1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Automatic Transmission Problems
- 128
- 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 128 stored complaint records:
- 14 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- transfer case · 15 records
- wheel drive · 10 records
- park reverse · 9 records
- automatic transmission · 9 records
- brake rotors · 7 records
- summary listed · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System · Driveline · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Parking Brake · Seat Belts · Seats · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure · Visibility
My 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited w/42,000 miles. Yes . Not a typo . 42,000, orignal owner & "scared to death" to drive this suv. I have alot of the already problems, that have been reported. Had to pay many, w/my own cash. This suv schould have came in 1 color "lemon yellow". It is an accident watng to happen. The recent problem is now i have no a/c-heat or defroster. Ths is due, to failure of the automatic temp…
ODI 10283677
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that she replaced her transmission module in march of 2008. The part was replaced again in december of 2008. The vehicle was recently driven and the contact stated that the module has begun to fail for the third time. The contact feels that this is a manufacturer defect and would like an investigation. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10270119
Automatic Transmission · Equipment
The solenoid continues to go out, threatening damage to the transmission. It has went out twice within a year of replacement. *tr
ODI 10245286
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 60 mph, the engine stalled. The contact had to quickly pull the vehicle off the road to avoid a crash. While his daughter was traveling up an on-ramp, the vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. By the time the contact arrived to assist, the vehicle was able to be restarted. The failure also occurred while driving 40 mph. The contact replaced the…
ODI 10227600
Automatic Transmission
Truck one day went to sh*t from 2nd into 3rd or the overdrive and made a huge clunk and jerked the truck severely.. Now after you have the truck warmed up and are going to hit 3rd gear truck will do the same and the shift down again right away causing vehicle to clunk and jerk hard continuously.. I must drive with the overdrive turned off and there for resulting in higher rpm at a high speed. *nm
ODI 10180710
Automatic Transmission
I will start by saying that in the past few months i have experienced a very scary situation while operating my jeep. The problem that i've experiencing is while the vehicle is in reverse it will not stop. On a few occasions while backing into a parking space the jeep will continue to roll backwards without stopping, this is while i have both feet on the brake to stop it. It has most recently happened two days ago…
ODI 10086282
Automatic Transmission
While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. After trying to restart the vehicle for over 20 minutes it was able to start. Vehicle was taken tot he dealer for inspection, but the cause of the problem had not been determined. *ak
ODI 10079448
Automatic Transmission · Differential Unit · Latch
1999 jeep grand cherokee loredo exhibits the following problems: 1) lurch when shifting from park to reverse along with a noticeable 'thump' noise 2) humming noise at highway speed (65-75 mph) that graduated into a sudden 'pop' noise. This issue caused a loud grinding noise which i am now trying to deal with. Dealership informed me that this was a common problem in 1999 and 2000 model year for rear differential due…
ODI 10067657
Automatic Transmission
My wife had the car in park, left the car to close our gate and the car came out of park and backed over her. When she got out from under the vehicle she came into the house brushed and cut. I called the ems and went out to move the vehicle. It still was in park with the engine running. Jeep's rep came out and looked at it and his answer was " the poerational mannal; states that when you leave your vehicle you must…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10067869
Automatic Transmission
1999 jeep grand cherokee with 48000 miles that needs an $1800.00 transmission overhaul! How absurd!! After contacting jeep, it was made clear to me that they accept no responsiblity in this matter. Hard to believe our american auto makers can't do better than this.
