1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Differential Unit Problems
- 56
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 56 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear differential · 13 records
- noise rear · 7 records
- noise coming · 5 records
- differential replaced · 5 records
- grinding noise · 5 records
- drive pinion · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Differential Unit · Driveshaft · Foundation Components
The seal-axle drive shaft, gear kit center differential, gear kit ring and pinion, bearing-drive pinion, shim-drive pinion bearing, seal-drive pinion, and shim-differential bearing were all replaced.*jb
ODI 562982
Delivery · Differential Unit
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ODI 756454
Air Conditioner · Differential Unit · Fuel Pump · Ignition
Differential side pinion bearings replaced. *slc
ODI 554408
Air Conditioner · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission · Differential Unit · Interior/Under Dash · Rack And Pinion
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 727930
Differential Unit
I belive the design/parts/assembly of this entire drivetrain are deffective, resulting in abnormal wear and inevitable premature failure. This, and any other, 1999 jeep grand cherokee exhibit a driveline noise or whine at almost any speed. I do not know exactly what it is, but something_x0012_s wrong. The internet is loaded with newsgroup posts from owners that experienced this fault. After many trips to the shop,…
ODI 762725
Automatic Transmission · Differential Unit · Driveshaft
At 45+ mph a groan noise that is there when pushing accelorator - dealer replace differntial gear twice still have noise; noise at 72 dealer replaced rear drive shaft,ball joint, and other drive line compents - this reduced noise but it is still there; after doing all this now have noise in rear at 20mph (grinding in differential?) also a noise in front that is hard to describe
ODI 715786
Differential Unit
Differential has gone out 3 times, last time past the warranty, need help with this expense lemon.*ak
ODI 758288
Differential Unit
While driving at any speed the consumer could here a loud rubbing noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The dealer examined the vehicle and found that the rear differential was defective. Since september of 1999 the differential has been replaced four times.
ODI 10087262
Automatic Transmission · Differential Unit · Linkages
Due to a defective rear differential in the transmission which been replaced once, while driving vehicle lunged forward, which may have caused a crash. Also, in reverse position there is a loud noise. Problem still exists. *ak
ODI 866960
Air Conditioner · Differential Unit · Disc
In shop 5 times since purchase and problems still not fixed
ODI 711402
Air Conditioner · Differential Unit · Gasoline · Rotor · Vehicle Speed Control
Repeated problems with ac/heat being erratic, will take vehicle in for 4th time. Vehicle shuddered, fixed by changing fluid. Weather seal fell off. Brake shudder fixed by replacement of rotors, etc. Engine stalled fixed, but the rev up and lurch at stop is not yet. Setting another appointment with service. *ak
ODI 714733
Differential Unit · Front · Linkages
Several dealerships have not been able to resolve problem. Front tires are grinding away the interior wall of the wheel wells. Tire is now grinding on steel chasis and beginning to erode itself. Chrysler has no solution after 6-8 visits for repair in 4 months. Mechanics recommend the car not be driven until a solution can be found due to safety reasons...in the meantime i have purchased a new vehicle i can not drive…
ODI 714396
Automatic Transmission · Conventional · Differential Unit · Glass, Side/Rear · Rotor · Windshield Wiper/Washer
Since buying the veh, loud differential whine at 45+ mph; front rotors needed to be replaced (warped) at 7500 miles; rear flipper glass leaks; loud grinding noise when pulling away from curb (transfer case fluid replaced after lurching when making tight
ODI 711054
Differential Unit · Driveshaft · Suspension
While making a sharp turn vehicle would shake / vibrate, causing loss of control. Also, driveshaft yoke assembly failed. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matters, the power train differential unit makes whine noise between 54-65 mph. *yc
ODI 844136
Differential Unit · Driveshaft · Tank Assembly · Windshield
Rear-back window leaked,reseal failed,had to remove window and reseal, took 4 days. Front differential failed causing front tires to hop during tight turns,diff replaced took 3 days. When stopped at a stop light truck lurches forward almost as if hit from behind, this happens 1 sometimes 2 times at one stoplight, engine revs also increase when this happens, dealer cannot fix. Gas tank is very hard to fill the pump…
ODI 713445
Automatic Transmission · Differential Unit · Disc
The automatic transmission failed and had to be replaced after about 6000 miles. There is a lot of noise from the rear, sounds like it is coming from the differential or axle. It is loud enough to be heard over the radio. The front rotors appear to be warped. When braking at highway speeds, the steering wheel shudders. It does not feel safe. *ak
ODI 707779
Differential Unit
A humming noise is coming from wheel. Rear differential is causing heat to build up, and vibration noise.*ak
ODI 8004919
Differential Unit
Excessive gear whine/noise from differentials. Front rebuilt twice, rear rebuilt once. Dealer ordered new front transaxial unit assembly
ODI 710015
Differential Unit · Rotor
Front brake rotors keep having warping problem; were replaced at about 5000 mi., turned at about 18500 mi., and are again, at 22725 mi. Out of round again. Terrible noise coming from rear; differential rebuilt with new bushings and noise is beginning to. *ak
ODI 720619
Differential Unit
Vehicle bucks and jumps during low speed turns in forward and reverse. May be related to transfer case: dealer indicated wrong fluids installed at factory. We are concerned about future general failure or possible lockup and crash at highway speeds.
ODI 701542
Differential Unit
The differential makes humming noise at speeds between 45 to 55 mph. Yh
ODI 782050
Differential Unit
Noise in the drive train was the result of a failed differential bearing. *ph the consumer was told that contamination was likely the cause of the failure. *jb
ODI 10066871
Differential Unit
While driving the rear end of the vehicle feels like its dragging on the ground. Took to mechanic, and mechanic replaced the differentral. Please describe further.
ODI 10034589
Differential Unit
While bringing vehicle to dealer to be serviced technician refused to repair vehicle due to rear differential unit being overhalled. Please provide further information.*ak
ODI 897048
Differential Unit
I have taken my jeep cherokee numerous times to have an engine knock...a whining noise and a banging noise checked out. Everyone except the service people can hear these noises. I was told by a mechanic that used to work for chrysler that they know there is a problem with the engine and the transmission and that they are not acknowledging it. I watched the today show on august 4th and heard about the problems that…
ODI 749811