.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo.   the contact was driving the vehicle 15 mph. The vehicle was jerking and loss power. The check engine light illuminated so the contact pulled off the road and contacted the dealer. The contact stated that the failure persisted.   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and making a turn, the rear wheels suddenly locked. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and was able to continue driving.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

Service four wheel drive system comes up on my dash and then the traction light comes up on my dash and won�t go out. When making a left turn or right sometimes the vehicle pulls. Also when accelerating and decelerating the rear differential makes a humming noise.   Read details...




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