ODI 10056806
Automatic Transmission
Sporadic harsh 1-2 shift at low speeds of 15-20 mph, usually soon after a cold start of the engine. Jeep seems to "jump" or "stall", which is especially dangerous when pulling out into traffic. "check engine" light illuminates shortly after each incident. Reprogramming the transmission computer multiple times, replacing the solonoid pack, and replacing the control module have all failed to correct the problem.…
ODI 10046803
Automatic Transmission · Rotor
When braking brakes squeaked. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced the brakes every 12,000 miles. Also, automatic transmission gear indicator failed to engage properly. *ak
ODI 10044613
Automatic Transmission
I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee and since the purchase date i have had problems ranging from brakes to check engine lights, most recently the transmission is beginning to leak fluid. I have contacted jeep and the local dealer about this issue and they are not willing to step forward on this issue. The vehicle has 30,k miles and is a 3rd vehicle for me to use, so it does not get a lot of usuage. At this point i…
ODI 10039446
Automatic Transmission · Power Window Devices And Controls · Rotor
Had car 1 yr, 62,xxx mi; when we test drove with 36,xxx miles, the brakes shook violently when braking; dealer installed new rotors; 3 months later i replaced brakes; 3 months after that vibrating again - rotors turned and replaced brakes again; brakes are squeaking again now; in shop for third time for transmission problems - slips gears, clunking in low gears, won't shift, surges ahead when stopping; revs up prior…
ODI 10039094
Automatic Transmission · Rotor
BRAKES/ROTORS,TRANSMISSION. *AK
ODI 10031132
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle was idling in park. Vehicle popped into reverse ,ausing an accident. Accident took place in a parking lot.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 10020919
Automatic Transmission · Constant Velocity Joint · Driveshaft · Engine · Fuel Pump · Pads · Rotor · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Consumer complained about a transfer case problem. When driving at approximately 40 mph there was a loud clanking sound coming from the front undercarriage. Consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer, and was told the vehicle had dusty brake pads, but that was not the issue. Then, consumer was told that the constant velocity joints were leaking. Also, consumer was told that the driveshaft needed to be replaced.…
ODI 10103107
Automatic Transmission
Transmission went out on 1999 jeep grand cherokee at 30,000 miles. Jeep will do nothing since we did not take the expensive extended warranty. Noticed on your site multiple problems with transmission, any possibilities of a recall? *jb
ODI 10010353
Automatic Transmission
1999 jeep transmission failure, had to be replaced at a cost of $3300.00. Never has been off road, city driving under 64,000 miles. *jb
ODI 10010705
Automatic Transmission
Check engine light came on. Took it to my mechanic to trouble-shoot. He indicated it was a transmission problem and recommended a transmission specialist. The transmission specialist had the car for 2 days and finally refused to work on it saying that he had seen numerous 1999 models with this problem and referred me to the dealer. Car was out of warranty; dealer service dept indicated the problem wasn't…
ODI 10008193
Automatic Transmission
Car was making a low pitched grunting noise, and slow on acceleration, took it to the dealership and found that the transfer case had a hole in it. Caused by the chain in the transfer case becoming loose and rubbing against the case.
ODI 10003103
Automatic Transmission · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Torque Converter
Exhaust manifold gasket over heated and burned up in turn had caused over heating in the torque converter. This led to transmission failure. Keyless entry lock had malfunction also.*jb
ODI 10011185
Automatic Transmission
The consumer placed the shifter in park and exited the vehicle with it still running. Once the consumer stepped away from the vehicle she heard a pop then the vehicle began to roll backwards and hit a dumpster. The drivers side door was damaged and the rear hatch window shattered. *ts *nlm
Crash reported
ODI 8023314
Automatic Transmission · Differential Unit · Disc · Driveline
[redacted] failure on snowy incline vehicle came out of 4 wheel low , lost control of vehicle and vehicle slid backwards at least 75 to 100 ft. Into an embankment. Prior to this failure, i was coming up snowy driveway the night before and had vehicle in 4 wheel low and vehicle would not make it up hill and slid backwards on me, at that time i thought it was due to my driving however the next day it occurred again…
ODI 770620
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission
While traveling down a mountain road, gaining speed, put car into 2nd gear in order to slow down and not over-use the brakes...car suddenly bolted back and brakes locked up and became unresponsive. I steered out of hitting the median , (it was a windy mountain road), but hit the back of a tractor trailor.. I was then hit from behind by another tractor-trailor and projected fowared. I was able to manuever over to…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 764641